Wanderings - Deborah’s guidebook
Food scene
Relaxed, unique tavern atmosphere in the Old Woolen Mill. Serving the best New York & Sicilian pizza this side of Boston: Wide screen TV’s and a family friendly game room. Full bar, 20 local micro-brews on tap and specialty cocktails. (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
30 locals recommend
Ramunto's Brick & Brew Pizza
101 Mill RdRelaxed, unique tavern atmosphere in the Old Woolen Mill. Serving the best New York & Sicilian pizza this side of Boston: Wide screen TV’s and a family friendly game room. Full bar, 20 local micro-brews on tap and specialty cocktails. (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
Popular, rustic counter serve featuring gourmet, farm-to-table New American eats & craft beers. Bustling atmosphere, not for that romantic date night!
110 locals recommend
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock RdPopular, rustic counter serve featuring gourmet, farm-to-table New American eats & craft beers. Bustling atmosphere, not for that romantic date night!
Good food, generous portions, chef owned and operated with lots of history; The name “Back Behind Saloon Restaurant” was selected since the building was not visible from any road when opened in 1974, the caboose, a dining area favorite was built over 100 years ago, the unique fireplace was made with collected stones including fossils and petrified wood, the brightly colored jukebox is an authentic 1946 post war model 1015 from Wurlitzer Music Machine Company, and the magnificent stained glass bar back was rescued from an old ice cream soda fountain shop.
12 locals recommend
Back Behind Restaurant & BBQ
8492 US-4Good food, generous portions, chef owned and operated with lots of history; The name “Back Behind Saloon Restaurant” was selected since the building was not visible from any road when opened in 1974, the caboose, a dining area favorite was built over 100 years ago, the unique fireplace was made with collected stones including fossils and petrified wood, the brightly colored jukebox is an authentic 1946 post war model 1015 from Wurlitzer Music Machine Company, and the magnificent stained glass bar back was rescued from an old ice cream soda fountain shop.
Hand crafted menu is built to please a range of tastes for people who enjoy fresh ingredients and comfort food. Nightly specials include; Tex Mex Tuesdays, BBQ Ribs on Wednesday, Italian Night on Thursdays and our amazing Prime Rib and Fresh Seafood on Fridays. Lively, pool table, video games and lots of space for large groups. (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
23 locals recommend
Clear River Tavern
2640 Vermont Rte 100Hand crafted menu is built to please a range of tastes for people who enjoy fresh ingredients and comfort food. Nightly specials include; Tex Mex Tuesdays, BBQ Ribs on Wednesday, Italian Night on Thursdays and our amazing Prime Rib and Fresh Seafood on Fridays. Lively, pool table, video games and lots of space for large groups. (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
Tourist favorite! Beer & tavern food located on the banks of the Ottauquechee River. The brewery and brew pub offers a seasonally rotating menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients and beer fresh from the source. They have more than a dozen beers on tap including our year-round staples, seasonal selections and limited releases. They feature super-limited, small batch brews from their Farmhouse Ales series exclusively available in the pub. Note: Bustling place, depending on the season there can be a long wait for a table. They serve dinner but only if you are in the door prior to 7:00 pm. Doesn’t make my favorite list because of the limited wine options! (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
182 locals recommend
Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-4Tourist favorite! Beer & tavern food located on the banks of the Ottauquechee River. The brewery and brew pub offers a seasonally rotating menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients and beer fresh from the source. They have more than a dozen beers on tap including our year-round staples, seasonal selections and limited releases. They feature super-limited, small batch brews from their Farmhouse Ales series exclusively available in the pub. Note: Bustling place, depending on the season there can be a long wait for a table. They serve dinner but only if you are in the door prior to 7:00 pm. Doesn’t make my favorite list because of the limited wine options! (Can be gotten to via snowmobile if you are in the know)
Traditional dairy bar operating since 1947 and located one mile west of Woodstock on Rt. 4. They serve char broiled burgers, homemade onion rings, great sandwiches, fresh whole belly clams, Maine lobster salad rolls, fresh crisp salads and 30 flavors of ice cream. Steamed Maine lobster dinners on the weekends in the summer. Outside sitting overlooking the Ottauquechee River (Moms bring the towels and bathing suits –the kids are going in!)
