Jessica’s guide to Arlington, VT
Food Scene
Everyone needs to eat! To save you a little trouble- here's a list of tried-and-true places you can go, starting with restaurants located in Arlington, then moving outward to some favorites 10 minutes up the road in Manchester.
(fine dining/ affordable) Boston chef Tim Wiechmann decided to open his second restaurant right here in Arlington. Want some perfectly prepared, truly German fare? House made beer and sausage? 10 different Vermont beers on draft, with some house made lagers and an even more extensive drink menu including delicious Gluhwein (mulled red wine with a dash of cherry liquor…) Lots of German specialties like pork schnitzel, sauerbraten, tender braised cabbage and all cooked to perfection. This is our new favorite restaurant and it’s only a 4 minute drive from here…
BRONWYN on Battenkill
(fine dining/ affordable) Boston chef Tim Wiechmann decided to open his second restaurant right here in Arlington. Want some perfectly prepared, truly German fare? House made beer and sausage? 10 different Vermont beers on draft, with some house made lagers and an even more extensive drink menu including delicious Gluhwein (mulled red wine with a dash of cherry liquor…) Lots of German specialties like pork schnitzel, sauerbraten, tender braised cabbage and all cooked to perfection. This is our new favorite restaurant and it’s only a 4 minute drive from here…
(family seating/ take-out) In spite of the rather average looking picture, the pizza here is actually quite good. There’s a bar, and an extensive menu that includes pizza, wings many different kinds of pastas. We had a shrimp and cream sauce over linguine that was to die for. Way more than you can eat on one plate, so come hungry or share. There’s also a big TV that’s always playing sports, so if you need a sports fix, stop on by. Good for the whole family/All ages.
Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza
(family seating/ take-out) In spite of the rather average looking picture, the pizza here is actually quite good. There’s a bar, and an extensive menu that includes pizza, wings many different kinds of pastas. We had a shrimp and cream sauce over linguine that was to die for. Way more than you can eat on one plate, so come hungry or share. There’s also a big TV that’s always playing sports, so if you need a sports fix, stop on by. Good for the whole family/All ages.
(fine dining/ historical landmark) A trip to Southern Vermont would not be complete without visiting America's longest running tavern- where George Washington ate! The food and service is always GREAT- and we have a meal here every time we visit! Really, we eat here - Every. Single. Time. Don't miss this historical dining spot!
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YE OLDE TAVERN
5183 Main St(fine dining/ historical landmark) A trip to Southern Vermont would not be complete without visiting America's longest running tavern- where George Washington ate! The food and service is always GREAT- and we have a meal here every time we visit! Really, we eat here - Every. Single. Time. Don't miss this historical dining spot!
(Date night!) Want a romantic dinner for two, or a small party of cuisine-loving adults? This is your place. Make your reservations well in advance- you won't regret it. Silver Fork won Traveler's Choice "Best of the Best" for date night, 2021. We can attest - the food and ambiance are amazing!! The menu changes daily, with the seasons, according to what’s fresh in the market and what whims the chef is feeling that day. Make your reservations WELL in advance. f
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The Silver Fork
48 W Rd(Date night!) Want a romantic dinner for two, or a small party of cuisine-loving adults? This is your place. Make your reservations well in advance- you won't regret it. Silver Fork won Traveler's Choice "Best of the Best" for date night, 2021. We can attest - the food and ambiance are amazing!! The menu changes daily, with the seasons, according to what’s fresh in the market and what whims the chef is feeling that day. Make your reservations WELL in advance. f
(good and fast/ family dining)There is fresh and authentic Mexican fare in Vermont! Seriously, this California girl doesn’t take Mexican food lightly… All of the seasonings, preparation and ingredients at TAP are authentic, fresh and delicious. I should add that the street tacos are the real winners. Ask for extra avocado, and if they have the jalapeño cream - just get it, I promise its not too spicy! Extremely well prepared by some local guys in the kitchen… Totally family friendly (cheap) lunch or convenient casual dinner - not fine dining, but excellent "fast" food. Closed on Sundays.
