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Alan (& Kirsten)
Alan (& Kirsten)
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Food Scene

Right down the road. Gas pumps and convenience store. Bill, the owner, is a wealth of information. Have breakfast or lunch at the counter and get some local news.
Upper Valley Grill & General Store
2967 Scott Hwy
Right down the road. Gas pumps and convenience store. Bill, the owner, is a wealth of information. Have breakfast or lunch at the counter and get some local news.
Our favorite for Italian food in the vicinity.
77 residents recomanen
Sarducci's
3 Main St
77 residents recomanen
Our favorite for Italian food in the vicinity.
Great coffee, pastries, wraps, etc. Small and local. Open early morning to early afternoon. Closed Sun. and Mon.
24 residents recomanen
Bentley's Bakery & Cafe
20 Hill St
24 residents recomanen
Great coffee, pastries, wraps, etc. Small and local. Open early morning to early afternoon. Closed Sun. and Mon.
Temporarily Closed Another excellent and reasonable choice for gourmet food by culinary students. Seasonal.
Hilltopper Restaurant
1216 Main St
Temporarily Closed Another excellent and reasonable choice for gourmet food by culinary students. Seasonal.
Open 12-7, Thur-Sat KISMET means fate, or good karma. This is the heart of our philosophy, and is in the food that we hope may nurture and inspire a whole community. KISMET is a farm to table restaurant, chef owned and operated since 2006. Our menus are created with whole foods and we are proud to accommodate special diets including vegan, paleo, and gluten free. Drinks also offered: beer, bottled and on tap; wines, cocktails
52 residents recomanen
Kismet
207 Barre St
52 residents recomanen
Open 12-7, Thur-Sat KISMET means fate, or good karma. This is the heart of our philosophy, and is in the food that we hope may nurture and inspire a whole community. KISMET is a farm to table restaurant, chef owned and operated since 2006. Our menus are created with whole foods and we are proud to accommodate special diets including vegan, paleo, and gluten free. Drinks also offered: beer, bottled and on tap; wines, cocktails
Decent Italian food nearby.
37 residents recomanen
Colatina Exit
164 S Main St
37 residents recomanen
Decent Italian food nearby.
We have had many delicious meals at Kham's - small, pleasant setting. Busy during lunch hour. 11-8, closed Sun/Mon. Located near I-91 in St. Johnsbury, VT
19 residents recomanen
Kham's Thai Cuisine
1112 Memorial Dr
19 residents recomanen
We have had many delicious meals at Kham's - small, pleasant setting. Busy during lunch hour. 11-8, closed Sun/Mon. Located near I-91 in St. Johnsbury, VT
Closed Sat/Sun Delicious fresh food served graciously. Salads, sandwiches, and deli products (including local cheeses). Also is a "craft beer emporium" and has local art on the walls.
Morse Block Deli & Taps
260 N Main St
Closed Sat/Sun Delicious fresh food served graciously. Salads, sandwiches, and deli products (including local cheeses). Also is a "craft beer emporium" and has local art on the walls.
4-evening, closed Mon/Tue Small place, big character, small menu, big flavors. Maybe 10 tables and a 6-seat bar. Lively music on the speakers. simple foods cooked properly and presented beautifully. Asian inspired - curry, sesame oil, seared tuna on a bed of asparagus and edamame, shrimp lomein, a local beef sate, fish tacos, fried chicken, sesame noodles, coleslaw unlike any other, we had an appetizer of steamed mussels in a coconut, curry, cilantro sauce. A variety of beers and plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. Yum. The seating and service can be slow and the place fills up quickly, but it is well worth a visit. Check their website for hours. Entrees run $10-18
29 residents recomanen
Samurai Soul Food
176 Main St
29 residents recomanen
4-evening, closed Mon/Tue Small place, big character, small menu, big flavors. Maybe 10 tables and a 6-seat bar. Lively music on the speakers. simple foods cooked properly and presented beautifully. Asian inspired - curry, sesame oil, seared tuna on a bed of asparagus and edamame, shrimp lomein, a local beef sate, fish tacos, fried chicken, sesame noodles, coleslaw unlike any other, we had an appetizer of steamed mussels in a coconut, curry, cilantro sauce. A variety of beers and plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. Yum. The seating and service can be slow and the place fills up quickly, but it is well worth a visit. Check their website for hours. Entrees run $10-18
Recommended by a guest, "worth the drive." Mainly meat, but with vegetarian options, and their own brewery.
150 residents recomanen
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main St
150 residents recomanen
Recommended by a guest, "worth the drive." Mainly meat, but with vegetarian options, and their own brewery.
20-minute country drive from Groton Forest Retreat. Community-supported/locally sourced cafe with breakfast and lunch menu. Nice atmosphere in iconic Peacham. Live music from time to time! Current hours Thur&Fri 7-2; Sat&Sun 9-2; closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
9 residents recomanen
Peacham Cafe
643 Bayley-Hazen Rd
9 residents recomanen
20-minute country drive from Groton Forest Retreat. Community-supported/locally sourced cafe with breakfast and lunch menu. Nice atmosphere in iconic Peacham. Live music from time to time! Current hours Thur&Fri 7-2; Sat&Sun 9-2; closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
Recommended by guest. Pub setting.
20 residents recomanen
The Creamery Restaurant
46 Hill St
20 residents recomanen
Recommended by guest. Pub setting.
