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Food Scene
Right down the road. Gas pumps and convenience store. Bill, the owner, is a wealth of information. Have breakfast or lunch at the counter and get some local news.
Upper Valley Grill & General Store
2967 Scott HwyRight down the road. Gas pumps and convenience store. Bill, the owner, is a wealth of information. Have breakfast or lunch at the counter and get some local news.
Sarducci's
3 Main StOur favorite for Italian food in the vicinity.
Great coffee, pastries, wraps, etc. Small and local. Open early morning to early afternoon. Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Bentley's Bakery & Cafe
20 Hill StGreat coffee, pastries, wraps, etc. Small and local. Open early morning to early afternoon. Closed Sun. and Mon.
Temporarily Closed
Another excellent and reasonable choice for gourmet food by culinary students. Seasonal.
Hilltopper Restaurant
1216 Main StTemporarily Closed
Another excellent and reasonable choice for gourmet food by culinary students. Seasonal.
Open 12-7, Thur-Sat
KISMET means fate, or good karma. This is the heart of our philosophy, and is in the food that we hope may nurture and inspire a whole community. KISMET is a farm to table restaurant, chef owned and operated since 2006.
Our menus are created with whole foods and we are proud to accommodate special diets including vegan, paleo, and gluten free.
Drinks also offered: beer, bottled and on tap; wines, cocktails
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Kismet
207 Barre StOpen 12-7, Thur-Sat
KISMET means fate, or good karma. This is the heart of our philosophy, and is in the food that we hope may nurture and inspire a whole community. KISMET is a farm to table restaurant, chef owned and operated since 2006.
Our menus are created with whole foods and we are proud to accommodate special diets including vegan, paleo, and gluten free.
Drinks also offered: beer, bottled and on tap; wines, cocktails
Colatina Exit
164 S Main StDecent Italian food nearby.
We have had many delicious meals at Kham's - small, pleasant setting. Busy during lunch hour. 11-8, closed Sun/Mon. Located near I-91 in St. Johnsbury, VT
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Kham's Thai Cuisine
1112 Memorial DrWe have had many delicious meals at Kham's - small, pleasant setting. Busy during lunch hour. 11-8, closed Sun/Mon. Located near I-91 in St. Johnsbury, VT
Closed Sat/Sun
Delicious fresh food served graciously. Salads, sandwiches, and deli products (including local cheeses). Also is a "craft beer emporium" and has local art on the walls.
Morse Block Deli & Taps
260 N Main StClosed Sat/Sun
Delicious fresh food served graciously. Salads, sandwiches, and deli products (including local cheeses). Also is a "craft beer emporium" and has local art on the walls.
4-evening, closed Mon/Tue
Small place, big character, small menu, big flavors. Maybe 10 tables and a 6-seat bar. Lively music on the speakers. simple foods cooked properly and presented beautifully. Asian inspired - curry, sesame oil, seared tuna on a bed of asparagus and edamame, shrimp lomein, a local beef sate, fish tacos, fried chicken, sesame noodles, coleslaw unlike any other, we had an appetizer of steamed mussels in a coconut, curry, cilantro sauce. A variety of beers and plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. Yum. The seating and service can be slow and the place fills up quickly, but it is well worth a visit. Check their website for hours. Entrees run $10-18
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Samurai Soul Food
176 Main St4-evening, closed Mon/Tue
Small place, big character, small menu, big flavors. Maybe 10 tables and a 6-seat bar. Lively music on the speakers. simple foods cooked properly and presented beautifully. Asian inspired - curry, sesame oil, seared tuna on a bed of asparagus and edamame, shrimp lomein, a local beef sate, fish tacos, fried chicken, sesame noodles, coleslaw unlike any other, we had an appetizer of steamed mussels in a coconut, curry, cilantro sauce. A variety of beers and plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. Yum. The seating and service can be slow and the place fills up quickly, but it is well worth a visit. Check their website for hours. Entrees run $10-18
Recommended by a guest, "worth the drive." Mainly meat, but with vegetarian options, and their own brewery.
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Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StRecommended by a guest, "worth the drive." Mainly meat, but with vegetarian options, and their own brewery.
