on-site Pleissner Gallery serves as a hallowed shrine for the celebrated works of famed landscape and sporting arts painter Ogden Pleissner . For an unforgettable taste of Vermont culture and history , be sure to stop at the legendary Steamboat Ticonderoga , a fully-restored 220-foot steamboat that served ports on both sides of Lake Champlain until 1953 . Before you go , make sure to visit all of Shelburne Museum ’ s additional buildings and structures , including their Lighthouse , on-site Covered Bridge , Blacksmith Shop , Railroad Station and Freight Shed , Stencil House , Circus Building , Settlers House and Barn , Printing Shop and Weaving Shop , and Hat and Fragrance Gallery , among others .
For additional cultural enrichment , stop in at the Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery on Falls Road and browse through their tantalizing range of paintings , high-end frames and seasonal exhibits . Afterwards , head to Schneible Fine Arts on Bay Road to feast your eyes on their curated collection of Asian decorative antiques .
For family-friendly fun and frolic that ’ s sure to leave both kids and adults with a warm and fuzzy feeling , pay a visit to Vermont Teddy Bear Company on Shelburne Road . Their soft and plush teddy bears and stuffed animals are made on-site at their factory in Shelburne , and guided tours are available to visiting guests . The Vermont Teddy Bear Company also serves as the headquarters for the Vermont Mitten
Company . The Vermont Mitten Company is the official licensed purveyor of the world-famous “ Bernie Mittens ,” which Bernie Sanders wore to the 2021 Presidential inauguration .
In the warmer months , the Shelburne Farmer ’ s Market provides a wonderful opportunity for both visitors and locals to support the local agricultural scene by purchasing some farm-fresh food from independent vendors . Tourists who come to the Shelburne Farmer ’ s Market will find a wide-ranging assortment of locally grown and made fruits , vegetables , herbs , honey , maple syrup , prepared foods and arts and crafts pieces . This outdoor market is open from 9AM to 1PM during the warmer months , and is located on Church Street in between Shelburne Road and Falls Road . Be sure to leave time in your schedule to stop by and purchase some delicious home-grown treats , then stop by the Shelburne Meat Market further down Shelburne Road for carnivorous delicacies to accompany your produce and Vermont-made food products .
Craft mavens who are enjoying an extended stay in Shelburne should sign up for a course at the renowned Shelburne Craft School on Harbor Road . Founded in 1945 , the Shelburne Craft School offers immersive hands-on classes in artisanal crafts from Monday through Friday , allowing artistically-inclined students to experience the joy of making art firsthand while cultivating confidence in a
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