Plainfield Co-op is a small, community-owned and operated food cooperative offering a full line of groceries. We love our members, but everyone is welcome to shop with us! Whether you're looking for fresh produce, dairy, affordable bulk products, or household items, you'll find what you need on our shelves. We also have an extensive selection of medicinal and kitchen herbs; a carefully selected collection of affordable beers, wines and hard ciders; health supplements; and personal care products. Everything on our shelves is always as local as possible. Our mission to provide the community with the most healthful food choices means that our focus is on organic, but we also offer selected conventional products that are more affordable. While we welcome all shoppers, our members are closest to our hearts! So we do everything we can to make sure membership is affordable for everyone. Please check out our membership page to find out how you can become more involved in working with us to provide food for people instead of profit!
18 residents recomanen
Plainfield Co-op and Community Center
153 Main St
18 residents recomanen
Plainfield Co-op is a small, community-owned and operated food cooperative offering a full line of groceries. We love our members, but everyone is welcome to shop with us! Whether you're looking for fresh produce, dairy, affordable bulk products, or household items, you'll find what you need on our shelves. We also have an extensive selection of medicinal and kitchen herbs; a carefully selected collection of affordable beers, wines and hard ciders; health supplements; and personal care products. Everything on our shelves is always as local as possible. Our mission to provide the community with the most healthful food choices means that our focus is on organic, but we also offer selected conventional products that are more affordable. While we welcome all shoppers, our members are closest to our hearts! So we do everything we can to make sure membership is affordable for everyone. Please check out our membership page to find out how you can become more involved in working with us to provide food for people instead of profit!
82 residents recomanen
Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters Way
82 residents recomanen
Bohemian Bakery 83Main St., Montpelier We hear from guests that this bakery is worth a visit. Closed Mon/Tue
38 residents recomanen
Bohemian Bakery
83 Main St
38 residents recomanen
Bohemian Bakery 83Main St., Montpelier We hear from guests that this bakery is worth a visit. Closed Mon/Tue
Thin crust pizza! I had balsamic, brie, arugula, red onion - excellent.
146 residents recomanen
Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill St
146 residents recomanen
Thin crust pizza! I had balsamic, brie, arugula, red onion - excellent.
Recommended by Open Table - one of 10 top restaurants in VT 2020 From the website: WELCOME TO ELIXIR RESTAURANT Elixir Restaurant is located in the old Freight House in Downtown Historic White River Junction, Vermont. (188 S. Main) Our menu features creative, approachable food, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Our wine list complements the food and will satisfy a variety of tastes. Whether you simply want to relax with a glass of wine or enjoy dinner from our ever-changing menu, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service.
33 residents recomanen
Elixir
188 S Main St
33 residents recomanen
Recommended by Open Table - one of 10 top restaurants in VT 2020 From the website: WELCOME TO ELIXIR RESTAURANT Elixir Restaurant is located in the old Freight House in Downtown Historic White River Junction, Vermont. (188 S. Main) Our menu features creative, approachable food, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Our wine list complements the food and will satisfy a variety of tastes. Whether you simply want to relax with a glass of wine or enjoy dinner from our ever-changing menu, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service.
One of top 10 best VT Restaurants Open Table 2020
13 residents recomanen
Istanbul Kebab House Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
175 Church St
13 residents recomanen
One of top 10 best VT Restaurants Open Table 2020
Sarky's Smokehouse Barbeque, 1261 Scott Hwy. (Route 302), Groton Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sides. Good local reviews, and they have take-out.
Groton
Sarky's Smokehouse Barbeque, 1261 Scott Hwy. (Route 302), Groton Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sides. Good local reviews, and they have take-out.
From the website: "Tuckerbox has been owned and operated by Jackie and Vural Oktay of White River Junction since November 2013. Jackie, Vural, and Hasan (Vural's brother) Oktay also own and operate Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, VT since May 2012. Vural and Hasan were born and raised in Istanbul Turkey; Jackie was born and raised in Jay, Vermont. This hard working team is excited to bring authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to the Upper Valley with their full dinner service which has now started. Jackie & Vural have been in love with the Tuckerbox since they moved to White River 3 years ago, when the chance came up to own the restaurant they jumped on it. What they love most about the Tuckerbox is the real community feeling and energy inside and the fact that Tuckerbox is a gatherplace for locals to drink great coffee and espresso, eat great food, be together with one another. "
56 residents recomanen
Tuckerbox
1 S Main St
56 residents recomanen
From the website: "Tuckerbox has been owned and operated by Jackie and Vural Oktay of White River Junction since November 2013. Jackie, Vural, and Hasan (Vural's brother) Oktay also own and operate Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, VT since May 2012. Vural and Hasan were born and raised in Istanbul Turkey; Jackie was born and raised in Jay, Vermont. This hard working team is excited to bring authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to the Upper Valley with their full dinner service which has now started. Jackie & Vural have been in love with the Tuckerbox since they moved to White River 3 years ago, when the chance came up to own the restaurant they jumped on it. What they love most about the Tuckerbox is the real community feeling and energy inside and the fact that Tuckerbox is a gatherplace for locals to drink great coffee and espresso, eat great food, be together with one another. "

