Jane's Guidebook
Local Breweries
Vermont is famous for its breweries.
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdTen Bends Beer
590 E Main StThe Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdRock Art Brewery station
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdAlso a good place for casual meals. Comfy.
This is a pub with a large selections of local (and not so local) brews on tap.
One of our favs.
173 locals recommend
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdThis is a pub with a large selections of local (and not so local) brews on tap.
One of our favs.
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdFood scene
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StSister to H of the W in Waterbury. My fav of the 2.
Best pizza north of NYC. 10 minutes away. Great take out deli.
43 locals recommend
Craftsbury General Store
118 S Craftsbury RdBest pizza north of NYC. 10 minutes away. Great take out deli.
Tiny store with take out dinners made of veggies grown on the premises and other local fare. Out of the way. You’d never find this place unless you were looking. One of a kind, local gem. Karen, the chef/owner grew up with our daughter. She is passionate about whatever she does. Tell her we sent you.
Check out website.
Hinterland Market
1543 S Albany RdTiny store with take out dinners made of veggies grown on the premises and other local fare. Out of the way. You’d never find this place unless you were looking. One of a kind, local gem. Karen, the chef/owner grew up with our daughter. She is passionate about whatever she does. Tell her we sent you.
Check out website.
Hugo's Bar and Grill
44 Main StreetAsian inspired. Good summer rolls. Not cheap.
This place in town is not fancy, but they make a good hamburger, wings and fish and chips. We eat here a lot. Ask for Grace as your server.
10 Railroad St
10 Railroad StreetThis place in town is not fancy, but they make a good hamburger, wings and fish and chips. We eat here a lot. Ask for Grace as your server.
This is a very popular pub, so I recommend you make a reservation. Portions are very large and the food is good. Choose between pizza, burgers or sushi. Good beer menu. Something for everyone. You won't be disappointed.
94 locals recommend
Matterhorn Restaurant
4969 Mountain RdThis is a very popular pub, so I recommend you make a reservation. Portions are very large and the food is good. Choose between pizza, burgers or sushi. Good beer menu. Something for everyone. You won't be disappointed.
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StNorth Carolina Barbecue. One of our regular eating haunts.
One of the best restaurants there is. However, they off off line at the moment due to water damage.
139 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StOne of the best restaurants there is. However, they off off line at the moment due to water damage.
Ambiance leaves a lot to be desired, but, damn, the
b-b-q is great.
51 locals recommend
Black Diamond BBQ
639 Morristown Corners RdAmbiance leaves a lot to be desired, but, damn, the
b-b-q is great.
Cozy. Live music. Good food. Small, changing menu. Vegetarian choices.
54 locals recommend
Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe
35 School StCozy. Live music. Good food. Small, changing menu. Vegetarian choices.
Sightseeing
B&P is a Vermont treasure that should not be missed. It is a preforming arts collective that was started in the sixies by Peter Shuman, who is still creating art of all kinds at the age of 90. In the summer, the artists put on weekly shows outside in a natural amphitheater on their farm in Glover. These shows are like no other with puppets that can reach over 10 ft tall and require many people to control. Additionally, there is an amazing gallery/museum of these enchanting puppet characters (like the washer women and the janitors) mthat have become Vermont legends for over 6 decades.
81 locals recommend
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights RdB&P is a Vermont treasure that should not be missed. It is a preforming arts collective that was started in the sixies by Peter Shuman, who is still creating art of all kinds at the age of 90. In the summer, the artists put on weekly shows outside in a natural amphitheater on their farm in Glover. These shows are like no other with puppets that can reach over 10 ft tall and require many people to control. Additionally, there is an amazing gallery/museum of these enchanting puppet characters (like the washer women and the janitors) mthat have become Vermont legends for over 6 decades.
If you love dogs, go here. I guarantee you will shed a few tears when you visit the chapel.
48 locals recommend
Dog Mountain
143 Parks RdIf you love dogs, go here. I guarantee you will shed a few tears when you visit the chapel.
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
256 Falls Brook LnGoodrich's Maple Farm
2427 US-2Shelburne is a bit of a hike and it will take you all day to take in the museum, but it worth if you like history.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdShelburne is a bit of a hike and it will take you all day to take in the museum, but it worth if you like history.
Skiing
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdSmugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108Burke Mountain
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadJay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdBolton Mountain, Bolton, VT 05477, USA
Spa
This is the best spa in Stowe. My daughters and I go here around New Year every year.
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
1746 Mountain RdRecreation
The reservoir is 4 miles down the road. It's one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. We have kayaks or a canoe that you can borrow (if you can carry them on your vehicle) for an up close and personal veiw, or you can take a fairly short hike nearby for a veiw of the whole thing.
44 locals recommend
Green River Reservoir State Park
1394 Green River Dam RdThe reservoir is 4 miles down the road. It's one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. We have kayaks or a canoe that you can borrow (if you can carry them on your vehicle) for an up close and personal veiw, or you can take a fairly short hike nearby for a veiw of the whole thing.
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdVermont Canoe and Kayak
4805 VT-15Elmore State Park
856 VT-12Little River State Park
3444 Little River RdVermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Entertainment
LIVE MUSIC:
Free
*Tuesday Night Live in Johnson. On the Green. Food trucks. Sponsored by Northern Vermont University. Be there or be a square.
This where the locals ski. Less crowded, good skiing and way less expensive.
145 locals recommend
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108This where the locals ski. Less crowded, good skiing and way less expensive.
This is the main entrance to the Rail trail. All kinds of events here too including free live music.
Oxbow Riverfront Park
257 Portland StThis is the main entrance to the Rail trail. All kinds of events here too including free live music.