Food scene
Great local spot (less than 2 miles away!). Cafe, butcher and groceries. Highly recommend their coffee, baked goods and food and friendly hospitality.
32 locals recommend
Brownsville Butcher & Pantry
871 VT-44Great local spot (less than 2 miles away!). Cafe, butcher and groceries. Highly recommend their coffee, baked goods and food and friendly hospitality.
Delicious food and live music (Wednesday and Friday eve). Reservations recommended. 10 minutes away.
49 locals recommend
Skunk Hollow Tavern
12 Brownsville RdDelicious food and live music (Wednesday and Friday eve). Reservations recommended. 10 minutes away.
Located in an old train station. Food is amazing and there is live music on the weekends. Popular spot, reservations recommended.
33 locals recommend
Windsor Station Restaurant & Barroom
26 Depot AveLocated in an old train station. Food is amazing and there is live music on the weekends. Popular spot, reservations recommended.
Beer tastings and tours available. Live music a few nights per week and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
125 locals recommend
Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney DriveBeer tastings and tours available. Live music a few nights per week and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Pancakes as big as dinner plates! A must for breakfast/brunch. Open 7am-2pm only.
17 locals recommend
The Hartland Diner
159 US-5Pancakes as big as dinner plates! A must for breakfast/brunch. Open 7am-2pm only.
Legendary bakery. Cafe and shopping all in one places. Classes available too (if you plan way ahead)
114 locals recommend
King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5Legendary bakery. Cafe and shopping all in one places. Classes available too (if you plan way ahead)
Delicious Turkish food in a colorful spot in White River Junction (30 min away).
56 locals recommend
Tuckerbox
1 S Main StDelicious Turkish food in a colorful spot in White River Junction (30 min away).
Delightful tacos, beer and nibbles (in White River Juntion -30 min away)
21 locals recommend
TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos
5945 S Main StDelightful tacos, beer and nibbles (in White River Juntion -30 min away)
Open Saturday mornings throughout spring, summer and fall. Delicious food offerings. Parking can be tricky!
25 locals recommend
Norwich Farmers Market
Open Saturday mornings throughout spring, summer and fall. Delicious food offerings. Parking can be tricky!
One of several Skinny Pancakes in the area. Crepes, salads, etc. with GF and vegan options available
38 locals recommend
The Skinny Pancake
7161 Woodstock RdOne of several Skinny Pancakes in the area. Crepes, salads, etc. with GF and vegan options available
Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central StCoffee shop and cafe with delicious baked goods in Woodstock, Vt
Cute coffee shop in Windsor. Sandwiches and the like available. 10 minutes away.
8 locals recommend
Boston Dreams
7 State StCute coffee shop in Windsor. Sandwiches and the like available. 10 minutes away.
Kedron Valley Inn
4778 S RdRansom Tavern- Great spot for pizza. Reservations suggested
Sightseeing
Woodstock
Adorable local town. Good restaurants and sightseeing.
Great views from the top and the bottom of the Gorge. Stunning during foliage season but special throughout the year.
185 locals recommend
Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4Great views from the top and the bottom of the Gorge. Stunning during foliage season but special throughout the year.
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WyA great place to see raptors/birds of prey up close.
Hanover
Home to Dartmouth - an adorable college town.
Simon Pearce
109 Park RdGlass blowing demonstrations
Musuem houses the largest collection of historical machines and tools.
26 locals recommend
American Precision Museum
196 Main StMusuem houses the largest collection of historical machines and tools.
Terrific science museum for kids of all ages. Lots of hands on activities.
121 locals recommend
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdTerrific science museum for kids of all ages. Lots of hands on activities.
Houses a Toy Museum, Cabot Cheddar Store, Distillery, Antique shop and so much more. Great for exploring on a rainy day.
24 locals recommend
Quechee Gorge Village
5573 Woodstock RdHouses a Toy Museum, Cabot Cheddar Store, Distillery, Antique shop and so much more. Great for exploring on a rainy day.
Vermont Salvage Exchange
4 Gates StFor those who love to dig through salvaged building materials!
Get up close with farm animals in Woodstock. Great for younger children.
171 locals recommend
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdGet up close with farm animals in Woodstock. Great for younger children.
Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock StArt museum in Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College)
Museum in Windsor. Birthplace of Vermont and a great way to learn a bit of Vermont history.
6 locals recommend
Old Constitution House
16 Main StMuseum in Windsor. Birthplace of Vermont and a great way to learn a bit of Vermont history.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
139 St Gaudens RdOutdoor Activities
Great River Outfitters
36 Park RdCanoe, kayak and fat tire bike rentals available
Hiking and mountain biking trails galore. Several entrances nearby. Can drive close to the top or hike/bike all the way.
46 locals recommend
Mount Ascutney
Hiking and mountain biking trails galore. Several entrances nearby. Can drive close to the top or hike/bike all the way.
Ski Resort in winter and adventure park with mountain coaster in summer. 30 minutes away.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdSki Resort in winter and adventure park with mountain coaster in summer. 30 minutes away.
Ski area with over 100 trails and 20+ ski lifts. About 45 minutes away.
385 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
Ski area with over 100 trails and 20+ ski lifts. About 45 minutes away.
14 acres to stroll through and enjoy along with art and sculptures.
24 locals recommend
Path of Life Sculpture Garden
36 Park Rd14 acres to stroll through and enjoy along with art and sculptures.
Quechee Balloon Rides
See the area from above!
Located in Cornish, NH. St-Gaudens preseves the home, studio and gardens of one of America;s foremost sculptors, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
62 locals recommend
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
139 St Gaudens RdLocated in Cornish, NH. St-Gaudens preseves the home, studio and gardens of one of America;s foremost sculptors, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Suicide Six Downhill Ski Area
247 Stage RdFamily friendly ski resort- 30 minutes away.
Nice park with a beach by Echo lake. Facilities/food available. Boat rentals available. 25 minutes away.
63 locals recommend
Camp Plymouth State Park
2008 Scout Camp RdNice park with a beach by Echo lake. Facilities/food available. Boat rentals available. 25 minutes away.
Morningside Flight Park
357 Morningside LnVermont Souvenirs/Shopping
Local distillery with tastings available. In Windsor Artisan Park- near Harpoon.
23 locals recommend
SILO Distillery
3 Artisans WayLocal distillery with tastings available. In Windsor Artisan Park- near Harpoon.
Take home some local Vermont craft beer. Located in White River Junction - 30 minutes away.
19 locals recommend
River Roost Brewery
230 S Main StTake home some local Vermont craft beer. Located in White River Junction - 30 minutes away.
Famous local brewery. On route to Killington. 35 minutes away.
182 locals recommend
Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-4Famous local brewery. On route to Killington. 35 minutes away.
King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5Traveler advice
Don't miss
Covered Bridges tours
https://www.visit-vermont.com/state/covered-bridges/
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Maple Creamies!
A Vermont summer specialty. Available in lots of spots so find your new favorite soft serve flavor!
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Grocery Shopping
Brownsville Butcher and Pantry has a market and lots of great stuff (2 miles away). For a larger grocery there is a no frills Price Chopper in Windsor (10 minutes away). To really stock up there are several groceries (Hannaford, Shaws, Price Chopper and Walmart) and a BJs in West Lebanon, NH (30 minutes away).