Food Scene
Rainbow Sweets
1689 U.S. 2It's in the guidebooks for a reason.
NY style pizza and more.
Great draft beer and cider list
http://www.positivepie.com/hardwick/home.php
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habitants recommandentPositive Pie Hardwick
87 South Main Street20
habitants recommandentNY style pizza and more.
Great draft beer and cider list
http://www.positivepie.com/hardwick/home.php
Farm to table with talented mixologist at the bar.
Alfresco and indoor dining.
Popular Sunday brunch spot. Fantastic for a date night.
http://kismetkitchens.com/
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habitants recommandentKismet
52 State Street37
habitants recommandentFarm to table with talented mixologist at the bar.
Alfresco and indoor dining.
Popular Sunday brunch spot. Fantastic for a date night.
http://kismetkitchens.com/
Local Italian food with steallar service.
Pasta and wood fired pizzas.
Same price point as Olive Garden.
http://sarduccis.com/
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habitants recommandentSarducci's
3 Main Street36
habitants recommandentLocal Italian food with steallar service.
Pasta and wood fired pizzas.
Same price point as Olive Garden.
http://sarduccis.com/
Our local diner: affordable broad menu with a variety of cream pies for desert.
VT beers on tap, full bar, breakfast all day!
If you want a taste of the local scene, this is it!
Can be long waits on weekend mornings after 9:30 am.
https://www.waysiderestaurant.com/
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habitants recommandentWayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery
1873 U.S. 3027
habitants recommandentOur local diner: affordable broad menu with a variety of cream pies for desert.
VT beers on tap, full bar, breakfast all day!
If you want a taste of the local scene, this is it!
Can be long waits on weekend mornings after 9:30 am.
https://www.waysiderestaurant.com/
Good local food and New York Style Pizza. Best Pizza in Central Vermont (its all in the water)! Dine in, enjoy out door seating or get slices and sit on the rock wall across from the shop. Incredible waterfall just across the street. Hit the skate park down the way or just chilax and enjoy the beer buzz...awesome coop just down the street with all of your essentials. There is also one in Hardwick (but the Plainfield pizza is better) ; )
http://www.positivepie.com/plainfield/home.php
http://www.plainfieldcoop.com/
454-0133
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habitants recommandentPositive Pie
69 Main Street10
habitants recommandentGood local food and New York Style Pizza. Best Pizza in Central Vermont (its all in the water)! Dine in, enjoy out door seating or get slices and sit on the rock wall across from the shop. Incredible waterfall just across the street. Hit the skate park down the way or just chilax and enjoy the beer buzz...awesome coop just down the street with all of your essentials. There is also one in Hardwick (but the Plainfield pizza is better) ; )
http://www.positivepie.com/plainfield/home.php
http://www.plainfieldcoop.com/
454-0133
Outside Vermont you know it as "soft serve." Most
communities have a creemie shop in Vermont.
Maple creemies are a regional favorite. You can get one as a chocolate & maple twist or plain maple. Our, try a maple milkshake.
We're lucky enough to have several maple syrup producer nearby who also serves maple creemies.
Bragg is the closest to our home and our favorite.
Pet goats, swing sets, porch with Adirondack chairs and a sprawling lawn make this a great stop for a treat.
The gift shop features many "cottage" style gifts and maple syrup produced on site.
They'll even ship your syrup home for you.
http://www.braggfarm.com/
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habitants recommandentBragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
1005 Vermont 147
habitants recommandentOutside Vermont you know it as "soft serve." Most
communities have a creemie shop in Vermont.
Maple creemies are a regional favorite. You can get one as a chocolate & maple twist or plain maple. Our, try a maple milkshake.
We're lucky enough to have several maple syrup producer nearby who also serves maple creemies.
Bragg is the closest to our home and our favorite.
Pet goats, swing sets, porch with Adirondack chairs and a sprawling lawn make this a great stop for a treat.
The gift shop features many "cottage" style gifts and maple syrup produced on site.
They'll even ship your syrup home for you.
http://www.braggfarm.com/
Just selected as Yankee Magazine's Editor's Choice for best bakery in Vermont.
You will NOT be disapointed.
