Plainfield Hardware, VT

Don't let the name fool you. Plainfield Hardware in Montpelier, Vermont is much more than a quick stop for a can of paint and a box of screws (although you'll definitely find that and more). This Real Log Homes' rustic, retail destination is also a garden center and fully stocked grocery store complete with a bakery and a large selection of Vermont made cheeses, spirits and maple products. A quintessential "country store", depending on the time of year, visitors may also find products to fight the winter chill or beat the summer heat, attend seasonal events such as "Garden Days", grab lunch at the deli or sip a cup of coffee with a neighbor.