Shopping

Picture the quintessential country store, and you’ve got Derby Village Store (483 Main St., Derby, 802/766-2215), a hodgepodge of natural foods and gourmet provisions (including locally made yogurts and butters).

An even bigger selection lies at Trout River Traders (91 Main St., Montgomery, 802/326-3058, www.troutrivertraders.com [1]), which is part store, part café (with wireless Internet access, comfy chairs, and a vintage soda fountain). Close to Jay Peak, it’s a natural stop for a bite (fresh-roasted turkey sandwiches and chili—or brunch on Sunday). Or simply run in for souvenirs—various antiques, local art and photography, candles, and pottery.