The Great Moose has a little bit of everything packed into a cozy, moose-themed Vermont gift shop…read more The woman at the counter was incredibly kind and patient, helping our group track down exactly what each of us was looking for. We had a good time browsing through the local maple syrups, clothing, and other Vermont goodies, and there were plenty of options without feeling overwhelming. It's definitely a spot I'd recommend stopping at after taking in the mountain views if you want a fun, memorable keepsake to bring home.

We had a great experience shopping at The Great Moose - Vermont Shop! The owner was so friendly to…read moreour whole family (from grandparents to children) and was patient while she answered all of our questions! The selection was great and we bought some cute and comfortable pieces to help us remember our amazing trip. We cant wait to reminisce while we wear them!

Everyone knows about this store, but doesn't go in. Go in. The standard selection of Vermont gifts…read moreand they are all worth it. Please support this store.

Owner was rude and dishonest about prices. Many of the kids toys and candy are purposely arranged…read moreso that the price you see is not what you're actually paying.

This Place is so cute. We were in Providence, Rhode Island and were looking for a souvenir shop…read moreand this place popped up. Richard the owner is such a kindhearted man. We purchased a few items, as we were paying, we started talking about the shop and where he was from. We had such a nice conversation. Thank you Richard you truly made our day!!

Had just what I was looking for. This shop has a little bit of everything. Glad I found it.read more

A cool, kitschy place in the Blandford area that is everything wool, knit, and handmade…read more We stopped by here on our way home from a day of skiing at Maple Corner, after seeing the sign on the road for "Ewes-ful Gifts". The grandmotherly sweetheart who runs/owns the place greeted us and treated us like family. Apparently, in nicer weather, she calls her 8 ewes to greet guests. The shop is filled with beautiful gift-quality items such as: wool pelts, shearling slippers, baby booties, handmade jewelry, Belgian-style sewn greeting cards, knit shawls, and incense. The prices are all reasonable for the craftsmanship and quality. A pair of real shearling slippers--soft, fluffy and just oozing warm and comfy-- are only $67. That's on par with what you'll pay anywhere else, and these are local artisans and craftsmen. They're going on my Christmas wish list. Those in the area, or just passing through, should certainly utilize Sheepgate for all of their gifting needs. I will be back to meet the sheep!

This lovely local gift shop is the epitome of rustic charm. Not only can you look at locally…read moreproduced crafts, but you can feed the sheep in a setting that looks like it came out of some of the more lush Locations in Lord of the Rings, with moss covered rocks, trees and a beautiful garden. The proprietor was beyond friendly and helpful!

I love this little gift store so much. I was gift shopping for a non-Rhode Islander, with the goal…read moreof getting them a few *very* Rhode Island things, & it felt like the most rewarding treasure hunt of all time. I bought: - Providence post card - Providence fridge magnet - Seagull sticker - RHODE HARD sticker - Keep immigrants, deport fascists sticker - Rhode Island patch - Scorpion earrings You know you've done good with gift shopping when you want to keep all of the things you bought for yourself. So fun! Super nice employee too, who helped me get a hat off the top shelf & then let me keep my items behind the counter so I could go on a 5 mile walk. My feet hurt but I'm siked with my VERY worth-it purchases.

Such an interesting gift shop. Journals, stickers, socks, local art, soaps, games and on and on…read more Plan to spend some time looking around. We parked a few streets over. Didn't see any off road parking nearby as we walked over. Staff was nice, not chatty, they left us to ourselves as we browsed.

Great staff, fantastic maple products. Brunette girl behind the counter is a total gem. Thank you!read more

There are places that make you feel as though you've stepped into another era, and Hidden Springs…read moreMaple is one of them. Tucked away about an hour north of Hadley, Massachusetts, the drive alone is worth making. On this visit, the sun was shining, the temperature never climbed above 80 degrees, and the winding country roads were perfect with the sunroof open. By the time I arrived, it already felt like I'd left the rush of everyday life behind. I've always been fascinated by how real maple syrup is made. The kind that comes from the sap of maple trees rather than the artificially flavored syrups so many of us grew up with. While I didn't get to see the sugaring process itself, Hidden Springs Maple serves as the retail home for the family operation. Inside, the rustic barn-style shop is wonderfully nostalgic, with weathered wood, shelves lined with glass bottles and jars, and the unmistakable feeling of an old-fashioned country store. It feels less like a gift shop and more like a place where New England traditions have been carefully preserved. The young man behind the counter patiently entertained every one of my tourist-style questions, answering each with genuine enthusiasm and an obvious pride in the craft. Before making a purchase, I was invited to sample three grades of syrup--Amber Rich, Dark, and Very Dark (Robust)--a thoughtful touch that lets visitors appreciate how the flavors deepen from one variety to the next. Amber Rich was my favorite, and I happily left with a jug, along with maple cream, locally produced honey, smoked maple syrup, and a gift box of regional jams. Now comes the only real challenge: figuring out how to pack the maple jug and those glass jars for the trip home without breaking a single one. It's a small price to pay for bringing home a taste of a place that feels wonderfully timeless.

