Claire’s guidebook
Food scene
wit & grit
29 Merchants RowFun, funky place for good food.
The Forge
10 Prince StreetWee Bird Bagel Cafe
22 Pleasant StreetEXCELLENT bagels.
Saap Restaurant
50 Randolph AveJames Beard award-winning restaurant.
I cannot say enough good about this place: food, service and the people who own it. Did I mention the food is wonderful?!
Short Notice
I cannot say enough good about this place: food, service and the people who own it. Did I mention the food is wonderful?!
Sightseeing
Family friendly, wood-fired, solar powered sugarhouse, with creamees, a gift shop, and tours.
13 locals recommend
Silloway Maple
1303 Boudro RdFamily friendly, wood-fired, solar powered sugarhouse, with creamees, a gift shop, and tours.
Brookfield Floating Bridge
Vermont 65Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Great fun, interesting tour... playground and "flavor graveyard"
Beautiful views, great (Plymouth) cheese. Pocketed hillside to hillside
52 locals recommend
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
3780 VT-100ABeautiful views, great (Plymouth) cheese. Pocketed hillside to hillside
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdSO family friendly. Historic tours.
Skiing/Outdoor fun
Killington
Large ski area.
Allis State Park
284 Allis State Park RdClimb the fire tower! Breath-taking views.
Stowe
Great skiing! Von Trapp Family lodge
Pico Mountain Ski Resort
73 Alpine DrLess crowded than Killington. More chill vibe.
This was a wonderful place for my nephews (who started as beginner intermediate) to ski with their expert dad and all feel satisfied. The boys acquired both skills and confidence (and they had fun!)
60 locals recommend
Suicide Six Downhill Ski Area
247 Stage RdThis was a wonderful place for my nephews (who started as beginner intermediate) to ski with their expert dad and all feel satisfied. The boys acquired both skills and confidence (and they had fun!)
City/town information
Quaint. Right next to Billings Farm and Museum. GREAT farmer's market/specialty food store.
233 locals recommend
Woodstock
Quaint. Right next to Billings Farm and Museum. GREAT farmer's market/specialty food store.
Burlington
Adjacent to Lake Champlain. UVM.
Middlebury
Quechee Gorge
Neighborhoods
Gotta watch out for the "rush minute" LOL! Small town, with pharmacies, grocery store, veterinarian, sidewalks....
6 locals recommend
Randolph
Gotta watch out for the "rush minute" LOL! Small town, with pharmacies, grocery store, veterinarian, sidewalks....
Entertainment
For a small place, they have world-class artists as well as local talent. Check them out!
15 locals recommend
Chandler Music Hall
71 N Main StFor a small place, they have world-class artists as well as local talent. Check them out!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring comfortable walking shoes
Paved surface and acreage trails - all types of terrains.
What to pack
Layers
Bring layers of clothing. It's New England; the weather can change by the moment.