At the Point, we’re locally owned and locally operated, and we’re always committed to encouraging our listeners to support our fellow local businesses. This holiday season, please join us as we celebrate the season by shopping locally owned and independent merchants.
Let’s Shop Local and Make it a Homegrown Holiday!
Here are some great local businesses that we’d like you to consider this holiday season. And don’t forget to tell them you heard ’em on The Point!
Aqua Realm Aquarium
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
This holiday season, discover the child in you with a new reptile, fish, or small animal species at Aqua Realm Aquarium in St Johnsbury. Aqua Realm stocks everything for all pets, including frozen and raw dog and cat food, with years of experience to answer all your questions. Aqua Realm Aquarium. Whether it flies, swims, slithers, or crawls, we have it!
Aylakai and The Broom Closet
Littleton, New Hampshire
Ho! Ho! Ho! The holidays are here. At Aylakai and The Broom Closet on Main Street in Littleton, New Hampshire, they’re dedicated to making your holiday shopping experience FUN and STRESS FREE! From cozy winter clothing, beautiful jewelry, mystical tarots, candles, incense and so much more. Aylakai has something special for every person on your list. Visit Aylakai and The Broom Closet at 36 Main Street in Littleton, New Hampshire.
Church Street Marketplace
Burlington, Vermont
Support small businesses this holiday season and visit the Church Street Marketplace. The Marketplace is home to over 100 local businesses. Visit Santa and the 30-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy carolers and free hot chocolate and so much more while supporting your community.
Cheese and Wine Traders
South Burlington, Vermont
Send a Piece of Vermont anywhere with a gift basket from Cheese & Wine Traders. Give your friends, family or that special client something they will devour. Can’t find the perfect one? Build your own basket. Delivery to over 65 Vermont zip codes and nationwide shipping. Order online at cheeseandwinetraders.com. Cheese and Wine Traders. Your cheese and wine place – and more!
Framing Format
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
The Framing Format has been owned and operated by Sharon Reihmer since 1976. Along with her helpful and knowledgeable staff, Sharon helps you choose framing, from thousands of styles, that will complement and enhance your artwork. The Framing Format uses archival materials, including UV-filtering glass and museum glass, archival mat boards and backings. Discover a treasure in our collection of antique Vermont maps and prints; limited edition artwork; puzzles, notecards, and signed books by Will Moses. With over 40 years of experience framing your most treasured memories, The Framing Format in St. Johnsbury has seen and framed just about everything. They use archival materials, including UV-filtering and museum glass, and archival mat boards and backings. Trust your framing project to the professionals! Call them or visit the Framing Format on Facebook to schedule an appointment.
Hunger Mountain Co-op
Montpelier, Vermont
Hunger Mountain Co-op is a democratically governed, member-owned, natural food cooperative. Our Co-op has nearly 170 employees, more than 500 local vendors, and over 8,000 member-owners. Last year, we experienced $24.4 million in sales, 40% of which was from the sales of local products. Our purpose remains deeply rooted in our belief that good food helps to create sustainable local food systems and vibrant, healthy communities. Hunger Mountain Co-op is so much more than just a grocery store. Come for the food. Stay for the conversation.
Jivana Green Spa & Salon
Burlington, Vermont
Jivana Green Spa & Salon, a natural nirvana of holistic wellness, offering head-to-toe rejuvenation. Jivana offers amazing massages in several modalities along with organic facials and restorative body treatments. Jivana also offers organic hair services. Book a massage and a haircut for a blissfully rejuvenating day. Give a gift of luxurious therapies in Jivana’s holistic, eco-friendly setting.
