Reggie's Guide to Southwestern Vermont

Reggie
Reggie's Guide to Southwestern Vermont

Outdoor Recreation

Explore the gorgeous, winding Battenkill river with a trip with this great local outfitter. You can rent canoes, kayaks, or tubes.
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Battenkill Valley Outdoors
1414 NY-313
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Explore the gorgeous, winding Battenkill river with a trip with this great local outfitter. You can rent canoes, kayaks, or tubes.
A great state park with a lakefront for swimming and boating. And a scenic gentle hiking trail around the lake. Perfect for the whole family.
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury Rd
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A great state park with a lakefront for swimming and boating. And a scenic gentle hiking trail around the lake. Perfect for the whole family.
This place is a gem. It is huge conserved property that hosts educational farming programs, nature walks, and more. Check out their website and calendar to find out what they've got going on during your visit.
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Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315
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This place is a gem. It is huge conserved property that hosts educational farming programs, nature walks, and more. Check out their website and calendar to find out what they've got going on during your visit.
We love Bromley! This is a low-key, fun loving mountain. In the winter, this mountain has a bit of skiing and riding for everyone. In the summertime, they've got zip lines, ropes courses, waterslides, alpine slides and more. Fun, Fun, Fun!
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Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
124 VT-11
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We love Bromley! This is a low-key, fun loving mountain. In the winter, this mountain has a bit of skiing and riding for everyone. In the summertime, they've got zip lines, ropes courses, waterslides, alpine slides and more. Fun, Fun, Fun!
Beautiful state park with swimming and boat rentals
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Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Ln
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Beautiful state park with swimming and boat rentals
Take an off-road driving lesson in the Green Mountains!
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Land Rover Experience Driving School
80 Union St Fork
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Take an off-road driving lesson in the Green Mountains!
This stellar local bike shop has bikes for rent, and can recommend local routes to ride, and I think offers guided rides as well. Call ahead to confirm that.
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Battenkill Bicycles
99 Bonnet St
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This stellar local bike shop has bikes for rent, and can recommend local routes to ride, and I think offers guided rides as well. Call ahead to confirm that.

Sightseeing

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Sugar Shack
29 Sugar Shack Ln
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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Rd
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This winding auto road leads to the summit of Mt. Equinox and overlooks Manchester and the mountains. PLUS you can look down to the west, and see the cabin you're staying in! The road is open May through mid-October.
Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
This winding auto road leads to the summit of Mt. Equinox and overlooks Manchester and the mountains. PLUS you can look down to the west, and see the cabin you're staying in! The road is open May through mid-October.
This is one of the most picturesque covered bridges you can find. And it has room to park, have a picnic, or take a dip in the Battenkill River, if you're there in the summertime.
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Arlington Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Road
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This is one of the most picturesque covered bridges you can find. And it has room to park, have a picnic, or take a dip in the Battenkill River, if you're there in the summertime.
This is a farm where you can visit with the animals and buy some of their homemade cheeses and goods.
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North Meadow Farm
726 N Rd
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This is a farm where you can visit with the animals and buy some of their homemade cheeses and goods.
Taylor farm makes fantastic farmstead cheeses (perhaps most famously, the smoke gouda). They also have horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter.
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Taylor Farm
825 VT-11
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Taylor farm makes fantastic farmstead cheeses (perhaps most famously, the smoke gouda). They also have horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter.
Check out this museum and former home of the great American poet. They also host cool events like concerts, and readings. Open spring through fall.
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7a
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Check out this museum and former home of the great American poet. They also host cool events like concerts, and readings. Open spring through fall.
In addition to being a beautiful garden center, in the fall, this place has incredible hot cider and cider donuts. They often have a corn maze and scarecrow pumpkin patch set up as well.
Equinox Valley Nursery
1158 Main St
In addition to being a beautiful garden center, in the fall, this place has incredible hot cider and cider donuts. They often have a corn maze and scarecrow pumpkin patch set up as well.
Wonderful outdoor sculpture park on scenic grounds, plus vibrant gallery shows in the indoor buildings.
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Southern Vermont Arts Center
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr
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Wonderful outdoor sculpture park on scenic grounds, plus vibrant gallery shows in the indoor buildings.

