Jen & Jake's Local Guide
Neighboring Towns
Head South on Rt 14 to Vermont's State Capital- this quaint city is chock full of restaurants and shops, walk through Hubbard Park, visit the capital building, walk or just hang out on the capital lawn with the locals. Capital City Farmers Market Saturdays 9am-1pm through October.
87 locals recommend
Montpelier
Head South on Rt 14 to Vermont's State Capital- this quaint city is chock full of restaurants and shops, walk through Hubbard Park, visit the capital building, walk or just hang out on the capital lawn with the locals. Capital City Farmers Market Saturdays 9am-1pm through October.
Head North on RT 14 to Hardwick and the Northeast Kingdom. Known for it's farm-to-table food scene, Hardwick has more to offer than meets the eye. Restaurants, bookstore, gift shop, coffee shop, specialty beer and wine store, and the best small food coop around! Check out the Hardwick Farmers Market every Friday afternoon 3-6 pm for more local produce, specialty foods and handmade crafts.
9 locals recommend
Hardwick
Head North on RT 14 to Hardwick and the Northeast Kingdom. Known for it's farm-to-table food scene, Hardwick has more to offer than meets the eye. Restaurants, bookstore, gift shop, coffee shop, specialty beer and wine store, and the best small food coop around! Check out the Hardwick Farmers Market every Friday afternoon 3-6 pm for more local produce, specialty foods and handmade crafts.
Caspian Lake, the Willey's Store, Circus Smirkus, Jasper Hill Farm, Hill Farmstead Brewery, the Highland Center for the Arts, Highland Lodge, and a hike up Barr Hill make Greensboro a must-visit!
6 locals recommend
Greensboro
Caspian Lake, the Willey's Store, Circus Smirkus, Jasper Hill Farm, Hill Farmstead Brewery, the Highland Center for the Arts, Highland Lodge, and a hike up Barr Hill make Greensboro a must-visit!
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Food & Drink
Farm fresh food and Vermont go hand-in-hand, so there are a lot of great places to eat, these a just a few of our local favorites. And if you have the opportunity, check out the farmer's market's too! Hardwick on Friday 3pm-6pm/ Montpelier on Saturday 9 am- 1 pm.
Hardwick, VT- Start your day or enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a great cup of coffee and a fresh baked sweet treat from Frontseat. Cell Service and Wifi!
17 locals recommend
Front Seat Coffee
101 S Main StHardwick, VT- Start your day or enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a great cup of coffee and a fresh baked sweet treat from Frontseat. Cell Service and Wifi!
HARDWICK, VT. aka "the taco truck" Caja Madera has great street tacos. At $4/$5 per taco, how can you go wrong? Find them from 11:30 am -7 pm Thurs. Fri., Sat, on Rt 15 in Hardwick, across from Aubuchon Hardware. Occasional live music too! You can also find them at Highland Lodge in Greensboro on "Margarita Mondays" through the summer.
Caja Madera
154 Vermont 15HARDWICK, VT. aka "the taco truck" Caja Madera has great street tacos. At $4/$5 per taco, how can you go wrong? Find them from 11:30 am -7 pm Thurs. Fri., Sat, on Rt 15 in Hardwick, across from Aubuchon Hardware. Occasional live music too! You can also find them at Highland Lodge in Greensboro on "Margarita Mondays" through the summer.
PLAINFIELD, VT. There are three Positive Pie restaurants, in Hardwick, Montpelier, but this one in Plainfield is our favorite! It's a beautiful back road drive from Little Bliss Cabin through Cabot to Plainfield. Open Thurs-Sun at 4pm- 9pm. Limited take-out menu may be available starting 11:30 am.
76 locals recommend
Positive Pie
22 State StPLAINFIELD, VT. There are three Positive Pie restaurants, in Hardwick, Montpelier, but this one in Plainfield is our favorite! It's a beautiful back road drive from Little Bliss Cabin through Cabot to Plainfield. Open Thurs-Sun at 4pm- 9pm. Limited take-out menu may be available starting 11:30 am.
Craftsbury, VT. This bistro has everything, great food, craft cocktails, and a fun vibe. Outdoor seating available.
26 locals recommend
Blackbird Bistro
1037 S Craftsbury RdCraftsbury, VT. This bistro has everything, great food, craft cocktails, and a fun vibe. Outdoor seating available.
