Guidebook for West Glover
Food Scene
The Parker Pie Company
161 County RdGreat pizza & beer within walking distance of the Lodge.
Busy Bee
2985 Glover RdCute little diner -- 5 minute drive.
Great breakfast place -- about half an hour from us in East Burke, but well worth the drive, especially if you take the scenic route past Lake Willoughby. Located in on an old school house with high ceilings and huge, light-filled windows, local art, and comfy seating. It's right in the center of East Burke -- gateway to Burke Mountain ski area and Kingdom Trails mountain biking.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Lotti
603 VT-114Great breakfast place -- about half an hour from us in East Burke, but well worth the drive, especially if you take the scenic route past Lake Willoughby. Located in on an old school house with high ceilings and huge, light-filled windows, local art, and comfy seating. It's right in the center of East Burke -- gateway to Burke Mountain ski area and Kingdom Trails mountain biking.
Recently under new ownership and re-named "Parson's Dinner House". Excellent food and service and attractive decor. Check out their website for up-to-date information on days and hours of operation. Conveniently located in Barton -- a 10 minute drive from our house.
25 locals recommend
The Parson's Corner
14 Glover RdRecently under new ownership and re-named "Parson's Dinner House". Excellent food and service and attractive decor. Check out their website for up-to-date information on days and hours of operation. Conveniently located in Barton -- a 10 minute drive from our house.
A great little dinner spot in Lyndonville. Especially delicious appetizers and generous main dishes.
20 locals recommend
Sweet Basil Cafe & Catering
32 Depot StA great little dinner spot in Lyndonville. Especially delicious appetizers and generous main dishes.
Wonderful coffees and teas, pastries, and sandwiches. Attractive, upscale decor.
6 locals recommend
Central Cafe
418 Railroad StWonderful coffees and teas, pastries, and sandwiches. Attractive, upscale decor.
Great, mostly Italian, menu. We have had delicious meals there -- from drinks, to appetizers to dessert.
9 locals recommend
Salt Bistro and the Vermont Catering Company
94 Eastern AveGreat, mostly Italian, menu. We have had delicious meals there -- from drinks, to appetizers to dessert.
Beautiful view of Lake Memphremagog in Newport. Extensive menu. Kid friendly.
55 locals recommend
The East Side Restaurant & Pub
47 Landing StBeautiful view of Lake Memphremagog in Newport. Extensive menu. Kid friendly.
Lago Trattoria
95 Main StGreat Italian food!
Derby Line Village Inn
440 Main StDelicious, hearty food!
Dusit Thai Cuisine
158 Main StDelicious Thai food.
Everything Else
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdVoted best brewery in the world!
Lake Parker
Public boat access -- 1/3 mile from the Lodge.
Lake Willoughby
One of the most beautiful lakes in Vermont
Holbrook State Park
Great local hiking -- three ponds and a beautiful outlook.
Cross country skiing in winter; and biking trails in summer.
88 locals recommend
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdCross country skiing in winter; and biking trails in summer.
Burke Mountain
Downhill and cross country skiing; mountain biking in summer
Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114Premier mountain biking.
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdDownhill skiing; fabulous water park!
Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater AveSwimming, boating, picnicking!
Arts & Culture
If you know Bread & Puppet, you're probably already planning a visit -- if you've never heard of them, check out their website. They are an eclectic group of incredibly creative people of all ages who use puppetry (GIANT puppets), music, and dance to entertain and stimulate your social conscience. The have Sunday events in the summer; the museum is open during warm weather.
81 locals recommend
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights RdIf you know Bread & Puppet, you're probably already planning a visit -- if you've never heard of them, check out their website. They are an eclectic group of incredibly creative people of all ages who use puppetry (GIANT puppets), music, and dance to entertain and stimulate your social conscience. The have Sunday events in the summer; the museum is open during warm weather.
You just have to go there--located in a small barn next to the owner/curator's house in Glover. Admission is by donation if you feel like it. Exhibits on Dust, Paper Clips, Bells, Toothbrushes, Toothpicks--like I said, you just have to go there.
42 locals recommend
The Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond RdYou just have to go there--located in a small barn next to the owner/curator's house in Glover. Admission is by donation if you feel like it. Exhibits on Dust, Paper Clips, Bells, Toothbrushes, Toothpicks--like I said, you just have to go there.
Old Stone House Museum
109 Old Stone House RdFairbanks Museum station
Check out their butterfly house!
Antiques/Clothing Shopping
Nana's Bears -- great collection of furniture, knick-knacks, and used clothing. A fun place to poke around.
Red Sky Trading
2894 Glover RdShop for memorabilia & home-made snacks.
Great eclectic assortment of clothing, furnishings, books, and knick-knacks.
17 locals recommend
Moose River Lake & Lodge Store
370 Railroad StGreat eclectic assortment of clothing, furnishings, books, and knick-knacks.
Essentials
Currier's Market in Glover is a neighborhood icon that has recently been slightly remodeled under new ownership. It offers fresh produce and meats plus canned and dry goods to fit most simple culinary needs. Sadly, the amazing display of taxidermy which included a moose is no longer there.
11 locals recommend
Curriers Market
2984 Glover RdCurrier's Market in Glover is a neighborhood icon that has recently been slightly remodeled under new ownership. It offers fresh produce and meats plus canned and dry goods to fit most simple culinary needs. Sadly, the amazing display of taxidermy which included a moose is no longer there.
C & C Supermarket
71 Church StWell-stocked grocery store.
Kinney Drugs Store
16 Church StDrug store.
City advice
Getting around
You will need a car. There is no public transportation.
Our local pub, Parker Pie, is within walking distance. From our house you will have access to miles of paved and dirt roads for biking around the countryside and visiting local villages and towns. Interstate 91 gives direct access to Newport, Derby, and the Canadian Border (North) and to Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury (South).