Our guidebook for Rochester VT
Food scene
Great breakfast and sandwiches and coffees, not to mention books, gifts, and eclectic VT goodies. Check their hours (usually Wed-Sun).
41 locals recommend
Sandy's Books and Bakery
30 N Main StGreat breakfast and sandwiches and coffees, not to mention books, gifts, and eclectic VT goodies. Check their hours (usually Wed-Sun).
Wonderful outdoor deck in the summer and cozy fireplace in the backroom for the winter. Food is really exceptional as a blend between farm-to-table and southern style. Only open for dinner (check which nights they are open - but it's currently Wed-Sat nights).
25 locals recommend
Maple Soul
13 School StWonderful outdoor deck in the summer and cozy fireplace in the backroom for the winter. Food is really exceptional as a blend between farm-to-table and southern style. Only open for dinner (check which nights they are open - but it's currently Wed-Sat nights).
Wonderful breakfast and lunch spot. Breakfast sandwiches and pancakes are amazing. Salads and burgers for lunch are great. Don't miss their milk shakes and floats from their old-fashioned soda fountain. They recently got a liquor license now too. Check hours but currently open from Thursday through Monday.
41 locals recommend
Rochester Cafe
55 N Main StWonderful breakfast and lunch spot. Breakfast sandwiches and pancakes are amazing. Salads and burgers for lunch are great. Don't miss their milk shakes and floats from their old-fashioned soda fountain. They recently got a liquor license now too. Check hours but currently open from Thursday through Monday.
Mac's Market, Rochester station
A convenient local grocery store.
Typically has slightly longer hours than the grocery store. Great if you need some milk, snacks, or other beverage :)
Mini Mart
12 North Main StreetTypically has slightly longer hours than the grocery store. Great if you need some milk, snacks, or other beverage :)
Great food and beverage, especially after skiing or hiking.
119 locals recommend
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdGreat food and beverage, especially after skiing or hiking.
Cafe Provence
11 Center StWild Fern
1703 Vermont Rte 100Super pizza and live music - check schedule though
Doc's Tavern is a favorite dinner spot. Grab a burger and a beer. Good vegetarian options too. Pool tables, outdoor seating, and occasional live music.
18 locals recommend
Doc's Tavern
19 Huntington PlDoc's Tavern is a favorite dinner spot. Grab a burger and a beer. Good vegetarian options too. Pool tables, outdoor seating, and occasional live music.
Fun activities
A beautiful organic berry farm about 5 minutes away with blueberries and raspberries owned by a lovely couple. Check their website to see what's available.
15 locals recommend
Sunshine Valley Berry Farm
129 Ranger RdA beautiful organic berry farm about 5 minutes away with blueberries and raspberries owned by a lovely couple. Check their website to see what's available.
Just a few doors down. Open on Saturdays 9-12. Beautiful upstairs with stained glass and local history exhibits. Also has a nice children's book area.
Rochester Public Library
22 S Main StJust a few doors down. Open on Saturdays 9-12. Beautiful upstairs with stained glass and local history exhibits. Also has a nice children's book area.
About 5 miles away. 9-hole course along the White River. Also has a restaurant.
12 locals recommend
White River Golf Course
3070 Vermont Rte 100About 5 miles away. 9-hole course along the White River. Also has a restaurant.
Fabulous and super knowledgeable bike shop for bike rentals and repairs!
10 locals recommend
Green Mountain Bikes
105 N Main StFabulous and super knowledgeable bike shop for bike rentals and repairs!
Has a great fitness center which offers 1-day passes for $5. For details, go to their website and check out "Fitness Center"
Pierce Hall Community Center
38 S Main StHas a great fitness center which offers 1-day passes for $5. For details, go to their website and check out "Fitness Center"
Perfect for apple-picking and cider donuts in September and October. ~35 minutes away
7 locals recommend
Happy Valley Orchard
217 Quarry RdPerfect for apple-picking and cider donuts in September and October. ~35 minutes away
Liberty Hill Farm
511 Liberty HillCheck out the tours at this working dairy farm. Lovely spot and nice owners.
Favorite hikes
Texas Falls, Hancock, VT 05748, USA
Lovely hike with waterfall.
Pleiad Lake, Hancock, VT 05748, USA
Great hike and swimming.
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail, Ripton, VT 05766, USA
Vermont's only National Park with amazing walking and XC skiing trails. Dogs on-leash are allowed. Lovely mansion and gardens.
43 locals recommend
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
69 Elm StVermont's only National Park with amazing walking and XC skiing trails. Dogs on-leash are allowed. Lovely mansion and gardens.
Sightseeing
Vermont Verde Antique - Marble Quarry - this is a working marble quarry. Park close by and walk to the fence to look down into it.
1490 Quarry Hill Rd
Vermont Verde Antique - Marble Quarry - this is a working marble quarry. Park close by and walk to the fence to look down into it.
The Art Museum is great stop before or after lunch and walking around the shops and galleries in Middlebury.
14 locals recommend
Middlebury College Museum of Art
72 Porter Field RdThe Art Museum is great stop before or after lunch and walking around the shops and galleries in Middlebury.
Green Mountain Glassworks
5523 Vermont Rte 100See live glassblowing and enjoy the small shop of their creations.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Recreation facilities right behind our house
Directly behind our house: Basketball court and skate park, Baseball fields, Bike trails, Ice Skating (in the winter), White River for wading
A few minute walk next to additional baseball fields are two tennis courts with pickleball lines.
Also right behind the elementary school: Soccer nets and playground
Don't miss
Farmer’s Market: Fri 3-6pm. 5/26-10/3
Features local farm produce, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, crafts, art, live music and more.
Don't miss
Summer Concert Series in the Park
Concerts will start on Sundays at 6:00 pm at the Rochester Park at the Gazebo. Pack a picnic dinner. (Runs 6/25 - 8/13)