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Food scene
Brewster River Pub (they brew their own beer) is right outside of the resort, definitely walkable. Pub food, nice folks, outdoor dining.
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Brewster River Pub
4087 Vermont 108Brewster River Pub (they brew their own beer) is right outside of the resort, definitely walkable. Pub food, nice folks, outdoor dining.
Martell’s At The Red Fox.
Feels a little dated and a lot local. Good food, live music on the weekends (and a bit quiet during the week). They have a children’s menu. They’re a dinner-only place (or late lunch), opening at 1pm, except Sundays for brunch.
In town
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Martell's at the Red Fox
87 Edwards RdMartell’s At The Red Fox.
Feels a little dated and a lot local. Good food, live music on the weekends (and a bit quiet during the week). They have a children’s menu. They’re a dinner-only place (or late lunch), opening at 1pm, except Sundays for brunch.
In town
The Family Table is a little more upscale, but still kid-friendly.
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Family Table
4807 Vermont 15The Family Table is a little more upscale, but still kid-friendly.
Moog's Joint
1015 VT-15Moog’s Joint for pub food.
Pizza and subs (and donuts!) at the Cupboard Deli & Bakery, at the gas station right on the other side of Rte 100. Our personal favorite, and great if you’re on a budget. If you can get their early enough to score a cinnamon role...
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The Cupboard Deli
4837 VT-15Pizza and subs (and donuts!) at the Cupboard Deli & Bakery, at the gas station right on the other side of Rte 100. Our personal favorite, and great if you’re on a budget. If you can get their early enough to score a cinnamon role...
In the summer, stop by the Burger Barn. It’s basically a food truck, but they serve the best burgers in Vermont, and it’s so close! If it’s nice, eat at their picnic tables; otherwise, it’s a short drive back to the condo. One word of warning – the line doesn’t move fast, so be prepared to wait if you see one.
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Burger Barn
4968 VT-15In the summer, stop by the Burger Barn. It’s basically a food truck, but they serve the best burgers in Vermont, and it’s so close! If it’s nice, eat at their picnic tables; otherwise, it’s a short drive back to the condo. One word of warning – the line doesn’t move fast, so be prepared to wait if you see one.
The Jericho Café and Tavern, halfway to Burlington, provides great food and atmosphere if you can get a seat.
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The Jericho Café
30 VT-15The Jericho Café and Tavern, halfway to Burlington, provides great food and atmosphere if you can get a seat.
City/town information
Tons of options near and in Burlington. Walk up and down Church Street and find a place that looks good to eat. We like Sweetwaters, The Farmhouse, American Flatbread for dinner and Penny Cluse or the Swingin’ Pinwheel for breakfast or lunch, or head down to Pine Street and stop in Citizen Cider or Zero Gravity for drinks and food. Phish fans – stop in Nectars where the band cut its teeth.
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Burlington
Tons of options near and in Burlington. Walk up and down Church Street and find a place that looks good to eat. We like Sweetwaters, The Farmhouse, American Flatbread for dinner and Penny Cluse or the Swingin’ Pinwheel for breakfast or lunch, or head down to Pine Street and stop in Citizen Cider or Zero Gravity for drinks and food. Phish fans – stop in Nectars where the band cut its teeth.
Smugglers’ Notch Resort offers acclaimed programs for families and seasonal activities including alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing; enjoyment of 8 pools and 4 waterslides; guided hiking; children's programs and a zip line canopy tour
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Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108Smugglers’ Notch Resort offers acclaimed programs for families and seasonal activities including alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing; enjoyment of 8 pools and 4 waterslides; guided hiking; children's programs and a zip line canopy tour
Neighborhoods
Lots of dining options over the mountain in Stowe or Waterbury , like Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge for pizza and Italian, the Blue Donkey for burgers. For beer lovers, while you’re picking up your Heady Topper at The Alchemist, stop by Idyletyme Brewing for great beer and pub food. For a really special occasion, the Trapp Family Lodge is a beautiful spot (founded by the Trapp family of Sound of Music fame), or splurge at Michael’s-on-the-Hill or Hen of the Wood (but you’ll need to book your reservations well-ahead).
* the cut through known as the “Notch” is closed during the winter for safety so you would have to drive around)
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Stowe
Lots of dining options over the mountain in Stowe or Waterbury , like Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge for pizza and Italian, the Blue Donkey for burgers. For beer lovers, while you’re picking up your Heady Topper at The Alchemist, stop by Idyletyme Brewing for great beer and pub food. For a really special occasion, the Trapp Family Lodge is a beautiful spot (founded by the Trapp family of Sound of Music fame), or splurge at Michael’s-on-the-Hill or Hen of the Wood (but you’ll need to book your reservations well-ahead).
* the cut through known as the “Notch” is closed during the winter for safety so you would have to drive around)
Sightseeing
In the 1900’s the Notch was used for smuggling when the U.S. Congress passed the law prohibiting the sale of alcohol. Alcohol was smuggled through Smugglers’ Notch Pass and down to central and southern New England. The caves and caverns in the Notch were ideal for storing alcohol at approximately room temperature, while the smugglers were avoiding the revenue agents.
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Smugglers' Notch Visitor Center
Mountain RoadIn the 1900’s the Notch was used for smuggling when the U.S. Congress passed the law prohibiting the sale of alcohol. Alcohol was smuggled through Smugglers’ Notch Pass and down to central and southern New England. The caves and caverns in the Notch were ideal for storing alcohol at approximately room temperature, while the smugglers were avoiding the revenue agents.
Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont with a summit that peaks at 4,395 feet above sea level. Magnificent scenic trails!
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Bosque Estatal de Mount Mansfield
14 Pleasant Valley RdMount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont with a summit that peaks at 4,395 feet above sea level. Magnificent scenic trails!
The LVRT is a four-season, multi-purpose recreation and transportation corridor for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, snow-shoeing, x-c skiing, and snowmobiling. After two decades of research, planning and construction, 33 miles have been opened. In 2020 the Vermont State legislature authorized funding to complete the trail by 2023!
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Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
The LVRT is a four-season, multi-purpose recreation and transportation corridor for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, snow-shoeing, x-c skiing, and snowmobiling. After two decades of research, planning and construction, 33 miles have been opened. In 2020 the Vermont State legislature authorized funding to complete the trail by 2023!
North Beach has active lifeguards in the summer season. With food concessions, a playground, restrooms with showers, picnic tables and grills!
During the summer months you can also rent kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.
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North Beach Park
North Beach has active lifeguards in the summer season. With food concessions, a playground, restrooms with showers, picnic tables and grills!
During the summer months you can also rent kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards.