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Uncover the best our area has to offer with this convenient list of events and local attractions, ensuring every moment of your stay is unforgettable.
The national center for the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history of precision manufacturing. Exploring the machines and tools that have changed the world—machines tools, typewriters, sewing machines, firearms, hand tools, and more. 1846 National Historic Landmark. Events and gift shop. Open from late May to October 31.
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If you are craving Asian food in a casual setting, this is a good choice. Thai-Cambodian restaurant with vegetarian options. Open from Tuesday–Sunday for dinner only, 4:00–9:00 PM with longer hours and lunch available in high season.
Visit websiteOne of the finest dairy farms in America and an award-winning museum of Vermont’s rural past. Engaging farm life exhibits, 1890 Farm House.
Visit websiteThe three-story academy building, which once housed the Academy (Calvin Coolidge’s alma mater), is now a historical museum for the town of Ludlow. Exhibits include academy memorabilia, 19th-century furnishings, and a textile school. Open from June to Columbus Day, Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00pm–4:00pm.
Visit websiteTaps up to 10,000 maple trees and produces over 4,000 gallons of syrup yearly. Call, email, or visit the farm to buy directly. They also ship maple syrup via their website. Call in March and April to find out when they are boiling.
Visit websiteNibble your way through free samples of Cabot’s award-winning cheeses and specialty foods.
Visit websiteThe Chaffee Art Center represents more than 200 artists working in virtually every medium from painting, sculpture, and photography to ceramics, printmaking, and fine furniture. Housed in a Victorian mansion. A gift shop is open on the premises. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm; Thursday, noon-5:00pm.
Visit websiteEnjoy Chef Brad’s menu of local fare with a menu that is always changing. Cash, check, or Venmo accepted.
Visit websiteA farm-to-table restaurant opens most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, by reservation only. The drive to the farm is beautiful and only 5 miles from the center of Woodstock. Menus are posted on the website on Wednesdays and only one choice is served at each dinner (with a vegetarian option). The meat is pasture-raised on their own farm. Bring your own wine.
Visit websiteThe works of artist/illustrator Maxfield Parrish who was part of the famous Cornish Colony of artists in the 1910s and 1920s.
Visit websiteLocated in the heart of beautiful Woodstock, Vermont, Dr. Coburn’s Tonic serves great American food and creative craft cocktails. It’s a perfect place for date night, a friend’s night out, or a casual family dinner.
Visit websiteEllaway’s Attic is a selective consignment shop specializing in home furnishings and accessories located at 14 Central Street, second floor, in historic Woodstock Village.
Visit websiteOne of Vermont’s vintage general stores, Gillingham’s has been family-owned for over 100 years. They have a selection of just about everything, from hardware items to fine food and wine. You can even grind your own peanut butter!
Visit websiteImpeccable women’s clothing and shoes for all occasions.
Visit websiteLocated in the historic White Cupboard Inn in the center of the village, the gallery showcases the fine work of over 40 New England artists.
Visit websiteGMHA hosts over 65 competitive and educational equine activities each year. Watch the thrill of three-day eventing, the beauty and precision of dressage, or the elegance of driving competitions.
Visit websiteQuechee offers Vermont’s tallest indoor climbing experience while Rutland has over 30 Top Roping stations, bouldering, climbing, and more.
Visit websiteA National Historic Landmark and gothic revival home of U.S. Congressman and Senator Justin Smith Morrill, the man responsible for the acts establishing the Land Grant Colleges.
Visit websiteSix generations of sugar makers at the same location.
Visit websiteA charming, historic inn with a lovely restaurant serving seasonal American fare. Reservations suggested.
Visit websiteBakery, store and school with cooking demonstrations and classes held frequently.
Visit websiteVermont’s only National Park and home to pioneer conservationist George Perkins Marsh, the park includes a model forest. Tours of the forest, mansion, and gardens are offered daily.
Visit websiteOpen Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:30 PM–9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM–9:30 PM. Classic New England meets the Caribbean. Latin fusion dishes, tapas menu, and vegetarian options. Reservations accepted.
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Visit websiteHands-on museum with exhibits relating to natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Located on a 110-acre site. Open daily 10:00am-5:00pm.
Visit websiteOpen Thursday–Tuesday from 7:00AM–11:30AM for breakfast and 11:30AM–3:00PM for lunch. Closed Wednesdays. Many ingredients are from the owner’s farm in Killington. Huge and delicious pies and homemade ice cream.
Visit websiteVisitors learn about the manufacture of Vermont maple syrup with exhibits, demonstrations, and tastings. Open May 23-October 31 and mid-March-May 22.
