Christie’s guidebook for the NEK
Food scene
Great draft and can selection, amazing pizza, and a perfect general store to pick up any necessities. They carry a lot of delicious local dairy products, eggs, meat, and other goods. In the warmer months, picnic table outdoor seating available.
104 locals recommend
The Parker Pie Company
161 County RdGreat draft and can selection, amazing pizza, and a perfect general store to pick up any necessities. They carry a lot of delicious local dairy products, eggs, meat, and other goods. In the warmer months, picnic table outdoor seating available.
Ranked #1 brewery in the world for many years. Amazing beers, gorgeous location. Definitely worth stopping by to pick up some local brews to enjoy back at the house. Unfortunately the taproom has been closed during the pandemic.
189 locals recommend
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdRanked #1 brewery in the world for many years. Amazing beers, gorgeous location. Definitely worth stopping by to pick up some local brews to enjoy back at the house. Unfortunately the taproom has been closed during the pandemic.
Really yummy Italian dishes, but also a variety of other options.
9 locals recommend
Salt Bistro and the Vermont Catering Company
94 Eastern AveReally yummy Italian dishes, but also a variety of other options.
Red Barn Brewing
2211 U.S. 2Local brews with a large patio and indoor seating.
Large patio and right on Lake Memphremagog. 40 min drive north of the house.
55 locals recommend
The East Side Restaurant & Pub
47 Landing StLarge patio and right on Lake Memphremagog. 40 min drive north of the house.
The Orange Rind
427 VT-114Total hidden gem. Food is delicious and super friendly staff. Love to get a local beer on draft in a frosted glass! 15 min drive from the house right near Crystal Lake.
25 locals recommend
The Parson's Corner
14 Glover RdTotal hidden gem. Food is delicious and super friendly staff. Love to get a local beer on draft in a frosted glass! 15 min drive from the house right near Crystal Lake.
Sightseeing
Beautiful glacial lake within 12 min. drive from the house. Open for swimming, kayaking in warmer months. Hiking on either side (Mt. Pisgah and Mt. Hor).
148 locals recommend
Lake Willoughby
Beautiful glacial lake within 12 min. drive from the house. Open for swimming, kayaking in warmer months. Hiking on either side (Mt. Pisgah and Mt. Hor).
Outdoor Activities
Great hike with amazing views of Lake Willoughby. Short 12 min. drive from the house.
56 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah
Great hike with amazing views of Lake Willoughby. Short 12 min. drive from the house.
Local mountain with hiking trails and great views of Crystal Lake. Very quick 13 min drive from the house.
8 locals recommend
Wheeler Mountain
Local mountain with hiking trails and great views of Crystal Lake. Very quick 13 min drive from the house.
Museums
The Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond RdQuirky collections of everyday things. Oh so VT.
Entertainment
A barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs. Puppet shows upcoming summer 2021.
81 locals recommend
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights RdA barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs. Puppet shows upcoming summer 2021.