Order pastry. Order coffee (house roasted)
Note: This is a Laptop/iPad Free Zone.
https://www.bohemianbakeryvt.com/
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habitants recommandentBohemian Bakery
78 Barre St20
habitants recommandentJust selected as Yankee Magazine's Editor's Choice for best bakery in Vermont.
You will NOT be disapointed.
Order pastry. Order coffee (house roasted)
Note: This is a Laptop/iPad Free Zone.
https://www.bohemianbakeryvt.com/
Raw milk and frozen meats: beefalo beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and maple syrup. All 100% anti-biotic and hormone-free products.
Just down the road from us by dirt roads, in neighboring Marshfield.
Unfamiliar with a working farm? Take a peek in the barn to see the pigs and cows.
http://www.hollisterhillfarm.com/store.html
Hollister Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast
2193 Hollister Hill RdRaw milk and frozen meats: beefalo beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and maple syrup. All 100% anti-biotic and hormone-free products.
Just down the road from us by dirt roads, in neighboring Marshfield.
Unfamiliar with a working farm? Take a peek in the barn to see the pigs and cows.
http://www.hollisterhillfarm.com/store.html
Arts & Culture
10am- 6pm every day
Live performances on Sunday afternoons
Bring cash for art and entry donation
http://breadandpuppet.org/museum
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habitants recommandentBread & Puppet Theatre
753 Heights Road35
habitants recommandent10am- 6pm every day
Live performances on Sunday afternoons
Bring cash for art and entry donation
http://breadandpuppet.org/museum
Fantastic planetarium shows, natural science specimens, historical artifacts, archival photographs and documents, and ethnological treasures.
https://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/
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habitants recommandentFairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main Street36
habitants recommandentFantastic planetarium shows, natural science specimens, historical artifacts, archival photographs and documents, and ethnological treasures.
https://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/
Nearby 19th century historic museum with season art exhibits and neighboring sawmill and labyrinth
http://www.kentscorner.org/
The Kent Museum
7 Old W Church RdNearby 19th century historic museum with season art exhibits and neighboring sawmill and labyrinth
http://www.kentscorner.org/
A really interesting stop off, can pair with Bread and Puppet and then go have pizza at Parker Pie
http://museumofeverydaylife.org/
http://parkerpie.com/
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habitants recommandentThe Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond Rd14
habitants recommandentA really interesting stop off, can pair with Bread and Puppet and then go have pizza at Parker Pie
http://museumofeverydaylife.org/
http://parkerpie.com/
A lovely local world class theater in the heart of the green mountains, just walking distance away. 2 separate shows nightly Thursday through Saturday for the month of August. Absolutely not to be missed!
http://www.unadilla.org/
Unadilla Theatre
501 Blachly RdA lovely local world class theater in the heart of the green mountains, just walking distance away. 2 separate shows nightly Thursday through Saturday for the month of August. Absolutely not to be missed!
http://www.unadilla.org/
Local summer school for piano in picturesque Adamant Village. Some master Class performances occur in early August.
While you there, be sure to pick up some provisions at Adamant Co-Op, the oldest food coop in the state of Vermont.
https://www.adamant.org/
Adamant Music School
1241 Haggett RoadLocal summer school for piano in picturesque Adamant Village. Some master Class performances occur in early August.
While you there, be sure to pick up some provisions at Adamant Co-Op, the oldest food coop in the state of Vermont.
https://www.adamant.org/
A Northeast Kingdom gem.
The Stone House is a massive four story granite block building that was constructed in 1836 to serve as the dormitory for the Orleans County Grammar School. Children who went to school here came from all over the county.
The building has thirty rooms with exhibits of furniture, paintings, tools, textiles, folk art, and the stuff of everyday life, which tell the story of early Orleans County.
Two barns display antique agricultural implements, boats, horse drawn transportation & maple
http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/
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habitants recommandentOld Stone House Museum
109 Old Stone House Road11
habitants recommandentA Northeast Kingdom gem.
The Stone House is a massive four story granite block building that was constructed in 1836 to serve as the dormitory for the Orleans County Grammar School. Children who went to school here came from all over the county.
The building has thirty rooms with exhibits of furniture, paintings, tools, textiles, folk art, and the stuff of everyday life, which tell the story of early Orleans County.
Two barns display antique agricultural implements, boats, horse drawn transportation & maple
http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
Because it's one of the top breweries in the country.
