Waterbury/Stowe, Vermont
FOOD & DRINK
This is just the tip of the iceberg. The Waterbury/Stowe area has amazing restaurants.
Cozy pub in Waterbury Village. Great food and Vermont-centric beer list. They're doing a really good job with their indoor dining during COVID. Though not necessary, we'd recommend making a reservation.
Pro Tip: Let the waitstaff pair beers with your courses. You won't be disappointed.
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Blackback Pub
1 Stowe StCozy pub in Waterbury Village. Great food and Vermont-centric beer list. They're doing a really good job with their indoor dining during COVID. Though not necessary, we'd recommend making a reservation.
Pro Tip: Let the waitstaff pair beers with your courses. You won't be disappointed.
Local staple! Good BBQ with great beer and whiskey lists, and great cocktails.
Pro Tip: Try their brewery around the corner while you wait for a table.
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Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StLocal staple! Good BBQ with great beer and whiskey lists, and great cocktails.
Pro Tip: Try their brewery around the corner while you wait for a table.
One of the (if not the) best restaurants in Vermont. You'll definitely need a reservation. Consider booking one well before your stay. They do takeout, but we can't say how well it translates.
Pro Tip: Cheese!!
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Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe StOne of the (if not the) best restaurants in Vermont. You'll definitely need a reservation. Consider booking one well before your stay. They do takeout, but we can't say how well it translates.
Pro Tip: Cheese!!
Great local coffee spot just before the south entrance to Gregg Hill Road. Their Goat Milk Caramel Latte is delicious.
Pro Tip: The line can be long on the weekends. You can order online for pickup: https://vtartisan-cafe.square.site
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Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea
11 Cabin LnGreat local coffee spot just before the south entrance to Gregg Hill Road. Their Goat Milk Caramel Latte is delicious.
Pro Tip: The line can be long on the weekends. You can order online for pickup: https://vtartisan-cafe.square.site
Cider donuts, enough said. You'll definitely eat more than just one. They also have a breakfast sandwich counter across the parking lot.
Pro Tip: If you get the cider donuts, ask for them hot.
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Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdCider donuts, enough said. You'll definitely eat more than just one. They also have a breakfast sandwich counter across the parking lot.
Pro Tip: If you get the cider donuts, ask for them hot.
Great local breakfast joint just outside of Waterbury Village. Their Bloody Mary is delicious.
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Maxi's
47 N Main StGreat local breakfast joint just outside of Waterbury Village. Their Bloody Mary is delicious.
Great no frills sandwich shop in Stowe (I guess you already know that by the name). Our favorite is the Fried Chicken Sandwich.
Pro Tip: Order, then run over to Alchemist and grab a 4-pack of Focal Banger (yes, we said Focal Banger).
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Stowe Sandwich Company
1669 Mountain RdGreat no frills sandwich shop in Stowe (I guess you already know that by the name). Our favorite is the Fried Chicken Sandwich.
Pro Tip: Order, then run over to Alchemist and grab a 4-pack of Focal Banger (yes, we said Focal Banger).
This extensive menu will please everyone. Their food translates well to takeout.
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The Bench
492 Mountain RdThis extensive menu will please everyone. Their food translates well to takeout.
A good above mid-range quality sushi spot in Stowe. This is our go-to for sushi, but on busy nights it can take a while to get your food.
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Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdA good above mid-range quality sushi spot in Stowe. This is our go-to for sushi, but on busy nights it can take a while to get your food.
Historic Pub in the Village. Similar to Blackback (and across the street), but with more traditional pub fare.
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The Reservoir
1 S Main StHistoric Pub in the Village. Similar to Blackback (and across the street), but with more traditional pub fare.
BREWERIES
We love beer and Vermont is a beer-lover's paradise. This is only a few nearby options. If you want a more extensive/customized brewery tour, we're happy to give you a ton of recommendations.
It can be argued that Alchemist created the New England IPA. This is 10 minutes down the road and their drive-up system is an easy way to pick up a 4-pack fresh from the source.
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The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdIt can be argued that Alchemist created the New England IPA. This is 10 minutes down the road and their drive-up system is an easy way to pick up a 4-pack fresh from the source.
