For over 150 years, shoppers have been coming to Downtown Vermillion for everything from flowers to frappes. Recently, the City created a pocket park and a beautiful plaza known as Ratingen Platz, named in honor of our sister city Ratingen, Germany. Building facelifts of both the facades and interiors have created a more pleasing and inviting environments for residents and tourists.

A variety of shops offer gourmet food and coffee, women’s clothing and jewelry, antiques, kitchen items, candles, flowers, gifts, books, hardware, organic food and ice cream. There’s something for everyone in Downtown Vermillion!