Jonathan’s guidebook
Hiking – Mountain Biking and More
just up the road. Park on Wheelerville Road and hike to the peak of Killington. For more info check: alltrails.com
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Bucklin Trailhead
Wheelerville Roadjust up the road. Park on Wheelerville Road and hike to the peak of Killington. For more info check: alltrails.com
off Crescent St in Rutland has a 16-mile trail system for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and geocaching. See their website: pinehillpark.org
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Pine Hill Park
2 Oak St Extoff Crescent St in Rutland has a 16-mile trail system for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and geocaching. See their website: pinehillpark.org
in Killington has mountain biking and hiking trails through mature hardwood forest. For more info check out: www.trailfinder.info
Little Sherburne Road
Little Sherburne Roadin Killington has mountain biking and hiking trails through mature hardwood forest. For more info check out: www.trailfinder.info
located in Hubbardton. It’s a great place for kids with numerous trails, some steep, rocky terrain, waterfalls and Japanese gardens. The gates are closed in winter, but there is a parking lot and visitors are welcome year-round. Vtstateparks.com/taconic 802-273-2997 321 St. John Rd Hubbardton, VT 05743
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Taconic Ramble State Park
321 St John Rdlocated in Hubbardton. It’s a great place for kids with numerous trails, some steep, rocky terrain, waterfalls and Japanese gardens. The gates are closed in winter, but there is a parking lot and visitors are welcome year-round. Vtstateparks.com/taconic 802-273-2997 321 St. John Rd Hubbardton, VT 05743
Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Kayak & Canoe Rentals – Chittenden Reservoir is minutes away. Blue Ridge Outfitters will deliver canoes or kayaks, along with life jackets ad paddles, or supply tie downs if you want to transport yourself. Rates are reasonable and they are friendly folks! Blue Ridge Outfitters, 5 Sugar House Lane, So. Chittenden (802) 345-6934 – www.blueridgeoutfitter.net
Blue Ridge Outfitters Chittenden Vermont
5 Sugar House LnKayak & Canoe Rentals – Chittenden Reservoir is minutes away. Blue Ridge Outfitters will deliver canoes or kayaks, along with life jackets ad paddles, or supply tie downs if you want to transport yourself. Rates are reasonable and they are friendly folks! Blue Ridge Outfitters, 5 Sugar House Lane, So. Chittenden (802) 345-6934 – www.blueridgeoutfitter.net
Family Fun
indoor climbing gym is a few miles down the road in Rutland. vermontclimbing.com/rutland
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Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center
223 Woodstock Aveindoor climbing gym is a few miles down the road in Rutland. vermontclimbing.com/rutland
everything from zip lines to a ropes course and mountain biking (summer only) www.killington.com/things-to-do/activities-amenities/adventure-center
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Killington Adventure Center
3861 Killington Rdeverything from zip lines to a ropes course and mountain biking (summer only) www.killington.com/things-to-do/activities-amenities/adventure-center
just up the road from us and across from Sugar and Spice. (open mid-April through mid-October) They also have a snack bar and ice cream! mendonminigolf.com
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Mendon Mini Golf & Snack Bar
2556 US-4just up the road from us and across from Sugar and Spice. (open mid-April through mid-October) They also have a snack bar and ice cream! mendonminigolf.com
Rutland Bowlerama Inc.
158 S Main StRt 7 in Rutland. rutlandbowlerama.com (802) 773-7707
Entertainment for the Little Ones
in downtown Rutland is a hands-on science museum that’s lots of fun. Check their website for hours of operation. (best for ages 6 and under) (802) 282-2678 wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org
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Wonderfeet Kid's Museum
66 Center Stin downtown Rutland is a hands-on science museum that’s lots of fun. Check their website for hours of operation. (best for ages 6 and under) (802) 282-2678 wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org
Love to Knit?
Our favorite yarn shop is just 3 miles down the road. They have Sit-and-Knit every Sunday 12-5 with a wonderful and welcoming group of local knitters. Of course, sitting and knitting is encouraged any time! Greenmountainfibers.com (802) 775-7800
Green Mountain Yarn and Fiber
217 Woodstock AvenueOur favorite yarn shop is just 3 miles down the road. They have Sit-and-Knit every Sunday 12-5 with a wonderful and welcoming group of local knitters. Of course, sitting and knitting is encouraged any time! Greenmountainfibers.com (802) 775-7800
Antiques
right down the road, turn left out of our driveway – 1236 US RT 4, Rutland. (802) 772-4459 Check them out on Facebook
The popular pioneer
1236 U.S. 4right down the road, turn left out of our driveway – 1236 US RT 4, Rutland. (802) 772-4459 Check them out on Facebook
The Curiosity Shop
18 Merchants Row20 Merchants Row, Rutland (802) 417-4500
Breweries – many great breweries within an hour’s drive
336 Ruth Carney Drive, Windsor (802) 674-5491 (they serve lunch)
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Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney Drive336 Ruth Carney Drive, Windsor (802) 674-5491 (they serve lunch)
793 Exchange Street, Middlebury (802) 388-0727 (they serve lunch)
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The Otter Creek Brewery
793 Exchange St793 Exchange Street, Middlebury (802) 388-0727 (they serve lunch)
5520 US RT 4, Bridgewater Corners (802) 672-5011 (they serve lunch)
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Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-45520 US RT 4, Bridgewater Corners (802) 672-5011 (they serve lunch)
Drop-In Brewing Company
610 US-7610 RT 7 S, Middlebury (802) 989-7414
Foley Brothers Brewing
79 Stone Mill Dam Rd79 Stone Mill Dam Rd, Brandon (802) 465-8413
1321 Exchange Street, Middlebury. The Cider House and Tap Room welcomes visitors with self-guided tours, tastings. (802) 385-3656
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Woodchuck® Cider
1321 Exchange St1321 Exchange Street, Middlebury. The Cider House and Tap Room welcomes visitors with self-guided tours, tastings. (802) 385-3656
43 Center St, Brandon, VT 05733 (802) 465-8412 Red Clover Ale is a small 3 BBL brewery and taproom in Brandon, VT.
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Red Clover Ale Co.
43 Center St43 Center St, Brandon, VT 05733 (802) 465-8412 Red Clover Ale is a small 3 BBL brewery and taproom in Brandon, VT.
41 Center St, downtown Rutland (802) 775-7063 – locally source food pared with handcrafted ales and lagers. Wood fired pizza and more. A local favorite.
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Hop'n Moose
41 Center Street41 Center St, downtown Rutland (802) 775-7063 – locally source food pared with handcrafted ales and lagers. Wood fired pizza and more. A local favorite.