Guidebook for Essex
Arts & Culture
Great beautiful local golf course just a couple minutes from the house. Open to the public, and very reasonably priced.
7 locals recommend
The Links at Lang Farm
39 Essex WayGreat beautiful local golf course just a couple minutes from the house. Open to the public, and very reasonably priced.
Bolton Valley ski resort. The closest mountain to the house, and a local favorite.
122 locals recommend
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdBolton Valley ski resort. The closest mountain to the house, and a local favorite.
Stowe mountain ski area. One of the premier ski areas in Vermont.
25 locals recommend
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain RdStowe mountain ski area. One of the premier ski areas in Vermont.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108Local ski resort
The expo center hosts everything from the local fair, to concerts, car shows, farm exhibitions, the circus, and quilting conventions. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
11 locals recommend
Champlain Valley Exposition
105 Pearl StThe expo center hosts everything from the local fair, to concerts, car shows, farm exhibitions, the circus, and quilting conventions. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
Shopping
Lang Farm Antique Center
45 Upper Main StGreat antique store, with local art, as well as a nursery and farm.
Everything Else
Local apple orchard. Fantastic place to visit. Cider samples and local treats. It is seasonal so check ahead.
15 locals recommend
Chapin Orchard
150 Chapin RdLocal apple orchard. Fantastic place to visit. Cider samples and local treats. It is seasonal so check ahead.
Great local Vermont Winery. I actually avoided Vermont wines until I tried these.
51 locals recommend
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
64 VT-104Great local Vermont Winery. I actually avoided Vermont wines until I tried these.
Food Scene
El Gato Cantina
4 Park StGreat local Mexican cantina.
The best deli in Burlington hands down. They use all boar's head products. Fantastic coffee as well.
12 locals recommend
Martone's Market & Café
16 Main StThe best deli in Burlington hands down. They use all boar's head products. Fantastic coffee as well.
Sakura Sushi & Kitchen
19 Taft Corners Shopping CenterBest sushi in Burlington and super cheap.
Best steak in town, and my favorite restaurant. It is fairly pricey for diner, but the lunch specials are great.
21 locals recommend
Guild Tavern
1633 Williston RdBest steak in town, and my favorite restaurant. It is fairly pricey for diner, but the lunch specials are great.
Best Chinese restaurant in Vermont. Very authentic food, and the specials are always fresh and amazing.
59 locals recommend
A Single Pebble
133 Bank StBest Chinese restaurant in Vermont. Very authentic food, and the specials are always fresh and amazing.
Fantastic local restaurant. Have a dollar oyster happy hour.
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StFantastic local restaurant. Have a dollar oyster happy hour.
Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul StFantastic rustic Italian food.
Hoagie's Pizza & Pasta
65 Northgate AveGreat local pizza.
Joyce's Noodle House
5 Carmichael StLocal Chinese restaurant. Great american style Chinese food.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
21 Essex WayGroceries
Price Chopper
1184 Prim RdGroceries
They have a great little deli, and are a fantastic local organic grocer. The butcher is also really great.
10 locals recommend
Sweet Clover Market
21 Essex WayThey have a great little deli, and are a fantastic local organic grocer. The butcher is also really great.
Sightseeing
Unconventional, but perhaps the best way to see the foliage in Vermont. They offer discovery flights to show you the joys of flying. You also get a one of a kind view of the lake and the whole valley.
Vermont Flight Academy
355 Valley RdUnconventional, but perhaps the best way to see the foliage in Vermont. They offer discovery flights to show you the joys of flying. You also get a one of a kind view of the lake and the whole valley.