Scenic Mettowee Valley Getaway

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Scenic Mettowee Valley Getaway

Food scene

Barrows House has a modern bar and a lovely (heated in winter) outdoor patio for dinner and drinks.
38 locals recommend
Barrows House Inn & Restaurant
3156 VT-30
38 locals recommend
Barrows House has a modern bar and a lovely (heated in winter) outdoor patio for dinner and drinks.
Manchester's very own Italian deli with high quality sandwiches, prepared meals and Italian specialities.
33 locals recommend
Al Ducci's Italian Pantry
133 Elm St
33 locals recommend
Manchester's very own Italian deli with high quality sandwiches, prepared meals and Italian specialities.
Fun mid century designed classic diner. Try their skillet breakfasts and tasty pancakes. With real maple syrup, of course.
36 locals recommend
Bob's Diner
2279 Depot Street
36 locals recommend
Fun mid century designed classic diner. Try their skillet breakfasts and tasty pancakes. With real maple syrup, of course.
Coffee shop with local vibe. Great for coffee in morning on their outdoor patio.
7 locals recommend
Charlie's Coffee House
39 Bonnet St
7 locals recommend
Coffee shop with local vibe. Great for coffee in morning on their outdoor patio.
I tell Athena, the owner, that she is the other cook in my family. This is one of our favorites......pizzas, pastas, salads. Eat in or take out. You can't go wrong.
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main St
33 locals recommend
I tell Athena, the owner, that she is the other cook in my family. This is one of our favorites......pizzas, pastas, salads. Eat in or take out. You can't go wrong.
The menu is creative and gourmet for a burger joint. French fries are exceptional. One of our favorites.
15 locals recommend
Depot Street Burgers
468 Depot St
15 locals recommend
The menu is creative and gourmet for a burger joint. French fries are exceptional. One of our favorites.
We recommend this charming French cafe for its ambience, excellent array of coffees, and delicious breakfast and lunch fare.
20 locals recommend
Dorset Bakery
3239 VT-30
20 locals recommend
We recommend this charming French cafe for its ambience, excellent array of coffees, and delicious breakfast and lunch fare.
Take a scenic ride up the mountain and reward yourself with a stop at Honeypie. It's hard to explain.....gourmet fast food using local ingredients.....elevated to a high level in a stylishly renovated gas station.
122 locals recommend
Honeypie
8811 VT-30
122 locals recommend
Take a scenic ride up the mountain and reward yourself with a stop at Honeypie. It's hard to explain.....gourmet fast food using local ingredients.....elevated to a high level in a stylishly renovated gas station.
Thai food located in Manchester. Lovely dining area and creative martini selection.
60 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main St
60 locals recommend
Thai food located in Manchester. Lovely dining area and creative martini selection.
A local favorite and a pretty drive down the Mettowee Valley to get there. Eat in the cozy tavern downstairs or the slightly more formal restaurant upstairs in this historic barn.
49 locals recommend
The Barn Restaurant and Tavern
5581 VT-30
49 locals recommend
A local favorite and a pretty drive down the Mettowee Valley to get there. Eat in the cozy tavern downstairs or the slightly more formal restaurant upstairs in this historic barn.
A very special place to have dinner in this historic inn.
49 locals recommend
The Dorset Inn
8 Church St
49 locals recommend
A very special place to have dinner in this historic inn.
Fine dining at its best in a beautifully restored former library. Service, ambience and food are outstanding.
59 locals recommend
The Silver Fork
48 W Rd
59 locals recommend
Fine dining at its best in a beautifully restored former library. Service, ambience and food are outstanding.
This breakfast diner is as local as it gets. Dine in a historic train station moved to this spot many years ago. A wide ranging breakfast and brunch menu.
12 locals recommend
The Station
50 School St
12 locals recommend
This breakfast diner is as local as it gets. Dine in a historic train station moved to this spot many years ago. A wide ranging breakfast and brunch menu.
Local sandwich shop with the most amazing homemade potato chips. Great for families.
27 locals recommend
Zoey's Deli
539 Depot St
27 locals recommend
Local sandwich shop with the most amazing homemade potato chips. Great for families.
Family style restaurant with good old-fashioned home cooking.
35 locals recommend
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot Street
35 locals recommend
Family style restaurant with good old-fashioned home cooking.
Stylish bar and fine dining in Manchester.
50 locals recommend
Copper Grouse
3835 Main St
50 locals recommend
Stylish bar and fine dining in Manchester.
Fun local bar with home cooking food selection.
53 locals recommend
Mulligan's Pub & Restaurant
3912 Main Street
53 locals recommend
Fun local bar with home cooking food selection.
Fine selection of beers and wines and light fare.
40 locals recommend
The Crooked Ram
4026 Main St
40 locals recommend
Fine selection of beers and wines and light fare.