Keeler’s Bay Variety
South Hero, Vermont
Keeler’s Bay Variety has everything you need, whether you are visiting the area or a native of the Champlain islands. We offer a wide variety of services and products, including groceries, gasoline (Citgo), a deli, meat room, and liquor (Check out our liquor offerings at http://802spirits.com/). Best of all, we are happy to carry your groceries to the car for you! Come in and experience Keeler’s Bay Variety for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
Littleton Bike & Fitness
Littleton, New Hampshire
What kid, big or small, wouldn’t love to see a bike under the Christmas Tree? We have bikes in stock from Specialized, Norco, and just in, BMX bikes from Eastern, starting at $349. Want a nice piece of fitness equipment? Come on in early and we will match the web pricing, and you’ll get the local service we are famous for. Littleton Bike and Fitness. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 5
Little Village Toy and Book Shop
Littleton, New Hampshire
We believe that children learn through play. As parents, we realize that it is an important part of our job to ensure our children are playing with the safest and highest quality toys available. Our motto is Play…Laugh…Learn – the idea that our children can play with almost anything we have to offer and learn without even realizing it. The selection at Little Village satisfies every age range, skill set, and fun factor. We have everything from classic toys and games to the hottest new award-winning items available. In addition to playing, our community and team believe that reading is at the core of brain development, and local book shops are crucial to sustaining that. Offering our children and ourselves an option away from the screen has been scientifically proven to aid in many areas of health and wellness.
Moose River Lake & Lodge Store
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Moose River Lake & Lodge Store was founded in 1998 by Bob and Annie Hoffman, who had a vision of rustic elegance and a motto to “Let the Outside In.” In 2008, Fred and Robin Little purchased Moose River and never straying from Bob and Annie’s original vision, have created a shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Morrison’s Feed Bag
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Family owned and operated, serving pet owners, farmers, gardeners and wild bird enthusiasts. Morrison’s Feed Bag, created in 2007, is a family owned and operated business dedicated to promoting sustainability in our community by offering educational opportunities for our valued customers and quality merchandise at fair prices. We strive to operate with integrity and with a sense of reliability so that both our company and our customers may experience success.
Onion River Outdoors
Montpelier, Vermont
We are Central Vermont’s outdoor recreation experts, an eclectic and fun group of active, outdoor-loving folks seeking healthier, happier, and more eco-friendly ways to live our lives by using the gear we sell as often as we can. We work hard and have fun. We recognize that our shop’s success is tied to the well-being of our Green Mountain landscape and our Central Vermont community. We open doors to the outdoors by supporting community members in their outdoor pursuits. We believe that when consumers support local business and local business supports the community, we all win. Located on historic Langdon street in downtown Montpelier – we carry bikes, skis, gear, clothing, and friendly, expert advice for all your hiking, biking, skiing, running, camping, and outdoor adventures! Onion River Outdoors in Montpelier has great outdoor gifts for everyone on your list, whether they’re heading to the backcountry or out the back door. Come shop our selection of gear, apparel and footwear including cozy jackets, versatile base layers, skis, traction and more! We’re open daily. And remember, gift cards make great gifts.
Spa at The Lodge at Spruce Peak
Stowe, Vermont
Retreat from your retreat with a well-deserved visit to our expansive Spa and Wellness Center, complete with rustic, Vermont-style accents and views of Mount Mansfield. Experience serious relaxation with our signature treatments, harnessing the goodness of nature in our Healing Lodge or 18 private treatment rooms. A complete wellness journey is included with every treatment. Join us for self-care in our full-service fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, Healing Lodge and soothing spa sanctuary lounge – access to which is included for the day of your treatment. Please note, due to the nature of our services masks are required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals while in treatment rooms, per policy of Hyatt Hotels and Spruce Peak.
Stowe Living
Stowe, Vermont
Shop local at everyone’s favorite store this holiday season. It’s the new and improved Stowe Living. Score some awesome gifts everyone will love. Enhance your living experience for a cozy holiday at home with Stowe Living’s complimentary interior design services just in time for the new year. They ship and deliver everywhere. Enjoy the holidays at home with Stowe Living. They also offer a well-curated and complete range of home furnishings with a promise to surprise and delight with every visit. From all of your kitchen needs, tableware, Rugs by Dash & Albert and Loloi to House Decor, Stowe Living has what you need to transform your home to a sanctuary of classic comfort that embraces your lifestyle. They’re on the Mountain Road in Stowe.
