Randy’s Mt. Holly Guidebook
Shopping
A quaint country-style general store with just about everything you would ever need (toiletries, bread, beer, wine, milk, snacks, a full deli and much more). Only about 5 minutes drive from the house.
13 locals recommend
Belmont General Store
2400 Belmont RdA quaint country-style general store with just about everything you would ever need (toiletries, bread, beer, wine, milk, snacks, a full deli and much more). Only about 5 minutes drive from the house.
Shaw's
213 Main StLarge chain supermarket with all of your grocery needs and more.
Quaint local store on the Black River with all sorts of great Vermont products, as well as delicious maple-flavored soft serve ice cream!
38 locals recommend
Green Mountain Sugar House
Quaint local store on the Black River with all sorts of great Vermont products, as well as delicious maple-flavored soft serve ice cream!
If you like antiques, this is the place to go! Huge selection.
30 locals recommend
Stone House Antique Center
557 VT-103If you like antiques, this is the place to go! Huge selection.
Food scene
This is the closest restaurant to the house - only about 5 minutes down the road. "Farm to mouth dining at its best" as they say. Harry's has a great variety on their menu from steaks to scallops to Pad Thai (highly recommended!). They do take-out if you call early enough (before 8) but sometimes they are "too busy" to do takeout.
23 locals recommend
Harry's Cafe
3621 VT-103This is the closest restaurant to the house - only about 5 minutes down the road. "Farm to mouth dining at its best" as they say. Harry's has a great variety on their menu from steaks to scallops to Pad Thai (highly recommended!). They do take-out if you call early enough (before 8) but sometimes they are "too busy" to do takeout.
Great pub in Ludlow, about 10 minutes from the house, with bar food & entertainment. Known for their wings!
74 locals recommend
Killarney
44 Pond StGreat pub in Ludlow, about 10 minutes from the house, with bar food & entertainment. Known for their wings!
Comfort food, local beer on tap, bar, lunch & dinner daily, brunch on Sundays, takeout available. Food is amazing, great outdoor seating and fire pit. Less than 10 minutes from the house!
19 locals recommend
Rustic Rooster
5446 VT-103Comfort food, local beer on tap, bar, lunch & dinner daily, brunch on Sundays, takeout available. Food is amazing, great outdoor seating and fire pit. Less than 10 minutes from the house!
More upscale dining in a cozy inn atmosphere. About 15 minutes from the house.
16 locals recommend
Echo Lake Inn
2 Dublin RdMore upscale dining in a cozy inn atmosphere. About 15 minutes from the house.
Great place to get pizza. Just keep in mind they close at 6:30 every night!
7 locals recommend
Ludlow Village Pizza
26 Main StGreat place to get pizza. Just keep in mind they close at 6:30 every night!
Very casual family friendly place, lots of seating, American fare menu.
48 locals recommend
DJ's Restaurant
146 Main StVery casual family friendly place, lots of seating, American fare menu.
The best in casual & family dining. Serving the finest burgers, salads, sandwiches, gourmet Mac n cheese and pub food. The parmesan truffle fries are a must!
50 locals recommend
Mr. Darcy's Bar & Grill
The best in casual & family dining. Serving the finest burgers, salads, sandwiches, gourmet Mac n cheese and pub food. The parmesan truffle fries are a must!
Rustic yet stylish American steakhouse with the finest steaks, seafood and comfort food.
40 locals recommend
Sam's Steakhouse
91 VT-103Rustic yet stylish American steakhouse with the finest steaks, seafood and comfort food.
Homestyle Hostel | Inn & Restaurant
119 Main StMain + Mountain Bar & Motel
112 Main StTacos Tacos
1 Lamere SquareGreat place for a quick bite if you like... Tacos!
Mojo Cafe
145 Main StRoomy, warmly decorated cafe providing coffee, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream - open for breakfast and lunch.
37 locals recommend
Java Baba's
57 Pond StRoomy, warmly decorated cafe providing coffee, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream - open for breakfast and lunch.
Popular pizza joint, but call ahead (way ahead) if you want takeout. Sometimes you need to call hours ahead, sometimes even days ahead.
74 locals recommend
Goodman's American Pie
5 Lamere SquarePopular pizza joint, but call ahead (way ahead) if you want takeout. Sometimes you need to call hours ahead, sometimes even days ahead.
Du Jour VT
57 Pond StThe Downtown Grocery
41 S Depot StThe Hatchery
164 Main StRetro arcade + full bar, and great food for dine-in or takeout Thu - Mon.
11 locals recommend
GameBird
190 Main StreetRetro arcade + full bar, and great food for dine-in or takeout Thu - Mon.
This is a new restaurant called Off the Rails serving craft beer made right here in Mt Holly, as well as pizza!
Mount Holly Beer - Ludlow
64 Pond StreetThis is a new restaurant called Off the Rails serving craft beer made right here in Mt Holly, as well as pizza!
Sweet Birch Coffee Roasters and Bakery
Brewery
Riverside, German-inspired brewery offering seasonal American food & handcrafted beer. About 30min from the house.
182 locals recommend
Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-4Riverside, German-inspired brewery offering seasonal American food & handcrafted beer. About 30min from the house.
Outer Limits Brewing
60 Village GreenKillington Beer Company
53 Village Circle RdHarpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney DriveUpper Pass Beer Company
212 Chelsea StRutland Beer Works
41 Center StSightseeing
A beautiful secluded lake about 10 minutes from the house offering swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more. There is a small parking lot and a boat launch. Just put "Hastings Ln, Mt Holly, VT" into the GPS. It says the road is private, but you can drive down it to get to the parking lot. No Beach really other than boat launch area but you're welcome to walk right in and swim.
