Central Vermont Area Activities
Central Vermont Has Much to Offer Visitors—From Eateries to Ski Resorts and 4-Season Attractions
In Northfield, Vermont
EATERIES/FOOD
Carrier Roasting
Coffee bar, baked goods and roastery
Convenience Plus Redemption & Deli
Vermont Liquor Store, deli and gas
Good Measure Pub & Brewery
Craft beer and restaurant
Northfield Falls General Store
Green Mountain Girls Farm Stand
Just down the road from the Guesthouse, year round sales of pasture raised meats, organic vegetables, and eggs. (pictured)
O’Maddi’s Deli & Café
Breakfast and lunch, bakery items, and catering
The Woods Lodge
Dining room and tavern with special events, take out, and catering
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Trombly’s Flower Shop and Gifts
ATTRACTIONS
Norwich University
Established in 1819, NU is the nation’s oldest private military college and birthplace of ROTC. (pictured)
Visitor highlights include the Kreitzberg Library, the Sullivan Museum and History Center, Adams Carillon Tower, Kreitzberg Ice Hockey Arena, and the Shaw Outdoor Center.
Northfield Country Club
Nine-hole golf course open to the public
In Brookfield, Vermont
(7 miles from the Guesthouse)
ATTRACTIONS
Baker Pond
Large mouth bass fishing
Sunset Lake Floating Bridge
(pictured)
In Montpelier, Vermont
(10 miles from the Guesthouse)
EATERIES
J Morgan’s Steakhouse
Steaks and seafood in the Capitol Plaza Hotel
Julio’s Cantina
Mexican fare & Margarita Bar
Royal Orchid Restaurant
Thai cuisine
Sarducci’s Restaurant & Bar
Italian cuisine
Three Penny Taproom
Craft food and craft beer
Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery
Yankee Cooking at its Best
ATTRACTIONS
Caledonia Spirits Distillery & Bar
Tasting room (pictured)
Vermont State House
Self and guided individual and group tours available of Vermont’s capitol. (pictured)
In Barre, Vermont
(15 miles from Guesthouse)
EATERIES
ATTRACTIONS
Barre Opera House
1899 theater hosts 70-100 performing arts events annually
Hope Cemetery
Established in 1895, the cemetery is a tribute to the artistry and craftsmanship of Barre’s stone cutters and artisans interred amongst the sculptures they created. Among the many monuments, see the 1918 Spanish Flu Bench. (pictured)
Millstone Trails Association
Network of non-motorized recreational trails traversing 1500 acres. A favorite of mountain bikers. (pictured)
Rock of Ages Granite Quarries, Visitors Center & Museum
Visit the world’s deepest dimensional quarry, and learn about the history Barre Grey granite. (pictured)
Vermont Historical Society Museum
Museum exhibits and store. Also home to Vermont History Center and Leahy Library and Galleries.
Vermont Granite Museum & Stone Arts School
Discover the heritage and current accomplishments of Vermont’s granite industry through tours, exhibits, and events for all ages from May-October.
In Randolph, Vermont
(15 miles from the Guesthouse)
EATERIES
Saap Restaurant
Northern Thai cuisine, lunch and dinner, bar and take out
Wit & Grit
Casual breakfast and lunch, bar
ATTRACTIONS
Chandler Center for the Arts
Historic music hall and art gallery offers musical events, plays and festivals. (pictured, Photo by Robert Eddy, First Light Studios)
Montague Golf Course
18-hole, 6300-yard links course, open to the public. (pictured)
In Waterbury & Stowe Vermont
(27 miles/36 miles from the Guesthouse)
ATTRACTIONS
Stowe Mountain Resort
(pictured here and in above slider – Courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort)
In Waitsfield, Vermont
(20 miles from the Guesthouse)
ATTRACTIONS
Sugarbush Soaring
(pictured, Courtesy of Sugarbush Soaring)