Campsite Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite restaurants in the area. Please note that they're all a bit of a drive - we are secluded!
MKT is a modern general store set in idyllic and historic Grafton, Vermont. Grab essentials, gifts, food, and on weekends they serve select food and beer where you can eat it outside on their patio (check their website for more information).
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MKT: Grafton
162 Main StMKT is a modern general store set in idyllic and historic Grafton, Vermont. Grab essentials, gifts, food, and on weekends they serve select food and beer where you can eat it outside on their patio (check their website for more information).
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Great burgers, fries, milkshakes, honey pie!
We love this spot! Every Friday there's a farmer's market, with brick oven pizza and music. There's also a great little thrift store upstairs.
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West Townshend Country Store
6573 VT-30We love this spot! Every Friday there's a farmer's market, with brick oven pizza and music. There's also a great little thrift store upstairs.
The Hungry Diner
9 Edwards LnGreat burgers, fun atmosphere! Good local food.
An awesome bar and eatery in Bellows Falls! Make a reservation if you can and get the Bao Buns!
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Wunderbar
22 Rockingham RdAn awesome bar and eatery in Bellows Falls! Make a reservation if you can and get the Bao Buns!
Sightseeing
30 minutes south from the campsite - Brattleboro is the artistic and energetic hub for Southern Vermont. Coming from every direction, miles of mountain roads converge in our lively & eclectic downtown. Lots of restaurants and bars.
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Brattleboro
30 minutes south from the campsite - Brattleboro is the artistic and energetic hub for Southern Vermont. Coming from every direction, miles of mountain roads converge in our lively & eclectic downtown. Lots of restaurants and bars.
Townshend State Park
2755 State Forest RdAbout 45 minutes from the campsite. A nice town with restaurants, small shops, and outlet shopping.
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Manchester
About 45 minutes from the campsite. A nice town with restaurants, small shops, and outlet shopping.
Great hikes, swimming, picnicking (and camping!)
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Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnGreat hikes, swimming, picnicking (and camping!)
Nestled in the mountains of southern Vermont, Grafton is one of New England’s prettiest villages. Many of its beautiful and historic buildings have been restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so today’s town looks much as it did years ago.
Grafton’s uniqueness comes from being a real village – not a museum recreation – with its citizens being its most valuable resource. It is a vibrant community, still holding the traditional Town Meeting with participation from a wonderfully diverse population of 600 people.
Visit shops, galleries and museums.
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Grafton
Nestled in the mountains of southern Vermont, Grafton is one of New England’s prettiest villages. Many of its beautiful and historic buildings have been restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so today’s town looks much as it did years ago.
Grafton’s uniqueness comes from being a real village – not a museum recreation – with its citizens being its most valuable resource. It is a vibrant community, still holding the traditional Town Meeting with participation from a wonderfully diverse population of 600 people.
Visit shops, galleries and museums.
Local hikes
Bald Mountain is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Townshend, Vermont that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Townshend, Vermont that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Pinnacle at Windmill Hill Loop is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Westminster, Vermont that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Putney Mountain Pinnacle Trailhead
1027 Windmill Hill Rd NPinnacle at Windmill Hill Loop is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Westminster, Vermont that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Putney Mountain Hawk Watch is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Newfane, Vermont.
Amazing sunset views!
Short, easy hike to nice views. Hawks in abundance during migration season.
A short hike that is good for families, as it's not too hard. Bird lovers will enjoy the spring and fall hawk migration seasons. From parking take the white blazed Ridgeline Trail to the summit. It follows a well defined woods road. Return this way or bear left on a short blue blazed trail then turn left (south) onto the yellow blazed trail and take it back to your car.
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Putney Mountain Trailhead
443 Putney Mountain RdPutney Mountain Hawk Watch is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Newfane, Vermont.
Amazing sunset views!
Short, easy hike to nice views. Hawks in abundance during migration season.
A short hike that is good for families, as it's not too hard. Bird lovers will enjoy the spring and fall hawk migration seasons. From parking take the white blazed Ridgeline Trail to the summit. It follows a well defined woods road. Return this way or bear left on a short blue blazed trail then turn left (south) onto the yellow blazed trail and take it back to your car.
Hamilton Falls Trail is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Jamaica, Vermont that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnHamilton Falls Trail is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Jamaica, Vermont that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Swimming
Scott Covered Bridge
3049 State Forest RdA beautiful covered bridge and swimming hole!
Cobb Brook cascades 125 feet down a mountain slope, through a pine-hemlock woodland and into a series of large potholes. There are several falls, the most spectacular of which drops 40 to 50 feet into a large pool. Hamilton Falls is unique, dramatic, and dangerous. Do not take chances on the steep and slippery rocks.
Hamilton Falls is a very popular swimming and picnicking area located within the natural area along Cobb Brook. Be careful, several people have lost their lives swimming here. The Hamilton Falls Trail provides access to the top and bottom of the falls and connects to the West River Trail within Jamaica State Park.
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Hamilton Falls Road
Hamilton Falls RoadCobb Brook cascades 125 feet down a mountain slope, through a pine-hemlock woodland and into a series of large potholes. There are several falls, the most spectacular of which drops 40 to 50 feet into a large pool. Hamilton Falls is unique, dramatic, and dangerous. Do not take chances on the steep and slippery rocks.
Hamilton Falls is a very popular swimming and picnicking area located within the natural area along Cobb Brook. Be careful, several people have lost their lives swimming here. The Hamilton Falls Trail provides access to the top and bottom of the falls and connects to the West River Trail within Jamaica State Park.
Grocery Stores
River Bend Farm Market
625 VT-30Our local grocery store. Open every day!
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Swimming holes
Taking a dip in Vermont’s rivers, brooks, and reservoirs is about as refreshing as that fresh mountain air. Drive along any river or stream and look for cars parked on the side of the road — it’s a surefire way to know you’ve come across a stellar swimming area.
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The Saturday farmer's market in Brattleboro is a must
Saturday Market
May 1 to October 30, 2021
Every Saturday, 9am to 2pm
Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market
570 Western Ave (Route 9)
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Directions
Take exit 2 from I-91
Turn west on Rt. 9
Market is .4 mile on the left just past the Creamery Covered Bridge near Guilford St.