20-minute country drive from Groton Forest Retreat. Community-supported/locally sourced cafe with breakfast and lunch menu.
Nice atmosphere in iconic Peacham. Live music from time to time!
Current hours Thur&Fri 7-2; Sat&Sun 9-2; closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
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Peacham Cafe
643 Bayley-Hazen Rd20-minute country drive from Groton Forest Retreat. Community-supported/locally sourced cafe with breakfast and lunch menu.
Nice atmosphere in iconic Peacham. Live music from time to time!
Current hours Thur&Fri 7-2; Sat&Sun 9-2; closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
The Creamery Restaurant
46 Hill StRecommended by guest. Pub setting.
Plainfield Co-op is a small, community-owned and operated food cooperative offering a full line of groceries. We love our members, but everyone is welcome to shop with us! Whether you're looking for fresh produce, dairy, affordable bulk products, or household items, you'll find what you need on our shelves. We also have an extensive selection of medicinal and kitchen herbs; a carefully selected collection of affordable beers, wines and hard ciders; health supplements; and personal care products. Everything on our shelves is always as local as possible. Our mission to provide the community with the most healthful food choices means that our focus is on organic, but we also offer selected conventional products that are more affordable.
While we welcome all shoppers, our members are closest to our hearts! So we do everything we can to make sure membership is affordable for everyone. Please check out our membership page to find out how you can become more involved in working with us to provide food for people instead of profit!
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Plainfield Co-op and Community Center
153 Main StPlainfield Co-op is a small, community-owned and operated food cooperative offering a full line of groceries. We love our members, but everyone is welcome to shop with us! Whether you're looking for fresh produce, dairy, affordable bulk products, or household items, you'll find what you need on our shelves. We also have an extensive selection of medicinal and kitchen herbs; a carefully selected collection of affordable beers, wines and hard ciders; health supplements; and personal care products. Everything on our shelves is always as local as possible. Our mission to provide the community with the most healthful food choices means that our focus is on organic, but we also offer selected conventional products that are more affordable.
While we welcome all shoppers, our members are closest to our hearts! So we do everything we can to make sure membership is affordable for everyone. Please check out our membership page to find out how you can become more involved in working with us to provide food for people instead of profit!
Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayBohemian Bakery 83Main St., Montpelier
We hear from guests that this bakery is worth a visit.
Closed Mon/Tue
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Bohemian Bakery
83 Main StBohemian Bakery 83Main St., Montpelier
We hear from guests that this bakery is worth a visit.
Closed Mon/Tue
Thin crust pizza! I had balsamic, brie, arugula, red onion - excellent.
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Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill StThin crust pizza! I had balsamic, brie, arugula, red onion - excellent.
Recommended by Open Table - one of 10 top restaurants in VT 2020
From the website:
WELCOME TO
ELIXIR RESTAURANT
Elixir Restaurant is located in the old Freight House in Downtown Historic White River Junction, Vermont. (188 S. Main)
Our menu features creative, approachable food, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Our wine list complements the food and will satisfy a variety of tastes.
Whether you simply want to relax with a glass of wine or enjoy dinner from our ever-changing menu, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service.
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Elixir
188 S Main StRecommended by Open Table - one of 10 top restaurants in VT 2020
From the website:
WELCOME TO
ELIXIR RESTAURANT
Elixir Restaurant is located in the old Freight House in Downtown Historic White River Junction, Vermont. (188 S. Main)
Our menu features creative, approachable food, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Our wine list complements the food and will satisfy a variety of tastes.
Whether you simply want to relax with a glass of wine or enjoy dinner from our ever-changing menu, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service.
One of top 10 best VT Restaurants Open Table 2020
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Istanbul Kebab House Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
175 Church StOne of top 10 best VT Restaurants Open Table 2020
Sarky's Smokehouse Barbeque, 1261 Scott Hwy. (Route 302), Groton
Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sides. Good local reviews, and they have take-out.
Groton
Sarky's Smokehouse Barbeque, 1261 Scott Hwy. (Route 302), Groton
Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sides. Good local reviews, and they have take-out.