19 locals recommend
The White Cottage Snack Bar
823 W Woodstock RdTraditional dairy bar operating since 1947 and located one mile west of Woodstock on Rt. 4. They serve char broiled burgers, homemade onion rings, great sandwiches, fresh whole belly clams, Maine lobster salad rolls, fresh crisp salads and 30 flavors of ice cream. Steamed Maine lobster dinners on the weekends in the summer. Outside sitting overlooking the Ottauquechee River (Moms bring the towels and bathing suits –the kids are going in!)
The 506 Bistro is a popular local dinner spot, with incredible craft cocktails and delicious seasonal menus that make the most of our local Vermont farms. Romantic date night here!
8 locals recommend
506 On The River Inn
1653 W Woodstock RdThe 506 Bistro is a popular local dinner spot, with incredible craft cocktails and delicious seasonal menus that make the most of our local Vermont farms. Romantic date night here!
The Farmers’ Market is a very busy, crazy, year round market of fantastic food. They serve great food that ranges from take-out prepared dinners and lunches to regular stuff like milk and eggs to fresh organic produce to fresh meats and everything in between.
92 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock RdThe Farmers’ Market is a very busy, crazy, year round market of fantastic food. They serve great food that ranges from take-out prepared dinners and lunches to regular stuff like milk and eggs to fresh organic produce to fresh meats and everything in between.
Old school, tradition general store now operating as a coop/community initiative. Store is located about 25 minutes or approx. 12 miles from cabin. Gas, deli and food counter. Located on beautiful Silver Lake, Barnard General Store was established in 1832 and stands as one of the longest running General Stores. Open 7 – 7 but that may vary depending on season.
17 locals recommend
Barnard General Store
6134 VT-12Old school, tradition general store now operating as a coop/community initiative. Store is located about 25 minutes or approx. 12 miles from cabin. Gas, deli and food counter. Located on beautiful Silver Lake, Barnard General Store was established in 1832 and stands as one of the longest running General Stores. Open 7 – 7 but that may vary depending on season.
Great place to get needed groceries, deli meat, sandwiches, soups and drinks. Some tourist souvenirs. Gas, ice, coffee and ice cream.
9 locals recommend
Bridgewater Corners Store
5680 US-4Great place to get needed groceries, deli meat, sandwiches, soups and drinks. Some tourist souvenirs. Gas, ice, coffee and ice cream.
Sightseeing
Working farm & museum dedicated to scientific-farming history, with interactive exhibits & demos. Billings Farm & Museum is just a scenic stroll from the village center of Woodstock and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country. Combining a fully-operating Jersey dairy farm with educational exhibits and interactive programs and events. Enjoy award-winning Jersey dairy cows, draft horses, and sheep, restored 1890 Farm Manager’s House, and samples of Billings Farm cheddar
171 locals recommend
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdWorking farm & museum dedicated to scientific-farming history, with interactive exhibits & demos. Billings Farm & Museum is just a scenic stroll from the village center of Woodstock and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country. Combining a fully-operating Jersey dairy farm with educational exhibits and interactive programs and events. Enjoy award-winning Jersey dairy cows, draft horses, and sheep, restored 1890 Farm Manager’s House, and samples of Billings Farm cheddar
A hands-on science museum with a summer Science Park featuring an array of interactive water-based exhibits that are centered around The Rill, a watercourse that takes a meandering path from the Museum building toward the river. Plan on the better part of a day, pack your lunch or head into Norwich for college town bistros and health food store.
121 locals recommend
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdA hands-on science museum with a summer Science Park featuring an array of interactive water-based exhibits that are centered around The Rill, a watercourse that takes a meandering path from the Museum building toward the river. Plan on the better part of a day, pack your lunch or head into Norwich for college town bistros and health food store.
A learning center that houses injured raptors (birds of prey) and releases them back to the wild, or houses birds of prey that can’t be released back for their own safety. Lots of buildings with different types of small animals native to Vermont. Beautiful hiking trails. Live raptor demonstrations most days. Not crowded, worth half a day of your time.
