Rochester Area Guidebook
Food Scene
Perfect place to get lost in a book while enjoying yummy bagels, pastries, and coffee.
41 locals recommend
Sandy's Books and Bakery
30 N Main StPerfect place to get lost in a book while enjoying yummy bagels, pastries, and coffee.
Maple Soul
13 School StDelicious food and cozy atmosphere.
Rochester Cafe
55 N Main StGreat lunch spot.
Warren Store
284 Main StVermont souvenirs and good food.
An easy 20 minute drive away. Good food, craft beer, and great outdoor seating area along the river. Live music on certain days.
23 locals recommend
Clear River Tavern
2640 Vermont Rte 100An easy 20 minute drive away. Good food, craft beer, and great outdoor seating area along the river. Live music on certain days.
Activities
Green Mountain Bikes
105 N Main StBike rentals for exploring the local trails.
55 km of trails for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and fat biking.
25 locals recommend
Rikert Nordic Center
106 College Cross Rd55 km of trails for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and fat biking.
Sunshine Valley Berry Farm
129 Ranger RdPick-your-own berries
Information on local trails for hiking, biking, and skiing.
6 locals recommend
Rochester Ranger Station
99 Ranger RdInformation on local trails for hiking, biking, and skiing.
Vermont River Tubing
2474 Vermont Rte 100White River Golf Course
3070 Vermont Rte 100Golf course with scenic views.
Warren Falls
3919 Vermont Rte 100Popular natural swimming hole spot.
Texas Falls
Hiking trails and picnic tables.
Drive-in movie theater open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June through Labor Day
13 locals recommend
Bethel Drive-In
36 Bethel DrDrive-in movie theater open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June through Labor Day
Breweries
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdGreat beer and bar snacks. Nice outdoor seating area.
Bent Hill Brewery
1972 Bent Hill RdGreat beer, a tasty vegetarian food menu, and scenic views.
Necessities
Rochester Laundromat
56 N Main StLaundromat right in town, open 7 days/week.
City advice
Don't miss
Explore our vast network of trails for hiking/biking/skiing
The Ridgeline Outdoor Collective maintains a vast network of trails for hiking, biking, and winter sports throughout Central Vermont. Explore and download the maps here: http://www.ridgelineoutdoorcollective.org/trails/
Don't miss
The Friday farmer's market is a must
Every Friday from mid-June through early October, there is a great farmer's market in the park in the center of Rochester (right on route 100 at the bottom of Bethel Mountain Rd).
Customs and culture
Things close early here!
Stores and restaurants typically close around 8 or 9pm, and restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan accordingly!