Sarah's Guidebook
Activities
Morse Farm is a fun place to get creamies (a Vermont specialty !), locally made maple syrup, and let goats. Great place for families!
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
1168 County RdOwned and operated by the real Von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame, this includes a beer hall, lodge, and extensive trails for walking and Nordic skiing in the winter
118 residents recomanen
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdOwned and operated by the real Von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame, this includes a beer hall, lodge, and extensive trails for walking and Nordic skiing in the winter
Skiing
A few of the many world class downhill ski / snowboard / Nordic ski resorts in the area
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadWorld class skiing
Estació de Sugarbush
102 Forest DrWorld class skiing in the Mad River Valley
Smaller local ski resort, has night skiing at affordable prices
122 residents recomanen
Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdSmaller local ski resort, has night skiing at affordable prices
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdWorld class skiing and other year round activities
Outdoor fun
A few places to go for outdoor fun!
Lake by the charming little town of Calais, with public access for swimming, paddle boarding, and other water activities
9 residents recomanen
Curtis Pond
Lake by the charming little town of Calais, with public access for swimming, paddle boarding, and other water activities
Lake Elmore
Beautiful lake with access for boating and water activities
Outdoor center that includes year round activities, from Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to sculling and hiking in the summer. There is also a fitness center and restaurants.
88 residents recomanen
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdOutdoor center that includes year round activities, from Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to sculling and hiking in the summer. There is also a fitness center and restaurants.
Outdoor center with free access to walking trails, hosts a variety of nature classes and activities, as well as activities for kids
24 residents recomanen
North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm StOutdoor center with free access to walking trails, hosts a variety of nature classes and activities, as well as activities for kids
Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StHuge park at the top of Montpellier
Food scene
Local farmers market in downtown Montpellier- check online for hours before you go!
27 residents recomanen
Capital City Farmers Market
116 Gin LaneLocal farmers market in downtown Montpellier- check online for hours before you go!
Get a creamie and pick up some local maple syrup!
21 residents recomanen
Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
1005 VT-14Get a creamie and pick up some local maple syrup!
Mad Taco
72 Main StGreat tacos and margaritas!
Positive Pie
22 State StGrab a slice or a whole pie at this local favorite
Local burger joint. Try the poutine tots and don’t forget the milkshake
6 residents recomanen
Buddy's Famous
15 Barre StLocal burger joint. Try the poutine tots and don’t forget the milkshake
Your local spot for coffee & a sandwich (for breakfast or lunch!)
29 residents recomanen
Capitol Grounds
27 State StYour local spot for coffee & a sandwich (for breakfast or lunch!)
Amazing pastries. The line forms down the street and they sell out, so get there early!
23 residents recomanen
Birchgrove Baking
279 Elm StAmazing pastries. The line forms down the street and they sell out, so get there early!
Michelin starred dining a short drive away. One of our favorite restaurants ever.
139 residents recomanen
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StMichelin starred dining a short drive away. One of our favorite restaurants ever.
Food scene
Local farmers market in downtown Montpellier- check online for hours before you go!
27 residents recomanen
Capital City Farmers Market
116 Gin LaneLocal farmers market in downtown Montpellier- check online for hours before you go!
Neighborhoods
The capital of Vermont, Montpelier is a charming little city where you can find cafes, dining, bookstores, museums and cultural events. Also home of Hubbard Park!
87 residents recomanen
Montpelier
The capital of Vermont, Montpelier is a charming little city where you can find cafes, dining, bookstores, museums and cultural events. Also home of Hubbard Park!
A slope-side town that offers high end dining, shopping, a wonderfully maintained set of walking paths, and other year round fun. Worth a visit.
179 residents recomanen
Stowe
A slope-side town that offers high end dining, shopping, a wonderfully maintained set of walking paths, and other year round fun. Worth a visit.
Charming little town at the bottom of the hill from Hundred Acre Homestead. Walk by the river, visit the Post Office Cafe for breakfast sandwiches & coffee, and grab some farm fresh eggs.
Worcester
Charming little town at the bottom of the hill from Hundred Acre Homestead. Walk by the river, visit the Post Office Cafe for breakfast sandwiches & coffee, and grab some farm fresh eggs.
Sightseeing
Coburn Covered Bridge
Coburn RoadA cool historic attraction
Vermont Historical Society Museum
109 State St