Samantha’s guidebook
Food scene
One-stop shop for great takeaway meals and cakes as well as Vermont products.
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The Vermont Country Deli
436 Western AveOne-stop shop for great takeaway meals and cakes as well as Vermont products.
Lovely bistro-style restaurant with chocolate store next door.
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The Restaurant at Burdick's
47 Main StLovely bistro-style restaurant with chocolate store next door.
Local fine dining establishment that offers seasonal produce.
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Peter Havens Restaurant
32 Elliot StLocal fine dining establishment that offers seasonal produce.
Highly-rated B&B with a great restaurant offering dine-in and takeout options.
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Four Columns Inn & Restaurant
21 West StHighly-rated B&B with a great restaurant offering dine-in and takeout options.
Local restaurant offering burgers, pizzas, pasta, steaks and more.
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Fat Crow Restaurant
550 VT-30Local restaurant offering burgers, pizzas, pasta, steaks and more.
You can order online for pickup (location is a 20-minute drive from the cottage).
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Elliot Street Fish, Chips & More
50 Elliot StYou can order online for pickup (location is a 20-minute drive from the cottage).
Great local Chinese/Japanese restaurant. Generous servings and food is always fresh (sushi/sashimi is lovely). You can order online for pick up which is handy!
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Panasian Chinese & Japanese Restaurant
766 Putney RdGreat local Chinese/Japanese restaurant. Generous servings and food is always fresh (sushi/sashimi is lovely). You can order online for pick up which is handy!
Lovely Korean/Japanese restaurant with extensive menu.
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Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar
57 Main StLovely Korean/Japanese restaurant with extensive menu.
Shopping
Old-fashioned country store selling a vast range of goods (candy, gifts, homewares, clothing, toys, collectables). Also recommend the take-out burgers.
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The Vermont Country Store Rockingham
1292 Rockingham RdOld-fashioned country store selling a vast range of goods (candy, gifts, homewares, clothing, toys, collectables). Also recommend the take-out burgers.
One-stop shopping for all outdoor clothing and gear. Recommended.
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Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
74 Main StOne-stop shopping for all outdoor clothing and gear. Recommended.
The place to go for all your biking and cross-country skiing needs.
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West Hill Shop
49 Brickyard LnThe place to go for all your biking and cross-country skiing needs.
Cheese tasting, wines, chocolates, gifts and souvenirs from Vermont! A must visit for any visitor to the area. Located at the Retreat Farm.
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Grafton Cheese Farm
Vermont 30Cheese tasting, wines, chocolates, gifts and souvenirs from Vermont! A must visit for any visitor to the area. Located at the Retreat Farm.
Great co-op that has a full supermarket-style offering. it also has a dining area too. You do not need to be a member to shop there - highly recommended.
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Brattleboro Food Co-Op
2 Main StGreat co-op that has a full supermarket-style offering. it also has a dining area too. You do not need to be a member to shop there - highly recommended.
Groceries
Hannaford Supermarket
896 Putney RdFull-sized supermarket.
Well-stocked local supermarket selling fresh produce (fruit and veg, meats and seafood). It has a deli, bakery and sells and wine. It also has a gas station and ATM.
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River Bend Farm Market
625 VT-30Well-stocked local supermarket selling fresh produce (fruit and veg, meats and seafood). It has a deli, bakery and sells and wine. It also has a gas station and ATM.
Green Mountain Wine Shop
490 VT-30Closest wine store to cottage - great variety of wines.
Price Chopper
499 Canal StFull-sized supermarket within a 20-minute drive from Newfane.
Arts, Galleries and Crafts
A must for those interested in fire-blown glass/ceramics created by renowned artists. Great selection if you are seeking a unique souvenir from Vermont.
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Fire Arts Vermont
485 W River RdA must for those interested in fire-blown glass/ceramics created by renowned artists. Great selection if you are seeking a unique souvenir from Vermont.
Sightseeing
A leisurely, easy hike only 10 minutes' drive from the cottage. Lovely views from the top. Open 7.30am to 7.30pm daily. Please note that this is a privately owned trail that is open to the public so please be respectful of surroundings.
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Black Mountain Trailhead
1933 Black Mountain RdA leisurely, easy hike only 10 minutes' drive from the cottage. Lovely views from the top. Open 7.30am to 7.30pm daily. Please note that this is a privately owned trail that is open to the public so please be respectful of surroundings.
Outdoor Activities
Local place to take kids tobogganing or skiing (t-bar lift). Great for beginners at a bargain price ($5 for a lift ticket). Check website for hours and open days www.brattski.org
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Living Memorial Park
61 Guilford StLocal place to take kids tobogganing or skiing (t-bar lift). Great for beginners at a bargain price ($5 for a lift ticket). Check website for hours and open days www.brattski.org
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Ski Resorts/Outdoor Activities
Stratton Mountain - 35 minute drive
Mt Snow - 30 minute drive
Killington Resort - 90 minute drive
Okemo Mountain Resort Ski area - 1 hour's drive
Prospect Mountain XC Ski - 45 minute drive
Viking Nordic Center - 35 minute drive
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center - 20 minute drive
Brattleboro Ice Rink - 20 minute drive