Paula’s Guidebook
Hiking/Biking/Walking
I'm not a huge mountain biker anymore but these are fun trails for many levels of riders. I more hike on many of the trails.
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Green Mountain Trails
1199 Tweed River DriveI'm not a huge mountain biker anymore but these are fun trails for many levels of riders. I more hike on many of the trails.
A few minutes drive from the house. Peaceful place for a walk. You can also kayak and fish here. There are hikes starting here that connect with the Appalachian Trail.
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Kent Pond
A few minutes drive from the house. Peaceful place for a walk. You can also kayak and fish here. There are hikes starting here that connect with the Appalachian Trail.
Deer Leap Overlook Trail is a 1.9 mile trail located near Killington, Vermont and features a steady climb on often rugged trail terrain. At the top of the Dear Leap Overlook, the rocky formation offers exceptional views of the surrounding area, with views of both Pico and Killington ski mountains. The views are perfect for photographs.
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Deer Leap Trail
139 US-4Deer Leap Overlook Trail is a 1.9 mile trail located near Killington, Vermont and features a steady climb on often rugged trail terrain. At the top of the Dear Leap Overlook, the rocky formation offers exceptional views of the surrounding area, with views of both Pico and Killington ski mountains. The views are perfect for photographs.
The 4.8 mile out and back Canty trail in Mendon is often a buggy, so be forewarned. Dogs are able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A great diversion, about 3/5 of the way up the mountain, is the stop off in the water cascades. This is where the mountain stream falls into a gorgeous cascade, which stays running in many of the dry Summer months, when most creeks and streams have already dried up. Not sure the trek to the very top is worth it, as the view from the top is obstructed unless it is Fall and the reduced foliage allows for better viewing of the surrounding countryside.
The Canty Trail
Old Turnpike RoadThe 4.8 mile out and back Canty trail in Mendon is often a buggy, so be forewarned. Dogs are able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A great diversion, about 3/5 of the way up the mountain, is the stop off in the water cascades. This is where the mountain stream falls into a gorgeous cascade, which stays running in many of the dry Summer months, when most creeks and streams have already dried up. Not sure the trek to the very top is worth it, as the view from the top is obstructed unless it is Fall and the reduced foliage allows for better viewing of the surrounding countryside.
About a 10 minute drive from the house. Don't just go to the road and do the short walk. It's a fun hike if you start at the Kent Pond kayak drop in and follow the white Appalachian trail to the Falls. It's about a 50 minute hike each way.
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Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd ForkAbout a 10 minute drive from the house. Don't just go to the road and do the short walk. It's a fun hike if you start at the Kent Pond kayak drop in and follow the white Appalachian trail to the Falls. It's about a 50 minute hike each way.
Beautiful venue for a wedding, but I am recommending this for the hikes behind the property.
Great trail of stone steps to the top of the mountain with wonderful peak views and a nice stop at the stone house built at the very top. During the hike there are various challenges straight out of the Spartan Race playbook, like rope climbs and other challenges. This trail starts behind Riverside Farm in Pittsfield. It is a steep climb and takes about 45-50 minutes to get to the top.
There are also many trails you can follow but many are part of the VAST trail system and are more for mountain biking with lots of switchbacks to get you up the mountain easier.
Riverside Farm
57 Tweed River DrBeautiful venue for a wedding, but I am recommending this for the hikes behind the property.
Great trail of stone steps to the top of the mountain with wonderful peak views and a nice stop at the stone house built at the very top. During the hike there are various challenges straight out of the Spartan Race playbook, like rope climbs and other challenges. This trail starts behind Riverside Farm in Pittsfield. It is a steep climb and takes about 45-50 minutes to get to the top.
There are also many trails you can follow but many are part of the VAST trail system and are more for mountain biking with lots of switchbacks to get you up the mountain easier.
Skiing
Killington Ski Area
Great mountain for all abilities
Fun place to ski if you aren't up for Killington. Still offer challenging terrain.
Pico Mountain Commons station
99 Mountain RdFun place to ski if you aren't up for Killington. Still offer challenging terrain.
Golf
White River Golf Course
3070 Vermont Rte 100http://www.whiterivergolf.com/
Green Mountain National Golf Course
476 Barrows Towne Rdhttps://gmngc.com/
Food scene
Great place for breakfast. Friendly staff, good food and good prices.
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Back Country Cafe
923 Killington RdGreat place for breakfast. Friendly staff, good food and good prices.
The Clear River Tavern has been taken off by another couple-it is now called the Toasted Pecan. I have yet to eat there so stay tuned...
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Clear River Tavern
2640 Vermont Rte 100The Clear River Tavern has been taken off by another couple-it is now called the Toasted Pecan. I have yet to eat there so stay tuned...