Amazing selection of all things Saratoga! There is something here for everyone, all with a Saratoga…read moretheme. Service is wonderful. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for the best variety of Saratoga or equine themed gifts, check out this gift…read moreshop in downtown Saratoga. A vast array of souvenirs, collectibles, fine crafts, toys, jewelry, serving pieces, gifts for horse lovers, quality t-shirts and more are showcased in this historic location. Also, many made in Saratoga food items are available. First time here for the grandchildren. We had a pleasant time browsing. My granddaughter selected a nice t-shirt. My grandson found a cool racing horse dog costume for their 18 month old Golden Retriever Charlie. I am not sure Charlie will love it, but he sure will look cute in it. We also purchased some locally made granola, chocolate bars, and honey. Hard to find a parking place in August, but it was worth the effort.

Located in the same building as Gilford Country Store…read more Cute NH themed souvenirs. Apparel, stickers, and more.

Wonderful store with unique items . Good prices. Great customer service. Clean, easy to locateread more

Their maple creemees are sooooo delicious! Cold, creamy, and the perfect maple flavor!! The cider…read moredonuts are also delicious. If you want a taste of both, you can order the "cider sammich", which is the homemade hot cider donut sliced in half and filled with and topped with the maple creemee!! Plus, they offer gluten free cones, no extra charge, and their prices are very reasonable!! They even offer a baby cone, but I guarantee if you get one of these, you'll go back in for a second! We make sure to visit for a maple creemee every fall! It's also a little gift shop with maple syrup and other fun things to look at or buy! So much fun!

Time for another review. The creemees are a bit larger than last year it seems, and the prices are…read morestill super-reasonable. No surprises at the Sugar Shack, a delightful trip through rural NY and South-Western Vermont, albeit 40 plus miles one way for us. Been there perhaps a dozen times since 2024, still have found nothing that would make me even think about a rating less than 5 stars. I am a picky, demanding, relatively hard to please customer. I believe that the key to running a business is consistency. Run whatever kind of business you want to run but be consistent. The customer has a right to know what to expect next time, after his first visit . Any business can hit it just right and deliver a world class experience once; the key to a steady 5 star rating is to deliver that time and time again. Sugar Shack does exactly that. Their creemees are, quite simply put, perfect. First time, third time, eighth time, twelfth time. Never varying in intense maple flavor that tastes just like syrup right out of the jug. Never poor consistency. Always, always, thick and creamy and substantial. I did notice one difference late last summer; the size of the large cones increased a bit with no corresponding price increase. Prices for the creemees are super reasonable. Five of us went there the other day and the bill was pennies over $20. Two larges, 3 smalls. For a premium quality cone filled with plenty of ice cream, being sold in a touristy area, that is phenomenal. Don't like ice cream? What the heck is wrong with you???? :) Nevertheless, their apple cider donuts, especially the cinnamon coated version, are really good. Always fresh, and much less greasy than the genre is known for. Not heartburn, no disgusting grease soaked bag on the way home, just plain great flavor and freshness. Time for a bit of a ramble. These people, and their business, are real. The two young ladies that run the store are charming and efficient. They are nice to customers because they are nice people, not because there is a tip jar on the counter. I have been on enough cruises and eaten in enough restaurants in my 76 years to have developed a pretty accurate sense of someone being phony because they are in a tipped position, and being blunt, this ain't that. It would seem that the key to the Sugar Shack for me is the realness, the staff, the creemees. Somehow though there is more. They have a wonderful tree shaded side yard with old fashioned picnic tables. Those tables outside, so unassuming, so very not fancy, so utterly 'country', just fit perfectly with the trees and the overall rural ambiance. Going there is relaxing and brings me back to being a much much younger version of myself. Born and raised in NYC, at 14 the family moved to a town in Upstate NY with a population of 1200. Sugar Shack brings back memories of little roadside ice cream places and snack bars and a slower, more peaceful, just plain better time. The owner and her staff (relatives if I understand correctly) are providing a lot more than ice cream and maple syrup and assorted delicious premium treats and foodstuffs. They are bringing us back in time to when business was interactions between people, not transactions with a multi-national corporation. Well done, ladies, well done.