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Manchester Life 1-3 - 022718.qxp_Layout 1 2/28/18 1:44 PM Page 1 The place to shop for jewelry & fine gifts! visit arlington Rockwell found inspiration in the countless friendly faces and bucolic landscapes of Arlington. jewelry • accessories • pottery • glass • wood • handbags • toys • historic games • new and gently used clothing open daily craftsmarket & gallery Jan-Jun mon-sat: 10-5:30 sun: 11-4 Jul-Dec mon-sat: 10-6 sun: 11-5:30 free gift wrapping 262 north st. • bennington, vt • 802-447-0488 • www.hawkinshouse.net East Arlington’s Chocolatorium will provide a similar sugar rush, augmented with fascinating facts and hands-on fun. Although you may wonder if you’ve stepped into Willy Wonka’s world, there’s no lack of local flair—and food— to bring you back to the Green Mountains. If you fancy a flight of chocolate, you’ve come to the right place, and if the timing’s right you may even find yourself embedded in a full-on tasting event. Youngsters, as well as the young at heart, will enjoy the opportunity to hand-craft their own chocolate bar under the guidance of a master confectioner. Don’t leave without a look at Cocoa, the world largest chocolate teddy bear brought to life by owner Nick Monte (who also crafted the world’s largest peanut butter cup in 2013). If sweet isn’t your style, you’ll find the same unique flavor with savory undertones at The Vermont Cheese House. The establishment isn’t difficult to locate, having been erected in the likeness of its namesake: a giant wheel of cheese. With round walls and a bright yellow hue, it seems as though a slice has already been savored, and you’ll feel equally eager to sample from the House’s vast selection. Take home a wheel of Vermont 34 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com