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Immerse yourself in THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE, a solar-powered collection of 20+ locally owned and operated businesses, named “Best Retail Hub” by Yankee Magazine in 2025. Our indoor and outdoor Double E performance spaces, along with Vermont’s two largest movie screens, promise superior viewing and entertainment experiences.

SHOP

Discover local makers, unique finds, and
specialty boutiques just steps away.
Addie &
Grace
Contemporary designer women’s fashion meets the warmth of Vermont hospitality. Explore a curated mix of clothing, accessories, and unique finds that bring style and ease to every day.
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Arthound Gallery
Visit Vermont’s largest gallery featuring over 400+ diverse Vermont artists and local product makers in over 11k sq ft.
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Famous Footwear
Shoes, bags, footwear accessories, and great prices!
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Homeport
Homeport is a lifestyle and home furnishing store, offering a large range of products to suit your household needs.
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Magic Mann
Premium crafted Vermont cannabis and supports local growers, with a focus on quality, education, and community. Vermont’s choice for cannabis and edibles. Adult use only, 21+ with valid ID.
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Nusantara
Global fashion, vintage finds, and artisan-made goods rooted in 40+ years of Southeast Asian collaboration and fair trade - new treasures arrive daily.
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Addie & Grace
Contemporary designer women’s fashion meets the warmth of Vermont hospitality. Explore a curated mix of clothing, accessories, and unique finds that bring style and ease to every day.
Explore More
Arthound Gallery
Visit Vermont’s largest gallery featuring over 400+ diverse Vermont artists and local product makers in over 11k sq ft.
EXPLORE MORE
Famous Footwear
Shoes, bags, footwear accessories, and great prices!
Explore More
Homeport
Homeport is a lifestyle and home furnishing store, offering a large range of products to suit your household needs.
Explore More
Magic Mann
Premium crafted Vermont cannabis and supports local growers, with a focus on quality, education, and community. Vermont’s choice for cannabis and edibles. Adult use only, 21+ with valid ID.
Explore More
Nusantara
Global fashion, vintage finds, and artisan-made goods rooted in 40+ years of Southeast Asian collaboration and fair trade - new treasures arrive daily.
Explore More

Dine

Taste Your way through vibrant flavors.
casual bites, and chef-driven favorites.
BLACK FLANNEL BREWING CO. & DISTILLERY
Black Flannel: Vermont’s only combination brewery & distillery, with live music and special events. Reservations suggested.
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BRAMBLE
The food is kissed with fire and wrapped in passion. Mother Nature and whimsey determine their menu, meant to be shared. Reservations suggested.
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THE LAZY GOAT TAVERN
An intimate restaurant featuring elevated seasonal cuisine, locally inspired flavors, and warm, attentive hospitality.
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Junction
An intimate restaurant featuring elevated seasonal cuisine, locally inspired flavors, and warm, attentive hospitality.
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LEO & CO.
Casual café with counter service, patio, and take-away market featuring juices, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups, and local Vermont products.
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MAD TACO
Latin-inspired cuisine from local farms, with Vermont craft beer, cocktails, and house-made sauces & meats. Eat-In/Takeaway.
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ORIENTAL WOK
This award-winning, family-run restaurant has been serving traditional
Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese cuisine for over 20 years. Takeaway only.
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SALT & BUBBLES WINE BAR & MARKET
Each wine and market item is carefully curated for a unique and delicious experience. Reservations suggested.
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Uncommon
coffee co.
A cozy café offering expertly roasted coffee paired with house-made breakfast sandwiches and fresh-baked treats.
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Vermont
Cider Lab
Named #4 Cidery in the US by USA TODAY. Hard cider, live music, trivia nights, and lite bites - seasonal paninis, cheese boards, desserts - plus a cozy tasting room and outdoor patio.
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BLACK FLANNEL BREWING CO. & DISTILLERY
Black Flannel: Vermont’s only combination brewery & distillery, with live music and special events. Reservations suggested.
Explore More
BRAMBLE
The food is kissed with fire and wrapped in passion. Mother Nature and whimsey determine their menu, meant to be shared. Reservations suggested.
Reserve a Table
JUNCTION
An intimate restaurant featuring elevated seasonal cuisine, locally inspired flavors, and warm, attentive hospitality.
Reserve A Table
LEO & CO.
Casual café with counter service, patio, and take-away market featuring juices, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups, and local Vermont products.
Learn More
MAD TACO
Latin-inspired cuisine from local farms, with Vermont craft beer, cocktails, and house-made sauces & meats. Eat-In/Takeaway.
Learn More
ORIENTAL WOK
This award-winning, family-run restaurant has been serving traditional Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese cuisine for over 20 years. Takeaway only.
Learn More
SALT & BUBBLES WINE BAR & MARKET
Each wine and market item is carefully curated for a unique and delicious experience. Reservations suggested.
Learn More
THE LAZY GOAT TAVERN
An intimate restaurant featuring elevated seasonal cuisine, locally inspired flavors, and warm, attentive hospitality.
Learn More
Uncommon coffee co.
A cozy café offering expertly roasted coffee paired with house-made breakfast sandwiches and fresh-baked treats.
Learn More
Vermont Cider Lab
Named #4 Cidery in the US by USA TODAY. Hard cider, live music, trivia nights, and lite bites - seasonal paninis, cheese boards, desserts - plus a cozy tasting room and outdoor patio.
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Experience

