This gift shop is a must-visit, both for the mountain views and the sheer variety of gifts and treats inside. You'll find all kinds of drinks, candies, donuts, and snacks that make it hard to leave without your hands full. There are tons of pins, postcards, Christmas ornaments, and other little treasures to browse, and it's easy to lose track of time and spend an hour just looking around. With the bar right across the street and a distillery up the hill, you can turn a quick stop into a whole afternoon hanging out in the area. read more

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Lots of souvenirs, items varied in price depending on selection but reasonable. Service was friendly for a busy place!

Gift shop was clean and well managed, bathrooms were dirty though. Had lots of cool things and had delicious maple ice cream! Service was great! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Maple ice cream - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

Love this place great items . Love the fudge and cheese. The doughnuts are warm and ohhh so yummy. Beautiful views.

Staff is very friendly and there's something there for everyone. The views from the viewing area of local mountains are picturesque. Definitely a trip worth taking to this charming mountain gift shop. read more

The views at this store are worth stopping by for but also, the store itself has all the goodies you could find. The staff are friendly and it's such a cute place to browse around and buy souvenirs at. I loved their selection of Vermont maple syrups, coffees, cheeses, handmade candy and kitschy items. Definitely order a dozen of their cider donut balls. We couldn't stop eating them paired with coffee. I ended up getting a hoodie, a dish cloth and this beautiful cardinal ornament for our Christmas tree. Definitely would plan to stop by again when in the area! read more

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This is the place to go for Vermont souvenirs. There is a wonderful view of the mountains from their observation deck. I used to come here as a kid on our way to visit my aunt. What memories! Today, we purchased Vermont Distillery liquors after free tasting. The lady was really sweet and we enjoyed talking to here. The store offers everything from local maple syrup and cheese to scenic calendars and tee shirts. There were a few odd items such as red hit sausages from Michigan. Prices are a little high but I also had an ice cream cone $2.50 for one scoop. The cone was on the cheesy side but the ice cream was rich and creamy. I tried the coffee heath bar. There is s museum downstairs and there is a charge to visit. We were in a hurry so did not visit. The parking lot is s little hairy to leave. read more

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Love this sweet little roadside spot! What a gorgeous view off the deck. Fun assortment of items in the shop. Lots of local stuff. The apple cider donuts are amazing. And, of course, loads of syrup and cheese!! read more

What a cute shop ! We stopped here on a way back to Oklahoma. I'm so glad our directions took us this way. The view was absolutely stunning and being it was right at the peak of the foliage made for a breathtaking view! For the store it was busy but super cute so many options and I wanted one of everything lol. The workers were so sweet . I grabbed a Maple mustard and have used it with pretzels yum. We also grabbed a few gifts for the kiddos ! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

Amazing view from this shop. They have coffee and fudge and all types of maple products and food. They have great gifts like sweatshirts homemade bowls and dishes, Vermont jellies, pickled items, and my favorite part was the squash penny machines. The staff there is friendly and knowledgeable about the products. There are cheese samples and other samples around the store for you to try. They also have older type candies such as rock candy and Charlston chews. They have a wider range of sodas and beverages including a line of sodas that has silly names and cute pictures on the bottle. There's some type of bird museum connected to the gift shop which was very affordable however I didn't have a lot of time to check out. This is definitely a place that I will stop by again and bring friends. The views are absolutely gorgeous. I recommend! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Picnic tables and amazing view before entering the shop - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

What a fun place to shop! They were doing a bourbon tasting when we were there which as great fun! My husband got some maple bourbon which was beyond yummy. I also took home some maple shortbread cookies the were a delicious indulgence. I also got a beautiful mug that I had been using every morning since we got home, but the handle snapped off in the dishwasher (yes, it was on the top rack, and no, it didn't say to hand wash it only). So I might have to do a return trip to VT to get another one because I really loved it! Go and check out this fun shop! And there's a brewery across the street! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Fireplace inside the shop. - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

Wonderful little gift shop with breathtaking view. I highly recommend stopping there in the morning for freshly made apple cider donuts and soft serve maple ice cream as the two are a match made in heaven! read more

Such an adorable gift shop with a great lookout! Come for the views, cute gifts, and fun atmosphere. We picked up some awesome maple liqueur here and loved it. Also got some great maple syrup bottles to bring home for gifts. read more