The Frame Dames
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
The Frame Dames in St. Johnsbury use their extensive knowledge in the latest preservation framing methods and designs, providing top level protection and innovative ideas to display and accent your art and mementos. Looking for art supplies? The Frame Dames are stocked from floor to ceiling for the beginner to professional. The Frame Dames. Railroad Street in Saint Johnsbury.
The University Mall
Burlington, Vermont
University Mall is Vermont’s largest shopping mall. University Mall has over 70 shops and services including JCPenney, Kohl’s, Target, Hannaford, H&M, and American Eagle. There are also several restaurants to choose from including Applebee’s Grill and Bar, and IHOP. Shop in climate controlled comfort year round. Park with ease in our free enclosed garage or ample parking lots.
Waterbury Sports
Waterbury, Vermont
We are Waterbury Sports. We’re your local Bike Shop in the Summer, Ski Shop in the Winter and your General Sporting Goods Store year round. We stock gear for team sports like Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Field Hockey and Baseball. We have a growing selection of Camping Gear, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Stoves and Camping Fuel, Filters and more. We stock Disc Golf, Skateboards, Swim Goggles, Tennis and Pool Games. We have Shoes, Cleats, T-Shirts, Shorts, Sunglasses and lots of Darn Tough Socks! Our Full Service shop is open 6 days a week due to staffing issues, oh and we Sharpen Skates!
The Windjammer
South Burlington, Vermont
The Windjammer and Upper Deck Pub are two unique dining experiences in one location. We invite you to enjoy great food in a warm and friendly environment with some of the best local hospitality around. A gift of good food, good friends and good cheer is on everyone’s holiday list. A gift card to the Windjammer is a great way to recognize a co-worker, employee, teacher or special friend. Our gift cards are easy to purchase in person, by phone or online at windjammerrestaurant.com.
Woodbury Mountain Toys
Montpelier, Vermont
Woodbury Mountain toys has been a downtown fixture on State Street in Montpelier since 1991. It does take a village to raise a child and we’ve loved watching our kids and families grow. The after-school crowd of youngsters are comfortable enough to come in and play with us, picking up a yo-yo to try out or maybe find a hiding spot for a stuffed animal that they really cherish. So many times children walk in the store and their eyes light up, amazed at the fabulous selection of toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, science kits, Legos, Playmobil and more that we have in stock. Many say “this is the best toy-store ever!” which is music to our ears. The shelves are packed to the brim with educational, fun high-quality toys for imaginative and creative play. Giving back to the community, we continuously support hundreds of fundraising events held by local Schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, sporting events and oh so many more. Our downtown is a strong and vibrant community that relies on the symbiotic relationship created throughout. We love and appreciate our costumers and hope to be here for many more years!
Yellow Turtle
Stowe, Vermont
Yellow Turtle is the premier shop for baby, kids and teens. One-stop shopping for on-trend apparel, outerwear, toys, shoes, gifts and accessories. Bring your kids in to play. Yellow Turtle makes the holidays easy, and they gift wrap for FREE! Specializing in high-quality kid’s clothing & outerwear from infants to teens, and a wide selection of gifts for the whole family. Fabulous children’s clothing and outerwear for baby to teen sizes. Your favorite brands like Patagonia, Reima, Tea Collection, Pink Chicken, Burton, Johnnie O’, Roxy, O’Neil, Bogs, Sorel, EGG, Rylee + Cru, JoJo Maman Bebe, Magnificent Baby, Kickee Pants and so much more.
Wendell’s Furniture
Colchester, Vermont
Treat yourself to comfort and a gift that will last for years! Wendell’s 40,000 foot store features a huge selection of in-stock furniture. Cozy couches to make movie night more relaxing. Gorgeous dining room tables for memorable family dinners, and the best sleep you’ve had in forever on a comfy new mattress – all without having to wait months. They deliver too! Choose Wendell’s Furniture, where customers become friends since 1999.