| Gallery 160 |
 Richmond gets new INFO site.Gallery 160, located at 160 East Main Street (Route 2) in Richmond, has become Chittenden County's first authorized Vermont Ambassador INFO site. This is a new program of the Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing, leveraging willing businesses to assist our many visitors. Local INFO sites will enhance the Vermont experience for the thousands of guests who come to the state each year. The availability of information off the interstate encourages people to travel more of the state's smaller roads. The Official State Map tells people to look for the blue INFO signs to learn more about each area. Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing, Bruce Hyde, announced, "It is great to have our first Ambassador INFO sign in Chittenden County up at Gallery 160 in Richmond. This is an excellent location for travelers to get information and directions to get around the area. My hope is we will see these INFO signs throughout the state where travelers can meet a friendly Vermonter who will provide maps, guidebooks, local information and provide a bathroom facility upon request." Gallery 160 is owned by husband and wife photographers, Scott and Kelly Funk. When asked why he was participating, Scott Funk said, "All of us in Vermont need to do our part to make every visit here a special one. For us, this is a win/win situation: travelers get to learn more about the surrounding area from a local and we increase Gallery visits." As their sign out front says, Gallery 160 features "original photographs of Vermont and beyond." Visitors to the Gallery will find handcrafted cards and gifts, jewelry, a little folk art, and lots of pictures. The photographs are as large as 5 x 3 ½ foot canvas or as intimate as a life-size butterfly. While there are plenty of pictures of Vermont, including local attractions like Camels Hump, covered bridges, and the Richmond Round Church, there are also photos of more distant sights, alligators, and puffins. Gallery 160 is also set up to be "kid-friendly". Every corner seems to hold a fuzzy surprise to help make children feel comfortable. There are pictures down low for little ones to view. There is even a drop-down toilet lid designed with a littler person's behind in mind. So, small tourists are welcome, too. The Gallery hours are by chance or appointment, so call them at 802-434-6434 or drop in when the open flag is flying. You can find information about area artists, B&B's, restaurants or state and local attractions. They have plenty of state maps and will even help you out with a phone call if you need to make reservations. |
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