Amy's Guidebook-
Food Scene- in no specific order-
3 Squares Cafe
141 Main St15 minutes away in Vergennes- Great for Breakfast and Lunch
10 minutes away in Bristol. Always reliable and my favorite. Great Menu & lots of local drafts. Open Wed- Sunday-
67 locals recommend
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main St10 minutes away in Bristol. Always reliable and my favorite. Great Menu & lots of local drafts. Open Wed- Sunday-
15 minutes away in Vergennes- Open for dinner- call for reservations. Yum!
61 locals recommend
Black Sheep Bistro
253 W Main St15 minutes away in Vergennes- Open for dinner- call for reservations. Yum!
when I'm in Burlington it's close to the waterfront and not too expensive... creative food options
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake Stwhen I'm in Burlington it's close to the waterfront and not too expensive... creative food options
Creamee or Creemee is the Vermont term for soft serve ice cream. Don't miss out- this place is 10 minutes away and serve up a great Great Maple and Espresso ice cream
22 locals recommend
Vermont Cookie Love
6915 US-7Creamee or Creemee is the Vermont term for soft serve ice cream. Don't miss out- this place is 10 minutes away and serve up a great Great Maple and Espresso ice cream
Vermont products and known for smoked bacon, ribs and pulled pork... of course Maple Syrup.
18 locals recommend
Dakin Farm
5797 US-7Vermont products and known for smoked bacon, ribs and pulled pork... of course Maple Syrup.
10 minutes away with nice atmosphere- casual dining. Great Burgers. Some outside seating available. Thursday nights house wine is $5
34 locals recommend
Hinesburgh Public House
10516 Rte 11610 minutes away with nice atmosphere- casual dining. Great Burgers. Some outside seating available. Thursday nights house wine is $5
Starry Night Café
5371 Ethan Allen HwyA bit expensive but great food-
Previously Mary's Restaurant.
Beautiful Inn and grounds- Wood fired fare.
11 locals recommend
The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant
1868 North 116 RoadPreviously Mary's Restaurant.
Beautiful Inn and grounds- Wood fired fare.
Folino's Wood Fired Pizza
6305 Shelburne RdExcellent Pizza- attached to Fiddlehead Brewing
Stone's Throw Charlotte
86 Ferry RoadExcellent Pizza- take out only at this location
A local favorite for Sandwiches and more- grab something and go to Charlotte Beach for a picnic
The Red Onion Cafe
3488 Ethan Allen HwyA local favorite for Sandwiches and more- grab something and go to Charlotte Beach for a picnic
Stone Corral Brewery
83 Huntington RdTourterelle Restaurant & Inn
3629 Ethan Allen HwyParks & Nature
Mount Philo
Nice little hike with great views
Camel's Hump State Park
3429 Camels Hump RdWalking trails, historic farm and Inn. Free during summer 2020... the inn is making food to go... would also be a great place to picnic ... probably a mile or two easy walk to the lake. Lovely.
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadWalking trails, historic farm and Inn. Free during summer 2020... the inn is making food to go... would also be a great place to picnic ... probably a mile or two easy walk to the lake. Lovely.
Quiet stoney beach- shade trees... bathrooms. $6 to park.
Pick up lunch at the Old Brick Store in Charlotte on your way.
13 locals recommend
Charlotte Town Beach
1371 Lake RdQuiet stoney beach- shade trees... bathrooms. $6 to park.
Pick up lunch at the Old Brick Store in Charlotte on your way.
Grassy State Park on Lake Champlain. Picnic tables. Swimming. Pick up Lunch at Gillfeathers in Ferrisburg on your way.
Stop at Dakin Farm on your way back for Vermont Products.
Stop at Cookie Love for the best Maple Creemee (soft serve)
19 locals recommend
Kingsland Bay State Park
787 Kingsland Bay State Park RdGrassy State Park on Lake Champlain. Picnic tables. Swimming. Pick up Lunch at Gillfeathers in Ferrisburg on your way.
Stop at Dakin Farm on your way back for Vermont Products.
Stop at Cookie Love for the best Maple Creemee (soft serve)
This is a great summer and fall hike. A nice side trip over the Gap to the Mad River Valley. (just hike up the winding toll road. not crowded).
51 locals recommend
Mad River Glen Ski Area Historic District
35-1 Schuss PassThis is a great summer and fall hike. A nice side trip over the Gap to the Mad River Valley. (just hike up the winding toll road. not crowded).
5 Minute drive to Raven's Ridge. A short hike with a view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks from the Ridge top.
6 locals recommend
Raven Ridge Natural Area
1697 Rotax Rd5 Minute drive to Raven's Ridge. A short hike with a view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks from the Ridge top.
Essentials
Lantman's Market
10681 Rte 116Favorite Grocery store- 10 minutes away in Hinesburg
Minutes away- pick your own everything from strawberries to flowers. Farm Stand with local meats, cheese, breads, veggies,
Open May- October.
Full Belly Farm
686 Davis RdMinutes away- pick your own everything from strawberries to flowers. Farm Stand with local meats, cheese, breads, veggies,
Open May- October.
A natural food option- 30 min away. Middlebury always a great town to walk around
46 locals recommend
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op
9 Washington StA natural food option- 30 min away. Middlebury always a great town to walk around
Last Resort Farm
2246 Tyler Bridge RoadOrganic Farm Stand- 5 minutes away. Also PYO Organic Berries
Sightseeing
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdThe Smithsonian of Vermont- worth a visit
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Burlington Bike Path
1 Main StWonderful shoreline bike- quite flat.
Great Bike Ride with Green Mountain Scenery- surprisingly level
73 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathGreat Bike Ride with Green Mountain Scenery- surprisingly level
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River RdSummer Music Series- see website for calendar
Woodchuck® Cider
1321 Exchange StSelf tour and great tasting room
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyFoam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StClose to Burlington's waterfront
Nice science museum on Burlington's waterfront
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StNice science museum on Burlington's waterfront
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StShops and restaurants.
Very close- good driving range, golf course & patio with beautiful views- lots of local brews
Cedar Knoll Country Club
13460 Rte 116Very close- good driving range, golf course & patio with beautiful views- lots of local brews
In Middlebury- lovely course- light fare and beverages.
Very scenic
7 locals recommend
Ralph Myhre Golf Course
317 Golf Course RdIn Middlebury- lovely course- light fare and beverages.
Very scenic
Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdBurlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StWaitsfield Farmers Market
Mad River Greenvon Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdGondola Skyride
7416 Mountain Rd