Guide to Ludlow and Chester Vermont
Sightseeing
Okemo Mountain resort is only about 15 minutes from the cabin and it's great for year-round fun. Some of the best skiing on the east coast, and lovely views and hiking in the spring, summer, and fall.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdOkemo Mountain resort is only about 15 minutes from the cabin and it's great for year-round fun. Some of the best skiing on the east coast, and lovely views and hiking in the spring, summer, and fall.
An easy walk into the woods for several falls and a swimming hole.
102 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls
An easy walk into the woods for several falls and a swimming hole.
New addition to the Okemo mountain area features trails reminiscent of classic New England with sweeping turns and gently curves.
14 locals recommend
Jackson Gore station
New addition to the Okemo mountain area features trails reminiscent of classic New England with sweeping turns and gently curves.
Run by a staff of two and volunteers, this museum is full of wonderful pictures, furniture, and other historical items - almost all relevant to the Ludlow area and the school that once occupied the building.
7 locals recommend
Black River Academy Museum
14 High StRun by a staff of two and volunteers, this museum is full of wonderful pictures, furniture, and other historical items - almost all relevant to the Ludlow area and the school that once occupied the building.
If you like antiques, you can spend hours here. A really lovely spot full of interesting items.
30 locals recommend
Stone House Antique Center
557 VT-103If you like antiques, you can spend hours here. A really lovely spot full of interesting items.
City/town information
Chester is a gem of a small town. Very walkable, restaurants, shops, antiques. It's only about ten minutes from the cabin and it's worth a few visits.
45 locals recommend
Chester
Chester is a gem of a small town. Very walkable, restaurants, shops, antiques. It's only about ten minutes from the cabin and it's worth a few visits.
Ludlow is a ski town -- you can find gear, pick up food or enjoy and apres ski cocktail or meal. It's only about twelve minutes from the cabin.
37 locals recommend
Ludlow
Ludlow is a ski town -- you can find gear, pick up food or enjoy and apres ski cocktail or meal. It's only about twelve minutes from the cabin.
Food scene
Mojo Cafe
145 Main StWarm, casual place for Tex-Mex fare & po' boys & ample craft brews.
Cozy Irish pub with darts, sports on TV & a full food menu with sandwiches & burgers.
74 locals recommend
Killarney
44 Pond StCozy Irish pub with darts, sports on TV & a full food menu with sandwiches & burgers.
Classic sweet & savory breakfast dishes & lunch fare, served with cocktails & beer.
61 locals recommend
The Hatchery
164 Main StClassic sweet & savory breakfast dishes & lunch fare, served with cocktails & beer.
Family-owned pizzeria serving wood-fired pies & calzones, salads, beer & wine in a cool space.
74 locals recommend
Goodman's American Pie
5 Lamere SquareFamily-owned pizzeria serving wood-fired pies & calzones, salads, beer & wine in a cool space.
Neal's Restaurant
2588 Vermont 103Fine dining, good for a night out and a little romance.
Elevated Southern cuisine made with local ingredients plus unique cocktails & a relaxed ambiance.
77 locals recommend
The Downtown Grocery
41 S Depot StElevated Southern cuisine made with local ingredients plus unique cocktails & a relaxed ambiance.
Classic neighborhood tavern in a former barn with casual Scottish dishes & top-shelf Scotch whiskys.
31 locals recommend
MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub
52 S Main StClassic neighborhood tavern in a former barn with casual Scottish dishes & top-shelf Scotch whiskys.
Heritage Deli & Bakery
642 VT-103Great sandwiches.
Chill pizzeria known for stone-baked, thin-crust pies with ample beers & hard cider & live music.
27 locals recommend
The Pizza Stone VT.
291 Pleasant StChill pizzeria known for stone-baked, thin-crust pies with ample beers & hard cider & live music.
It's a roadside BBQ stand in Springfield, VT. About twenty minutes from the cabin and worth the drive!
6 locals recommend
Two Neanderthals Smokin' BBQ
361 River StIt's a roadside BBQ stand in Springfield, VT. About twenty minutes from the cabin and worth the drive!
Their syrup is great and they also have a lot of other VT based products like cheese, dips, and other condiments. Make sure you get a Maple Creamee!
38 locals recommend
Green Mountain Sugar House
Their syrup is great and they also have a lot of other VT based products like cheese, dips, and other condiments. Make sure you get a Maple Creamee!
This is our go-to spot when we want to put a local meat and cheese plate together with a couple of Vermont craft beers. The staff is really nice and helpful.
15 locals recommend
Wine & Cheese Depot
46 S Depot StThis is our go-to spot when we want to put a local meat and cheese plate together with a couple of Vermont craft beers. The staff is really nice and helpful.
Bacon! Sausages! All made in-house. Plus everything else you need meat-wise. Call ahead to order and pick up.
17 locals recommend
The Vermont Butcher Shop
2167 N Main StBacon! Sausages! All made in-house. Plus everything else you need meat-wise. Call ahead to order and pick up.