Spring / Summer / Fall Guidebook
Market & Groceries
Small local market with a good selection of Vermont made products and groceries. A bit pricey compared to Shaw's but a great place to stop and pick up a few local items.
51 abantu bendawo batusa
River Valley Market
661 Vermont Rte 100Small local market with a good selection of Vermont made products and groceries. A bit pricey compared to Shaw's but a great place to stop and pick up a few local items.
Full local supermarket in Wilmington. About a 25 minute drive from the house.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Shaw's
97 E Main StFull local supermarket in Wilmington. About a 25 minute drive from the house.
Food scene
La Casita
14 S Main StExcellent local Mexican spot nearby in Wilmington.
Maple Leaf Tavern
3 N Main StModern American, also in Wilmington.
Sawmill Bar & Table
7 Cross Town RoadFine dining and beautiful setting, in nearby Dover.
The Last Chair Bar & Grill
267 Vermont Rte 100Modern American ski-themed restaurant in Dover.
Great place to pick up local brews. It can get pretty crowded.
92 abantu bendawo batusa
Snow Republic Brewery
33 Vermont Rte 100Great place to pick up local brews. It can get pretty crowded.
Two Tannery Road
2 Tannery RdLocal modern American restaurant.
Great small Thai restaurant in the center of Manchester.
60 abantu bendawo batusa
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StGreat small Thai restaurant in the center of Manchester.
Great Mexican spot to try when visiting Manchester.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Gringo Jack's Southwestern Bar & Grill
5103 Main StGreat Mexican spot to try when visiting Manchester.
Popular boutique-ish roadside gas station-turned-eatery on the way back from Manchester.
122 abantu bendawo batusa
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Popular boutique-ish roadside gas station-turned-eatery on the way back from Manchester.
Sightseeing & Activities
A great place to spend a few hours. Tour the gardens and walk through the summer mansion of Abe Lincoln's son's summer home. There are some interesting relics from Abraham Lincoln and his family on display.
158 abantu bendawo batusa
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdA great place to spend a few hours. Tour the gardens and walk through the summer mansion of Abe Lincoln's son's summer home. There are some interesting relics from Abraham Lincoln and his family on display.
A very casual family friendly local farm. Great place to spend an hour petting farm animals. They offer horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter (call in advance).
51 abantu bendawo batusa
Taylor Farm
825 VT-11A very casual family friendly local farm. Great place to spend an hour petting farm animals. They offer horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter (call in advance).
Another great nearby farm offering tours and up close encounters wil farm animals.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
North Meadow Farm
726 N RdAnother great nearby farm offering tours and up close encounters wil farm animals.
A long drive from the house but if you're planning a day trip to Burlington (about 2.5 hrs away from the house) it's worth a stop over. Check the website for availability, as the factory tour has been closed due to covid for some time. The ice cream shop is usually open and there are some things to see on the property.
254 abantu bendawo batusa
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100A long drive from the house but if you're planning a day trip to Burlington (about 2.5 hrs away from the house) it's worth a stop over. Check the website for availability, as the factory tour has been closed due to covid for some time. The ice cream shop is usually open and there are some things to see on the property.
A hidden gem to spend a few hours with young kids. Old Taxidermy, dinosaur bones, and some live animal shows / experiences.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
A hidden gem to spend a few hours with young kids. Old Taxidermy, dinosaur bones, and some live animal shows / experiences.
Flames Stables
657 Boyd Hill RdOffers horseback riding in nearby Wilmington.
Offers a 2 mile hiking trail (easy) and a waterfall view off of the trail. There's also a playground for kids, with restrooms available.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnOffers a 2 mile hiking trail (easy) and a waterfall view off of the trail. There's also a playground for kids, with restrooms available.
Riley Rink at Hunter Park
410 Hunter Park RdIndoor ice skating rink in Manchester.
Manchester (about 45 mins away) is worth exploring for a few hours. We'd recommend planning a day trip to Manchester that would include stopping at Taylor Farm, spending a few hours at Hildene (the Lincoln family home), and grabbing lunch or dinner at one of the paces we listed or any of the other options on Main Street. Manchester is small, but notable places to check out are Hildene, the local bookstore (great for kids), and Tanger Outlets. Manchester also has one of the only Starbucks in VT, but also a few other local coffee options.
228 abantu bendawo batusa
Manchester
Manchester (about 45 mins away) is worth exploring for a few hours. We'd recommend planning a day trip to Manchester that would include stopping at Taylor Farm, spending a few hours at Hildene (the Lincoln family home), and grabbing lunch or dinner at one of the paces we listed or any of the other options on Main Street. Manchester is small, but notable places to check out are Hildene, the local bookstore (great for kids), and Tanger Outlets. Manchester also has one of the only Starbucks in VT, but also a few other local coffee options.
Mountain View Ranch
502 Easy St