88 locals recommend
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WyA learning center that houses injured raptors (birds of prey) and releases them back to the wild, or houses birds of prey that can’t be released back for their own safety. Lots of buildings with different types of small animals native to Vermont. Beautiful hiking trails. Live raptor demonstrations most days. Not crowded, worth half a day of your time.
The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. It serves as a popular tourist attraction in Quechee State Park and can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and from hiking trails on both sides of the gorge
185 locals recommend
Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. It serves as a popular tourist attraction in Quechee State Park and can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and from hiking trails on both sides of the gorge
Calvin Coolidge became the 30th president when he took oath of office in the sitting room of this modest frame and clapboard farmhouse. It appears today exactly as it did on the night of inauguration in 1923. The historic district contains a number of buildings associated with Coolidge and the 19th-century rural Vermont setting that he knew and loved. Visitors may tour the General Store, the Post Office, the Wilder Restaurant (serving lunch), the church, several barns displaying farming tools of the era, the dance hall that served as the summer white house office. Tour of Plymouth Cheese Factory. Open daily from late May until mid October, from 9:30 – 5:00.
52 locals recommend
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
3780 VT-100ACalvin Coolidge became the 30th president when he took oath of office in the sitting room of this modest frame and clapboard farmhouse. It appears today exactly as it did on the night of inauguration in 1923. The historic district contains a number of buildings associated with Coolidge and the 19th-century rural Vermont setting that he knew and loved. Visitors may tour the General Store, the Post Office, the Wilder Restaurant (serving lunch), the church, several barns displaying farming tools of the era, the dance hall that served as the summer white house office. Tour of Plymouth Cheese Factory. Open daily from late May until mid October, from 9:30 – 5:00.
Golf
Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the course takes full advantage of unique mountain terrain, and it shows. Snowmelt streams, a 2,000’ elevation and signature vistas set the scene. 6,186-yard, par 72 championship golf course.802.422.6700
35 locals recommend
Green Mountain National Golf Course
476 Barrows Towne RdDesigned by Geoffrey Cornish, the course takes full advantage of unique mountain terrain, and it shows. Snowmelt streams, a 2,000’ elevation and signature vistas set the scene. 6,186-yard, par 72 championship golf course.802.422.6700
The championship 18-hole layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length with multiple tee areas on each hole ensuring playability and challenge for all ability levels. This 18-hole championship course is New England's first heathland-style course. One-of-a-kind fairways are filled with dips, ripples, rolls and hollows, which invite fresh mountain breezes. Greens are sweeping and fairly sculpted to reward your short game. All of this against the backdrop of Vermont's dazzling Green Mountains. 802.228.1396
35 locals recommend
Okemo Valley Golf Club
89 Fox Ln ExtThe championship 18-hole layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length with multiple tee areas on each hole ensuring playability and challenge for all ability levels. This 18-hole championship course is New England's first heathland-style course. One-of-a-kind fairways are filled with dips, ripples, rolls and hollows, which invite fresh mountain breezes. Greens are sweeping and fairly sculpted to reward your short game. All of this against the backdrop of Vermont's dazzling Green Mountains. 802.228.1396
Recreation
You are set up with the newest, high-tech Polaris snowmobiles & equipment. The snowmobiling tours take you through the Vermont wilderness on back country trails surrounded by evergreens, through the flats on wide open fields, and on ski trails. Enjoy taking in views of Vermont’s breathtaking mountain vistas.
28 locals recommend
Snowmobile Vermont - Killington•Okemo Mountain Tour
170 Vermont Rte 100You are set up with the newest, high-tech Polaris snowmobiles & equipment. The snowmobiling tours take you through the Vermont wilderness on back country trails surrounded by evergreens, through the flats on wide open fields, and on ski trails. Enjoy taking in views of Vermont’s breathtaking mountain vistas.
Timber Ripper Mountain coaster, Golf, zipline, Downhill Mountain Bike park, Adventure zone, climbing course, chairlifts, disc and mini golf.
19 locals recommend
Okemo's Adventure Zone
111 Jackson Gore RdTimber Ripper Mountain coaster, Golf, zipline, Downhill Mountain Bike park, Adventure zone, climbing course, chairlifts, disc and mini golf.