From the website:
"Tuckerbox has been owned and operated by Jackie and Vural Oktay of White River Junction since November 2013. Jackie, Vural, and Hasan (Vural's brother) Oktay also own and operate Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, VT since May 2012. Vural and Hasan were born and raised in Istanbul Turkey; Jackie was born and raised in Jay, Vermont. This hard working team is excited to bring authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to the Upper Valley with their full dinner service which has now started. Jackie & Vural have been in love with the Tuckerbox since they moved to White River 3 years ago, when the chance came up to own the restaurant they jumped on it. What they love most about the Tuckerbox is the real community feeling and energy inside and the fact that Tuckerbox is a gatherplace for locals to drink great coffee and espresso, eat great food, be together with one another. "
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Tuckerbox
1 S Main StFrom the website:
"Tuckerbox has been owned and operated by Jackie and Vural Oktay of White River Junction since November 2013. Jackie, Vural, and Hasan (Vural's brother) Oktay also own and operate Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, VT since May 2012. Vural and Hasan were born and raised in Istanbul Turkey; Jackie was born and raised in Jay, Vermont. This hard working team is excited to bring authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to the Upper Valley with their full dinner service which has now started. Jackie & Vural have been in love with the Tuckerbox since they moved to White River 3 years ago, when the chance came up to own the restaurant they jumped on it. What they love most about the Tuckerbox is the real community feeling and energy inside and the fact that Tuckerbox is a gatherplace for locals to drink great coffee and espresso, eat great food, be together with one another. "
Breweries/Distilleries/Vineyards/Vintners
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdLost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RoadMagic Hat Brewing Company
5 Bartlett Bay RdRock Art Brewery station
Simple Roots Brewing
1127 North AveSwitchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn AveZero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyThe Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdMontview Vineyard
102 Flanders LnRed Barn Brewing
2211 U.S. 2Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdGood Measure Brewing Co.
17 East StFresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
4373 VT-12North Branch Vineyards
82 Trillium Hill RdMontpelier Vineyards
2446 Elm StFresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery
4373 VT-12WhistlePig Tasting Room
1792 Cabin LnMakers of Barr Gin, Tom Cat Gin, Barr Hill Vodka
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Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin LnMakers of Barr Gin, Tom Cat Gin, Barr Hill Vodka
Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill StArts & Culture
The Library has limited hours, but does offer wifi. Comfortable, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Children's room, craft area.
Groton Free Public Library
1304 Scott HwyThe Library has limited hours, but does offer wifi. Comfortable, cozy, friendly atmosphere. Children's room, craft area.
The Colonial Theatre
2050 Main StFilms, live music
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Ave Film, music, theater, dance, and the visual arts
A library with a small art collection. "Dominating the gallery from its inception has been the magnificent canvas, ten feet by fifteen feet, of the Domes of the Yosemite, by Albert Bierstadt."
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St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main StA library with a small art collection. "Dominating the gallery from its inception has been the magnificent canvas, ten feet by fifteen feet, of the Domes of the Yosemite, by Albert Bierstadt."
Old Church Theater has presented over 30 years of summer productions geared for family entertainment. The actors are local residents from various backgrounds and some have gone on to make a career in the theater world. The theater is open to anyone wishing to act, direct, work backstage, help with set design, ticket sales and more!
The Bradford Players
5 Woodhall Park AveOld Church Theater has presented over 30 years of summer productions geared for family entertainment. The actors are local residents from various backgrounds and some have gone on to make a career in the theater world. The theater is open to anyone wishing to act, direct, work backstage, help with set design, ticket sales and more!
A great way to spend an hour or so - get a feel for the mission of the state. Tours available or just explore on your own. In winter, a skating rink on the front lawn.
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Vermont State House
115 State StA great way to spend an hour or so - get a feel for the mission of the state. Tours available or just explore on your own. In winter, a skating rink on the front lawn.
Parks & Nature
Day use swimming area, car top boat launch, rentals of kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats, picnic area. There are hiking trails nearby.
Boulder Beach Recreation Area
499 Sunset TrailDay use swimming area, car top boat launch, rentals of kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats, picnic area. There are hiking trails nearby.