Take a dip in Lake Caspian at the public beach while you are there and don't miss Willy's Store for some Jasper Hill Cheeses and local organic produce from Pete's Greens.
http://hillfarmstead.com/
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habitants recommandentHill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill Road67
habitants recommandentBecause it's one of the top breweries in the country.
Take a dip in Lake Caspian at the public beach while you are there and don't miss Willy's Store for some Jasper Hill Cheeses and local organic produce from Pete's Greens.
http://hillfarmstead.com/
Petite bar and music venue in the back of the general store in neighboring Maple Corner village
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habitants recommandentThe Whammy Bar
31 W County Rd9
habitants recommandentPetite bar and music venue in the back of the general store in neighboring Maple Corner village
Great food at outdoor beer garden. Or, sit inside.
Stop for lunch while riding bikes of the Lamoille Rail Trail.
Or, stop in for a pint after taking a dip in the river, or day hiking the Long Trail out of Johnson.
http://lostnationbrewing.com/
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habitants recommandentLost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery Road47
habitants recommandentGreat food at outdoor beer garden. Or, sit inside.
Stop for lunch while riding bikes of the Lamoille Rail Trail.
Or, stop in for a pint after taking a dip in the river, or day hiking the Long Trail out of Johnson.
http://lostnationbrewing.com/
A must for any beer astronaut...
https://www.threepennytaproom.com/
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habitants recommandentThree Penny Taproom
108 Main Street52
habitants recommandentA must for any beer astronaut...
https://www.threepennytaproom.com/
Charlie O's
70 Main Street12
habitants recommandentJust because...
https://www.facebook.com/CharlieosVT/
Local music, every night.
https://www.facebook.com/sweetmelissasvt/
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habitants recommandentSweet Melissa's
4 Langdon St9
habitants recommandentLocal music, every night.
https://www.facebook.com/sweetmelissasvt/
Heady Topper, and lots of other good beers. Try the Focal Banger for a lighter buzz.
Tastings, see the assembly line, buy brews fresh off the line and buy swag. Some people bring a frisbee and hang out in the adjacent field.
You can even use it as an educational opportunity to teach the kids about the production process.
Good stop on a day trip to the Stowe area.
https://alchemistbeer.com/
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habitants recommandentBrasseur l'Alchimiste - Stowe
100 Cottage Club Road78
habitants recommandentHeady Topper, and lots of other good beers. Try the Focal Banger for a lighter buzz.
Tastings, see the assembly line, buy brews fresh off the line and buy swag. Some people bring a frisbee and hang out in the adjacent field.
You can even use it as an educational opportunity to teach the kids about the production process.
Good stop on a day trip to the Stowe area.
https://alchemistbeer.com/
Everything Else
because it's a hardware store and bar.
Sit in for some old time music on Sunday mornings.
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/have-tools-will-serve-cabot-hardware-store-adds-bar/Content?oid=7351313
Harry's Hardware
3087 Main Streetbecause it's a hardware store and bar.
Sit in for some old time music on Sunday mornings.
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/have-tools-will-serve-cabot-hardware-store-adds-bar/Content?oid=7351313
Entertainment & Activities
Mountain biking on a network of quality non-motorized trails for all level of abilities traversing private and public properties in the Northeast Kingdom town of East Burke.
http://kingdomtrails.org/
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habitants recommandentKingdom Trails
478 VT-11456
habitants recommandentMountain biking on a network of quality non-motorized trails for all level of abilities traversing private and public properties in the Northeast Kingdom town of East Burke.
http://kingdomtrails.org/
Amusement park for younger children with water park
https://www.santasvillage.com/
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habitants recommandentSanta's Village
528 Presidential Highway59
habitants recommandentAmusement park for younger children with water park
https://www.santasvillage.com/
Distance bike riding on the old rail trail. Parking in many locations. check out the map for details and plan your day ride.
https://www.lvrt.org/
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Distance bike riding on the old rail trail. Parking in many locations. check out the map for details and plan your day ride.
https://www.lvrt.org/
An amazing trail network with a big climb, old-school tech, and some new-school flow. Perry Hill is one of the most popular trail networks in the State of Vermont and for good reason – it’s got something for everyone. The first climb is pretty stout, but don’t worry – there are a bunch of loops on the plateau that are suitable for all ability levels, or keep going to access old-school classics like Joe’s, Burning Spear, or Rastaman.......