I love this gift shop. I haven't been here in almost 20 years because I now live super far away, but had to bring the family here as we were passing through the mountains. Oddly enough, we bumped into a couple from Summerville, SC, which is only a couple towns away from where we now live. Inside the gift shop, we stocked up on maple products and all things Vermont that I could bring home to SC with us, and we took some amazing pictures from the deck, where you can see for miles (100 miles perhaps). We also left with some ice cream and refreshments. Friendly service and lots of stuff to look at. Did I mention that there's also a museum? No kidding. Best gift shop ever. read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

When I think of Hogback Mountain, it's the mountain overlook (large bend) on Route 9 between Brattleboro and Wilmington where I have to slow down considerably because the roadway along this section can get very slippery during wet and cold/snowy/icy weather (I've had some close calls) and there's also quite a bit of vehicular and pedestrian activity, so be careful. Hogback Mountain was a fully functional ski area back in the day and closed in the mid 1980s. The Hogback Mountain Gift Shop is located along the outer curve of Route 9, overlooking the scenic landscape and mountains to the south & east towards Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It's a very popular place for tourists to stop for a breather and to enjoy the great views. There are Bausch & Lomb coin-operated binoculars with dial to see various scenic places far away. On a good clear day, you can see the Holyoke Range (MA), Mt. Monadnock (NH) and the White Mountains (NH). The Gift Shop offers tourist information, food (plastic wrapped sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, snacks, baked goods), coffee, cold beverages, cheese, VT maple products, jar goods, wine, fresh fudge counter, souvenirs, gifts, apparel (VT shirts & more), toys, Webkinz collection, and more. If you have time, be sure to take a visit to the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum located next door to the Gift Shop. (http://www.vermontmuseum.org/) read more

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Quaint gift store across the street from a pretty cool mountain top bar. Scenic overlook as well! This store has a lot of great souvenirs and wine, maple syrup's and knickknacks! read more

Amazing views outside of this shop! Great picture taking spot. Inside, there is a store just packed with all sorts of Vermont collectibles. They have several different areas with food items, alcohol, ice cream, fun crafts, postcards, you name it. I found the arrows for socially distancing a nice touch if not a bit confusing but luckily when we stopped in there weren't other customers so we could roam at will. The first section that caught our eye was a maple distillery. They have a free tasting (tips appreciated) and we tried several of their maple flavors and a very tart limoncello seasonal flavor. We ended up buying the maple cream - so good! And the woman who helped us was lovely and full of information about the alcohol. We also purchased some CBD seltzers at a great price. And a venison sausage (a bit expensive but we never see that anywhere so worth it). While at that counter we asked about their homemade fudge and the baker happened to be there and told us all about it then directed us to another counter in the middle of the store in order to purchase. They had an amazing fudge selection. You could get four really large pieces for around $12 so I went with maple (of course), peanut butter chocolate, penuche (my go to) and salted dark chocolate. It was all decadent and amazing. I can't go back any time soon or I'll come away with even more fudge. Not a lot happening on the route we were on so this was a welcome break and the perfect place for scenic photos and all sorts of Vermont goodies. read more

The maple sundae was delicious. Maple sugar + maple syrup + locally-Vermont made ice cream, pitched over the views of the Smoky Mountains = quite literal heaven. We are not sure how we ended up here, but knew that when we came to the overlook with dozens of mountain peaks that we had to make a stop. The Hogback Mountain Gift Shop was next door, so we grabbed a maple sundae to share as we basked in the awesome views with our own binoculars. This was a perfectly rejuvenating rest stop on our way up to Portland, ME. read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Maple sundae - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

I love love love this place. My family has been going here since I was a child. A great selection of cheeses and all things Vermont! Check it out! Great view as well! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

We stopped here to check out the view, which is something to behold! There is a little info booth with a short history of the area and the geography. Inside, there are restrooms and the most eclectic gift shop ever! They have ice cream, fudge, cheese, maple syrup, local wines and liqueurs (with samples!), tacky touristy stuff, soaps, and books about New England. The parking is absolute crap however; located on a curved road. It's impossible to see who is coming or going while you're trying to pull out and I cannot believe more people don't get into wrecks. The restaurant across the street is undergoing renovation and it's probably safer to park there and walk across the street. read more

Oh my my my, where should I start? Views from the deck- frigging gorgeous!!!! Breath taking!!!! Then you go in..... samples EVERYWHERE..... fudge,jams,cheese,vodka,sausage,honey.. I can go on and on. Let alone the clothing and such. All the ladies were warm and welcoming... DEFINITELY RECCOMEND THIS PLACE!!!!! read more

Hogback Mountain Gift Shop - Gift Shops Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

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Great scenic views of the Green Mountains from this roadside overlook! Worth a stop if it's on you're route! Gift shop with Vermont local products, food samples, etc. read more

Gift shop is your typical Vermont souvenir shop with a little bit more flare. Good selection, only a hair premium location markup, lots of selection! Oh, good fudge too. The views are amazing, however! Come for the view, visit the gift shop read more

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Great gift shop with homemade fudge and other Vermont treats. Amazing view and wonderful staff

Lots of great local nick nacks. But the best thing is the views and the swirl ice cream. If you can find a parking spot GO!

