Guidebook for Plainfield
Food Scene
Easy, lively, inexpensive and always something good to eat. Reservations for 6+ - or sit at the great bar to wait . Easy to take kids.
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Sarducci's
3 Main StEasy, lively, inexpensive and always something good to eat. Reservations for 6+ - or sit at the great bar to wait . Easy to take kids.
Positive Pie
22 State StDelicious pizza - pick up just down the hill from our house.
Great breakfast spot - only open late spring - about November. Funky, funny gifts/cards. NY Times, great egg sandwiches for the road...
Maple Valley Cafe and Gift Shop
8195 US-2Great breakfast spot - only open late spring - about November. Funky, funny gifts/cards. NY Times, great egg sandwiches for the road...
Simple menu of soups and salads, beautifully done, in a cozy (tiny) restaurant. Good to call ahead and see whether you can be seated take a walk in charming Montpelier to pass the time if not.
That's Life Soup
41 Elm StreetSimple menu of soups and salads, beautifully done, in a cozy (tiny) restaurant. Good to call ahead and see whether you can be seated take a walk in charming Montpelier to pass the time if not.
Unpretentious diner with a local flavor (tofu Reuben, anyone?) Waits can be long on weekends - try for the shared table in the front.
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Coffee Corner
83 Main StUnpretentious diner with a local flavor (tofu Reuben, anyone?) Waits can be long on weekends - try for the shared table in the front.
Delicious food served in a bright, cheerful spot in downtown Barre. Call ahead to put your name on the list.Try fish tacos, pork shank, poutine. Great beer selectionl. http://cornerstonepk.com/
47 N Main St
47 North Main StreetDelicious food served in a bright, cheerful spot in downtown Barre. Call ahead to put your name on the list.Try fish tacos, pork shank, poutine. Great beer selectionl. http://cornerstonepk.com/
Essentials
Local, friendly, tiny grocery that gives you a feel for Plainfield. Meat, bread, produce, coffee, dried goods, coffee, wine and beer. Everything you'll need for a short stay (or longer!)
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Plainfield Co-op and Community Center
153 Main StLocal, friendly, tiny grocery that gives you a feel for Plainfield. Meat, bread, produce, coffee, dried goods, coffee, wine and beer. Everything you'll need for a short stay (or longer!)
Everything Else
Unique, touching chapel dedicated to our dog friends - memorials to thousands of beloved pets, quirky dog art by S. Huneck. Walking trails (dog friendly!), lovely site.
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Dog Mountain
143 Parks RdUnique, touching chapel dedicated to our dog friends - memorials to thousands of beloved pets, quirky dog art by S. Huneck. Walking trails (dog friendly!), lovely site.
Tiny jewel box victorian style museum, with one of Bierstadt's most famous paintings - the giant canvas of Yosemite. A total surprise in a very small town - remnant of its former grandeur.
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St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main StTiny jewel box victorian style museum, with one of Bierstadt's most famous paintings - the giant canvas of Yosemite. A total surprise in a very small town - remnant of its former grandeur.
Great trails for biking, hiking, snowshoing - quarry views throughout the property - local history/industry in beautiful natural setting. http://www.millstonehill.com/touring/
Millstone Hill
59 Little John RdGreat trails for biking, hiking, snowshoing - quarry views throughout the property - local history/industry in beautiful natural setting. http://www.millstonehill.com/touring/
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely sandy swimming beach with changing rooms, concession stand, large lake, grills and picnic tables, canoes to rent. A bit of a drive but worth it for this classic vermont 'beach'.
Boulder Beach Road and HWY 232
Lovely sandy swimming beach with changing rooms, concession stand, large lake, grills and picnic tables, canoes to rent. A bit of a drive but worth it for this classic vermont 'beach'.
Classic Vermont sugar house and store - maple creemees in summer, sugar on snow in winter, gifts, syrup, etc...www.braggfarm.com/
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Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
1005 VT-14Classic Vermont sugar house and store - maple creemees in summer, sugar on snow in winter, gifts, syrup, etc...www.braggfarm.com/
Classic Vermont sugar house - gifts, syrup, sugar on snow - with a twist - excellent ski touring trails out back! Sugar on snow, watch them boil syrup etc. http://www.morsefarm.com/
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Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
1168 County RdClassic Vermont sugar house - gifts, syrup, sugar on snow - with a twist - excellent ski touring trails out back! Sugar on snow, watch them boil syrup etc. http://www.morsefarm.com/
Fun ice cream factory tour with Ben and Jerry's typical goofiness. Apparently this is one of the most popular tourism spots in VT!
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Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Fun ice cream factory tour with Ben and Jerry's typical goofiness. Apparently this is one of the most popular tourism spots in VT!
Small family friendly beach close to Montpelier - a lovely setting for a leisurely swim. Small entry fee ($5?) - picnic tables and grills. Nice taste of Vermont summer living. Open till sunset daily.
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Wrightsville Beach Recreation Area
369 VT-12Small family friendly beach close to Montpelier - a lovely setting for a leisurely swim. Small entry fee ($5?) - picnic tables and grills. Nice taste of Vermont summer living. Open till sunset daily.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly, bustling bar with a HUGE selection of craft brewed beers from all over - a great stop after a day of touring the area (or pretty much any day at all!)
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Three Penny Taproom
108 Main StFriendly, bustling bar with a HUGE selection of craft brewed beers from all over - a great stop after a day of touring the area (or pretty much any day at all!)