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habitants recommandentPerry Hill Trailhead
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habitants recommandent
An amazing trail network with a big climb, old-school tech, and some new-school flow. Perry Hill is one of the most popular trail networks in the State of Vermont and for good reason – it’s got something for everyone. The first climb is pretty stout, but don’t worry – there are a bunch of loops on the plateau that are suitable for all ability levels, or keep going to access old-school classics like Joe’s, Burning Spear, or Rastaman.......
Classic central Vermont granite filled mountain biking network.
http://www.millstonetrails.com/?portfolio=why-are-the-millstone-trails-so-unique
Millstone Trails Association
44 Brook StClassic central Vermont granite filled mountain biking network.
http://www.millstonetrails.com/?portfolio=why-are-the-millstone-trails-so-unique
Mountain biking. Ride your own. Or, rent.
This is one of our favorite nordic ski areas. It's also a skulling and mountain biking training center.
https://www.craftsbury.com/cycling/cycling/fatbike-report/
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habitants recommandentCraftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation Road28
habitants recommandentMountain biking. Ride your own. Or, rent.
This is one of our favorite nordic ski areas. It's also a skulling and mountain biking training center.
https://www.craftsbury.com/cycling/cycling/fatbike-report/
Youth circus performers who've been at camp all summer preparing this touring show.
These kids are truly professionals. Coming to VT? Don't miss this!
If you are booking for a time their is a local show be sure to purchase far in advance. These shows all sell out.
Oh, and be prepared for your kids to want to go to circus camp next year after seeing this show!
Aug 15-17Montpelier, VT
Aug 19Greensboro, VT
http://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
Circus Smirkus Camp
421 Breezy AveYouth circus performers who've been at camp all summer preparing this touring show.
These kids are truly professionals. Coming to VT? Don't miss this!
If you are booking for a time their is a local show be sure to purchase far in advance. These shows all sell out.
Oh, and be prepared for your kids to want to go to circus camp next year after seeing this show!
Aug 15-17Montpelier, VT
Aug 19Greensboro, VT
http://www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
Shopping
Whistle Emporium
41 South Main Streetgift shop with something for everyone
Buch Spieler Records
27 Langdon StEpic local vinyl store...full of hidden gems
http://www.buchspielerrecords.com/
Capital City Farmers Market – Outdoor Season 2018
Saturdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
60 State Street, Montpelier
http://capitalcityfarmersmarket.com/
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habitants recommandentCapital City Farmers Market
60 State St11
habitants recommandentCapital City Farmers Market – Outdoor Season 2018
Saturdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
60 State Street, Montpelier
http://capitalcityfarmersmarket.com/
One of the oldest food co-ops in Vermont, Adamant Co-op is worth a stop.
The village of Adamant's slogan is "All road lead to Adamant."
Adamant is situated on Sodom Pond. Adamant used to be called Sodom, but the name was offensive to some residents and it was renamed Adamant.
Open M-F 8-6, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 10-1.
http://www.adamantcoop.org/
Adamant Co-Op Inc
1313 Haggett RoadOne of the oldest food co-ops in Vermont, Adamant Co-op is worth a stop.
The village of Adamant's slogan is "All road lead to Adamant."
Adamant is situated on Sodom Pond. Adamant used to be called Sodom, but the name was offensive to some residents and it was renamed Adamant.
Open M-F 8-6, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 10-1.
http://www.adamantcoop.org/
Johnson Woolen Mills
51 Lower Main Street EastIconic woolen clothing and accessory producer
https://johnsonwoolenmills.com/
Parks & Nature
Groton State Forest is home to seven state parks, the Groton Nature Center, and eight lakes and ponds.
Rent kayaks at Bolder Beach State Park, hike trails of varying difficulty, some are completely flat and can be a great adventure from younger children, or bring your bikes and ride the old rail trail.
Learn more here:
http://vtstateparks.blogspot.com/2016/08/guest-blog-into-woods-at-groton-state.html
Biking and hiking trail maps here:
http://www.grotonvt.com/Recreation/Gen%20Info/GSF%20Map.pdf
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habitants recommandentGroton State Forest
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habitants recommandentGroton State Forest is home to seven state parks, the Groton Nature Center, and eight lakes and ponds.