The Avocado Pit - Manchester
5036 Main Street(good and fast/ family dining)There is fresh and authentic Mexican fare in Vermont! Seriously, this California girl doesn’t take Mexican food lightly… All of the seasonings, preparation and ingredients at TAP are authentic, fresh and delicious. I should add that the street tacos are the real winners. Ask for extra avocado, and if they have the jalapeño cream - just get it, I promise its not too spicy! Extremely well prepared by some local guys in the kitchen… Totally family friendly (cheap) lunch or convenient casual dinner - not fine dining, but excellent "fast" food. Closed on Sundays.
(Fine dining/ Eclectic) This place is a hidden gem. Don't expect fast service, but you will get the most amazing fresh hot bread and Turkish food in an eclectic setting. You can order ahead if you have a large party- I found that to be the best approach - make a reservation for your party, and place your order in advance. The service was much better when we did that!
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Depot 62
515 Depot St(Fine dining/ Eclectic) This place is a hidden gem. Don't expect fast service, but you will get the most amazing fresh hot bread and Turkish food in an eclectic setting. You can order ahead if you have a large party- I found that to be the best approach - make a reservation for your party, and place your order in advance. The service was much better when we did that!
Sightseeing
You can drive to the top of the mountain, and there’s a turn off right on route 7A. But we try never to miss a day of hiking the highest peak of the Taconic range. At 3,848 feet above sea level, Mount Equinox offers a 360-degree view of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and, on clear days, Montreal’s Mount Royal. There are plenty of options for your hikes, ranging from an hour to up to all day. You can hike to the top in under 4 hours if you keep it slow and steady! Visit the Carthusian Monastery at the top!
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Equinox Mountain
You can drive to the top of the mountain, and there’s a turn off right on route 7A. But we try never to miss a day of hiking the highest peak of the Taconic range. At 3,848 feet above sea level, Mount Equinox offers a 360-degree view of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and, on clear days, Montreal’s Mount Royal. There are plenty of options for your hikes, ranging from an hour to up to all day. You can hike to the top in under 4 hours if you keep it slow and steady! Visit the Carthusian Monastery at the top!
This is a fantastic historical spot- perfect for kids and families. This is the historic home of Robert Lincoln, only child of President and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. The estate has beautiful gardens, restored 1903 wooden Pullman palace railcar, goat farm and cheesemaking facility, 12+ miles of walking trails, teaching greenhouse and cross-country skiing in winter.
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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdThis is a fantastic historical spot- perfect for kids and families. This is the historic home of Robert Lincoln, only child of President and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. The estate has beautiful gardens, restored 1903 wooden Pullman palace railcar, goat farm and cheesemaking facility, 12+ miles of walking trails, teaching greenhouse and cross-country skiing in winter.
An exhibit focusing on Norman Rockwell's years in Arlington, 1939-1953. Rockwell used over 200 local models for his works. The exhibit displays reproductions of many of his works as well as stories about many of the townspeople who were his models.
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Norman Rockwell Exhibition
118 Sugar Shack LnAn exhibit focusing on Norman Rockwell's years in Arlington, 1939-1953. Rockwell used over 200 local models for his works. The exhibit displays reproductions of many of his works as well as stories about many of the townspeople who were his models.
There are only a few covered bridges left in Vermont.. but the ones that are left, people drive to see. And, there is one right in Arlington!
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Arlington Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge RoadThere are only a few covered bridges left in Vermont.. but the ones that are left, people drive to see. And, there is one right in Arlington!
Love horses? This event is super high-quality, yet there is a casual vibe and it’s very easy to find a place to sit to watch some of America’s best jumpers. oh, and it’s free.
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Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7Love horses? This event is super high-quality, yet there is a casual vibe and it’s very easy to find a place to sit to watch some of America’s best jumpers. oh, and it’s free.