A good place to get oriented to the trails and activities available in the Groton State Forest.
The Groton Nature Center
1471 Boulder Beach RdA good place to get oriented to the trails and activities available in the Groton State Forest.
Over 26,000 acres of forest, including lakes, hiking trails, swimming beach, boat rentals, biking, picnicking, views, foliage viewing, wildlife viewing.
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Groton State Forest
Over 26,000 acres of forest, including lakes, hiking trails, swimming beach, boat rentals, biking, picnicking, views, foliage viewing, wildlife viewing.
10 minute drive from your rooms. Nice short hike through forest up to an overlook of Groton and Kettle Ponds. Granite bedrock warmed by the sun. Fall color viewing is spectacular.
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Owls Head Mt.
10 minute drive from your rooms. Nice short hike through forest up to an overlook of Groton and Kettle Ponds. Granite bedrock warmed by the sun. Fall color viewing is spectacular.
Dogs off leash ok (with some rules). The park features approximately 7 miles of hiking trails, a soccer and ball field, picnic areas, seven fireplaces, two sheltered pavilions, and a historic 54-foot high observation tower that was built between 1915-1930.
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Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StDogs off leash ok (with some rules). The park features approximately 7 miles of hiking trails, a soccer and ball field, picnic areas, seven fireplaces, two sheltered pavilions, and a historic 54-foot high observation tower that was built between 1915-1930.
Molly’s Falls Pond is a 411-acre reservoir located about 13 miles north of us (232 north to Route 2 east). The entire property consists of 1064 acres. Route 2 traverses the northern edge of the property and the dam at the west end of the reservoir is owned by Green Mountain Power Co. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Access Area at the north end of the property includes a concrete ramp for trailer boat access to the pond and 2 fishing platforms for shore fishing. Excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike, pickerel, smallmouth bass and yellow perch here. Camping and picnicking along the shores.
Mollys Pond
Molly’s Falls Pond is a 411-acre reservoir located about 13 miles north of us (232 north to Route 2 east). The entire property consists of 1064 acres. Route 2 traverses the northern edge of the property and the dam at the west end of the reservoir is owned by Green Mountain Power Co. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Access Area at the north end of the property includes a concrete ramp for trailer boat access to the pond and 2 fishing platforms for shore fishing. Excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike, pickerel, smallmouth bass and yellow perch here. Camping and picnicking along the shores.
A beautiful smallish pond (1.2 miles long) for canoeing, kayaking. There is a short portage (0.15 mile) from the parking lot. Also a trail around the perimeter.
Kettle Pond State Park
4239 VT-232A beautiful smallish pond (1.2 miles long) for canoeing, kayaking. There is a short portage (0.15 mile) from the parking lot. Also a trail around the perimeter.
Sightseeing
A walkable town, with great coffee at Capitol Grounds. Visit the state capitol on your own or sign up for a guided tour. Excellent restaurants, small business shopping.
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Montpelier
A walkable town, with great coffee at Capitol Grounds. Visit the state capitol on your own or sign up for a guided tour. Excellent restaurants, small business shopping.
An informative tour about Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Gift shop includes Cabot products.
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Cabot Creamery Visitors Center
2878 Main StAn informative tour about Cabot Creamery Cooperative. Gift shop includes Cabot products.
Nice small city on the shores of Lake Champlain. Home of University of VT. Great restaurants, a walking street, art, outdoor concert series, too much to list.
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Burlington
Nice small city on the shores of Lake Champlain. Home of University of VT. Great restaurants, a walking street, art, outdoor concert series, too much to list.
Covered Bridges!
# 27 Haverhill-Bath Bridge, the oldest authenticated covered Bridge in NH (Route 302 at Hwy 135)
# 28 Bath Bridge, OPEN to car traffic (Route 302 at West Bath Road). They were fun to visit and photograph.
Bath
Covered Bridges!
