Guidebook for Reading
Food Scene
Echo Lake Inn
2 Dublin Rdnice mix of traditional New England Inn dining
Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort
75 Billings Rdcheck ahead, ownership in transition
Inn At Weathersfield
1342 VT-106www.weathersfieldinn.com/restaurant
Hours & Reservations:
Sunday – Wednesday: 12PM – 6PM
Thursday – Saturday: 12PM – 7PM
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Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-4Hours & Reservations:
Sunday – Wednesday: 12PM – 6PM
Thursday – Saturday: 12PM – 7PM
www.butcherandpantry.com/cafe-menu
Great for breakfast and lunch curbside (check for updates) featuring homemade specialties from chefs with serious culinary skills.
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Brownsville Butcher & Pantry
871 VT-44www.butcherandpantry.com/cafe-menu
Great for breakfast and lunch curbside (check for updates) featuring homemade specialties from chefs with serious culinary skills.
Killarney
44 Pond Sttraditional Irish joint
more on the intimate side of dining
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The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant
24 Elm Stmore on the intimate side of dining
unique, sort of cafeteria hipster joint for burgers, drafts and she-she-lighter-faire...?
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Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock Rdunique, sort of cafeteria hipster joint for burgers, drafts and she-she-lighter-faire...?
decent Thai take out, you can eat at the river park across the street
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Angkor Wat Restaurant
61 Pleasant Stdecent Thai take out, you can eat at the river park across the street
nice flatbread pizza and designer cocktails in a hip old inn.
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The Ransom Tavern
4778 S Rdnice flatbread pizza and designer cocktails in a hip old inn.
formerly Bentleys, have not been there YET, but its a lovely location.
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Dr. Coburn’s Tonic
3 Elm Streetformerly Bentleys, have not been there YET, but its a lovely location.
Parks & Nature
Mount Ascutney
Camp Plymouth State Park
2008 Scout Camp RdLake beach and state park
State forest named after Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, who was born and raised in Plymouth and is buried there as well
Coolidge State Park Road
Coolidge State Park RoadState forest named after Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, who was born and raised in Plymouth and is buried there as well
Here's the trail map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/vermont/perkinsville
Springfield Nature Area
Here's the trail map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/vermont/perkinsville
One of the 3 hiking trails leading to the summit of Mt. Ascutney with an 80 foot waterfall along the way.
https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/mt-ascutney-state-park
Cascade Falls Road
Cascade Falls RoadOne of the 3 hiking trails leading to the summit of Mt. Ascutney with an 80 foot waterfall along the way.
https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/mt-ascutney-state-park
Weathersfield Trail
Weathersfield TrailFamily friendly mountain hike.
Shopping
Woodstock
Quaint village with small, one-of-a-kind shops
Rockledge Farm Woodworks
58 Ascutney Basin RdSpecialty woodworker in the neighborhood.
Website: rockledgefarm.com
Glass-blowing and store
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Simon Pearce Flagship Store, Restaurant, Bar + Glassblowing Workshop
1760 Quechee Main StreetGlass-blowing and store
Third generation, upscale but traditional Vermont general store.
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The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StThird generation, upscale but traditional Vermont general store.
Essentials
Watroba's General Store
821 VT-106 Deli & small neighborhood grocery
wine, snacks, limited produce, animal feed and greenhouse related items
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Reading Greenhouses & Garden
786 VT-106wine, snacks, limited produce, animal feed and greenhouse related items
Nice General/Gifty store with wines & custom-made sandwiches in the back
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South Woodstock Country Store
4800 S Rd Nice General/Gifty store with wines & custom-made sandwiches in the back
Singleton's General Store
356 Main Sthigher end grocery, like a local Trader Joe's/Wholefoods
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Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock Rdhigher end grocery, like a local Trader Joe's/Wholefoods
Sightseeing
Scenic gorge with a walk-over bridge & hiking trails
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I-Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4Scenic gorge with a walk-over bridge & hiking trails
Longest two-span wooden covered bridge in the world
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Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Longest two-span wooden covered bridge in the world
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire, USA, preserves the home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's foremost sculptors
Saint Gaudens Road
Saint Gaudens RoadSaint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire, USA, preserves the home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's foremost sculptors
Route 100 is a beautiful ride for autumn foliage. Follow it north to the village of Stowe for a day trip and stop by Ben & Jerrys world HQ
Vermont 100A
Vermont 100ARoute 100 is a beautiful ride for autumn foliage. Follow it north to the village of Stowe for a day trip and stop by Ben & Jerrys world HQ
COUNTRY LIVING, HUFFINGTON POST & HGTV's top 10: top Small Towns and Christmas Villages all include Woodstock, VT. Woodstock is often referred to as the quintessential Vermont town by travel guides and magazines. This historic village is full of charm, is impeccably maintained, and is one of the best shopping towns in VT. The shops, boutiques, and restaurants are locally owned and include Yankee Bookshop, F.H. Gillingham & Sons, and The Woodstock Inn.
Woodstock Village Historic District
36 River StCOUNTRY LIVING, HUFFINGTON POST & HGTV's top 10: top Small Towns and Christmas Villages all include Woodstock, VT. Woodstock is often referred to as the quintessential Vermont town by travel guides and magazines. This historic village is full of charm, is impeccably maintained, and is one of the best shopping towns in VT. The shops, boutiques, and restaurants are locally owned and include Yankee Bookshop, F.H. Gillingham & Sons, and The Woodstock Inn.
"Most photographed farm in the world," and filmed in 'Forrest Gump' & Chevy Chase's 'Funny Farm.' Here's a recent BOSTON GLOBE article:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/10/13/the-autumn-cult-jenne-farm/6j0Mk6LdoJ566QFBAetosM/story.html
Jenne Farm Viewpoint
"Most photographed farm in the world," and filmed in 'Forrest Gump' & Chevy Chase's 'Funny Farm.' Here's a recent BOSTON GLOBE article:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/10/13/the-autumn-cult-jenne-farm/6j0Mk6LdoJ566QFBAetosM/story.html
Entertainment & Activities
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdWorld-class skiing
Springfield Cinemas 3
26 Main StFamily-owned cinema
Pick-your-own or in-store apple & fruit orchard with farm animal petting zoo. Get there before 1PM for hot cider doughnuts & hot cider.
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Wellwood Orchards Inc.
529 Wellwood Orchard RdPick-your-own or in-store apple & fruit orchard with farm animal petting zoo. Get there before 1PM for hot cider doughnuts & hot cider.
Arts & Culture
Movies and Theatre. See their website: pentanglearts.org
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Pentangle Arts Council
31 The GrnMovies and Theatre. See their website: pentanglearts.org
The Woodstock Gallery
6 Elm StBalanced group of artists, in a small New England gallery
Gallery At the Vault
68 Main StGallery On the Green
65 The GrnGallery & gift shop in scenic Woodstock