Food Scene

A classic Vermont country store. Deli counter, baked goods, nice wine selection, and more.
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Wayside Country Store
3307 VT-313
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A classic Vermont country store. Deli counter, baked goods, nice wine selection, and more.
One of the best farm stands anywhere! Organic produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and more. Open May through mid-October.
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley Rd
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One of the best farm stands anywhere! Organic produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and more. Open May through mid-October.
This is a great place to enjoy a special meal, or just some appetizers and drinks at the bar.
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Copper Grouse
3835 Main St
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This is a great place to enjoy a special meal, or just some appetizers and drinks at the bar.
Authentic Bermese cuisine--very yummy!
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MOONWINK
4479 Main St
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Authentic Bermese cuisine--very yummy!
We love sushi boat! This place is a local favorite, and with good reason.
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Sushi Boat
4971 Main St
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We love sushi boat! This place is a local favorite, and with good reason.
This restaurant has some of the best Thai food we've ever had. It's a little more on the grown up end, but we do see young families there from time to time.
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Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main St
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This restaurant has some of the best Thai food we've ever had. It's a little more on the grown up end, but we do see young families there from time to time.
If you need a casual place to get pizza, subs, and pasta for the whole family, Christos is a great bet.
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Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main St
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If you need a casual place to get pizza, subs, and pasta for the whole family, Christos is a great bet.
The Mystic has a nice, contemporary menu of fresh foods and flavors, and lots of great drinks to pair along with them. Highly recommend the tamarind margarita!
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Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
4928 Main St
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The Mystic has a nice, contemporary menu of fresh foods and flavors, and lots of great drinks to pair along with them. Highly recommend the tamarind margarita!
On the weekends, the line can be long for this local favorite, but these folks do breakfast right!
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Up For Breakfast
4935 Main St
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On the weekends, the line can be long for this local favorite, but these folks do breakfast right!
Lovely spot for a special night out.
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Bistro Henry
1942 Depot St
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Lovely spot for a special night out.
Casual, modern burgers and fixins' for the whole family.
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Depot Street Burgers
468 Depot St
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Casual, modern burgers and fixins' for the whole family.
Homemade breads and killer sandwiches have kept Zooey's a favorite for lunch spot for decades.
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Zoey's Deli
539 Depot St
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Homemade breads and killer sandwiches have kept Zooey's a favorite for lunch spot for decades.
Serious, homemade donuts, as well as other breakfast favorites too.
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Mrs Murphy Donuts
374 Depot St
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Serious, homemade donuts, as well as other breakfast favorites too.
Some of the best pizza in the area. Eat in or take out.
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Sams Wood Fired Pizza
4478 Main St
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Some of the best pizza in the area. Eat in or take out.
The organic farm and bakery is a neat place. On weekends in the summertime, they host outdoor concerts, with wood fired pizza and dancing on the lawn.
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Earth Sky Time Community Farm
1547 Main St
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The organic farm and bakery is a neat place. On weekends in the summertime, they host outdoor concerts, with wood fired pizza and dancing on the lawn.
Fresh and flavorful burritos, tacos, and salads. Yummmmmm.
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Cilantro Restaurant
5036 Main St
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Fresh and flavorful burritos, tacos, and salads. Yummmmmm.
A classic New England menu, served in a cozy historic old tavern.
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YE OLDE TAVERN
5183 Main St
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A classic New England menu, served in a cozy historic old tavern.
This is a special place—great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinners on Thursdays and Fridays.
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Round House Bakery Cafe
25 E Main St
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This is a special place—great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinners on Thursdays and Fridays.
Great breakfast spot!
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Country Gals Cafe'
9 E Main St
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Great breakfast spot!
Full bar and food menu, open later than most places in town!
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Union Underground
4928 Main St
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Full bar and food menu, open later than most places in town!
We always walk out happy after an evening at Allegro. Don't miss the gnocchi!!!
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Allegro
520 Main St
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We always walk out happy after an evening at Allegro. Don't miss the gnocchi!!!
Lots on tap, and good eats from the kitchen. Cool atmosphere.
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The Tap House at Catamount Glass
309 County St
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Lots on tap, and good eats from the kitchen. Cool atmosphere.
One of the best diners you'll find. The wait for tables is often out the door at peak breakfast and lunch, but you can usually snag a spot at the counter, too. Sourdough french toast, crunch berry pancakes, and the Rueben, just to name a few favorites.
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The Blue Benn
314 North St
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One of the best diners you'll find. The wait for tables is often out the door at peak breakfast and lunch, but you can usually snag a spot at the counter, too. Sourdough french toast, crunch berry pancakes, and the Rueben, just to name a few favorites.
This classic spot is open early spring through fall. Personal favorite is a garden burger, onion rings, and a vanilla shake :)
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Arlington Dairy Bar
3158 Vermont Rte 7a
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This classic spot is open early spring through fall. Personal favorite is a garden burger, onion rings, and a vanilla shake :)
Homemade ice cream, folks. This is the good stuff. Plus a whole store full of other scrumptious chocolates and candies.
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Chocolate Barn
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Homemade ice cream, folks. This is the good stuff. Plus a whole store full of other scrumptious chocolates and candies.
Enjoy dinner in this historic inn in the center of piecturesque Arlington.
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The Arlington Inn
3904 Vermont Rte 7a
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Enjoy dinner in this historic inn in the center of piecturesque Arlington.
The West Mountain Inn has an exceptional restaurant and tavern, which uses local, seasonal ingredients. We highly, highly recommend making time for a special meal here, and they are very busy, so you should call ahead for a reservation!
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West Mountain Inn
144 W Mountain Inn Rd
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The West Mountain Inn has an exceptional restaurant and tavern, which uses local, seasonal ingredients. We highly, highly recommend making time for a special meal here, and they are very busy, so you should call ahead for a reservation!
If you're looking for a truly special meal, this is one of our best recommendations for a high-end dinner.
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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant
39 W Rd
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If you're looking for a truly special meal, this is one of our best recommendations for a high-end dinner.
This year round farmers market is held every Sunday, rain or shine. It is a great mix of lots of local produce, meats, cheeses, and craft goods, as well as music and prepared foods as well.
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Dorset Farmers Market
1430 VT-30
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This year round farmers market is held every Sunday, rain or shine. It is a great mix of lots of local produce, meats, cheeses, and craft goods, as well as music and prepared foods as well.