Visit websiteMuseum celebrating the area’s rail, river, and road history. Exhibits illustrate over 400 years of transportation history.
Visit websiteThe best of current and classical theater in the Upper Valley.
Visit websiteIn August at the Lebanon Opera House, Opera North performs a two-week season of professional opera with singers from around the world. Events throughout the year.
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Visit websiteHistoric Town Hall Theatre with first-run movies on the biggest screen in the Upper Valley. Full concessions featuring maple popcorn.
Visit websiteLocated at the Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch. One of the oldest cheese operations in the U.S. producing artisanal raw cow’s milk cheeses.
Visit websiteA fine dining restaurant with a prix fixe and bistro menu, vegetarian options, and occasional specials. Reservations recommended.
Visit websiteQuechee Gorge is a 165-foot chasm formed 13,000 years ago. Enjoy a mile and a half hike to the rocky bottom. Activities include panning for gems and minerals.
Visit websiteFast-paced, live games with some of the best polo ponies in the northeast. Enjoy home games from mid-June to late August.
Visit websiteNew York style pizza and Italian heroes, salads, and main courses. Delivery available and dining in with over 20 local microbrews on tap. Open mic night on Thursday and trivia night on Tuesday.
Visit websiteA complimentary fun mix of clothing, toys, and gifts for children from newborn to size 16.
Visit websiteA 200-year-old workshop and gallery crafting custom furniture and woodenware in hardwoods and burls native to Vermont.
Visit websiteHome, perennial gardens, and studio of renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Features a Sunday concert series.
Visit websiteScenic train rides through the charming landscapes of Vermont.
Visit websiteWorld-renowned furniture and pottery made by hand, one by one, using traditional techniques.
Visit websiteIn the summer, Silver Lake boasts some of the best open water swimming in the state, with full camping facilities, kayaking, canoes, and the occasional windsurfer.
Visit websiteInternationally recognized for Simon Pearce glass and pottery with a superb restaurant overlooking the Ottauquechee River. Glass blowing and pottery demonstrations daily.
Visit websiteJust 20 minutes from Sleep Woodstock, try free samples of many kinds of cheese and 4 grades of maple syrup. Tours, farm animals, and a farm store featuring many Vermont jams and mustards.
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Visit websiteReproductions of Victorian and early American music boxes plus a collection of 19th and 20th century memorabilia from all over the world.
Visit websiteLearn how maple syrup is made and visit the sugarhouse and farm store. Please call ahead.
Visit websiteMatt Stedina is the owner of Stedina LLC and VTTroutBum.com, in operation since 1996. Offers fishing and hunting guide services in New England.
Visit websiteA fun and eclectic shop featuring jewelry, fine crafts, unusual pocket knives, intriguing cards, and ingenious presents.
Visit websiteMakers of farmstead and artisanal old-world cheeses with Vermont quality, authenticity, and style. Call ahead.
Visit websiteThe VINS Nature Center includes state-of-the-art raptor exhibits, nature trails, the VINS Nature Shop, and a raptor rehabilitation facility. Live bird of prey demonstrations.
Visit websiteOne of the world’s largest displays of marble features historic exhibits, sculpting demonstrations, carvings of U.S. presidents. A gift shop and movie theater are also on site. Open during the summer season.
Visit websiteThis museum contains exhibits that focus on the history of skiing in Vermont. Open daily except Tuesday.
Visit websiteGreat place to pick up sandwiches, potato chips, and desserts for lunch. Their pies are awesome. Look for the homemade whoopie pies. They also sell Vermont products to take home and have a large selection of beer and wine.
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Visit websiteA whole foods market offering produce, meats, seafood, groceries, amazing sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, coffee, wine, microbrews, and baked goods. Open daily except Monday.
Visit websiteFeatures quality works from New England artists.
Visit websiteThe 1807 Dana House Museum is open seasonally displaying 19th-century furnishings, art, toys, furniture, tools, china, textiles, and clothing. The History Center features a research library and archive, open year-round.
Visit websiteRed Rooster is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Local good food in a lovely setting with a bar area. Vegetarian options available. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Visit websiteWoodstock, Vermont, chosen by the Ladies Home Journal magazine as the 'Prettiest Town in America' and listed by APA as a '2011 Great Place in America.' The village has a covered bridge, quaint stores, shops and galleries, and a village green surrounded by restored homes.
Visit websiteFantastic burgers and craft beers at reasonable prices. Cash only. They also have veggie burgers, fish burgers, turduck burgers, specials, and the best fries cooked in beef tallow.
Visit websiteOpen 11:30AM–10:00PM. Cash only. Many delicious local beers to choose from, and the small menu changes daily.
Visit websiteVermont’s oldest independent bookshop.
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