Route 7A
Pownal to Manchester, VT
Tucked between the Taconic Mountains and Green Mountains, along Route 7A, the Shires of Vermont is a place of majestic mountain views, brilliant fall foliage, and wonderful towns, including the bookend towns of Bennington and Manchester. Historic Route 7A runs parallel to the Long Trail, a hiker’s path that follows the length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada; part of the Long Trail also is the Appalachian Trail. Each town of the Shires has its own ambiance. Pownal has organic farms against a backdrop of mountains. Bennington is a pretty place with interesting dining and shopping. Old Bennington is the home of the Bennington Battle Monument and it is filled with traditional New England architecture. Manchester, a four-season destination, is known today for golf, fishing, skiing, the arts, and shopping. Distance from Pownal to Manchester is 33 miles – an easy distance that allows for a lot of stopping and sightseeing along the way.
Length: 48 miles
Vermont Route 7a
Vermont Route 7aRoute 7A
Pownal to Manchester, VT
Tucked between the Taconic Mountains and Green Mountains, along Route 7A, the Shires of Vermont is a place of majestic mountain views, brilliant fall foliage, and wonderful towns, including the bookend towns of Bennington and Manchester. Historic Route 7A runs parallel to the Long Trail, a hiker’s path that follows the length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada; part of the Long Trail also is the Appalachian Trail. Each town of the Shires has its own ambiance. Pownal has organic farms against a backdrop of mountains. Bennington is a pretty place with interesting dining and shopping. Old Bennington is the home of the Bennington Battle Monument and it is filled with traditional New England architecture. Manchester, a four-season destination, is known today for golf, fishing, skiing, the arts, and shopping. Distance from Pownal to Manchester is 33 miles – an easy distance that allows for a lot of stopping and sightseeing along the way.
Length: 48 miles
River Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 美國
Take a moment to drive down River Road. You won't regret it.
Neighborhoods
10 minutes up the road, Manchester Center boasts fantastic shopping, eating and sight-seeing. Don't miss out on the rich history and delicious restaurants there - listed in this guidebook further down.
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Manchester Center
10 minutes up the road, Manchester Center boasts fantastic shopping, eating and sight-seeing. Don't miss out on the rich history and delicious restaurants there - listed in this guidebook further down.
Known for its beautiful green spaces, Dorset offers seasonal theater and fine dining (Dorset Inn has exceptional food and service) - and the best swimming quarry in all of Vermont!
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Dorset
Known for its beautiful green spaces, Dorset offers seasonal theater and fine dining (Dorset Inn has exceptional food and service) - and the best swimming quarry in all of Vermont!
“Bennington, a jumble of artsy shops and cafés that have a jittery beat-poet buzz, spiced up with some highly regarded museums”
Yankee Magazine
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Bennington
“Bennington, a jumble of artsy shops and cafés that have a jittery beat-poet buzz, spiced up with some highly regarded museums”
Yankee Magazine
Arlington lies in the Valley of Vermont between the Taconic Range to the west and the Green Mountains to the east, with most of Arlington's land mass lying in the Taconic Range. Five prominent peaks are located within the town: Grass Mountain, Spruce Peak, The Ball (also locally referred to as West Mountain), Red Mountain, and Big Spruce Mountain. The highest peak is Grass Mountain at elevation 3,109 ft (948 m).
The Battenkill, famous for trout fishing, flows through the center of town.
VT-313, Arlington, VT, 美國
Arlington lies in the Valley of Vermont between the Taconic Range to the west and the Green Mountains to the east, with most of Arlington's land mass lying in the Taconic Range. Five prominent peaks are located within the town: Grass Mountain, Spruce Peak, The Ball (also locally referred to as West Mountain), Red Mountain, and Big Spruce Mountain. The highest peak is Grass Mountain at elevation 3,109 ft (948 m).
The Battenkill, famous for trout fishing, flows through the center of town.
Mad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom RdApple Picking is fun! Do it!
Summer Haunts
Ski season may be over, but the mountains are still calling you... With swimming, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and antiquing, So. VT is a great place to be in the summer! (Also- the mom and pop ice cream stands everywhere are not to be missed)
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30Magical swimming hole. Great to spend a whole day here!
7 minutes down the road- good swimming, lots of grassy areas for picnicking, several in-ground BBQ grills available. Easy way to spend a warm summer day! Under $10 a car.