Shopping

This is a world class book store—and more. It has multiple floors and is a joy to explore. The kids section is fantastic too. There is an adjoining cafe, Bonnet & Main that serves great lunches, beverages, and baked treats as well.
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Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main St
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This is a world class book store—and more. It has multiple floors and is a joy to explore. The kids section is fantastic too. There is an adjoining cafe, Bonnet & Main that serves great lunches, beverages, and baked treats as well.
The flagship store in Manchester is a cool place to explore. There are even indoor trout.
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Orvis
4180 Main St
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The flagship store in Manchester is a cool place to explore. There are even indoor trout.
Downtown Manchester is home to a walkable shopping scene that is a mix of designer outlets and small local shops too.
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Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot St
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Downtown Manchester is home to a walkable shopping scene that is a mix of designer outlets and small local shops too.
A beautiful selection of housewares plus their famous line of hand-crafted pottery.
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Bennington Potters
324 County St
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A beautiful selection of housewares plus their famous line of hand-crafted pottery.
If you're looking for serious outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear, this is the spot. The friendly, knowledgable staff can help get you outfitted for all manner of outdoor adventuring.
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The Mountain Goat
4886 Main St
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If you're looking for serious outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear, this is the spot. The friendly, knowledgable staff can help get you outfitted for all manner of outdoor adventuring.
The mothership of Vermont plaid essentials! Get your Woolwich wool jacket here.
Heinel's Clothiers
4964 Main St
The mothership of Vermont plaid essentials! Get your Woolwich wool jacket here.

Beer & Wine

Local brew pub in a historic train station
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Argyle Brewing Company Cambridge NY
6 Broad St
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Local brew pub in a historic train station
This is a super cool tasting room for craft beers and ciders. They've just added some light eats that pair with the drinks too. You can leave with a growler of the ever-changing brews on tap, or with packaged goods as well. We love this place!
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The Crooked Ram
4026 Main St
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This is a super cool tasting room for craft beers and ciders. They've just added some light eats that pair with the drinks too. You can leave with a growler of the ever-changing brews on tap, or with packaged goods as well. We love this place!
Big selection of local (and global) craft beers, ciders, and wines.
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Manchester Discount Beverage
380 Depot St
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Big selection of local (and global) craft beers, ciders, and wines.
We love Harvest! Great brews on tap, in-house and regionally. Plus a funky, contemporary menu of oh-so-cool bar eats.
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Harvest Brewing
201 South St
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We love Harvest! Great brews on tap, in-house and regionally. Plus a funky, contemporary menu of oh-so-cool bar eats.
Worth the drive to this beautiful historic factory, turned modern craft brewery. They have a great contemporary menu. CHECK HOURS BEFORE HEADING OUT. They're only open Thursday-Sunday at certain times of year.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill Rd
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Worth the drive to this beautiful historic factory, turned modern craft brewery. They have a great contemporary menu. CHECK HOURS BEFORE HEADING OUT. They're only open Thursday-Sunday at certain times of year.
Casual atmosphere with great brews and full dinner menu. Favorites are the Bog Salad and the CHICKEN NACHOS.
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Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main St
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Casual atmosphere with great brews and full dinner menu. Favorites are the Bog Salad and the CHICKEN NACHOS.
This charming historic-farm-turned-inn, has weekly pub nights in the summer and early fall. Every Thursday evening they have food, music, and drinks open to the public. Enjoy at cocktail and delicious eats on the porch!
Hill Farm Inn
458 Hill Farm Rd
This charming historic-farm-turned-inn, has weekly pub nights in the summer and early fall. Every Thursday evening they have food, music, and drinks open to the public. Enjoy at cocktail and delicious eats on the porch!
This charming historic-farm-turned-inn, has weekly pub nights in the summer and early fall. Every Thursday evening they have food, music, and drinks open to the public. Enjoy at cocktail and delicious eats on the porch!
Hill Farm Inn
458 Hill Farm Rd
This charming historic-farm-turned-inn, has weekly pub nights in the summer and early fall. Every Thursday evening they have food, music, and drinks open to the public. Enjoy at cocktail and delicious eats on the porch!