Food Scene
Four Columns Inn & Restaurant
21 West StNewly re-opened, we have not been yet.
Great local place, good, basic american food, wings, burgers, pizza. Great atmosphere - we like to go for wings night after a day of skiing. Live music some evenings too!
18 locals recommend
Rick's Tavern
386 VT-30Great local place, good, basic american food, wings, burgers, pizza. Great atmosphere - we like to go for wings night after a day of skiing. Live music some evenings too!
One of our favorites, great food, fabulous views of the river. Station fries are awesome, as is the rest of the food.
115 locals recommend
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
36 Bridge StOne of our favorites, great food, fabulous views of the river. Station fries are awesome, as is the rest of the food.
This is the place for chinese food in this area, and we love take out from Panda North. Good sushi as well.
14 locals recommend
Panda North Chinese And Japanese Restaurant
1332 Putney RdThis is the place for chinese food in this area, and we love take out from Panda North. Good sushi as well.
Great selection, great deli, my favorite place to shop for groceries. Floor plan takes a little getting used to, but just wander and enjoy.
102 locals recommend
Brattleboro Food Co-Op
2 Main StGreat selection, great deli, my favorite place to shop for groceries. Floor plan takes a little getting used to, but just wander and enjoy.
Another great local coop, though much smaller than the one in Brattleboro.
40 locals recommend
Putney Food Co-op
8 Carol Brown WayAnother great local coop, though much smaller than the one in Brattleboro.
Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar
57 Main StGood asian food, including sushi.
Great baked goods, ice cream, yummy salads and sandwiches, all with a view of the river.
53 locals recommend
Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe
113 Main StGreat baked goods, ice cream, yummy salads and sandwiches, all with a view of the river.
A little overpriced and packed with tourists, but tasty food none-the-less.
29 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Deli
436 Western AveA little overpriced and packed with tourists, but tasty food none-the-less.
Townshend Dam Diner
5929 VT-30Local flavor, classic diner food.
Simply one of the best. Music from 11-1 pm, great food booths too, so plan to grab some lunch.
51 locals recommend
Brattleboro Farmers Market
570 Western AveSimply one of the best. Music from 11-1 pm, great food booths too, so plan to grab some lunch.
Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market
60 Flat StIt's winter and our farmer's market is smaller and still awesome.
Thai Bamboo
7 High StBest pad thai, good thai food all around.
The Marina
28 Spring Tree RdGood food, great views.
Great bagels and sandwiches, nice atmosphere, comfy chairs, free wifi.
14 locals recommend
The Works Café
118 Main StGreat bagels and sandwiches, nice atmosphere, comfy chairs, free wifi.
New place with yummy and interesting breakfast and lunch options.
13 locals recommend
The Porch Cafe & Catering
648 Putney RdNew place with yummy and interesting breakfast and lunch options.
Great local grill option, from patty melts to ribs to roasted roots and tempeh. Eat outside looking over the West River.
17 locals recommend
Top of the Hill Grill
632 Putney RdGreat local grill option, from patty melts to ribs to roasted roots and tempeh. Eat outside looking over the West River.
Everything I've tried here has been delicious - vegan or not, a great place to eat!
28 locals recommend
Superfresh! Organic Cafe
30 Main StEverything I've tried here has been delicious - vegan or not, a great place to eat!
Okay, it's a bit of a drive, but if you have not had their hot chocolate, or really anything they serve, it is worth the trip!
38 locals recommend
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
47 Main StOkay, it's a bit of a drive, but if you have not had their hot chocolate, or really anything they serve, it is worth the trip!
Fat Crow Restaurant
550 VT-30new, yummy, local
Shopping
Beadniks
115 Main StAwesome bead store.
Shoe Tree
135 Main StMy favorite shoe store.
Rambling store with a little bit of everything - clothing, camping equipment, sporting goods, shoes. And free popcorn!
27 locals recommend
Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
74 Main StRambling store with a little bit of everything - clothing, camping equipment, sporting goods, shoes. And free popcorn!
West Hill Shop
49 Brickyard LnGreat bike and ski shop - these guys know their stuff!
Burrows Specialized Sports
105 Main StGreat bike shop. Sells some ski and tennis equipment too.
Where all the best folks go to shop - get some great used clothing and support our local Hospice group.
10 locals recommend
Experienced Goods Thrift Store
80 Flat StWhere all the best folks go to shop - get some great used clothing and support our local Hospice group.
Norse House Ski & Sport
31 VT-30My favorite ski shop - friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Great collection of many types of art for sale, from jewelry to scarves to paintings and more. Great place to get a VT made gift or momento.
16 locals recommend
Vermont Artisan Designs
106 Main StGreat collection of many types of art for sale, from jewelry to scarves to paintings and more. Great place to get a VT made gift or momento.
If you are a plant lover, this is a great stop. They sell delicious organic produce in the farm season. And keep an eye out for Chuck, he works at Walker Farm.
22 locals recommend
Walker Farm
1190 US-5If you are a plant lover, this is a great stop. They sell delicious organic produce in the farm season. And keep an eye out for Chuck, he works at Walker Farm.
Arts & Culture
Next Stage Arts Project
15 Kimball HillLots of great shows, check their schedule.
Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery
139 Main StGreat little space to see a play or hear some music.
Latchis Theatre
50 Main StNice venue for shows of all types and movies
These folks do a good job of getting some pretty amazing musicians to southern VT.
14 locals recommend
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill HillThese folks do a good job of getting some pretty amazing musicians to southern VT.
Small but mighty - lovely little museum with excellent exhibits. In the old train station.
53 locals recommend
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon StSmall but mighty - lovely little museum with excellent exhibits. In the old train station.
Everything Else
Brattleboro Holistic Health Center
441 W River RdMy go-to place to get a massage
My place of employment. Stop in and pet the kitties, maybe make a donation...
Windham County Humane Society
916 West River RoadMy place of employment. Stop in and pet the kitties, maybe make a donation...
Entertainment & Activities
Our favorite local mountain, offers cross country and golf in the summer as well. Hike the AT to the top and climb the fire tower for amazing, 360 degree views.
173 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain Resort
5 Village Lodge RdOur favorite local mountain, offers cross country and golf in the summer as well. Hike the AT to the top and climb the fire tower for amazing, 360 degree views.
Pick up a map for the retreat trails, just behind Grafton Cheese. In winter, strap on your skates and hit the Meadows across the street.
34 locals recommend
Retreat Farm
45 Farmhouse SqPick up a map for the retreat trails, just behind Grafton Cheese. In winter, strap on your skates and hit the Meadows across the street.
Village Yoga
599 VT-30Awesome local yoga studio, friendly, drop-ins welcome
Drinks & Nightlife
McNeill's Brewery
90 Elliot StA local favorite, often hosting fun events like pub sings.
Parks & Nature
A short one-mile hike gets you a fabulous view. Or take the West Cliff Trail for a five mile loop. In winter the road is not plowed from the Brookline side and access is from the Putney side.
6 locals recommend
Putney Mountain
A short one-mile hike gets you a fabulous view. Or take the West Cliff Trail for a five mile loop. In winter the road is not plowed from the Brookline side and access is from the Putney side.
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole Lngreat hikes
Black Mountain