9 locals recommend
Lake Ninevah
A beautiful secluded lake about 10 minutes from the house offering swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more. There is a small parking lot and a boat launch. Just put "Hastings Ln, Mt Holly, VT" into the GPS. It says the road is private, but you can drive down it to get to the parking lot. No Beach really other than boat launch area but you're welcome to walk right in and swim.
Originating in 1824, Crowley Cheese is the oldest continuously produced brand of artisanal cheese in the United States. Visitors are welcome 7 days/week and, on certain days (usually Tues-Thurs), can watch them make cheese. They offer free samples of Crowley Cheese as well as other fine Vermont-made food products and gifts.
19 locals recommend
Crowley Cheese Company
14 Crowley LnOriginating in 1824, Crowley Cheese is the oldest continuously produced brand of artisanal cheese in the United States. Visitors are welcome 7 days/week and, on certain days (usually Tues-Thurs), can watch them make cheese. They offer free samples of Crowley Cheese as well as other fine Vermont-made food products and gifts.
Kingsley Covered Bridge
2964 East Street ExtensionBrown Covered Bridge
5290 Cold River RdGreat place to bring or rent (from Kayak King) kayaks. Good chance of spotting Loons or Bald Eagles. On the Northeast edge of the pond (where Thundering Brook Rd becomes dirt) there's a trail that leads to a cool rope swing to swing into the water.
34 locals recommend
Kent Pond
Great place to bring or rent (from Kayak King) kayaks. Good chance of spotting Loons or Bald Eagles. On the Northeast edge of the pond (where Thundering Brook Rd becomes dirt) there's a trail that leads to a cool rope swing to swing into the water.
VINE Sanctuary
158 Massey RdEntertainment
Wonderfeet Kid's Museum
66 Center StFlagship Cinemas
184 Shopping Plaza RdStonehedge Indoor Golf
172 S Main StRutland Bowlerama Inc.
158 S Main StVery friendly and helpful guy to rent kayaks and gear from. He's often camped out at Kent Pond in Killington which is a great places to kayak, so you don't need to put it on your car. Just give him a call or show up at Kent Pond.
Kayak king paddle sports
2363 U.S. 4Very friendly and helpful guy to rent kayaks and gear from. He's often camped out at Kent Pond in Killington which is a great places to kayak, so you don't need to put it on your car. Just give him a call or show up at Kent Pond.
Okemo's Adventure Zone
111 Jackson Gore RdThe apline slide is a must, so much fun!
You can rent canoes, kayaks and more from here and they'll provide everything you need. They'll even deliver (and pickup) to the house for a fee, or they can deliver to some of the local lakes.
9 locals recommend
Tygart Mountain Sports
57 Pond StYou can rent canoes, kayaks and more from here and they'll provide everything you need. They'll even deliver (and pickup) to the house for a fee, or they can deliver to some of the local lakes.
Huge sledding hill, but also a great place for snowshoeing. Use 170 Waldo Ln, Wallingford, VT in your GPS for parking lot. Sledding hill is right there off to the right.
Stone Meadow Park
Waldo LaneHuge sledding hill, but also a great place for snowshoeing. Use 170 Waldo Ln, Wallingford, VT in your GPS for parking lot. Sledding hill is right there off to the right.
Swimming
Great place to cool off with several pools, waterfalls, and rocks to jump off. Free parking, and less than 10 minutes from the house!
102 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls
Great place to cool off with several pools, waterfalls, and rocks to jump off. Free parking, and less than 10 minutes from the house!
This park on Echo Lake has a great beach for swimming, playground, dock to jump from. Usually there are paddle boats, kayaks & canoes for rent as well. Park entrance fees are approximately $4/adult, $2/child
63 locals recommend
Camp Plymouth State Park
2008 Scout Camp RdThis park on Echo Lake has a great beach for swimming, playground, dock to jump from. Usually there are paddle boats, kayaks & canoes for rent as well. Park entrance fees are approximately $4/adult, $2/child
Beautiful wooded swimming holes, with trail connecting them. Unmarked/unlabeled from the street, limited streetside parking. 5min hike to first hole, maybe 10-15min to farthest hole, which has rope swing
20 Foot Swimming Hole
Beautiful wooded swimming holes, with trail connecting them. Unmarked/unlabeled from the street, limited streetside parking. 5min hike to first hole, maybe 10-15min to farthest hole, which has rope swing
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Hiking
From late spring to late fall, Drive up the road to the Okemo Mountain main Lodge, then take a right immediately after the lodge, and begin driving up the mountain in between the chairlifts. About 4.5mi up is a small parking lot. Then hike up about half mile to the old fire tower for breathtaking 360 degree views.
27 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Road
Okemo Mountain RoadFrom late spring to late fall, Drive up the road to the Okemo Mountain main Lodge, then take a right immediately after the lodge, and begin driving up the mountain in between the chairlifts. About 4.5mi up is a small parking lot. Then hike up about half mile to the old fire tower for breathtaking 360 degree views.
White Rocks National Recreation Area
Sugar Hill RoadBeautiful easy hike only about a half mile out and back. Starts with a boardwalk through a beautiful field with wildflowers, blackberry & raspberry bushes, then goes into the woods to see the waterfall which you can then climb up to the top (pretty steep, but very cool).
49 locals recommend
Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd ForkBeautiful easy hike only about a half mile out and back. Starts with a boardwalk through a beautiful field with wildflowers, blackberry & raspberry bushes, then goes into the woods to see the waterfall which you can then climb up to the top (pretty steep, but very cool).