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury Rd7 minutes down the road- good swimming, lots of grassy areas for picnicking, several in-ground BBQ grills available. Easy way to spend a warm summer day! Under $10 a car.
Located conveniently between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for the emerald green color of its waters when viewed from above. Restricted to non-motorized watercraft, the lake is ideal for swimming and paddling. The lake also offers anglers an opportunity to catch yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike and other warm-water species. The park is a favorite destination of hikers, with the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby, and trails on Dorset Mountain.
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Emerald Lake
Located conveniently between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for the emerald green color of its waters when viewed from above. Restricted to non-motorized watercraft, the lake is ideal for swimming and paddling. The lake also offers anglers an opportunity to catch yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike and other warm-water species. The park is a favorite destination of hikers, with the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby, and trails on Dorset Mountain.
Southern Vermont’s rushing, roaring section of the Battenkill River makes for some incredible water recreation. Cool down by swimming, tubing, rafting or paddling sections of the river. Access the river in Manchester and nearby Arlington, and plan to camp nearby. If you don’t feel like pitching a tent, lodging of all stripes abounds in Manchester. While there, why not head downtown for some outlet shopping?
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Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing
5827 Vermont 313
Southern Vermont’s rushing, roaring section of the Battenkill River makes for some incredible water recreation. Cool down by swimming, tubing, rafting or paddling sections of the river. Access the river in Manchester and nearby Arlington, and plan to camp nearby. If you don’t feel like pitching a tent, lodging of all stripes abounds in Manchester. While there, why not head downtown for some outlet shopping?
The drive to the top is great, but remember that there's actually a great trail system starting behind the Equinox Hotel that has many options. You can do a one or four hour hike, you can explore beautiful trails without exertion, or you can climb to the peak and back. The reward for going to the top is refilling your water bottle at the top with the fresh spring water that is gushing out of the mountain. So fresh!
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Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline DrThe drive to the top is great, but remember that there's actually a great trail system starting behind the Equinox Hotel that has many options. You can do a one or four hour hike, you can explore beautiful trails without exertion, or you can climb to the peak and back. The reward for going to the top is refilling your water bottle at the top with the fresh spring water that is gushing out of the mountain. So fresh!
Fall Fun
New England in the fall is a very special time… The air starts getting chilly, but you still want to be outside. Here’s my list of fun things to do!
All because of the... Dummerston Apple Pie Festival!!
From Vermont Magazine: Choose from 1,500 pies made in the nearby historic Dummerston Congregational Church, homemade ice cream, fresh donuts, hot cider, Green Mountain Coffee, and Grafton cheese. Or maybe have some of each! Pies available whole or by the slice. Worship at 9 am surrounded by pies. Fire Department Breakfast, Grange Lunch.
Expect a turnout of 20-25 colorfully dressed attendees from the local Faerie Camp, always a highlight of the day!
Dummerston
All because of the... Dummerston Apple Pie Festival!!
From Vermont Magazine: Choose from 1,500 pies made in the nearby historic Dummerston Congregational Church, homemade ice cream, fresh donuts, hot cider, Green Mountain Coffee, and Grafton cheese. Or maybe have some of each! Pies available whole or by the slice. Worship at 9 am surrounded by pies. Fire Department Breakfast, Grange Lunch.
Expect a turnout of 20-25 colorfully dressed attendees from the local Faerie Camp, always a highlight of the day!
In October, try to catch the Vintage Market days of Vermont- an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, seasonal plantings and more.
Vermont State Fair
In October, try to catch the Vintage Market days of Vermont- an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, seasonal plantings and more.
Check out the Newfane Heritage Festival! Every October for the last 51 years locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the Newfane Heritage Festival, which showcases a juried selection of artists and craftspeople, as well as delicious food, a used goods sale (the Flea Tent), a Super Raffle, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Colorful fall foliage on the village streets and surrounding hillsides and the smell of homemade apple pie and crisp greet the several thousand visitors who attend this signature southeastern Vermont event. Newfane Heritage Festival is entirely volunteer run and is deeply rooted in the Newfane Congregational Church and the local community. We hope you’ll come explore this beautiful part of New England during the peak of fall foliage season.