Montpelier, VT - visit Bohemian in their beautiful new location on Main Street for delicious pastries and savory baked treats. Open Wed-Sun 8am - 2 pm
38 locals recommend
Bohemian Bakery
83 Main StMontpelier, VT - visit Bohemian in their beautiful new location on Main Street for delicious pastries and savory baked treats. Open Wed-Sun 8am - 2 pm
GREENSBORO, VT. While you cannot actually visit the World's Best Artisan Cheeses aging at the Cellars, this is where the magic happens! And don't fret- you CAN find the entire collection at The Willey's Store in the center of Greensboro village.
14 locals recommend
Cellars At Jasper Hill
884 Garvin Hill RdGREENSBORO, VT. While you cannot actually visit the World's Best Artisan Cheeses aging at the Cellars, this is where the magic happens! And don't fret- you CAN find the entire collection at The Willey's Store in the center of Greensboro village.
GREENSBORO, VT. Microbrewery and makers of, literally, the Worlds Best Beer, four years running! **Be prepared for long lines, but if you love beer its worth the wait! HFB bottles and cans sold locally at Willey's in Greensboro.
189 locals recommend
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdGREENSBORO, VT. Microbrewery and makers of, literally, the Worlds Best Beer, four years running! **Be prepared for long lines, but if you love beer its worth the wait! HFB bottles and cans sold locally at Willey's in Greensboro.
CALAIS, VT. Maple Corner Store offers a variety of beverages, some groceries, and delicious sandwiches until 3 pm. The Whammy Bar, a hidden gem in the back of this small store, open with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
18 locals recommend
The Whammy Bar
31 W County RdCALAIS, VT. Maple Corner Store offers a variety of beverages, some groceries, and delicious sandwiches until 3 pm. The Whammy Bar, a hidden gem in the back of this small store, open with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Harry's Hardware
3087 Main StCABOT, VT. It's a bar, inside a hardware store. 'Nuff said.
Woodbury, VT- Lovely little farm and flower stand, and very close by! Turn left out of Little Bliss driveway, left down East Hill Rd, and another left onto RT 14. Fly wheel will be, yes, on the left.
Flywheel Farm
588 VT-14Woodbury, VT- Lovely little farm and flower stand, and very close by! Turn left out of Little Bliss driveway, left down East Hill Rd, and another left onto RT 14. Fly wheel will be, yes, on the left.
Montpelier, VT- Makers of award-winning honey-infused Barr Hill Gin, oak barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka. Enjoy an original craft cocktail and a bite to eat at the bar, or outdoor patio. Open weekends only. This is a popular place, seating is limited. Visit Caledoniaspirits.com for reservations.
56 locals recommend
Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin LnMontpelier, VT- Makers of award-winning honey-infused Barr Hill Gin, oak barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka. Enjoy an original craft cocktail and a bite to eat at the bar, or outdoor patio. Open weekends only. This is a popular place, seating is limited. Visit Caledoniaspirits.com for reservations.
Montpelier, VT - New Global Deli, Enna, offers a variety of delicious take out meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Open 8AM-3PM ennavt.com
Enna
14 State StMontpelier, VT - New Global Deli, Enna, offers a variety of delicious take out meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Open 8AM-3PM ennavt.com
Great little cafe/bar/bodega. Welcoming staff, excellent food, preorder and pick up dinner specials wed-sat. Occasional music. Our new favorite!
6 locals recommend
Fox Market and Bar
3070 US-2Great little cafe/bar/bodega. Welcoming staff, excellent food, preorder and pick up dinner specials wed-sat. Occasional music. Our new favorite!
Large selection of natural products and organic produce and groceries, local cheeses, wine, delicious pre-made in-house meals ready to go.
82 locals recommend
Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayLarge selection of natural products and organic produce and groceries, local cheeses, wine, delicious pre-made in-house meals ready to go.
Visit Buffalo Mountain Market on Mill Street in Hardwick for a larger selection of both organic and conventional groceries and products.
39 locals recommend
Buffalo Mountain Co-Op
75 S Main StVisit Buffalo Mountain Market on Mill Street in Hardwick for a larger selection of both organic and conventional groceries and products.
East Calais General Store
The Cork & Fork
Village Restaurant
74 S Main StEntertainment
Be sure to look into days open and hours of operation before your trip.
HARDWICK, VT. Guess what! Co-Host, Jake, is an incredible glassblower! (@rinconblownglass) Harry and Wendy Besset, owners of Vermont Glass Workshop were, and still are, his mentors. Hot Shop hours are limited, but let us know if you would like to see these amazing artisans in action. Glassware available for purchase in the Gallery.