Tiny little place to go when you want to overindulge and get your ice cream or sundae fix :)
Good cookies too!
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Mad Hatter's Scoops
40 Summit PathTiny little place to go when you want to overindulge and get your ice cream or sundae fix :)
Good cookies too!
Many people love this place. I think it's good, but I am a bit of a food snob, so I can't give it 5 stars lol but worth checking out. The setting is beautiful too!
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The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit PathMany people love this place. I think it's good, but I am a bit of a food snob, so I can't give it 5 stars lol but worth checking out. The setting is beautiful too!
About a 20 minute drive from the house. Good farmers market with a large assortment from herbs, greens, veggies and dessert to cannabis products and craft spirits. The market runs year round. The winter market begins the first weekend in November
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Vermont Farmer's Winter Market
1 West StAbout a 20 minute drive from the house. Good farmers market with a large assortment from herbs, greens, veggies and dessert to cannabis products and craft spirits. The market runs year round. The winter market begins the first weekend in November
Summer Market - About a 20 minute drive from the house. Great farmers market with a large assortment from herbs, greens, veggies and dessert to cannabis products and craft spirits. The market runs year round. The summer market begins the first weekend in May
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Rutland Farmers Market
Depot ParkSummer Market - About a 20 minute drive from the house. Great farmers market with a large assortment from herbs, greens, veggies and dessert to cannabis products and craft spirits. The market runs year round. The summer market begins the first weekend in May
Great coffee bar that changes to a more formal dinner place in the evening. We've had some great meals (limited menu) and they always have a vegetarian option. Catch one of their wine dinners.
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Liquid Art Eatery & Coffeehouse
37 Miller Brook RdGreat coffee bar that changes to a more formal dinner place in the evening. We've had some great meals (limited menu) and they always have a vegetarian option. Catch one of their wine dinners.
Great experience, but very hard to get into as it is small. Plan ahead to get a reservation! And walkable from the house :)
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The Backroom
3963 Vermont Rte 100Great experience, but very hard to get into as it is small. Plan ahead to get a reservation! And walkable from the house :)
Great farm to table restaurant about 10-15 minute drive from the house. Make a reservation - you can sometimes get a table as a walk-in but not usually.
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Maple Soul
13 School StGreat farm to table restaurant about 10-15 minute drive from the house. Make a reservation - you can sometimes get a table as a walk-in but not usually.
Very funky place to see some live music. Sort of a Grateful Deadish vibe. The owner and her boyfriend have a stage set up. She is a wonderful baker and you can order pizza. They are also back to doing Sunday brunch. You can order all sorts of baked goods, but you have to check out the timing as ordering is very specific days. No website, just find them on Facebook
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Wild Fern
1703 Vermont Rte 100Very funky place to see some live music. Sort of a Grateful Deadish vibe. The owner and her boyfriend have a stage set up. She is a wonderful baker and you can order pizza. They are also back to doing Sunday brunch. You can order all sorts of baked goods, but you have to check out the timing as ordering is very specific days. No website, just find them on Facebook
Very small place so better for takeout, but cute if you decide to eat in. Just know it gets hot inside in the summer. But great food and nice staff!
Yama Ramen
Very small place so better for takeout, but cute if you decide to eat in. Just know it gets hot inside in the summer. But great food and nice staff!
Equipment Rentals and Tours
Very knowledgable and friendly owner. You can book lots of things through him like kayak rentals, hikes, caving etc.
https://appalachiantrailadventures.com/
Appalachian Trail Adventures
78 Weathervane DrVery knowledgable and friendly owner. You can book lots of things through him like kayak rentals, hikes, caving etc.
https://appalachiantrailadventures.com/
Groceries & Incidentals
Great sandwiches and good prepared foods and good for last minutes groceries, beer & wine. It's also a gas station. Check hours as they do tend to close early. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Pittsfield Pitt-Stop Swiss Farm Market
3932 Vermont Rte 100Great sandwiches and good prepared foods and good for last minutes groceries, beer & wine. It's also a gas station. Check hours as they do tend to close early. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Good sandwiches and prepared foods. Wide selection of craft beers. Nice selection of wines and incidentals when you are in a pinch. They also have a catering business. Be aware that they do close early.
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Original General Store
3963 Vermont Rte 100Good sandwiches and prepared foods. Wide selection of craft beers. Nice selection of wines and incidentals when you are in a pinch. They also have a catering business. Be aware that they do close early.
Spa/Massage
I had a nice therapeutic massage with Olivia. They also offer hair services and mani/pedis
Five Elements Salon & Day Spa
10 Stratton RdI had a nice therapeutic massage with Olivia. They also offer hair services and mani/pedis