Katherine’s Guidebook
Restaurants
This gourmet deli and country store is friendly, locally owned and just a 5min drive away.
7 locals recommend
Guilford Country Store
This gourmet deli and country store is friendly, locally owned and just a 5min drive away.
Gourmet-to-go marketplace featuring Vermont specialty products.
29 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Deli
436 Western AveGourmet-to-go marketplace featuring Vermont specialty products.
Fine Dining - great oysters, the best food in an intimate setting (our favorite restaurant!)
51 locals recommend
Peter Havens Restaurant
32 Elliot StFine Dining - great oysters, the best food in an intimate setting (our favorite restaurant!)
Echo Restaurant & Lounge
69 Main StInformal dining - fabulous rooftop deck overlooking the Connecticut River. Variety of interesting local beer selections.
116 locals recommend
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
36 Bridge StInformal dining - fabulous rooftop deck overlooking the Connecticut River. Variety of interesting local beer selections.
Hazel
75 Elliot StUnfussy seafood & steaks - restaurant deck + pretty river views. If you have dogs, they can go swimming in the river behind the restaurant where the docks are located. The water is not deep and you'll be able to walk in with them so good for introducing water to puppies. It's informal and the best price (free!).
59 locals recommend
The Marina
28 Spring Tree RdUnfussy seafood & steaks - restaurant deck + pretty river views. If you have dogs, they can go swimming in the river behind the restaurant where the docks are located. The water is not deep and you'll be able to walk in with them so good for introducing water to puppies. It's informal and the best price (free!).
Blueberry Haus
809 Guilford Center RdSeasonal home made ice cream spot – just a 3min drive away.
Unique vegetarian, vegan, raw food café with great smoothies.
28 locals recommend
Superfresh! Organic Cafe
30 Main StUnique vegetarian, vegan, raw food café with great smoothies.
Patio Coffee VT by Corey DiMario at 139 Main Street, Brattleboro (located down the alley). Considered the best espresso in town.
6 locals recommend
Patio Coffee
139 Main StPatio Coffee VT by Corey DiMario at 139 Main Street, Brattleboro (located down the alley). Considered the best espresso in town.
Located in an old General Store - truly one of the best dinners you can have in the area. Ingredients are all sourced locally. You can watch the chef cook, depending where you sit. Service is impeccable. Food is awesome.
22 locals recommend
The Gill Tavern
326 Main RdLocated in an old General Store - truly one of the best dinners you can have in the area. Ingredients are all sourced locally. You can watch the chef cook, depending where you sit. Service is impeccable. Food is awesome.
Duchess Coffee
15 Putney RoadOne of our Airbnb guests recommended this spot (and took this photo!). Pizza + a Micropub with the best view in Vermont.
11 locals recommend
Pizzapalooza
7678 VT-9One of our Airbnb guests recommended this spot (and took this photo!). Pizza + a Micropub with the best view in Vermont.
Our favorite bakery located on gorgeous all back roads south in Bernardston, MA. They make craveable high-quality pastries, and more. Where do I start? They have No. Six Depot coffee + our all time favorite breakfast quiches and breakfast sandwiches on croissants. Thursdays are extra special because they do truly phenomenal donuts – always a different flavor, announced that morning on social media. You can even get pre-made frozen chicken pot pie and other dinner delights. Plus they offer high quality salads to go every day. There is an outdoor seating area. Note: they are popular and if you go too late, they might have sold out of the item you have your heart set on. Go early or call ahead to confirm they are in stock (especially donut day)!
Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop
7 South StOur favorite bakery located on gorgeous all back roads south in Bernardston, MA. They make craveable high-quality pastries, and more. Where do I start? They have No. Six Depot coffee + our all time favorite breakfast quiches and breakfast sandwiches on croissants. Thursdays are extra special because they do truly phenomenal donuts – always a different flavor, announced that morning on social media. You can even get pre-made frozen chicken pot pie and other dinner delights. Plus they offer high quality salads to go every day. There is an outdoor seating area. Note: they are popular and if you go too late, they might have sold out of the item you have your heart set on. Go early or call ahead to confirm they are in stock (especially donut day)!
Hillside Pizza
77 Church StOrganic Pizza!
Alpenglow Bistro
9 West Main StreetThe Porch Cafe & Catering
648 Putney RdThe Gleanery
133 Main StFrench inspired cuisine next door to an artisanal chocolate shop!
37 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Burdick's
47 Main StFrench inspired cuisine next door to an artisanal chocolate shop!
A Vermont Table
Sightseeing
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon StNorthern Stage
74 Gates StAEA Theater
Weston Playhouse
8 Park StAEA Theater
Historic apple farm with over 70 varieties of heirloom apples. The movie The Cider House Rules was filmed here. They also host stone wall building classes. It's a cool and beautiful place to visit.
