Burlington (45 minutes north from Middlebury)
Burlington has a great selection of stores:
Michael Kehoe Ltd. men's clothing store: 117 Church Street Burlington VT 05401. Phone: 802-863-3550. Prices are high, but so is the quality of the merchandise and the knowledge of the sales staff.Talbots at Shelburne Rd. for ladies. Phone: 802-658-5330.Church Street Marketplace: 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401. Phone: 802-863-1648. Stores include: Ann Taylor, J. Crew, and Laura Ashley …Burlington Square Mall: 5 Burlington Square, Burlington, VT 05402. Phone: 802-658-2545. The new Filenes store has a good selection and runs 15% discounts almost daily in the Burlington Free Press. Ivy Brooks at 5 Burlington Square Mall. Phone: 802-868-0031.University Mall: 155 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. Phone: 802-863-1066 or 800-863-1066. Stores include: JC Penney, B. Moss, The Gap …TJ Maxx for your business casual needs: 595 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401-5050. Phone: 802-862-9480. A great belt selection, dress shirts, some decent ties, dress socks, T-shirts, etc.
Visit http://www.vermont.org/visiting/shopping.html or http://www.vermontliving.com/shopping/burl.htm for addresses and phone numbers.
Essex (1 hour north from Middlebury)
The Essex Outlet Fair is Northern Vermont's largest national manufacturer's outlet center. Located at the junction of Routes 15 and 289, Essex Outlet Fair is open Monday through Saturday 9:30AM-8:00PM, and Sunday 11:00AM to 5:00PM, and offers free parking.
Some stores:
Brooks Brothers, Jones New York (phone: 802-879-2812), Polo/Ralph Lauren....
For a complete listing of Essex Outlet Fair stores call: 802-657-2777 or visit web site: http://www.vermontliving.com/shopping/outletfair.htm
Manchester (2 1/2 hours south from Middlebury)
Has the largest number of outlet stores in close proximity.
Manchester Commons - Routes 7A, 11 and 30, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Phone: 800-955-SHOP. Upscale designer factory stores - open daily.Manchester Marketplace - Routes 11 and 30, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Phone: 802-362-4321. A collection of outlet shops - open daily.Manchester Square - Routes 11 and 30 at Richville Road, Manchester Center, VT 05255 Phone: 802-955-SHOP
Some stores: Ann Klein, Jones New York, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani … Web site: http://www.vermontliving.com/shopping/sout.htm
FOR SHOES IN PARTICULAR
Shelburne
The Dexter Outlet on Shelburne Road (RT 7). See yellow pages and call for directions (across the street from the Volvo dealership).
Vergennes
Main Street Footworks (802-877-1518) - Excellent quality and great prices.