Great lookout point. There is plenty of parking. The view is spectacular here. Its only a 30 minute drive up the hill from Brat and the ride back down is fun. There is the Beer Naked Brewery across the street that is well worth visiting. read more

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Good store. I stop off here quite a bit when I'm on my way back and forth between VT and Mass. I usually pick up a bunch of cheese here - kinda pricey but it's wicked good. This store recently expanded to include restrooms (yay!) and more floor space for knick-knacks they sell. In this store you'll find, snacks, cheese, bacon, drinks, maple sugar candy and maple syrup products, fruit wine (avoid), a fudge station, penny candy, cheesy jewelry, magnets, mugs, real cheesy decor, lots of tshirts and sweatshirts with VERMONT on them, stuffed animals, and miscelaneous toys for the kids. Mainly, I'm there for the cheese. The view is nice - when it's clear, man you can see forever.... read more

Pretty cool gift shop. They awesome view, friendly staff, VT local items, and fudge made on the premises made with VT ingredients. Across the street is naked brewery and down the road is another brewery. read more

My favorite gift shop. The grocery items and novelty food products will Give any foodie something to remember. The beef jerky is my favorite I've had in the north east, the maple syrup and seasons are great, and even the liquor selection is unique. Plus there's a beautiful view. What more can ya ask for? read more

Hogback Mt, Vermont. We stopped twice, once on our trip to Maine and again on our way back home. I would stop again. The 100 mile view is beautiful. The little store had all kinds of souvenirs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, fudge, drinks, preserves, cheese and best of all maple syrup. read more

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Ok, obvious tourist trap with a great view. But also has great fudge and some good VT items. I have never been in the museum there but I assume it's good. read more

This is a great scenic stoping point if your in the area. This location offers a gift shop that will keep you occupied for at least an hour if your like me. Yes, I love to browse. They also offer snacks if your hungry. Feel free to ask anyone who's enjoying the view to take your pic. They are all friendly. I've always passed through this place around noon, but it has to be beautiful during sunset. Check this place out, it's worth the trip just for the view. read more

Everything you could possibly want in a gift shop. Majestic views. All of the tchotchkes you expect at a gift shop and more. A lot of different grocery items. There's a natural history museum downstairs, which we didn't check out, but it's only $5 so who can beat that? We actually went there just to sample the VT Distillers spirits and that did NOT disappoint. They also had local ice cream and coffee. Add this to your VT road trip plans. It will not be a mistake! read more

This was my favorite place to go as a little kid. The view is amazing and I really liked viewfinders as a child. Big country store type gift shop, there was a deli that sold lunch at one point but i'm unsure if it's still there. Delicious Ice cream & creepy but awesome little museum around back filled with stuffed animals. We always used to go after eating at the Chelsea Royal which is equally awesome. read more

Cute shop to get all your souvenirs. Great place as well to check out the view.

Incredible views from the outside patio areas of this store, which is filled with every variety of local tourist junque you could ever desire. Food and ice cream, sweatshirts, magnets, really anything you can think of to take to the kids back home (or rather grandkids, because who besides retired people can afford to drive around just for the views and buy trinkets which will gather dust for years in many happy homes?) read more

Did most of my souvenir shopping here. Ended up finding things for all different family members and loved the view. Great location on route 9. Thought about stopping in the natural history museum, but it didn't look that great so we passed. read more

Extensive gift shop with lots of Vermont memorabilia and food. The hidden gem of this place is the museum. It is a museum of taxidermy stuffed animals. Old fashioned, kind of odd, but very interesting. My two sons were fascinated by it. read more

Fudge is out of this world my wife drives 100 miles from MA to get 2 pieces of chocolate raspberry for her and a friend.. Today we are on our way there to get some.. Thank you for giving us a reason to visit the store and to spend time getting away from the city life.. Yours truly Kevin and Micaila Peace and love read more

What a great find! Such a great location. The view says that you can see for 100 miles! I don't doubt it. We purchased a t shirt, lots of maple related food stuff, a refrigerator magnet and some locally distilled vodka. There are restrooms and a historical museum. Do not drive by! Stop, shop and enjoy the view. read more