Guidebook for Bridgewater

Linda And Ted
Linda And Ted
Guidebook for Bridgewater

Arts & Culture

Some fabulous museums and/or community art endeavors: Artistree, Woodstock VT (30 min) The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (45-60 min) Hall Art Foundation, Reading VT (30 min) AVA Gallery, West Lebanon NH (45-60 min) Middlebury College Museum of Art, Middlebury VY (45min) Paramount Theater, Rutland VT (30 Min)
World class contemporary art from May through November.
15 locals recommend
Hall Art Foundation
544 VT-106
15 locals recommend
World class contemporary art from May through November.
Also music. Partners with Artistree and Grange Hall Theater in South Pomfret.
BarnArts Center for the Arts
Also music. Partners with Artistree and Grange Hall Theater in South Pomfret.
Sculpture Fest: outdoor sculptures on two adjacent properties. See sculpture fest dot org for details.
233 locals recommend
Woodstock
233 locals recommend
Sculpture Fest: outdoor sculptures on two adjacent properties. See sculpture fest dot org for details.
Part of Dartmouth College and recently renovated.
35 locals recommend
Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock St
35 locals recommend
Part of Dartmouth College and recently renovated.
Local history of Rockefeller
171 locals recommend
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River Rd
171 locals recommend
Local history of Rockefeller

Drinks & Nightlife

Pickle Barrell is the largest bar and dancing scene around.
Killington is the largest ski area in the east with the steepest vertical drop in New England. Skiing until you can ride bikes and golf!
83 locals recommend
Killington
83 locals recommend
Killington is the largest ski area in the east with the steepest vertical drop in New England. Skiing until you can ride bikes and golf!
Consistently good food and an "in" place to be. Large bar with stage often has musicians.
67 locals recommend
The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit Path
67 locals recommend
Consistently good food and an "in" place to be. Large bar with stage often has musicians.
110 locals recommend
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock Rd
110 locals recommend
Sweet, chic, indoor/outdoor lounge and bar tucked down a side street in Woodstock. Some small plate foods are available. Opens at 3 PM.
Au Comptoir
Sweet, chic, indoor/outdoor lounge and bar tucked down a side street in Woodstock. Some small plate foods are available. Opens at 3 PM.

Parks & Nature

We are close to the Appalachian Trail.
There is usually a guide on duty for assistance.
Coolidge State Forest
There is usually a guide on duty for assistance.
Their hiking trail map refers to several different hikes. We have a copy for you, but to start, Thundering Brook Falls is a nice one.
20 locals recommend
Gifford Woods State Park
34 Gifford Woods Acc
20 locals recommend
Their hiking trail map refers to several different hikes. We have a copy for you, but to start, Thundering Brook Falls is a nice one.
Biking trails as well as hiking. Also an adventure center for climbing, obstacle course, zipping, or just gondola riding--see seasonal dates on their website. #beast365 killington dot com Rental equipment: First Stop, closest to us, has summer and winter rentals, i.e. skis, boards, bikes, plus kayaks you can use at the nearby lakes. Our neighbors own Darkside, a board shop:)
386 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
386 locals recommend
Biking trails as well as hiking. Also an adventure center for climbing, obstacle course, zipping, or just gondola riding--see seasonal dates on their website. #beast365 killington dot com Rental equipment: First Stop, closest to us, has summer and winter rentals, i.e. skis, boards, bikes, plus kayaks you can use at the nearby lakes. Our neighbors own Darkside, a board shop:)
Hiking Trails, Farm Life up close and in person. Rockarfeller mansion tours.
43 locals recommend
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
69 Elm St
43 locals recommend
Hiking Trails, Farm Life up close and in person. Rockarfeller mansion tours.
You can take a board walk in the tree canopies.
28 locals recommend
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures Way
28 locals recommend
You can take a board walk in the tree canopies.
Right in town and a wonderful groomed trail that leads to the to a scenic view of Woodstock.
Faulkner Park
34 Mountain Ave
Right in town and a wonderful groomed trail that leads to the to a scenic view of Woodstock.
A short, nearby trail worth checking out along with the marshland on River Road. Sweet walking bridge.
49 locals recommend
Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd Fork
49 locals recommend
A short, nearby trail worth checking out along with the marshland on River Road. Sweet walking bridge.
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm. Outdoor exhibits of Raptors, a Songbird Aviary, an Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Some indoor exhibits are Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
88 locals recommend
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures Wy
88 locals recommend
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm. Outdoor exhibits of Raptors, a Songbird Aviary, an Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Some indoor exhibits are Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.

Essentials

KM is closest to us. Mac's in Woodstock. These in addition to the more gourmet Woodstock Farmer's Market in Woodstock, plus multiple chain grocery stores in Rutland.
53 locals recommend
Killington Market
2023 Killington Rd
53 locals recommend
KM is closest to us. Mac's in Woodstock. These in addition to the more gourmet Woodstock Farmer's Market in Woodstock, plus multiple chain grocery stores in Rutland.
Gourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
92 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock Rd
92 locals recommend
Gourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
29 locals recommend
Mac's Woodstock Market
37 Pleasant St
29 locals recommend
Grocery shopping in Rutland with an emphasis on natural and organic products.
24 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
318 S Main St
24 locals recommend
Grocery shopping in Rutland with an emphasis on natural and organic products.

Shopping

Live glassblowing studio. Even if you can't afford to buy it's worth a trip just to browse the shop!
79 locals recommend
Simon Pearce Mill
1760 Quechee Main St
79 locals recommend
Live glassblowing studio. Even if you can't afford to buy it's worth a trip just to browse the shop!
Historic general store with old-fashioned hospitality. Children's game section too.
34 locals recommend
FH Gillingham & Sons
16 Elm St
34 locals recommend
Historic general store with old-fashioned hospitality. Children's game section too.
Greenbrier Gift Shop
2057 US-4

Lunch

Cozy dining upstairs. Local eggs et. al.
44 locals recommend
Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central St
44 locals recommend
Cozy dining upstairs. Local eggs et. al.
Veranda with waterfall. Again worth going just to see the shopping experience.
79 locals recommend
Simon Pearce Mill
1760 Quechee Main St
79 locals recommend
Veranda with waterfall. Again worth going just to see the shopping experience.
Outdoor seating by the pond.
67 locals recommend
The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit Path
67 locals recommend
Outdoor seating by the pond.

Food scene

Menu Book by The Mountain Times: https://mountaintimes.info/winter-menu-book-2021-22/#dearflip-df_214930/1/
Kevin is a great chef. Intimate, group seating, reservations a must.
14 locals recommend
The Backroom
3963 Vermont Rte 100
14 locals recommend
Kevin is a great chef. Intimate, group seating, reservations a must.
67 locals recommend
The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit Path
67 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
Liquid Art Eatery & Coffeehouse
37 Miller Brook Rd
43 locals recommend
81 locals recommend
Sushi Yoshi
1807 Killington Rd
81 locals recommend
110 locals recommend
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock Rd
110 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Stemwinder
46 S Depot St
48 locals recommend
Small plate eatery plus bar. Good wine list and bar.
Santé
Small plate eatery plus bar. Good wine list and bar.