Breweries/Distilleries/Vineyards/Vintners

189 residents recomanen
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill Rd
189 residents recomanen
20 residents recomanen
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery Road
20 residents recomanen
28 residents recomanen
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay Rd
28 residents recomanen
69 residents recomanen
Rock Art Brewery station
69 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Simple Roots Brewing
1127 North Ave
12 residents recomanen
81 residents recomanen
Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn Ave
81 residents recomanen
128 residents recomanen
Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff Pkwy
128 residents recomanen
235 residents recomanen
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club Rd
235 residents recomanen
Montview Vineyard
102 Flanders Ln
35 residents recomanen
Red Barn Brewing
2211 U.S. 2
35 residents recomanen
137 residents recomanen
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain Rd
137 residents recomanen
23 residents recomanen
Good Measure Brewing Co.
17 East St
23 residents recomanen
16 residents recomanen
Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
4373 VT-12
16 residents recomanen
North Branch Vineyards
82 Trillium Hill Rd
Montpelier Vineyards
2446 Elm St
16 residents recomanen
Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
4373 VT-12
16 residents recomanen
7 residents recomanen
WhistlePig Tasting Room
1792 Cabin Ln
7 residents recomanen
Makers of Barr Gin, Tom Cat Gin, Barr Hill Vodka
56 residents recomanen
Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin Ln
56 residents recomanen
Makers of Barr Gin, Tom Cat Gin, Barr Hill Vodka
146 residents recomanen
Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill St
146 residents recomanen

Arts & Culture

The Library has limited hours, but does offer wifi. Comfortable, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Children's room, craft area.
Groton Free Public Library
1304 Scott Hwy
The Library has limited hours, but does offer wifi. Comfortable, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Children's room, craft area.
Films, live music
41 residents recomanen
The Colonial Theatre
2050 Main St
41 residents recomanen
Films, live music
Film, music, theater, dance, and the visual arts
40 residents recomanen
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Ave
40 residents recomanen
Film, music, theater, dance, and the visual arts
A library with a small art collection. "Dominating the gallery from its inception has been the magnificent canvas, ten feet by fifteen feet, of the Domes of the Yosemite, by Albert Bierstadt."
29 residents recomanen
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main St
29 residents recomanen
A library with a small art collection. "Dominating the gallery from its inception has been the magnificent canvas, ten feet by fifteen feet, of the Domes of the Yosemite, by Albert Bierstadt."
Old Church Theater has presented over 30 years of summer productions geared for family entertainment. The actors are local residents from various backgrounds and some have gone on to make a career in the theater world. The theater is open to anyone wishing to act, direct, work backstage, help with set design, ticket sales and more!
The Bradford Players
5 Woodhall Park Ave
Old Church Theater has presented over 30 years of summer productions geared for family entertainment. The actors are local residents from various backgrounds and some have gone on to make a career in the theater world. The theater is open to anyone wishing to act, direct, work backstage, help with set design, ticket sales and more!
A great way to spend an hour or so - get a feel for the mission of the state. Tours available or just explore on your own. In winter, a skating rink on the front lawn.
49 residents recomanen
Vermont State House
115 State St
49 residents recomanen
A great way to spend an hour or so - get a feel for the mission of the state. Tours available or just explore on your own. In winter, a skating rink on the front lawn.

