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The Velvet Mill

22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT 06378 · Stonington, CT

Why you should go…

The Velvet Mill occupies the former American Velvet Company factory, built in 1888 and operating from 1892 to 1996, in Stonington Borough, Connecticut. The restored mill is now a hub of small businesses and artist studios, including an artisanal bakery, a wood-fired pizza restaurant, a handmade cheese shop, an artisan soap and candle studio, and Beer'd Brewing Co., a nano-brewery offering tastings, growlers and cans.

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

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