Rent kayaks at Bolder Beach State Park, hike trails of varying difficulty, some are completely flat and can be a great adventure from younger children, or bring your bikes and ride the old rail trail.
Learn more here:
http://vtstateparks.blogspot.com/2016/08/guest-blog-into-woods-at-groton-state.html
Biking and hiking trail maps here:
http://www.grotonvt.com/Recreation/Gen%20Info/GSF%20Map.pdf
Great for an afternoon ride, lots of places to stop along the way for food or drink. Go to the family friendly Swimming Hole for a dip or hit the Stoweflake for a deep tissue massage.
https://theswimmingholestowe.com/
http://www.stoweflake.com/
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habitants recommandentStowe Recreation Path
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habitants recommandentGreat for an afternoon ride, lots of places to stop along the way for food or drink. Go to the family friendly Swimming Hole for a dip or hit the Stoweflake for a deep tissue massage.
https://theswimmingholestowe.com/
http://www.stoweflake.com/
Seyon Lodge State Park
2967 Seyon Pond RdYour Secret fly fishing spot...rent a boat and enjoy the day on the pond...
The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Masachusetts-Vermont state line to the Canadian border, crossing Vermont’s highest peaks.
Great day hiking. Their are many trail heads within an hour's drive of our home.
Johnson is just one of them.
https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/
Long Trail Parking
The Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Masachusetts-Vermont state line to the Canadian border, crossing Vermont’s highest peaks.
Great day hiking. Their are many trail heads within an hour's drive of our home.
Johnson is just one of them.
https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/
Secret swimming hole for a hot day
http://www.vermontriverconservancy.org/completed-projects/journeys_end
Journeys End
746 Plot RdSecret swimming hole for a hot day
http://www.vermontriverconservancy.org/completed-projects/journeys_end
Nearby fishing and boating on a small lake. Great for kayaking or small motorized boat.
https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/FishingAccessAreas.aspx?accessarea=5
Greenwood Lake
Nearby fishing and boating on a small lake. Great for kayaking or small motorized boat.
https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/FishingAccessAreas.aspx?accessarea=5
Local favorite. Great spot to take the motor boat for tubing or paddle in the kayak or canoe
Numerous remote camp sites on the reservoir.
Rope swing and wading on shore of island in reservoir/
Easy day trip 20 minutes from the house.
https://vtstateparks.com/mollysfalls.html
Mollys Falls Pond
Local favorite. Great spot to take the motor boat for tubing or paddle in the kayak or canoe
Numerous remote camp sites on the reservoir.
Rope swing and wading on shore of island in reservoir/
Easy day trip 20 minutes from the house.
https://vtstateparks.com/mollysfalls.html
Hubbard Park is Montpelier's largest park. Hike the trail behind the statehouse up to the Tower for sweeping views of the area.
https://www.montpelier-vt.org/DocumentCenter/View/178/Hubbard-Park-Map-PDF
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habitants recommandentHubbard Park Tower
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habitants recommandentHubbard Park is Montpelier's largest park. Hike the trail behind the statehouse up to the Tower for sweeping views of the area.
https://www.montpelier-vt.org/DocumentCenter/View/178/Hubbard-Park-Map-PDF
This is memorable day outing.
Just 1.5 hours from our house, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Great for elementary aged kids and adults who are not claustrophobic!
http://www.lostrivergorge.com/
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habitants recommandentLost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
1712 Lost River Road27
habitants recommandentThis is memorable day outing.
Just 1.5 hours from our house, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Great for elementary aged kids and adults who are not claustrophobic!
http://www.lostrivergorge.com/
Hike Hunger Mountain from the less trafficked Middlesex side.
Alternately, hike from the Waterbury side with the majority of hikers.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/mount-hunger-and-white-rock-via-middlesex-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/mount-hunger-waterbury-trail
Hunger Mountain parking
Hike Hunger Mountain from the less trafficked Middlesex side.
Alternately, hike from the Waterbury side with the majority of hikers.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/mount-hunger-and-white-rock-via-middlesex-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/mount-hunger-waterbury-trail