Nature

Great place to take a swim on a hot summer day.
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30
68 locals recommend
Great place to take a swim on a hot summer day.
53 locals recommend
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Ln
53 locals recommend
Beach is perfect for little kids. Boat rentals available.
29 locals recommend
Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT-30
29 locals recommend
Beach is perfect for little kids. Boat rentals available.
This is literally in our backyard as you can see the mountain from the airbnb. Great hiking trails of all skills and lengths. Kids love to visit the farm animals and see the chickens roaming free. Climb to the top of Mount Antone for an incredible view of the valley below.
66 locals recommend
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315
66 locals recommend
This is literally in our backyard as you can see the mountain from the airbnb. Great hiking trails of all skills and lengths. Kids love to visit the farm animals and see the chickens roaming free. Climb to the top of Mount Antone for an incredible view of the valley below.
This is a hidden gem. Lovely hiking trails, a zen garden, waterfalls.
12 locals recommend
Taconic Ramble State Park
321 St John Rd
12 locals recommend
This is a hidden gem. Lovely hiking trails, a zen garden, waterfalls.

Arts and Culture

American Museum of Fly Fishing
4070 Main St
17 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney Rd
39 locals recommend
Take the lovely winding drive up a steep hill, passing the outdoor art installation as you go. While away the afternoon visiting the museum or take a nature walk through the woods.
51 locals recommend
Southern Vermont Arts Center
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr
51 locals recommend
Take the lovely winding drive up a steep hill, passing the outdoor art installation as you go. While away the afternoon visiting the museum or take a nature walk through the woods.
Renowned local theater with first rate plays throughout the summer.
80 locals recommend
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main St
80 locals recommend
Renowned local theater with first rate plays throughout the summer.
Historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln with beautiful grounds.
158 locals recommend
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Rd
158 locals recommend
Historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln with beautiful grounds.

Skiing

A ski resort known for its sunny slope and family friendly atmosphere.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
166 locals recommend
A ski resort known for its sunny slope and family friendly atmosphere.
Downhill skiing resort.
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
248 locals recommend
Downhill skiing resort.
Cross country and snow shoeing.
27 locals recommend
Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond Rd
27 locals recommend
Cross country and snow shoeing.
Cross country ski trails.
27 locals recommend
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
246 Styles Ln
27 locals recommend
Cross country ski trails.
Down hill skiing.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
285 locals recommend
Down hill skiing.
Downhill skiing.
136 locals recommend
Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain Acc
136 locals recommend
Downhill skiing.

Festivals

Summer horse show.
19 locals recommend
Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7
19 locals recommend
Summer horse show.

Shopping

Historic country store on the Dorset Green.
16 locals recommend
Dorset Historical Society
Kent Hill Road
16 locals recommend
Historic country store on the Dorset Green.
Historic country store in Dorset.
29 locals recommend
H N Williams Store
2732 VT-30
29 locals recommend
Historic country store in Dorset.
A wide selection of wines, beers and spirits.
11 locals recommend
Manchester Discount Beverage
380 Depot St
11 locals recommend
A wide selection of wines, beers and spirits.
Small grocery store.
43 locals recommend
Price Chopper
263 Depot St
43 locals recommend
Small grocery store.
Larger grocery store in Manchester.
133 locals recommend
Shaw's
213 Main St
133 locals recommend
Larger grocery store in Manchester.
Are you a chocolate lover? This place is for you. Try their famous buttercrunch - milk or dark, and their Lemon Lulu cake.
16 locals recommend
Mother Myrick's Confectionery
4367 Main St
16 locals recommend
Are you a chocolate lover? This place is for you. Try their famous buttercrunch - milk or dark, and their Lemon Lulu cake.
This is more than an independent bookstore, it's the favorite local hangout. Roam the two floors and have a cup of coffee in the cafe.
126 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main St
126 locals recommend
This is more than an independent bookstore, it's the favorite local hangout. Roam the two floors and have a cup of coffee in the cafe.

Sightseeing

Take a scenic car ride up the winding mountain for a view of the valley below.
24 locals recommend
Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline Dr
24 locals recommend
Take a scenic car ride up the winding mountain for a view of the valley below.