If Austrian-style beers are your thing, this place is for you. They have a huge outdoor space with views of Stowe. If you're at a loss for what to get, we recommend a Helles and a pretzel.
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von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdIf Austrian-style beers are your thing, this place is for you. They have a huge outdoor space with views of Stowe. If you're at a loss for what to get, we recommend a Helles and a pretzel.
Great cidery right down the street. This is a great option for those with gluten-intolerances.
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Stowe Cider
17 Town Farm LnGreat cidery right down the street. This is a great option for those with gluten-intolerances.
They have a great patio during the warmer months. Full menu of good pub food. Their house beers are ok, but they have other local craft beer.
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Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdThey have a great patio during the warmer months. Full menu of good pub food. Their house beers are ok, but they have other local craft beer.
STOCKING UP
Here are some great local options for groceries in the area.
Shaws in Waterbury is the closest full sized grocery store with a complete selection.
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Shaw's
820 Waterbury-Stowe RdShaws in Waterbury is the closest full sized grocery store with a complete selection.
Mac’s Market can be a good solution for a few quick things on the way home from Stowe
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Mac's Market
88 S Main StMac’s Market can be a good solution for a few quick things on the way home from Stowe
Hunger Mountain Co-op is one of our favorite natural grocery stores, but is 25 minutes away.
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Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayHunger Mountain Co-op is one of our favorite natural grocery stores, but is 25 minutes away.
Sunflower Natural Foods is a close-by natural grocery store. It is pretty small with a limited selection, but can be a good option to pick up something quickly.
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Sunflower Natural Foods
2934 Waterbury-Stowe RdSunflower Natural Foods is a close-by natural grocery store. It is pretty small with a limited selection, but can be a good option to pick up something quickly.
The Craft Beer Cellar is an AWESOME beer store in Downtown Waterbury. They have a great selection and a super knowledgeable staff. We love beer, so if you are looking for a local option text us and we can give you a recommendation on what to try.
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Craft Beer Cellar
3 Elm StThe Craft Beer Cellar is an AWESOME beer store in Downtown Waterbury. They have a great selection and a super knowledgeable staff. We love beer, so if you are looking for a local option text us and we can give you a recommendation on what to try.
SKIING
Our house is centrally located between some of the best skiing in Vermont. Stowe is right down the road, yes, but all four mountains are within a 40-minute drive.
Stowe Mountain Lodge station
Only 20 minutes to the base!
Bolton Valley
Bolton ValleyBolton Valley is a 25 minute drive.
Sugarbush Village
Sugarbush is 40 minutes away.
Mad River Glen is a 35 minute drive. Be advised that it is for skiers only.
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Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen is a 35 minute drive. Be advised that it is for skiers only.
THE OUTDOORS
If you take a left out of the house on Gregg Hill and drive about two miles down the road, you will see a spot on the side of the road to pull off just as the road bends east. There is a short hike that will lead you to the reservoir for some great views (and swimming in the summer).
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Waterbury Reservoir
If you take a left out of the house on Gregg Hill and drive about two miles down the road, you will see a spot on the side of the road to pull off just as the road bends east. There is a short hike that will lead you to the reservoir for some great views (and swimming in the summer).
Go for a morning hike in the conservation land just outside the front door. It's a pretty special place because of how unknown it is. Let us know if you're interested and we'll be happy to give you directions.
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Stowe Land Trust
44 Park PlGo for a morning hike in the conservation land just outside the front door. It's a pretty special place because of how unknown it is. Let us know if you're interested and we'll be happy to give you directions.
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Have A Designated Driver
You’re coming to have a good time, and we encourage you to do so. But, please be responsible.
Cabs, Ubers and/or Lyfts are not widely available in our area. If you’re going brewery-hoping, or for a night out in town, please plan ahead and designate a driver. The safety of you and our neighbors is important to us.
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Snow Tires
There are a lot of dirt roads in our area. While not a must, snow tires can be really helpful in the winter.
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Layers & Good Boots
The weather changes often and weather apps don't always seem to be able to keep up. We recommend people pack plenty of layers and a good pair of waterproof shoes.