Parks & Nature

Day use swimming area, car top boat launch, rentals of kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats, picnic area. There are hiking trails nearby.
Boulder Beach Recreation Area
499 Sunset Trail
Day use swimming area, car top boat launch, rentals of kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats, picnic area. There are hiking trails nearby.
A good place to get oriented to the trails and activities available in the Groton State Forest.
The Groton Nature Center
1471 Boulder Beach Rd
A good place to get oriented to the trails and activities available in the Groton State Forest.
Over 26,000 acres of forest, including lakes, hiking trails, swimming beach, boat rentals, biking, picnicking, views, foliage viewing, wildlife viewing.
34 residents recomanen
Groton State Forest
34 residents recomanen
Over 26,000 acres of forest, including lakes, hiking trails, swimming beach, boat rentals, biking, picnicking, views, foliage viewing, wildlife viewing.
10 minute drive from your rooms. Nice short hike through forest up to an overlook of Groton and Kettle Ponds. Granite bedrock warmed by the sun. Fall color viewing is spectacular.
16 residents recomanen
Owls Head Mt.
16 residents recomanen
10 minute drive from your rooms. Nice short hike through forest up to an overlook of Groton and Kettle Ponds. Granite bedrock warmed by the sun. Fall color viewing is spectacular.
Dogs off leash ok (with some rules). The park features approximately 7 miles of hiking trails, a soccer and ball field, picnic areas, seven fireplaces, two sheltered pavilions, and a historic 54-foot high observation tower that was built between 1915-1930.
55 residents recomanen
Hubbard Park
400 Parkway St
55 residents recomanen
Dogs off leash ok (with some rules). The park features approximately 7 miles of hiking trails, a soccer and ball field, picnic areas, seven fireplaces, two sheltered pavilions, and a historic 54-foot high observation tower that was built between 1915-1930.
Molly’s Falls Pond is a 411-acre reservoir located about 13 miles north of us (232 north to Route 2 east). The entire property consists of 1064 acres. Route 2 traverses the northern edge of the property and the dam at the west end of the reservoir is owned by Green Mountain Power Co. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Access Area at the north end of the property includes a concrete ramp for trailer boat access to the pond and 2 fishing platforms for shore fishing. Excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike, pickerel, smallmouth bass and yellow perch here. Camping and picnicking along the shores.
Mollys Pond
Molly’s Falls Pond is a 411-acre reservoir located about 13 miles north of us (232 north to Route 2 east). The entire property consists of 1064 acres. Route 2 traverses the northern edge of the property and the dam at the west end of the reservoir is owned by Green Mountain Power Co. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Access Area at the north end of the property includes a concrete ramp for trailer boat access to the pond and 2 fishing platforms for shore fishing. Excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike, pickerel, smallmouth bass and yellow perch here. Camping and picnicking along the shores.
A beautiful smallish pond (1.2 miles long) for canoeing, kayaking. There is a short portage (0.15 mile) from the parking lot. Also a trail around the perimeter.
Kettle Pond State Park
4239 VT-232
A beautiful smallish pond (1.2 miles long) for canoeing, kayaking. There is a short portage (0.15 mile) from the parking lot. Also a trail around the perimeter.