Ninja, rope and obstacle course, zipline, bungee & trampoline jumping, alpine tubing, ATV tours Chairlift, hiking trails and bike paths. Some attractions are open to everyone, including a kid’s playground for our youngest adventurers and a bocce ball court for adults.
19 locals recommend
Killington Adventure Center
3861 Killington RdNinja, rope and obstacle course, zipline, bungee & trampoline jumping, alpine tubing, ATV tours Chairlift, hiking trails and bike paths. Some attractions are open to everyone, including a kid’s playground for our youngest adventurers and a bocce ball court for adults.
Central Vermont's tallest indoor climbing experience! 24 top ropes, 14 lead lines, and bouldering available. Private lessons, groups, leagues, clinics, pro-shop, and guiding.
6 locals recommend
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center ~Quechee~
68 Woodstock RdCentral Vermont's tallest indoor climbing experience! 24 top ropes, 14 lead lines, and bouldering available. Private lessons, groups, leagues, clinics, pro-shop, and guiding.
GMNF encompasses more than 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont, forming the largest contiguous public land area in the State. Characterized by striking scenery that combines rugged mountain peaks with quintessential Vermont villages, the Forest is an attraction for many visitors. The GMNF signifies a multiple-use ethic through its role of providing ecological and science-based forestry stewardship, clean water, diverse vegetation, high-value, high-quality forest products, economical and educational contributions, and trail-based backcountry recreation.
o Over 900 miles of trails managed for both summer and winter uses
o Sections long trails like the Appalachian National Trail, the Long Trail, and the North Country Trail.
o Outstanding campgrounds, including two designated National Recreation Areas
o Eight designated wilderness areas on the Green Mountain National Forest
o 3 Alpine and 6 Nordic ski areas offering some of the most spectacular skiing in the northeast
o Countless lakes and streams for unlimited fishing and other water activities
6 locals recommend
Rochester Ranger Station
99 Ranger RdGMNF encompasses more than 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont, forming the largest contiguous public land area in the State. Characterized by striking scenery that combines rugged mountain peaks with quintessential Vermont villages, the Forest is an attraction for many visitors. The GMNF signifies a multiple-use ethic through its role of providing ecological and science-based forestry stewardship, clean water, diverse vegetation, high-value, high-quality forest products, economical and educational contributions, and trail-based backcountry recreation.
o Over 900 miles of trails managed for both summer and winter uses
o Sections long trails like the Appalachian National Trail, the Long Trail, and the North Country Trail.
o Outstanding campgrounds, including two designated National Recreation Areas
o Eight designated wilderness areas on the Green Mountain National Forest
o 3 Alpine and 6 Nordic ski areas offering some of the most spectacular skiing in the northeast
o Countless lakes and streams for unlimited fishing and other water activities
Beach and public swimming. Rope swing if you can find it!
63 locals recommend
Camp Plymouth State Park
2008 Scout Camp RdBeach and public swimming. Rope swing if you can find it!
For trail map and open trail information, please check out their website.
11 locals recommend
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
26 Vast LaneFor trail map and open trail information, please check out their website.
Vermont ATV Sportsmans Association
14 Don Camp DrCheck out the website for trail information
Custom guided Vermont ATV/UTV adventure tours of the Killington Mountains. They feature side by side Polaris Razors. No clutch or shifting, just hit the pedal and go! ATV/UTV Tours operate out of Snowmobile Vermont's location in West Bridgewater, VT.
9 locals recommend
ATV Vermont
170 Vermont Rte 100Custom guided Vermont ATV/UTV adventure tours of the Killington Mountains. They feature side by side Polaris Razors. No clutch or shifting, just hit the pedal and go! ATV/UTV Tours operate out of Snowmobile Vermont's location in West Bridgewater, VT.
Eclectic Shopping
Non-profit thrift store on the third floor of the Old Woolen Mill on Rt. 4. Clothing, home goods, books, etc. Open from 10 – 5:00
Bridgewater Thrift Store
102 Woolen Mill RdNon-profit thrift store on the third floor of the Old Woolen Mill on Rt. 4. Clothing, home goods, books, etc. Open from 10 – 5:00