Cool Jewels
2 state street, 802 223-1718. beads, rocks, crystals and jewelry. stop and see the ultimate beadbox in the store window.
La Brioche Bakery & Cafe
89 main street, 802 229-0443, (http://www.necidining.com...). breads, pastries and cakes. custom orders available. open monday through friday 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and saturday 7 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Vermont College of Fine Arts
VCFA is the nation's only college devoted exclusively to graduate education in the fine arts. Offering MFA degrees in Graphic Design, Music Composition, Visual Art, Writing, and Writing for Children, VCFA is located on a hilltop campus just above downtown Montpelier.
Book stores
The Book Garden
50 state street, 802 223-2824. buy used books and new, used and remainder books available.
Rivendell Books
100 main street, 802 223-3928 (http://www.rivendellbooks...). new, used and remaindered books.
Bear Pond Books
77 main street, 802 229-0774, (http://www.bearpondbooks.com). books for all ages and interests.
Enjoy shopping the fine book stores in Montpelier, all within close walking distance.
Yankee Paperback Exchange
11 langdon street, 802 223-3239.