# 27 Haverhill-Bath Bridge, the oldest authenticated covered Bridge in NH (Route 302 at Hwy 135)
# 28 Bath Bridge, OPEN to car traffic (Route 302 at West Bath Road). They were fun to visit and photograph.
Covered bridge over the Ammonoosuc River down below Main Street. Nice main street for browsing: bookstore, crafts cooperative, antiques, thrift stores, restaurants.
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Littleton
Covered bridge over the Ammonoosuc River down below Main Street. Nice main street for browsing: bookstore, crafts cooperative, antiques, thrift stores, restaurants.
From Route 302, follow Rote 112 to Lincoln, NH and beyond. Hiking trails, mountain views (fantastic foliage viewing in fall), Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, spots for lunch in Woodstock, NH. Good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, etc. at Cascade Coffeehouse (Cascade Park across street - nice spot for picnic). Kancamagus Hwy. itself is east of Lincoln, NH.
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Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus Highway From Route 302, follow Rote 112 to Lincoln, NH and beyond. Hiking trails, mountain views (fantastic foliage viewing in fall), Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, spots for lunch in Woodstock, NH. Good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, etc. at Cascade Coffeehouse (Cascade Park across street - nice spot for picnic). Kancamagus Hwy. itself is east of Lincoln, NH.
Cady's Falls Nursery, 637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville, Vt.: like a botanical garden - a wonderful way for the gardener in you to spend some time outdoors.
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Morrisville
Cady's Falls Nursery, 637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville, Vt.: like a botanical garden - a wonderful way for the gardener in you to spend some time outdoors.
Essentials
A small town (with a Walmart), hospital, a handful of restaurants, groceries at Shaw's, gas stations, Dunkin' Donuts, laundromat, etc.
Woodsville
A small town (with a Walmart), hospital, a handful of restaurants, groceries at Shaw's, gas stations, Dunkin' Donuts, laundromat, etc.
The next exit south of ours - 1/2 hour away. Nice grocery, range of items, organic, etc.
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Hannaford Supermarket
586 Lower PlainThe next exit south of ours - 1/2 hour away. Nice grocery, range of items, organic, etc.
Overstocked items at great prices - clothing, food, home goods, sports, games, toys, garden, hardware, gardening. Check here for Muesli and reading glasses before shopping elsewhere.
Ocean State Job Lot
176 Central StOverstocked items at great prices - clothing, food, home goods, sports, games, toys, garden, hardware, gardening. Check here for Muesli and reading glasses before shopping elsewhere.
Shaw's
2 Main StLocal grocery - 1/2 hour away
Plainfield Co-op and Community Center
153 Main StHunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayArts and Crafts
St. Johnsbury, VT
Local, quality arts and crafts - good variety.
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Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild
430 #2 Railroad StSt. Johnsbury, VT
Local, quality arts and crafts - good variety.
League of NH Craftsmen Concord Fine Craft Gallery
36 N Main StArts and crafts beautifully displayed.
Buffalo Mountain Co-op,39 South Main St.: Comprehensive stock, and a nice small café/deli upstairs.
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Hardwick
Buffalo Mountain Co-op,39 South Main St.: Comprehensive stock, and a nice small café/deli upstairs.
For those of you who "get" the soul of a hardware store, this one is a classic - everyone will find something. Camping gear to gardening tools to nails and tools to antique-y things. Take the tour at Cabot Creamery, then stop by Harry's Hardware. At the back of the store is Sarah's Country Diner, a tiny (3 tables and 4 stools) restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
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Harry's Hardware
3087 Main StFor those of you who "get" the soul of a hardware store, this one is a classic - everyone will find something. Camping gear to gardening tools to nails and tools to antique-y things. Take the tour at Cabot Creamery, then stop by Harry's Hardware. At the back of the store is Sarah's Country Diner, a tiny (3 tables and 4 stools) restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
The Space On Main is a 7,000 sq ft nonprofit community-based coworking, maker, conference, event, and gallery space in the heart of the VT/NH Cohase Region fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
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The Space On Main
174 Main StThe Space On Main is a 7,000 sq ft nonprofit community-based coworking, maker, conference, event, and gallery space in the heart of the VT/NH Cohase Region fostering entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Peacham Corner Guild
643 Bayley-Hazen Rd