I've been a patient at Advanced Eye Care for 20+ yrs. Always have had a great experience there with…read morereceptionist & Dr's until an appt I had on Friday April 3rd. I had a stye for 2wks, hot pks were not helping so got an appt on March 31. First time meeting Dr Smith. He did exam & said he could Lance it if I wanted to make appt for Friday or Tues. Got appt for Friday the 3rd. When he came into the room on day of appt he was all business, ok, so some Dr's are like that. He told me the worst part was the needle, but I thought he would at least numb under my eye before using the needle, no, he starts sticking the needle in & I flinched because obviously under eyes is very sensitive. I can't remember his exact words, but something like "You need to not do that or we will stop right now, you've been through worse I'm sure" He apologized when it was done, but im sorry, that to me was very unprofessional. And personally it's barbaric to not use some kind of numbing gel before getting the shot. Needless to say, I will not go to Dr Smith for any further problems.

Great staff, excellent doctors, nice office! They are very…read morebusy, but it's because they are a specialist, and the only one for Bennington County. Keep that in mind

Before I ever made an appointment, Walmart vision had been recommended to me by my primary doctor…read more This was my first time using Walmart Vision and I am very happy with my experience. From the beginning, every interaction with this business was pleasant. There was no wait, and the appointment went well. The Dr was friendly and thorough. They have a great selection of frames, which made picking frames easy. I needed 2 types of glasses made, and within a week they were both done which surprised me. Both glasses came out perfect and I couldn't be happier. The pricing wasn't bad either. One of my sons also used Walmart vision in Clifton Park, and he also was happy, which ultimately influenced my decision to use them. I highly recommend this place.

This is my favorite shop out of every crystal shop I've been to! I've been across the country to…read moreshops and Paula's is always the one I go back to. I see Paula every year on my birthday and have been the past four years! I drive just under an hour to see her each time and would drive longer if I had to. She remembered me from the first time I went. Her prices are unmatched and her service is amazing. She is so kind! She always has a big beautiful collection to choose from! If I could give her more than five stars I would. If you are looking for a shop with good prices, nice owner and a good selection with great quality, Paula is YOUR GIRL!!! Not to mention she's dog friendly! (Note, just make sure your pup is well behaved! I'm sure she has a 'you break it you buy it' policy.) I hope Paula's stays open forever!!! LOVE YOU PA

We noticed some unique recycled art sculptures out front & stopped in to check this place out…read more Paula greeted us and engaged in pleasant small talk. The store is very small and seems to cater to customers seeking crystals, new age items, and some small glass art creations. Nothing we were interested in enough to purchase, so we didn't stay long. We noted a huge chair as art piece across the street. Paula informed is that she had made the large woven seat for the huge chair art. Four stars for friendliness and unique shop, just nothing I was personally interested in. It wouldn't be a 'must stop' or 'drive out of your way to come here' spot for roadtrippers but if in or around town anyway you may find something of interest here if into New Age things.

This has been one of the most painful experiences of my career…read more I've been a full-time artist and graphic designer for 22 years. Alongside my professional work, I often take on discounted or pro bono projects to help local businesses get off the ground--because I care deeply about creative collaboration and community growth. In autumn 2023, I was approached by the manager of Silver Therapeutics' Bennington dispensary about becoming a featured local artist. It felt like a meaningful opportunity. I was told my work would be showcased in-store, sold as merchandise, and promoted as part of a long-term collaboration. I was promised fair compensation. Over the following months, I created more than 60 original paintings--pouring thousands of hours into a project I was proud of. I was reassured repeatedly that payment and rollout were coming. I believed them. I waited. And then--nothing. Despite multiple invoices and months of respectful follow-ups, I was never paid. Eventually, I was ghosted entirely. No explanation. No apology. No accountability. This wasn't just financial--it was personal. This project was supposed to support my daughter and help our family through a difficult year. Instead, I was left feeling humiliated and erased. Silver Therapeutics markets itself as a community-minded, ethical business. But no ethical business treats local artists like this--especially not those who show up in good faith, create with care, and uphold their end of the agreement. I've reported this to the Vermont Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau. I'm sharing my story not out of bitterness, but so that other local creators and small businesses can be aware--and protect themselves before investing their time, talent, and trust. In a world where every dollar we spend is a reflection of what we value, I hope my experience gives you something to think about.

Amazing selection and even better service! Budtenders are very knowledgeable and will help you find…read morewhat you're looking for every single time!

it would be zero if that was available. After calling out the store for being closed for 2.5 hours…read moreon 11/9, I was harassed by the worker and threatened by the owner. I felt threatened enough to contact the Bennington Police Department.

Really a great looking gallery with a number of interesting pieces. The artists seemed to be from…read moreall over New England and maybe a few from a bit further than that. The gentleman running the gallery was wonderfully pleasant even though we weren't buying anything. He gave us some recommendations for dining and enjoying our evening during the quiet Bennington winter nights. It is in an old bank, with a lot of interesting placement for different artists works. It is worth a stop if passing through Bennington.

Bought a switch lite for 160$ decided i wanted actually switch called day after purchase to ask if…read morecould return for 160$ but they said id had to wait for store owner to come in and hed be in soon called back again was told store owner would be in at 3 or 330 when i called at 3 no answer called at 345 still wasnt there left my name and number no call back. 7 days later just took 80$ in store credit bc thats all i could get and bought switch out right all screens look bad and smudged one i got is decent but controller doesnt hold charge and the controller locks on side dont lock and sometimes doesnt detect controller 260$ for switch this is an outrage and i will never be purchasing anything there again

I love independent gaming stores like the Gamers Grotto! I wish there were more of them so whenever…read morewe spot one we always have to stop in and see what they have. This is a huge store. It's dedicated to all things gaming and doesn't have graphic novels (which is actually kind of rare for stores like this one but I thought it was great - more room for the hobby and video games). They had tons of older video games at great prices. There was some sort of gaming going on in the backroom that looked like a fun time. My partner ended up buying a Fire Emblem game that he'd been looking for and just waiting for a good opportunity to support a local business and buy. At the register, I spotted a very cool display of leather earrings and ended up buying a cute pair. I'm told they'll have Halloween inspired ones in very soon so you know we'll be back. Definitely worth stopping in and supporting a local game store!