Guidebook for Bristol
Food Scene
In Vermont we call soft service ice cream creemies. I think they have one of the best creemies in VT, but I'm only slightly biased by the short commute. Open seasonally.
Village Creeme Stand
41 West StIn Vermont we call soft service ice cream creemies. I think they have one of the best creemies in VT, but I'm only slightly biased by the short commute. Open seasonally.
The Bobcat is a great gastro pub, in fact it is where we had our first date, with locally sourced ingredients and has, in our opinion, the best burger and fries in VT. They also brew their own beer.
67 locals recommend
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StThe Bobcat is a great gastro pub, in fact it is where we had our first date, with locally sourced ingredients and has, in our opinion, the best burger and fries in VT. They also brew their own beer.
3 Squares offers a hearty breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. They take pride in sourcing a lot of ingredients locally. They also make their own chocolate from a cacao plantation they co-own in S. America.
42 locals recommend
3 Squares Cafe
141 Main St3 Squares offers a hearty breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. They take pride in sourcing a lot of ingredients locally. They also make their own chocolate from a cacao plantation they co-own in S. America.
Bar Antidote
35 Green StGood food, fun cocktails and live music sometimes.
This used to be owned by the same French chef who founded the Bobcat Cafe. The meal options are often pretty heavy (read lots of butter) but it's delicious. We will venture there for special occasions as it's a bit pricier than the Bobcat.
61 locals recommend
Black Sheep Bistro
253 W Main StThis used to be owned by the same French chef who founded the Bobcat Cafe. The meal options are often pretty heavy (read lots of butter) but it's delicious. We will venture there for special occasions as it's a bit pricier than the Bobcat.
Jones The Boy Bake Shop
28 North StGreat baked goods and hot drinks.
An eclectic mix of breakfast/lunch options as well as a small grocery full of local products.
8 locals recommend
Minifactory
16 Main StreetAn eclectic mix of breakfast/lunch options as well as a small grocery full of local products.
The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant
1868 North 116 RoadFarm to table pizza with a twist.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drop-In Brewing Company
610 US-7Hired Hand Brewing Co.
35 Green StLincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River RdAppalachian Gap Distillery
88 Mainelli RdWoodchuck® Cider
1321 Exchange StThe Otter Creek Brewery
793 Exchange StFoley Brothers Brewing
79 Stone Mill Dam RdFiddlehead Brewing Company
6305 Shelburne RdFrost Beer Works
171 Commerce StFoam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StStone Corral Brewery
83 Huntington RdProhibition Pig
23 S Main StSouth Mountain Tavern
31 Main StreetAnother option for a spot to grab a drink and basic food in Bristol.
Essentials
Shaw's
7 Prince LnWalgreens Pharmacy
1 Prince LnShopping
Art, jewelry, pottery, silk scarves and other products created by local artists.
6 locals recommend
Art on Main
25 Main StArt, jewelry, pottery, silk scarves and other products created by local artists.
Vermont HoneyLights
22 Main StFun gifts, including beeswax candles.
Danforth Pewter Flagship Store & Workshop
52 Seymour StEmeraldrose Grows
Best dispensary in Vermont.
Arts & Culture
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor RdShelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadVermont Folklife Center
88 Main StHenry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1 Park StRokeby Museum
4334 US-7Parks & Nature
Bristol Falls a.k.a. Bartlett Falls
23-655 Lincoln RdPopular swimming hole.
Hike to the top of Mad River Glen. Trailhead on Jim Dwyer Rd. in Starksboro.
Jerusalem Trail Trailhead
537 Jim Dwire RdHike to the top of Mad River Glen. Trailhead on Jim Dwyer Rd. in Starksboro.
A western approach to Mount Abraham, Vermont's fifth highest peak, the Battell Trail joins the Long Trail near tent sites and a log shelter on the slopes of Lincoln Mountain. Aside from rare plants and fabulous views, two sugarbushes are found on the route.
Battell Trail
1922-1940 Elder Hill RdA western approach to Mount Abraham, Vermont's fifth highest peak, the Battell Trail joins the Long Trail near tent sites and a log shelter on the slopes of Lincoln Mountain. Aside from rare plants and fabulous views, two sugarbushes are found on the route.
From the parking lot, the trail leads into the woods and climbs moderately to a bridge at 0.2 miles. The trail continues beside a stream to a second stream crossing that has no bridge, but can be crossed on rocks. Ascending steadily after the second stream crossing, the trial climbs to a third stream crossing after which the terrain is gentler. The trail arrives at the outlet of Abbey Pond at 2.1 miles. Abbey Pond supports a community of marsh plants and animals. This trail is sometimes closed to protect nesting great blue herons. Watch for closure posters. Average hike time: 2 - 2.5 hours round trip.
Abbey Pond trail head
283-499 Abbey Pond RdFrom the parking lot, the trail leads into the woods and climbs moderately to a bridge at 0.2 miles. The trail continues beside a stream to a second stream crossing that has no bridge, but can be crossed on rocks. Ascending steadily after the second stream crossing, the trial climbs to a third stream crossing after which the terrain is gentler. The trail arrives at the outlet of Abbey Pond at 2.1 miles. Abbey Pond supports a community of marsh plants and animals. This trail is sometimes closed to protect nesting great blue herons. Watch for closure posters. Average hike time: 2 - 2.5 hours round trip.