Vermont Glass Workshop
482 Mackville RdHARDWICK, VT. Guess what! Co-Host, Jake, is an incredible glassblower! (@rinconblownglass) Harry and Wendy Besset, owners of Vermont Glass Workshop were, and still are, his mentors. Hot Shop hours are limited, but let us know if you would like to see these amazing artisans in action. Glassware available for purchase in the Gallery.
GREENSBORO, VT. This beautifully built theatre offers plays, performances, music, local art, and a cafe.
32 locals recommend
Highland Center for the Arts
2875 Hardwick StGREENSBORO, VT. This beautifully built theatre offers plays, performances, music, local art, and a cafe.
Marshfield, VT- A local favorite since 1979, this community theatre is just around the corner from the cabin.
6 locals recommend
Unadilla Theatre
501 Blachly RdMarshfield, VT- A local favorite since 1979, this community theatre is just around the corner from the cabin.
Glover, VT- A Must-See! Live performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Must order tickets in advance at breadandpuppet.org. Outdoor event, dress appropriately for the weather. BnP Museum open most days. Note: The fun colorful block print posters in the cabin are from Bread and Puppet. All of their "cheap art" is available at the show, the museum, or online at breadandpuppetpress.com (Last show 8/29.)
81 locals recommend
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights RdGlover, VT- A Must-See! Live performances on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Must order tickets in advance at breadandpuppet.org. Outdoor event, dress appropriately for the weather. BnP Museum open most days. Note: The fun colorful block print posters in the cabin are from Bread and Puppet. All of their "cheap art" is available at the show, the museum, or online at breadandpuppetpress.com (Last show 8/29.)
Glover, VT. quirky fun take on finding art in everyday life. Check schedule.
42 locals recommend
The Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond RdGlover, VT. quirky fun take on finding art in everyday life. Check schedule.
Vermont State House
115 State StScenic Back Road Drives
Explore Vermont’s back roads by winding through the woods and through small towns. Ask Jen and Jake for the best roads to take.
Head over the Blachly Rd toward Cabot village and tour Vermont’s picturesque landscape. Have a beer at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot Cheese tour, or head to Positive Pie, Plainfield.
Cabot
Head over the Blachly Rd toward Cabot village and tour Vermont’s picturesque landscape. Have a beer at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot Cheese tour, or head to Positive Pie, Plainfield.
Coles Pond
You should not miss this view. Back road it from Marshfield to Walden.
Lakes, Ponds, Swimmin' Holes
You are in the land of lakes and ponds in Vermont. Listed are just a few, but you will find more local swimming holes just driving along the back roads! If you have a kayak or canoe, bring it!
Caspian Lake
Curtis Pond
Known as “Number 10 Pond” to the locals, this is a great spot for a swim or a paddle. Featured in a sweet article in Yankee magazine July 2016 titled ‘Mirror Lake’.
Mirror Lake
Known as “Number 10 Pond” to the locals, this is a great spot for a swim or a paddle. Featured in a sweet article in Yankee magazine July 2016 titled ‘Mirror Lake’.
Walking/ Hiking/ Biking
There are endless hiking and biking trails in vermont. Here are just a few in the area. Check out traillink.com and crossvermont.org for bake path maps and latest trail information.
**Broadview Farm Trail is located near the intersection of Bliss Rd and Blachly Rd, just minutes from Little Bliss!**
Nichols Ledge
A must-visit. Close by, easy hike, and incredible views.
Barr Hill Natural Area
1521 Barr Hill RdNorth Branch Cascades Trail
1181 VT-12Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StThis one is a bit of a drive in Groton State Forest, but an easy hike and the pay off is well worth it!
16 locals recommend
Owls Head Mt.
This one is a bit of a drive in Groton State Forest, but an easy hike and the pay off is well worth it!
Groton State Forest
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadHealth & Wellness
HARDWICK, VT. Need a zen experience after a long ride getting here? A massage, or acupuncture after a day of hiking? Michelle Hannigan and Aubrey Meister are Masters of the Arts of Acupuncture, Shiatsu Massage and Chinese Herbs. Tues-Fri, by appointment only. Bookings are tight! Be sure to call for an appointment in advance!
Inner Rivers Oriental Medicine
156 Daniels RdHARDWICK, VT. Need a zen experience after a long ride getting here? A massage, or acupuncture after a day of hiking? Michelle Hannigan and Aubrey Meister are Masters of the Arts of Acupuncture, Shiatsu Massage and Chinese Herbs. Tues-Fri, by appointment only. Bookings are tight! Be sure to call for an appointment in advance!