Essentials
The big city nearby. Two large grocery stores (Price Chopper- on Strongs Ave, our preferred, Hannaford on Rt 7-a little closer) and lots of other big stores. Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings.
37 locals recommend
Rutland
The big city nearby. Two large grocery stores (Price Chopper- on Strongs Ave, our preferred, Hannaford on Rt 7-a little closer) and lots of other big stores. Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings.
Ludlow Farmers Market, Inc.
37 Main StTerrific summer farmer's market on Friday afternoons
May-October Saturday morning largest farmer's market in VT!! Fabulous assortment of produce, bread, cheese, crafts, etc.
15 locals recommend
Vermont Farmer's Winter Market
15 West StMay-October Saturday morning largest farmer's market in VT!! Fabulous assortment of produce, bread, cheese, crafts, etc.
Great for organic, local; vegan, gluten-free, etc. and it's a co-op!!
6 locals recommend
Rutland Area Food Co-op
77 Wales StGreat for organic, local; vegan, gluten-free, etc. and it's a co-op!!
The best food store in the area. They have an excellent selection of produce, meat, fish, cheese beer and wine. Features lots of local products.
92 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock RdThe best food store in the area. They have an excellent selection of produce, meat, fish, cheese beer and wine. Features lots of local products.
Everything Else
Great skiing. Amazing range of terrain. Huge mountain with 5 base areas.
385 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
Great skiing. Amazing range of terrain. Huge mountain with 5 base areas.
Family friendly ski area. Jackson Gore base lodge is VERY easy access from our home.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdFamily friendly ski area. Jackson Gore base lodge is VERY easy access from our home.
Ludlow
nearby ski town with numerous restaurants, shops, etc.
Adjacent to Rt 103: access to Long Trail/Appalachian Trail hiking via suspension bridge over Clarendon Gorge.
8 locals recommend
Clarendon Gorge
Adjacent to Rt 103: access to Long Trail/Appalachian Trail hiking via suspension bridge over Clarendon Gorge.
White Rocks National Recreation Area
Sugar Hill RoadNice hiking, with great views.
Camp Plymouth State Park- access to Echo Lake for swimming, boating, beach. Drive south on Rt 100 and stop for Maple Creamees on the way back!
25 locals recommend
Echo Lake
Camp Plymouth State Park- access to Echo Lake for swimming, boating, beach. Drive south on Rt 100 and stop for Maple Creamees on the way back!
Lake Bomoseen is one of the largest nearby. Great for kayaking, sailing, etc. Plenty of rental places on the lake. Also restaurants nearby.
14 locals recommend
Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain RdLake Bomoseen is one of the largest nearby. Great for kayaking, sailing, etc. Plenty of rental places on the lake. Also restaurants nearby.
Outlet shopping galore!!
Northshire Bookstore is a gem-independent and thriving, with a great cafe! Try Zoeys's deli for lunch, or Up for Breakfast if you are an early riser.
228 locals recommend
Manchester
Outlet shopping galore!!
Northshire Bookstore is a gem-independent and thriving, with a great cafe! Try Zoeys's deli for lunch, or Up for Breakfast if you are an early riser.
Food Scene
Probably the best restaurant around. Very elegant Vermont cuisine. Call to confirm availability.
76 locals recommend
The Downtown Grocery
41 S Depot StProbably the best restaurant around. Very elegant Vermont cuisine. Call to confirm availability.
Roots
55 Washington StFeaturing local products- comfort food in a comfortable casual setting.
One of our favorite places for breakfast. In sugaring season; you can see them boiling. Excellent pancakes and omelettes; great gift shop with a huge selection of VT products.
71 locals recommend
Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice
2563 U.S. 4One of our favorite places for breakfast. In sugaring season; you can see them boiling. Excellent pancakes and omelettes; great gift shop with a huge selection of VT products.
Long-standing local favorite restaurant, wide menu, great specials.
17 locals recommend
Little Harry's Restaurant
121 West StLong-standing local favorite restaurant, wide menu, great specials.
The Coffee Exchange on Merchant's Row in downtown Rutland is perfect for a cappuccino, or a quick salad or sandwich. It's right across from the outdoor Farmer's Market, and near the indoor winter market.
Coffee Exchange
98 Merchants RowThe Coffee Exchange on Merchant's Row in downtown Rutland is perfect for a cappuccino, or a quick salad or sandwich. It's right across from the outdoor Farmer's Market, and near the indoor winter market.
Harry's Cafe
3621 VT-103Mojo Cafe
145 Main StIncredible craft beer selection, great Mex-Cajun food; super fun scene!
Stemwinder
46 S Depot StGreat wine bar with excellent eats! adjoining wine shop is excellent!
Shopping
small-town general store, historic building, now run as a co-op. Great selection of staples; Vermont products. Fresh baked goods, pizzas, local meats (frozen). Open til 7pm.
Pierce's Store
2658 Northam Rdsmall-town general store, historic building, now run as a co-op. Great selection of staples; Vermont products. Fresh baked goods, pizzas, local meats (frozen). Open til 7pm.
Great outlet area with lots of good deals on designer duds.
The Northshire Bookstore, at the intersection of Rt 7A and 30, is a classic- with a fabulous selection of local and best-selling books, gifts, toys, etc. It also has an excellent cafe.
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StGreat outlet area with lots of good deals on designer duds.
The Northshire Bookstore, at the intersection of Rt 7A and 30, is a classic- with a fabulous selection of local and best-selling books, gifts, toys, etc. It also has an excellent cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
The Beast of the East- Killington definitely has runs for every capability. With spectacular views from the peak, 2 gondolas, and plenty of other lifts, this is the place to enjoy long days of excellent skiing.
385 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
The Beast of the East- Killington definitely has runs for every capability. With spectacular views from the peak, 2 gondolas, and plenty of other lifts, this is the place to enjoy long days of excellent skiing.
Parks & Nature
Buttermilk Falls is a great scene for a short hike and dip in the mountain stream pools. Park along the road, be sure to wear water- friendly non-slip shoes!
9 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls Road
Buttermilk Falls RoadButtermilk Falls is a great scene for a short hike and dip in the mountain stream pools. Park along the road, be sure to wear water- friendly non-slip shoes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hop'n Moose
41 Center StreetGreat local hangout, with local beer, pizza, burgers, etc.