Guidebook for Montpelier
Food Scene
Delicious pastries, cakes, cupcakes, coffee and other treats!
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Birchgrove Baking
279 Elm StDelicious pastries, cakes, cupcakes, coffee and other treats!
Best Thai food in central Vermont! Get there before noon to make sure they're not sold out.
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Wilaiwan's Kitchen
34 State StBest Thai food in central Vermont! Get there before noon to make sure they're not sold out.
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StDelicious food and drinks!
Down Home Kitchen
100 Main StGreat breakfast and lunch! Don't miss the creemee window!
Great dinner! Fun for the kids to watch the train circle the dining room too.
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J Morgan's Steakhouse
100 State StGreat dinner! Fun for the kids to watch the train circle the dining room too.
Pinkys On State
14 State StDelicious sandwiches to-go and a cute trinket shop to browse while you wait.
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StBest breakfast in Burlington. You won't be disappointed.
Mirabelles
3060 Williston RoadSuch good pastries, breakfast and lunch. A gem! Don't miss it.
Positive Pie
22 State StTake out or dine in. Don't miss the fried brussels sprouts!
Beau Butchery + Smoked Meats
207 Barre StreetBuy some meat to cook at home and have a fancy cocktail while you wait.
deMena's
Delicious Mexican!
King Arthur NB station
Delicious treats, lunch, and great shopping.
Cider donuts and TONS of other tasty treats to sample. Don't miss the Boyden Winery tasting room on the other side of the parking lot!
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Waterbury Center/Cold Hollow Cider Mill station
Cider donuts and TONS of other tasty treats to sample. Don't miss the Boyden Winery tasting room on the other side of the parking lot!
Sightseeing
Best maple creemee (soft serve ice cream) in Vermont! Plus you can feed the goats, walk the trails and check out the gift shop. See how real maple syrup is made.
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Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
1168 County RdBest maple creemee (soft serve ice cream) in Vermont! Plus you can feed the goats, walk the trails and check out the gift shop. See how real maple syrup is made.
State House station
Learn a little history about Vermont's state capital.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a gorgeous Vermont winery and working farm with wine made from grapes grown on site. Make sure you try the dessert maple wine!
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Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
4373 VT-12This is a gorgeous Vermont winery and working farm with wine made from grapes grown on site. Make sure you try the dessert maple wine!
Sweet Melissa's
4 Langdon StLive music!
The Whammy Bar
31 W County RdSmall town bar and music venue.
A great dive bar. Play pool, darts, and bring cash--that's all they take!
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Charlie O's
70 Main StA great dive bar. Play pool, darts, and bring cash--that's all they take!
Shopping
Church Street
Church StreetA great spot for walking, dining and shopping.
Great coop right in town with all the essentials!
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Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayGreat coop right in town with all the essentials!
Bear Pond Books
77 Main StLove the creaky floors at this independent book shop.
Parks & Nature
Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StGreat view from the tower--see Montpelier from above!
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadStunning views and short (steep!) hike.
A dock, a raft to swim to and a crystal clear pond with refreshing water. Canoe, kayak or just swim. Go early in the morning to see the loons!
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Curtis Pond
A dock, a raft to swim to and a crystal clear pond with refreshing water. Canoe, kayak or just swim. Go early in the morning to see the loons!
East Montpelier Town Forest
There are lots of trails around East Montpelier. Enjoy them!
Bring bikes, walk, or just sit and enjoy the views. Fabulous spot!
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Waterfront Park
10 College StBring bikes, walk, or just sit and enjoy the views. Fabulous spot!
Battery Park Playground
Great views and free live music on Thursdays in July.
Boulder Beach is a fun day trip, Owl's Head is a great (SHORT) day hike with magnificent views.
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Groton State Forest
Boulder Beach is a fun day trip, Owl's Head is a great (SHORT) day hike with magnificent views.
Great short hike with a fire tower at the top. Fantastic views.
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Spruce Mountain
Great short hike with a fire tower at the top. Fantastic views.
Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114If you're in to biking, this is the place to go!
Entertainment & Activities
Taste cheese, milk the cows and roam the Webb-Vanderbilt estate. You will not be disappointed.
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Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadTaste cheese, milk the cows and roam the Webb-Vanderbilt estate. You will not be disappointed.
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdGreat day trip with the kids!
Cabot Cheese Factory
3075 Main StSee where the cheese is made. Lots of snacks on this tour!
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Need I say more? It's ice cream.
Arts & Culture
There is much to love about this unique museum. Must see!
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I-Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdThere is much to love about this unique museum. Must see!
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main StA great day trip for the kids.