Christie’s guidebook for the NEK

Christie
Christie’s guidebook for the NEK

Food scene

Great draft and can selection, amazing pizza, and a perfect general store to pick up any necessities. They carry a lot of delicious local dairy products, eggs, meat, and other goods. In the warmer months, picnic table outdoor seating available.
104 residents recomanen
The Parker Pie Company
161 County Rd
104 residents recomanen
Great draft and can selection, amazing pizza, and a perfect general store to pick up any necessities. They carry a lot of delicious local dairy products, eggs, meat, and other goods. In the warmer months, picnic table outdoor seating available.
Ranked #1 brewery in the world for many years. Amazing beers, gorgeous location. Definitely worth stopping by to pick up some local brews to enjoy back at the house. Unfortunately the taproom has been closed during the pandemic.
189 residents recomanen
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill Rd
189 residents recomanen
Ranked #1 brewery in the world for many years. Amazing beers, gorgeous location. Definitely worth stopping by to pick up some local brews to enjoy back at the house. Unfortunately the taproom has been closed during the pandemic.
Really yummy Italian dishes, but also a variety of other options.
9 residents recomanen
Salt Bistro and the Vermont Catering Company
94 Eastern Ave
9 residents recomanen
Really yummy Italian dishes, but also a variety of other options.
Local brews with a large patio and indoor seating.
35 residents recomanen
Red Barn Brewing
2211 U.S. 2
35 residents recomanen
Local brews with a large patio and indoor seating.
Large patio and right on Lake Memphremagog. 40 min drive north of the house.
55 residents recomanen
The East Side Restaurant & Pub
47 Landing St
55 residents recomanen
Large patio and right on Lake Memphremagog. 40 min drive north of the house.
19 residents recomanen
The Orange Rind
427 VT-114
19 residents recomanen
Total hidden gem. Food is delicious and super friendly staff. Love to get a local beer on draft in a frosted glass! 15 min drive from the house right near Crystal Lake.
25 residents recomanen
The Parson's Corner
14 Glover Rd
25 residents recomanen
Total hidden gem. Food is delicious and super friendly staff. Love to get a local beer on draft in a frosted glass! 15 min drive from the house right near Crystal Lake.

Sightseeing

Beautiful glacial lake within 12 min. drive from the house. Open for swimming, kayaking in warmer months. Hiking on either side (Mt. Pisgah and Mt. Hor).
148 residents recomanen
Lake Willoughby
148 residents recomanen
Beautiful glacial lake within 12 min. drive from the house. Open for swimming, kayaking in warmer months. Hiking on either side (Mt. Pisgah and Mt. Hor).

Outdoor Activities

Great hike with amazing views of Lake Willoughby. Short 12 min. drive from the house.
56 residents recomanen
Mount Pisgah
56 residents recomanen
Great hike with amazing views of Lake Willoughby. Short 12 min. drive from the house.
Local mountain with hiking trails and great views of Crystal Lake. Very quick 13 min drive from the house.
8 residents recomanen
Wheeler Mountain
8 residents recomanen
Local mountain with hiking trails and great views of Crystal Lake. Very quick 13 min drive from the house.

Museums

Quirky collections of everyday things. Oh so VT.
42 residents recomanen
The Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond Rd
42 residents recomanen
Quirky collections of everyday things. Oh so VT.

Entertainment

A barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs. Puppet shows upcoming summer 2021.
81 residents recomanen
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights Rd
81 residents recomanen
A barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs. Puppet shows upcoming summer 2021.