by Frances Stanford

Created on: June 05, 2009   Last Updated: August 13, 2009

The avid shopper on vacation in Burlington, VT will certainly want to head to Church Street for the best shopping experience of one's life. It is not only visitors who shop in this district as it is the premier shopping district for local residents as well. Here you will find boutiques and restaurants, factory outlet stores and a marketplace that will rival that of any other in the world.

Church Street Marketplace features more than 100 shopping venues in the favourite pedestrian mall in all of Vermont. With four blocks of architectural magnificence you can take in a casual stroll as well as serious shopping. This article will give you a brief look at what you can expect to find on Church Street - a shopping experience extraordinaire.

APPLE MOUNTAIN

If you want unique souvenirs, you will find them at Apple Mountain. Specializing in homemade crafts, stunning photographic postcards, exquisite jewellery and genuine maple syrup, you will find everything you need to take back home as a reminder of your visit to this city.

BURLINGTON TOWN CENTER

You can spend days shopping the extensive list of stores in this premier shopping mall. From brand name stores to boutiques there is surely something for everyone at this shopping venue.

CYNTHEA'S SPA

Relax with a glorious treatment at Cynthea's Spa with many different types of skin restoration treatments.

DANFORTH PEWTER

Purchase fine pewter handcrafted in Vermont for every room of your home. Shop for lamps, kitchenware, jewellery, and more at this venue. You can also have the items you purchase engraved, which will make a great gift for that special someone on your list.

HATLEY BOUTIQUE

Featuring designs for every member of the family, the clothing in this boutique is all manufactured with azo-free dyes and non-PVC materials. Even the packaging is made from recycled materials. If you want an environmentally friendly shopping experience this is one store you don't want to miss.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES

The delicious taste of chocolate that will melt in your mouth will bring you back to this store time after time. Premium chocolate treats, espresso drinks, ice cream to die for and more await you here. You can even have a small gift of chocolate shipped home or to a friend.

MADE BOUTIQUE

If you want unique homemade crafts from Vermont, this is the place to shop. All items have been handcrafted by individual designers throughout the state in the line of exquisite clothing for men, women and children. This is your opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind design.

QUARTERSTAFF GAMES

This is the oldest gaming store in the county where you will find a large selection of board games, accessories for role playing games and trading card games. You can even learn how to play a new game or take part in one of the games that are running at any given time.

Have your nails or your hair done, shop for leather or glamorous cookware for your kitchen. The Church Street Marketplace has it all. With many venues for activity, you can bike along the Burlington Bike Path, enjoy skateboarding in the park or fish off the pier. Museums abound as well as entertainment venues, such as the Burlington Memorial Auditorium or take a cruise on Lake Champlain.

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