
Vermont
It was our dream to build a life in Vermont, now we want to share our VT love with you! Here are some of our favorite local spots and experiences in the Green Mountain State.
Unless noted, all photos are taken by us!
Burlington
[and surrounding]
The Queen City of Vermont - Burlington has SO much to do, within and around it. It’s great for families, for good beers, and for exploring the best Vermont has to offer!

Shop/Dine on Church St

Bike/Walk the famous Colchester Causeway
Attend Arts Riot in the summer months

Hit the beach at North Beach

Catch a sunset at the Burlington Waterfront
Roam and Om - Yoga and a view!

Kayak/Paddleboard Lake Champlain
Sunset Drive-In Theater [Colchester]
We always highly recommend taking an Adventure Dinner while you're here!
Grab a drink and hit the pinball machine at The Archives
Foam Brewers
Snow Farm Vineyard (the islands)
Dedalus Wine Bar & Market
Four Quarters Brewing [Winooski]
Burlington Beer Company (stay for food!)
Dinner and a sunset view at Bleu Kitchen
Farmhouse Tap & Grill (and beer garden!)
Weird Window Brewing
Zero Gravity Brewery
The Whiskey Room
Brunch at the Grey Jay
August First (get the Dirty Egg Pork sandwich PLEASE)
El Cortijo Taqueria - Ashlie's Favorite place
Paradiso Hifi - listening bar
Waterworks Restaurant [Winooski]
Cuban Cuisine at Santiago's on the waterfront
Juniper Bar & Restaurant (sit on the back deck in the summer!)
Spot on the dock is THE spot to be in the summer
Al's French Frys
Nomad Coffee
Shop at Golden Hour Gift Co on Church St
Antiquing at Barge Canal Market
Shop at Commondeer - women owned! Located on Church St
Shop at Home & Garden Vermont on Church St
Vintage at the Vault Collective
Shop at Vintage Inspired Market
Stowe
[and surrounding]
Most people who have visited Vermont, have visited Stowe, and for a good reason! Quintessential Vermont charm and character, Stowe has a breathtaking downtown and tons of amazing Vermont business & adventures surrounding it.

Explore downtown/Main St Stowe
Hike Camel's Hump!
Von Trapp Family Lodge (and bierhall!)
Kayak the Lamoille Valley River
Bike/Walk the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Hike Stowe Pinnacle
Cold Hollow Cider (a vermont tourist must!) *flickr image*
Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea
Infamous Alchemist Brewery - you ready for a heady?

Lost Nation Brewing (On the lamoille valley rail trail!)
Doc Ponds Restaurant
Prohibition Pig [Waterbury]
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Henders [Waterbury]
Black Back Pub [Waterbury]
Piecasso
Red Hen Bakery [Middlesex]
The Filling Station [Middlesex]
Jericho/Richmond
[the cities next to our rentals]
While Burlington and Stowe are the bigger cities on both sides of our rentals, there is SO much to do right here in Jericho & Richmond. See for yourself! All of these stops are within a 15 minute drive :)

Kayak the Winooski River (you can borrow our kayaks!)
Essex Experience has LOADS of shops/food/etc
Hike/Snowshoe Mobbs Farm
Essex Resort and Spa - grab a massage, indoor pool and more
Uncommon Coffee
1st Republic Brewing
Frost Beer Works
Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar
Jericho Ale & Bean - coffee and beer what more do you need!
Stone Corral Brewery
Margs & Tacos at Big Spruce (sit outside if you can!)
The Kitchen Table
Brunch @ Firebird Cafe
Maple Lattes & Pastries at Sweet Simones
Mad Taco
Hatchet Restaurant
Jericho Cafe & Tavern (JCat to locals)
Pizza & Beer Garden at Stone's Throw Richmond
Antique at my favorite place: Five Corners Antiques
Shop Womens & Baby at Sweet P Boutique
Shelburne
[and surrounding]
Shelburne is just south of Burlington, and houses some Vermont history and popular tourist attractions - it’s also a stunning city the runs along the shore of Lake Champlain
Shelburne Museum (winter lights only in the colder months)
Shelburne Country Store
Hike Mt Philo [Charlotte]
Shelburne Farms - great for a strolling & views!
Shelburne Orchards - a must in the fall!
Vermont Teddy Bear
Fiddlehead Brewing
Shelburne Vineyard
Hired Hands [Vergennes - inside Bar Antidote]
Folino's Pizza (adjacent to Fiddlehead!) *google image*
Philo Ridge Farm [Charlotte]
Vermont Flannel store
Waitsfield/Warren
These two cities were the cities that Brad and I would come to the MOST before we moved here…which is so funny because we rarely get out there now but it’s still probably our favorite area of VT
Montpelier
Welcome to the capital of Vermont! This city is small but mighty and often overlooked! You could spend a whole weekend here, but even if you only have a day - here’s some things not to miss!
Walk the trails and hike the tower at Hubbard Park

You're in VT capital! Check out the Statehouse :) *google image*
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks *google image*
Vermont Historical Museum *google image*
Coffee & Lunch at Capitol Grounds
Drinks @ Barr Hill
Hit Oakes & Evelyn for Brunch or Dinner!
Home decor & Apparel at Bailey Road store

Shop at J.Langdon Art & Antiques

Getup Vintage - best around!

Buch Spieler Records

Bear Pond Books - great for kids!