13 locals recommend
Scott Farm Orchard
707 Kipling RdHistoric apple farm with over 70 varieties of heirloom apples. The movie The Cider House Rules was filmed here. They also host stone wall building classes. It's a cool and beautiful place to visit.
Great spot to visit animals (goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and Carlos the ox) or walk their many trails.
6 locals recommend
Retreat Farm station
Great spot to visit animals (goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and Carlos the ox) or walk their many trails.
Best cheese! Located next to the Retreat Farm where you can visit animals and walk trails.
44 locals recommend
Grafton Village Cheese Company
400 Linden StBest cheese! Located next to the Retreat Farm where you can visit animals and walk trails.
The most beautiful apple orchard for in-season fruit picking, Vermont products, and fresh-pressed cider.
35 locals recommend
Green Mountain Orchards
130 W Hill RdThe most beautiful apple orchard for in-season fruit picking, Vermont products, and fresh-pressed cider.
The Newfane Flea Market, originally established in 1967 is Vermont’s first and longest running Flea Market. In its height, the Newfane Flea Market was a hugely popular weekend event and a major destination for locals and tourists alike.
The Market was postponed in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic but has now reopened under new management.
The market hosts a wide array of vendors including: Vintage and Antique Resellers, Crafters and Makers, Farmers, Bakers and Food vendors.
The Original Newfane Flea Market
788 VT-30The Newfane Flea Market, originally established in 1967 is Vermont’s first and longest running Flea Market. In its height, the Newfane Flea Market was a hugely popular weekend event and a major destination for locals and tourists alike.
The Market was postponed in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic but has now reopened under new management.
The market hosts a wide array of vendors including: Vintage and Antique Resellers, Crafters and Makers, Farmers, Bakers and Food vendors.
Neighborhoods
Small, quaint, picturesque village – worth the trip to walk around, dine at The Grafton Inn, walk or ski the Grafton Trails, visit the MKT. It is truly a beautiful spot.
35 locals recommend
Grafton
Small, quaint, picturesque village – worth the trip to walk around, dine at The Grafton Inn, walk or ski the Grafton Trails, visit the MKT. It is truly a beautiful spot.
Healthcare Services
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
17 Belmont AveWalgreens
476 Canal StreetRite Aid
499 Canal StreetClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
1154 Putney RdSwimming Hole
Great spot by the water – swimming under the waterfall or playing with your little one or fur baby above the waterfall in the shallower water. If you like to run, River Road is a beautiful dirt road – we usually run in and back out then take a refreshing dunk under the waterfall. Parking is informal and not marked. Best to drive through the covered bridge, turn left onto River road, and park alongside the river there.
Green River Covered Bridge
Stage RoadGreat spot by the water – swimming under the waterfall or playing with your little one or fur baby above the waterfall in the shallower water. If you like to run, River Road is a beautiful dirt road – we usually run in and back out then take a refreshing dunk under the waterfall. Parking is informal and not marked. Best to drive through the covered bridge, turn left onto River road, and park alongside the river there.
Walking Distance
The Guilford Fairgrounds are adjacent to the property – just a couple fields and woods away. The Fair operates once a year over Labor Day Weekend. Otherwise the fairgrounds are typically empty with occasional use by the local community for gatherings or small events. You are welcome to walk your dogs on leash or take a stroll – it's a pretty spot near the hollow with a stream that our pup loves to play in.
Guilford Fairgrounds
163 Fairground RoadThe Guilford Fairgrounds are adjacent to the property – just a couple fields and woods away. The Fair operates once a year over Labor Day Weekend. Otherwise the fairgrounds are typically empty with occasional use by the local community for gatherings or small events. You are welcome to walk your dogs on leash or take a stroll – it's a pretty spot near the hollow with a stream that our pup loves to play in.
Farm Stands
The best farm stand ever + a horticultural destination that was selected as one of the 5 Best Nurseries in New England by Yankee Magazine. Great place to swing by for fresh veggies and a stroll through their hanging baskets, flowering plants, and trees.
22 locals recommend
Walker Farm
1190 US-5The best farm stand ever + a horticultural destination that was selected as one of the 5 Best Nurseries in New England by Yankee Magazine. Great place to swing by for fresh veggies and a stroll through their hanging baskets, flowering plants, and trees.
Brattleboro Farmers Market
570 Western AveThis is the closest local Farm Stand just down the road – fresh eggs, wood fired maple syrup, frozen ground beef and stew meat.
Franklin Farm
4708 Weatherhead Hollow RoadThis is the closest local Farm Stand just down the road – fresh eggs, wood fired maple syrup, frozen ground beef and stew meat.