Beth’s guidebook
Food scene
A new restaurant to our area with a family style menu (choose a variety of items to share). Lots of local beer options and wine, cocktails and other beverages. A 10 minute drive.
Bramble
21 Essex WayA new restaurant to our area with a family style menu (choose a variety of items to share). Lots of local beer options and wine, cocktails and other beverages. A 10 minute drive.
A local brewery, restaurant and distillery all in one! We enjoy the fish and chips and smash burger. Lots of other options, as well.
A 10 minute drive from our place.
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Black Flannel Brewing Co.
21 Essex WayA local brewery, restaurant and distillery all in one! We enjoy the fish and chips and smash burger. Lots of other options, as well.
A 10 minute drive from our place.
Our go to date night. Local beers on tap, Tavern burger, sweet potato fries, brussel sprouts, fish, salads and more. At a local 5star inn - also one of our favorites.
The Tavern
70 Essex WayOur go to date night. Local beers on tap, Tavern burger, sweet potato fries, brussel sprouts, fish, salads and more. At a local 5star inn - also one of our favorites.
All American food with smoked meats, fresh baked items, burgers, fish, veggie skillet and more. Check out their menu for updates.
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The Jericho Café
30 VT-15All American food with smoked meats, fresh baked items, burgers, fish, veggie skillet and more. Check out their menu for updates.
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StEuropean flavor in ambiance and food fare.
The best Chinese food in the area - in our humble opinion. An experience of sharing food at your table is the vibe.
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A Single Pebble
133 Bank StThe best Chinese food in the area - in our humble opinion. An experience of sharing food at your table is the vibe.
Cody's Irish Pub & Grille
4 Carmichael StThe name says it all. Yum!
Mimmo's Pizzeria & Restaurant - Essex
4 Carmichael StItalian deliciousness.
Totally nut free - no peanuts and no tree nuts; yummy food and safe for those who have allergies against nuts/peanuts.
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JULES on the Green
1 Commonwealth AveTotally nut free - no peanuts and no tree nuts; yummy food and safe for those who have allergies against nuts/peanuts.
Things to do in Vermont
Would you like to create your own teddy bear? Visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory for a unique experience.
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Vermont Teddy Bear Factory station
6655 Shelburne RdWould you like to create your own teddy bear? Visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory for a unique experience.
Mount Mansfield is 4,393 feet high and is known for its many trails leading to the 'forehead, nose and chin'. Beautiful views at the top to behold.
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Mount Mansfield
Mount Mansfield is 4,393 feet high and is known for its many trails leading to the 'forehead, nose and chin'. Beautiful views at the top to behold.
Enjoy many historic structures on the property including the 220 foot steamboat "Ticonderoga", a jail and one room school house. A collection of horse drawn carriages, and much more.
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I-Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdEnjoy many historic structures on the property including the 220 foot steamboat "Ticonderoga", a jail and one room school house. A collection of horse drawn carriages, and much more.
Waterbury - close to exit 10 off Interstate 89. B & J history, ice cream shoppe.
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Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Waterbury - close to exit 10 off Interstate 89. B & J history, ice cream shoppe.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdEssex Cinemas
21 Essex WayWhitcomb's Land of Pumpkins and Corn Maze
347 Fay LaneSeasonal - check out hours of operation in the fall.
We enjoy their maple soft ice cream all summer! They have other flavors, as well.
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Palmer Lane Maple
19 Old Pump RdWe enjoy their maple soft ice cream all summer! They have other flavors, as well.
I-Store ye-Factore ye-Chocolates ye-Lake Champlain
750 Pine StChurch Street Marketplace
131 Church StSeasonal - check hours of operation. Family run with great local apple cider, apple varieties, pick your own or buy in ‘store’.
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Chapin Orchard
150 Chapin RdSeasonal - check hours of operation. Family run with great local apple cider, apple varieties, pick your own or buy in ‘store’.
Old Red Mill
4A Red Mill DrBeautiful, easy ride! Lunch served from 11:00-2:30 at the restaurant near the top of Mansfield (at the gondola site) and gift shoppe.
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Gondola Skyride
7416 Mountain RdBeautiful, easy ride! Lunch served from 11:00-2:30 at the restaurant near the top of Mansfield (at the gondola site) and gift shoppe.
Food shopping
These picks are all in Essex within a few miles from our rental.
A grocery store you can find just about anything!
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Hannaford Supermarket
21 Essex WayA grocery store you can find just about anything!
I love this little local market for already made home cooked food, local produce, gf options and local packaged food.
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Sweet Clover Market
21 Essex WayI love this little local market for already made home cooked food, local produce, gf options and local packaged food.
Gluten free everything. Frozen and fresh baked items. Many are prepackaged but everything is baked at this location. Delicious options for the gf peoples in your life. Some are also dairy free.
West Meadow Farm Bakery Gluten Free
4 Carmichael StreetGluten free everything. Frozen and fresh baked items. Many are prepackaged but everything is baked at this location. Delicious options for the gf peoples in your life. Some are also dairy free.
Another good grocery store; a little further down the road from Hannaford.
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Price Chopper
1184 Prim RdAnother good grocery store; a little further down the road from Hannaford.
Other types of shopping
Bibens Ace Hardware Essex
15 Essex WayThe UPS Store
4 Carmichael StreetCVS
7 Essex Way