Dorset VT Guidebook
Outdoor activities
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake LnGorgeous lake to swim or kayak.
Great trails around the pond with picturesque views, specially during fall season
28 locals recommend
Equinox Pond
Great trails around the pond with picturesque views, specially during fall season
Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT-30Big lake offering motorized water activities
Enjoy 3200 acres of deep serene woods, upland meadows, and spectacular scenic views. The farm also offers berry picking.
66 locals recommend
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315Enjoy 3200 acres of deep serene woods, upland meadows, and spectacular scenic views. The farm also offers berry picking.
The first marble quarry in the US. Beautiful quarry filled with fresh, clean water. Lots of cliffs to jump from. Very popular and well-known local swimming place.
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30The first marble quarry in the US. Beautiful quarry filled with fresh, clean water. Lots of cliffs to jump from. Very popular and well-known local swimming place.
Lye Brook Falls Trailhead
Lye Brook Falls TrailPopular hike in Manchester
Pinnacle Trail
Pinnacle LaneA short hike to see the historical pinnacle tower, with views of the valley.
Cutler Memorial Forest
Peace StreetThis 30-45 min hike takes you along rivers and streams.
Owls Head Trailhead
Hike to the historic Gettysburg marble quarry
Easy hike around the Equinox pond or spend half the day hiking up to the top of Equinox Mt.
Red Gate Trail
228-306 W Union StEasy hike around the Equinox pond or spend half the day hiking up to the top of Equinox Mt.
Popular year round. In the warmer months, take a gondola ride, hike or mountain bike.
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Popular year round. In the warmer months, take a gondola ride, hike or mountain bike.
This is the closest ski resort from Dorset, with activities year round.
187 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
124 VT-11This is the closest ski resort from Dorset, with activities year round.
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
246 Styles LnCross-country / Nordic skiing.
Take a lesson in Offroad driving from the experts at Land Rover.
10 locals recommend
Land Rover Experience Driving School
80 Union St ForkTake a lesson in Offroad driving from the experts at Land Rover.
Food scene
Great food with beautiful outdoor seating. Must visit this local favorite. Reservation is usually suggested.
38 locals recommend
Barrows House Inn & Restaurant
3156 VT-30Great food with beautiful outdoor seating. Must visit this local favorite. Reservation is usually suggested.
The restaurant at the Dorset Inn (sister property of Barrow’s House) is another local favorite. Offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations are recommended.
49 locals recommend
The Dorset Inn
8 Church StThe restaurant at the Dorset Inn (sister property of Barrow’s House) is another local favorite. Offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations are recommended.
This cafe is located at the Southern Vermont Art Center. Both the food and views will not disappoint.
Curate
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center DrThis cafe is located at the Southern Vermont Art Center. Both the food and views will not disappoint.
This is a pick up only pizza place, with some outdoor seating. Definitely a local favorite. All their pizzas are great. Love their Chicken wings and Caesar salad too.
28 locals recommend
Sams Wood Fired Pizza
4478 Main StThis is a pick up only pizza place, with some outdoor seating. Definitely a local favorite. All their pizzas are great. Love their Chicken wings and Caesar salad too.
Great food and probably the only Thai restaurant in the area.
60 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StGreat food and probably the only Thai restaurant in the area.
MOONWINK
4479 Main StAuthentic Burmese cuisine.
Cold Cow Creamery
4645 Main StIce creams, shakes and quick bites
This burger joint has nice food and a casual outdoor place to hangout with friends.
15 locals recommend
Depot Street Burgers
468 Depot StThis burger joint has nice food and a casual outdoor place to hangout with friends.
The Crooked Ram
4026 Main StGastropub with good beer selection
Up For Breakfast
4935 Main StA popular brunch destination (cash only).
Mother Myrick's Confectionery
4367 Main StThe Lemon LuLu pound cake is to die for
Dorset Bakery
3239 VT-30European style bakery.
Mettowee Mint - Now Open
4977 VT-30Recently opened under new ownership. Stop by for a quick coffee.
General Store
New England is known for their historic general stores, catering to a variety of needs. Be sure to check out a local store near you.
You name it and this place will have it (and more). From local beer, ice cream, maple syrup to your daily needs - this is our go to general store.
29 locals recommend
H N Williams Store
2732 VT-30You name it and this place will have it (and more). From local beer, ice cream, maple syrup to your daily needs - this is our go to general store.
This historic and cute little store has the best sandwiches, fresh baguettes and so much more.
16 locals recommend
Dorset Historical Society
Kent Hill RoadThis historic and cute little store has the best sandwiches, fresh baguettes and so much more.
This general store has a great vibe and amazing food options.
79 locals recommend
JJ Hapgood General Store & Eatery
305 Main StThis general store has a great vibe and amazing food options.
Groceries
Shaw's
213 Main StLocal supermarket, with organic and fresh products.
Yoga
Heart of the Village Yoga
3556 Main Sthttps://www.heartofvillageyoga.com/
Zen Revolution
671 Depot StOffers Spin and Yoga classes. www.zenrevolutionvt.com