Williston, Vermont
Cannabis dispensaries near Williston
No dispensaries in Williston — Essex Junction shops are 8–12 minutes north, Burlington is 15–20 minutes via I-89.
About Williston
The cannabis scene
Williston is one of Vermont's wealthiest and fastest-growing towns, anchored by the Taft Corners commercial corridor (I-89 exit 12) and the Maple Tree Place mall. With roughly 10,000 residents and major retail density, it might seem an obvious home for a cannabis dispensary — but Williston has not opted into adult-use retail sales. As of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's June 2026 licensee list, no CCB-licensed dispensary operates within town limits.
The closest dispensaries are in Essex Junction, just 8–12 minutes north on Williston Road (US-2). The Pearl Street cluster has three shops within a half-mile: The High Bar (159 Pearl St) is known for craft Vermont-grown flower and accepts Apple Pay and credit cards; Sweetspot (139 Pearl St) is on the same block with daily hours and a consistent menu; Magic Mann Premium Cannabis (21 Essex Way) opens at 8 AM on weekdays and carries both adult-use and medical products, making it the earliest-opening dispensary in the area. All three are easy off-route stops before or after shopping at the Taft Corners strip.
For the widest selection, downtown Burlington is 15–20 minutes west via I-89 (exit 14W or Route 2). The Church Street corridor alone has five dispensaries within a few blocks: Float On, Garcia's Cannabis Collective, True 802, Lucky You, and Bern Gallery. Upstate Elevator in Burlington's South End is convenient if you're exiting I-89 at exit 13 (Williston Road/Hinesburg Road).
Getting around
Williston is overwhelmingly car-driven — most residents use I-89 exits 11 (Williston–Richmond), 12 (Williston–Essex), or 14 (Airport–South Burlington) depending on where in town they live. For cannabis runs from Taft Corners, the fastest option is north on US-2 to Essex Junction (5–8 min to Pearl Street). From residential Williston Center or Oak Hill, Burlington via Route 2 west or I-89 westbound is comparably quick. Green Mountain Transit Route 2 (Essex–Winooski–Burlington) passes through Williston and connects to both Essex Junction and downtown Burlington dispensaries. Free parking is available at all nearby dispensaries.
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