Guidebook for Bristol
Food Scene
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StBistro and brew pub. Lively. Always a good meal.
Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn
3629 Ethan Allen HwyUpscale dining, excellent cocktails.
Cubbers
8 Main StPizza, subs, salads, comfort food for eat-in or take out.
Amazing dinners in wood fired oven. Book reservations early.
11 locals recommend
The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant
1868 North 116 RoadAmazing dinners in wood fired oven. Book reservations early.
Jones The Boy Bake Shop
28 North StMinifactory
16 Main StreetFantastic breakfasts
Bar Antidote
35 Green StThe best veggie burger plus more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friday night music. Bring a picnic and buy wine at the vineyard.
32 locals recommend
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River RdFriday night music. Bring a picnic and buy wine at the vineyard.
South Mountain Tavern
31 Main StreetFood, live music, pool table
Arts & Culture
Americana, folk art, preserved historic buildings, and even a ferry boat. One day is not enough for this eclectic collection.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdAmericana, folk art, preserved historic buildings, and even a ferry boat. One day is not enough for this eclectic collection.
Art on Main
25 Main StMany local artists of all genres
Two galleries in Middlebury, both showcasing incredible artists.
15 locals recommend
Edgewater Gallery at the Falls
1 Mill StTwo galleries in Middlebury, both showcasing incredible artists.
Vergennes
2galleries: Northern Daughters, Creative Space.
Sightseeing
1000 acre preserved farmland. Incredible barns, historic inn. Walking trails. Located on Lake Champlain.
243 locals recommend
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road1000 acre preserved farmland. Incredible barns, historic inn. Walking trails. Located on Lake Champlain.
Folk art and historical buildings to preserve VT heritage. Can’t see it all in one day.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdFolk art and historical buildings to preserve VT heritage. Can’t see it all in one day.
Parks & Nature
Great swimming, lovely cove. Walking trails. Bring a picnic. Kayak rentals.
19 locals recommend
Kingsland Bay State Park
787 Kingsland Bay State Park RdGreat swimming, lovely cove. Walking trails. Bring a picnic. Kayak rentals.
Less well known than Mt. Mansfield but better views and fewer crowds. Two trails to choose from- Battell Trail or the Long Trail.
33 locals recommend
Mount Abraham (Vermont)
Less well known than Mt. Mansfield but better views and fewer crowds. Two trails to choose from- Battell Trail or the Long Trail.
Silver Lake
Short hike to a pristine mountain lake.
Shopping
Vermont HoneyLights
22 Main St100% Beeswax candles in unique designs. See how they are made.
Emeraldrose Gifts
18 Main StInternational boutique. Jewelry, gifts, toys, clothing
Not only books but a unique display of musical instruments including ukeleles, guitars and drums.
Recycled Reading of Vermont Books & Instruments
1 Main StNot only books but a unique display of musical instruments including ukeleles, guitars and drums.
Beautifully crafted pewter items for the home with a retail shop on Main Street, Middlebury
9 locals recommend
Danforth Pewter Flagship Store & Workshop
52 Seymour StBeautifully crafted pewter items for the home with a retail shop on Main Street, Middlebury
Unique homewares and accessories. Vergennes has many nice shops too numerous to mention here.
12 locals recommend
MALABAR
235 Main StUnique homewares and accessories. Vergennes has many nice shops too numerous to mention here.
Farmhouse Chocolates & Ice Cream
25 Mountain View StFavorite chocolates where every town has a chocolate shop.
Essentials
Shaw's
7 Prince LnMiddlebury Coop
9 Washington StreetLocal and organic. Nice deli.