Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
Great bakery, coffee, and bookstore. Free wifi, and local artwork available for sale.
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Sandy's Books and Bakery
30 N Main StGreat bakery, coffee, and bookstore. Free wifi, and local artwork available for sale.
Rochester Cafe
55 N Main StAwesome weekend brunch - try the Belgian Waffles.
Quintessential American experience - drive-up dining! Some of the waitresses still serve on rollerblades.
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A&W
1557 US-7Quintessential American experience - drive-up dining! Some of the waitresses still serve on rollerblades.
School Street bistro
13 School StLocally owned and run eatery.
Great pastries, as well as sandwiches. Local family owned
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Otter Creek Bakery & Deli
14 College StGreat pastries, as well as sandwiches. Local family owned
Rochester's version of night life! Great brews on tap, pub food.
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Doc's Tavern
19 Huntington PlRochester's version of night life! Great brews on tap, pub food.
Noonie's Deli
137 Maple StThe BEST sandwich around!
The original American Flatbread - go early, or make a reservation. There is another American Flatbread in Middlebury. Both are a fun experience with great food and brews!
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American Flatbread
46 Lareau RdThe original American Flatbread - go early, or make a reservation. There is another American Flatbread in Middlebury. Both are a fun experience with great food and brews!
Localfolk Smokehouse
9 VT-17BBQ! Enough said.
Black Sheep Bistro
253 W Main StGreat local fare, a true gastropub.
Everything Else
Local family farm, with fresh grass-fed beef products and more for sale. Farm store located on Route 100, 2 miles north of the village of Rochester.
North Hollow Farm
1831 North Hollow FarmLocal family farm, with fresh grass-fed beef products and more for sale. Farm store located on Route 100, 2 miles north of the village of Rochester.
Green Mountain Bikes
105 N Main StDune's bike shop is a local institution.
Beautiful campus, adjacent to a great downtown. Plenty to do and see!
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Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel RdBeautiful campus, adjacent to a great downtown. Plenty to do and see!
The Otter Creek Brewery
793 Exchange StLocal brewery - try the copper ale!
Magic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay RdA Vermont brewery
Killington Ski Area
A big fixture here in central Vermont!
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrAnother great Vermont resort - skiing, swimming, gym, etc.
Middlebury College Snow Bowl
6886 Vermont Rte 125The name says it all! Truly family friendly
Rikert Nordic Center
106 College Cross RdCross-country ski center at Breadloaf
Pond Hill Ranch
1683 Pond Hill Ranch RdWeekly rodeos, riding lessons, and horse sales.
Beautiful pedestrian shopping area in downtown Burlington - visit Champlain Chocolates, the Red Onion for a sandwich, or any number of shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StBeautiful pedestrian shopping area in downtown Burlington - visit Champlain Chocolates, the Red Onion for a sandwich, or any number of shops, restaurants, and bars.
White River Golf Course
3070 Vermont Rte 100Local golf club, conveniently located on Route 100S
Green Mountain National Golf Course
476 Barrows Towne RdReally nice course!
Entertainment & Activities
Great local library, wonderful kids room, computers with internet service, and historical display upstairs - tell Jeannette the librarian you're staying at Sky Hollow!
Rochester Public Library
22 S Main StGreat local library, wonderful kids room, computers with internet service, and historical display upstairs - tell Jeannette the librarian you're staying at Sky Hollow!
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory station
6655 Shelburne RdBuild your own bear!
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdGreat day trip for the kiddies!
I-VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WySuper neat raptor center
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StAnother great day trip for the kids!
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdWonderful science outing.
Champlain Orchards
3597 VT-74Go pick some Vermont Macintosh apples!
Charlotte Berry Farm
4702 Ethan Allen HwyPick your own berries!
Vermont River Tubing
2474 Vermont Rte 100Classic summer experience
Sunshine Valley Berry Farm
129 Ranger RdPick your own berries, just down the road.
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfall in the Granville Gulf, on your way to Waitsfield and Warren.
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Moss Glen Falls
Beautiful waterfall in the Granville Gulf, on your way to Waitsfield and Warren.
Robert Frost Mountain Cabins
2430 N Branch RdLocal Vermont history. Check out the trails nearby!
Beautiful mountain stream/ravine, with cascading water and walking trails.
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Texas Falls
Beautiful mountain stream/ravine, with cascading water and walking trails.
Spirit-in-Nature Trails station
Nice walking trails, kid-friendly.
I-Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4Beautiful sightseeing, shopping.
Warren
Charming old Vermont town.
Morgan Horse Farm
74 Battell DrTrue Vermont history! See the Morgan Horse up close
Waterfront Park
10 College StNice park in Burlington
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadA nice Burlington-area outing for the whole family.
An old Vermont institution - lots of shows and events throughout the warmer months!
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Green Mountain Horse Association
5491 S RdAn old Vermont institution - lots of shows and events throughout the warmer months!
Cabot Creamery Visitors Center
2878 Main StVermont Cheddar!
Mount Cushman State Park
Great nearby hike.
Unique quarry, featuring a deep green marble found only here in North Hollow!
Vermont Verde Antique International
1490 Quarry Hill RdUnique quarry, featuring a deep green marble found only here in North Hollow!
Essentials
Great source of fresh, organic, local, quality foodstuffs.
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Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op
9 Washington StGreat source of fresh, organic, local, quality foodstuffs.
Shopping
Mr. Twitter's Garden & Gift
24 McKinley AveFun store full of antiques, plants, and whimsical garden fixtures.
Antique Junction
25 S Main StTreasure trove of reasonably priced antiques. A must if you like digging!
Arts & Culture
Tweed River Tubing
2056 Vermont Rte 100Local river tubing. Bring along a cooler and sunscreen!