Sightseeing

A walkable town, with great coffee at Capitol Grounds. Visit the state capitol on your own or sign up for a guided tour. Excellent restaurants, small business shopping.
87 residents recomanen
Montpelier
87 residents recomanen
A walkable town, with great coffee at Capitol Grounds. Visit the state capitol on your own or sign up for a guided tour. Excellent restaurants, small business shopping.
An informative tour about Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Gift shop includes Cabot products.
34 residents recomanen
Cabot Creamery Visitors Center
2878 Main St
34 residents recomanen
An informative tour about Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Gift shop includes Cabot products.
Nice small city on the shores of Lake Champlain. Home of University of VT. Great restaurants, a walking street, art, outdoor concert series, too much to list.
139 residents recomanen
Burlington
139 residents recomanen
Nice small city on the shores of Lake Champlain. Home of University of VT. Great restaurants, a walking street, art, outdoor concert series, too much to list.
Covered Bridges! # 27 Haverhill-Bath Bridge, the oldest authenticated covered Bridge in NH (Route 302 at Hwy 135) # 28 Bath Bridge, OPEN to car traffic (Route 302 at West Bath Road). They were fun to visit and photograph.
Bath
Covered Bridges! # 27 Haverhill-Bath Bridge, the oldest authenticated covered Bridge in NH (Route 302 at Hwy 135) # 28 Bath Bridge, OPEN to car traffic (Route 302 at West Bath Road). They were fun to visit and photograph.
Covered bridge over the Ammonoosuc River down below Main Street. Nice main street for browsing: bookstore, crafts cooperative, antiques, thrift stores, restaurants.
83 residents recomanen
Littleton
83 residents recomanen
Covered bridge over the Ammonoosuc River down below Main Street. Nice main street for browsing: bookstore, crafts cooperative, antiques, thrift stores, restaurants.
From Route 302, follow Rote 112 to Lincoln, NH and beyond. Hiking trails, mountain views (fantastic foliage viewing in fall), Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, spots for lunch in Woodstock, NH. Good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, etc. at Cascade Coffeehouse (Cascade Park across street - nice spot for picnic). Kancamagus Hwy. itself is east of Lincoln, NH.
66 residents recomanen
Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus Highway
66 residents recomanen
From Route 302, follow Rote 112 to Lincoln, NH and beyond. Hiking trails, mountain views (fantastic foliage viewing in fall), Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, spots for lunch in Woodstock, NH. Good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, etc. at Cascade Coffeehouse (Cascade Park across street - nice spot for picnic). Kancamagus Hwy. itself is east of Lincoln, NH.
Cady's Falls Nursery, 637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville, Vt.: like a botanical garden - a wonderful way for the gardener in you to spend some time outdoors.
9 residents recomanen
Morrisville
9 residents recomanen
Cady's Falls Nursery, 637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville, Vt.: like a botanical garden - a wonderful way for the gardener in you to spend some time outdoors.

Essentials

A small town (with a Walmart), hospital, a handful of restaurants, groceries at Shaw's, gas stations, Dunkin' Donuts, laundromat, etc.
Woodsville
A small town (with a Walmart), hospital, a handful of restaurants, groceries at Shaw's, gas stations, Dunkin' Donuts, laundromat, etc.
The next exit south of ours - 1/2 hour away. Nice grocery, range of items, organic, etc.
52 residents recomanen
Hannaford Supermarket
586 Lower Plain
52 residents recomanen
The next exit south of ours - 1/2 hour away. Nice grocery, range of items, organic, etc.
Overstocked items at great prices - clothing, food, home goods, sports, games, toys, garden, hardware, gardening. Check here for Muesli and reading glasses before shopping elsewhere.
Ocean State Job Lot
176 Central St
Overstocked items at great prices - clothing, food, home goods, sports, games, toys, garden, hardware, gardening. Check here for Muesli and reading glasses before shopping elsewhere.
Local grocery - 1/2 hour away
46 residents recomanen
Shaw's
2 Main St
46 residents recomanen
Local grocery - 1/2 hour away
18 residents recomanen
Plainfield Co-op and Community Center
153 Main St
18 residents recomanen
82 residents recomanen
Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters Way
82 residents recomanen

Arts and Crafts

St. Johnsbury, VT Local, quality arts and crafts - good variety.
9 residents recomanen
Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild
430 #2 Railroad St
9 residents recomanen
St. Johnsbury, VT Local, quality arts and crafts - good variety.
Arts and crafts beautifully displayed.
League of NH Craftsmen Concord Fine Craft Gallery
36 N Main St
Arts and crafts beautifully displayed.
Buffalo Mountain Co-op,39 South Main St.: Comprehensive stock, and a nice small café/deli upstairs.
9 residents recomanen
Hardwick
9 residents recomanen
Buffalo Mountain Co-op,39 South Main St.: Comprehensive stock, and a nice small café/deli upstairs.
For those of you who "get" the soul of a hardware store, this one is a classic - everyone will find something. Camping gear to gardening tools to nails and tools to antique-y things. Take the tour at Cabot Creamery, then stop by Harry's Hardware. At the back of the store is Sarah's Country Diner, a tiny (3 tables and 4 stools) restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
15 residents recomanen
Harry's Hardware
3087 Main St
15 residents recomanen
For those of you who "get" the soul of a hardware store, this one is a classic - everyone will find something. Camping gear to gardening tools to nails and tools to antique-y things. Take the tour at Cabot Creamery, then stop by Harry's Hardware. At the back of the store is Sarah's Country Diner, a tiny (3 tables and 4 stools) restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
The Space On Main is a 7,000 sq ft nonprofit community-based coworking, maker, conference, event, and gallery space in the heart of the VT/NH Cohase Region fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
6 residents recomanen
The Space On Main
174 Main St
6 residents recomanen
The Space On Main is a 7,000 sq ft nonprofit community-based coworking, maker, conference, event, and gallery space in the heart of the VT/NH Cohase Region fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Peacham Corner Guild
643 Bayley-Hazen Rd