Immerse yourself in music, wellness, art, and
unforgettable moments around every corner
Double E
Discover a world of entertainment at The Double E in Vermont, a vibrant cultural hub offering live performances, music, cinema, and community events. With three venues, it’s the perfect destination for exploring diverse arts and culture.
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Essential Elements
Essential Elements provides Chinese Medical Massage Therapy and Acupressure Therapy services. Step into healing, the ancient Chinese way.
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Essential
Healing
Holistic health and wellness practice founded by Leslie Chadwell, a dedicated practitioner of Chinese Medical Massage, essential oils, and nutritional counseling.
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Essex
Cinemas
Consistently voted Vermont’s Premier Theatre featuring Vermont’s two largest screens. it’s the premier destination for movie lovers.
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Magic
Nails
Exceptional, creative designs. Quality nail service for over 20 years.
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Peace of
Mind Pilates
Community-focused fitness studio with classes for Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Cardio and more! All skill and fitness levels are welcome. Pre-registration required.
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PHUN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
COMING SOON TO
THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE
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PURPLE SALT
Spa treatments, therapeutic salt cave and sauna sessions, and a boutique with skincare, wellness products, and more. Relax in the salt cave while halotherapy helps support respiratory health, soothes the skin, and promotes deep relaxation.
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Parallax
A World Class Holographic Experience
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‍COMING SOON
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Double E
Discover a world of entertainment at The Double E in Vermont, a vibrant cultural hub offering live performances, music, cinema, and community events. With three venues, it’s the perfect destination for exploring diverse arts and culture.
Get Tickets
Essential Elements
Essential Elements provides Chinese Medical Massage Therapy and Acupressure Therapy services. Step into healing, the ancient Chinese way.
Learn More
Essential Healing
Holistic health and wellness practice founded by Leslie Chadwell, a dedicated practitioner of Chinese Medical Massage, essential oils, and nutritional counseling.
Learn More
Essex Cinemas
Consistently voted Vermont’s Premier Theatre featuring Vermont’s two largest screens. it’s the premier destination for movie lovers.
Get Tickets
Magic Nails
Exceptional, creative designs. Quality nail service for over 20 years.
Learn More
Parallax
A World Class Holographic Experience ‍ ‍COMING SOON
Peace of Mind Pilates
Community-focused fitness studio with classes for Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Cardio and more! All skill and fitness levels are welcome. Pre-registration required.
Learn More
PHUN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
COMING SOON TO THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE
PURPLE SALT
Spa treatments, therapeutic salt cave and sauna sessions, and a boutique with skincare, wellness products, and more. Relax in the salt cave while halotherapy helps support respiratory health, soothes the skin, and promotes deep relaxation.
Learn More

Essex Resort & SPA

Just two-minute drive from The Essex Experience, The Essex Resort & SPA is Vermont's premier holistic culinary wellness destination. Enjoy thoughtfully appointed accommodations, seasonal Vermont cuisine, a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and immersive culinary experience - all designed to inspire rest, connection, and discovery.
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21 Essex Way
Essex, Vermont 05452

Essex Experience Main Line: (802) 878-4200

Email: booking@essexexperience.com