VT-30, Newfane, VT, 美國
Check out the Newfane Heritage Festival! Every October for the last 51 years locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the Newfane Heritage Festival, which showcases a juried selection of artists and craftspeople, as well as delicious food, a used goods sale (the Flea Tent), a Super Raffle, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Colorful fall foliage on the village streets and surrounding hillsides and the smell of homemade apple pie and crisp greet the several thousand visitors who attend this signature southeastern Vermont event. Newfane Heritage Festival is entirely volunteer run and is deeply rooted in the Newfane Congregational Church and the local community. We hope you’ll come explore this beautiful part of New England during the peak of fall foliage season.
Skiing and Adventure
Winter or summer, this place is a winner for families. Just 20 minutes away Bromley mountain is the only one facing the sun and is the friendliest mountain for teaching your kids to ski or for getting back on the slopes yourself! During the summer, you cannot miss the famous Bromley Slide - a tube slide experience that you will want to do again and again.
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Bromley Mountain
Winter or summer, this place is a winner for families. Just 20 minutes away Bromley mountain is the only one facing the sun and is the friendliest mountain for teaching your kids to ski or for getting back on the slopes yourself! During the summer, you cannot miss the famous Bromley Slide - a tube slide experience that you will want to do again and again.
One of Vermonts favorite ski mountains - good for intermediate and advanced ski families. It’s not the closest to us, but we added it because it’s also not terribly far. Stratton is just under a 40 minute drive from ou cottage, and offers “99 trails, 160+ acres of glades, 670+ acres of terrain, top-ranked terrain parks, the fastest fleet of lifts in the East, "Slopeside Village," Training & Fitness Center, Spa and a full slate of winter and summer events and activities” in case you end up going!
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Stratton Mountain
One of Vermonts favorite ski mountains - good for intermediate and advanced ski families. It’s not the closest to us, but we added it because it’s also not terribly far. Stratton is just under a 40 minute drive from ou cottage, and offers “99 trails, 160+ acres of glades, 670+ acres of terrain, top-ranked terrain parks, the fastest fleet of lifts in the East, "Slopeside Village," Training & Fitness Center, Spa and a full slate of winter and summer events and activities” in case you end up going!
Just under a half hour away, this cross-country ski spot is our fave for everyone - even if they've never put on a pair of skis in their life. 35 kilometers of groomed trails; snowshoeing; equipment rentals and lessons; child care; night skiing. 35 km of trails pass through woods and meadows; trails are available for the novice to the expert. Ski shop offers Nordic skiing and snowshoeing equipment as well as pulk sleds for young kids, Lessons by Professional Ski Instructors of America. Trailside cabin and warming hut.
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Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond RdJust under a half hour away, this cross-country ski spot is our fave for everyone - even if they've never put on a pair of skis in their life. 35 kilometers of groomed trails; snowshoeing; equipment rentals and lessons; child care; night skiing. 35 km of trails pass through woods and meadows; trails are available for the novice to the expert. Ski shop offers Nordic skiing and snowshoeing equipment as well as pulk sleds for young kids, Lessons by Professional Ski Instructors of America. Trailside cabin and warming hut.
This is a highly reputable company and we recommend using them, or Vermont River Runners for any kayaking or tubing experiences. There are several local companies that receive mixed reviews- don't take any chances on your good time!
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Battenkill Valley Outdoors
1414 NY-313This is a highly reputable company and we recommend using them, or Vermont River Runners for any kayaking or tubing experiences. There are several local companies that receive mixed reviews- don't take any chances on your good time!
Cross country skiing for all ages and skill levels in rural Vermont (Woodford) . Open daily 9-5 (or sundown) in season as conditions allow. 30 minutes away.
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Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdCross country skiing for all ages and skill levels in rural Vermont (Woodford) . Open daily 9-5 (or sundown) in season as conditions allow. 30 minutes away.
Mount Snow
Another ski location that's less than an hour away.