Guidebook for Waterbury Center

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Guidebook for Waterbury Center

Food Scene

James Beard nominated for many years running. Also a great owner who we are happy to call our friend. Pricey and you will need reservations far in advance.
139 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
14 Stowe St
139 locals recommend
James Beard nominated for many years running. Also a great owner who we are happy to call our friend. Pricey and you will need reservations far in advance.
Healthy brunch.
40 locals recommend
Green Goddess Café
618 S Main St
40 locals recommend
Healthy brunch.
Possibly the best food you will EVER eat. Try the Carpaccio, Bone Marrow Bread Pudding (Savory...), French Toast or Crepes Benedict. Great dinner, too.
52 locals recommend
Kismet
207 Barre St
52 locals recommend
Possibly the best food you will EVER eat. Try the Carpaccio, Bone Marrow Bread Pudding (Savory...), French Toast or Crepes Benedict. Great dinner, too.
Cause you are almost here, but need to eat dinner. Get off of I89 at Exit 8 and find The Mad Taco. You won't regret this fast, cheap, delicious meal.
25 locals recommend
Mad Taco
72 Main St
25 locals recommend
Cause you are almost here, but need to eat dinner. Get off of I89 at Exit 8 and find The Mad Taco. You won't regret this fast, cheap, delicious meal.
Looking for some house-cured pastrami made from local meets, or perhaps a stiff drink to go with dinner? This small hole-in-the-wall from the creators of Kismet Farm to Table will knock your socks off. Sample their meats before settling on a soup, sandwich or dinner snack.
Beau Butchery + Smoked Meats
207 Barre Street
Looking for some house-cured pastrami made from local meets, or perhaps a stiff drink to go with dinner? This small hole-in-the-wall from the creators of Kismet Farm to Table will knock your socks off. Sample their meats before settling on a soup, sandwich or dinner snack.
When you just need Pizza... Can't beat their thin crust.
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain Rd
164 locals recommend
When you just need Pizza... Can't beat their thin crust.
46 locals recommend
Red Hen Baking
961 US-2
46 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

82 locals recommend
The Reservoir
1 S Main St
82 locals recommend
Cause some thing had to take over The Alchemist Brewery, and this works just fine. If you can't get in, try their Brewery space around the corner for great tacos and a beer.
150 locals recommend
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main St
150 locals recommend
Cause some thing had to take over The Alchemist Brewery, and this works just fine. If you can't get in, try their Brewery space around the corner for great tacos and a beer.
It's a loud place with a good vibe and great food.
108 locals recommend
The Bench
492 Mountain Rd
108 locals recommend
It's a loud place with a good vibe and great food.
You can't drink here, but you can line up for hours to purchase their world-famous beer!
235 locals recommend
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club Rd
235 locals recommend
You can't drink here, but you can line up for hours to purchase their world-famous beer!
One of the best breweries around with folks traveling from across the US to get some... You'll possibly be in line for 2-3 hours here.
189 locals recommend
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill Rd
189 locals recommend
One of the best breweries around with folks traveling from across the US to get some... You'll possibly be in line for 2-3 hours here.
Because it's like being in a Hobbiton, and they serve Heady Topper without any wait. Summer specials.
The Stowehof
434 Edson Hill Rd
Because it's like being in a Hobbiton, and they serve Heady Topper without any wait. Summer specials.

Parks & Nature

Enjoy swimming, as well as renting SUP, canoes and kayaks by the hour. SUP Yoga classes offered on Saturday mornings (requires RSVP the day before).
70 locals recommend
Waterbury Reservoir
70 locals recommend
Enjoy swimming, as well as renting SUP, canoes and kayaks by the hour. SUP Yoga classes offered on Saturday mornings (requires RSVP the day before).
In our backyard. Literally. We'll guide you on how to drive or walk to the trailhead. Enjoy the waterfall half way up. Can be an extended 5-6 hour hike if you get dropped off at the Pinnacle Meadows Parking Lot off of Upper Pinnacle Rd. in Stowe.
44 locals recommend
Hunger Mountain Trailhead
44 locals recommend
In our backyard. Literally. We'll guide you on how to drive or walk to the trailhead. Enjoy the waterfall half way up. Can be an extended 5-6 hour hike if you get dropped off at the Pinnacle Meadows Parking Lot off of Upper Pinnacle Rd. in Stowe.
Park just before this exclusive club, and follow the signs for the trail. You'll be rewarded with an beautiful, open hike alongside waterfalls, dams and cliffs, that connects to the Long Trail up top.
Lake Mansfield Trout Club
4400 Nebraska Valley Rd
Park just before this exclusive club, and follow the signs for the trail. You'll be rewarded with an beautiful, open hike alongside waterfalls, dams and cliffs, that connects to the Long Trail up top.
A beautiful lake and a fun, steep hike up to a fire tower with views of the lake and surrounding forests. Bath house and changing rooms. Boats to rent. Snack bar. Fee.
60 locals recommend
Elmore State Park
856 VT-12
60 locals recommend
A beautiful lake and a fun, steep hike up to a fire tower with views of the lake and surrounding forests. Bath house and changing rooms. Boats to rent. Snack bar. Fee.

Sightseeing

Enjoy birding along this Class 4 road. A variety of habitats make this a birding hotspot. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and some organic bug repellant, as there's a reason the birds eat so well back here!
Waterworks Road
Waterworks Road
Enjoy birding along this Class 4 road. A variety of habitats make this a birding hotspot. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and some organic bug repellant, as there's a reason the birds eat so well back here!
A beautifully maintained interpretive trail atop a Gorge. I bit hard to find, but worth the effort! Hike to the bottom of the trail and enjoy a snack by the river.
16 locals recommend
Sterling Falls Gorge
Sterling Gorge Road
16 locals recommend
A beautifully maintained interpretive trail atop a Gorge. I bit hard to find, but worth the effort! Hike to the bottom of the trail and enjoy a snack by the river.
On Sundays get lots of prepared food and artisan products here. 10:30 - 3.
32 locals recommend
Stowe Farmers' Market
2043 Mountain Road
32 locals recommend
On Sundays get lots of prepared food and artisan products here. 10:30 - 3.

Entertainment & Activities

Not just for skiing, enjoy a drive along the Toll Road to the top of Mt. Mansfield for some incredible views, alpine birding, hiking. Or take a ride to the top of the Gondola and hike the Chin (requires some bouldering). Enjoy fun activities like bungee, zip lines. Great food, too.
305 locals recommend
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain Road
305 locals recommend
Not just for skiing, enjoy a drive along the Toll Road to the top of Mt. Mansfield for some incredible views, alpine birding, hiking. Or take a ride to the top of the Gondola and hike the Chin (requires some bouldering). Enjoy fun activities like bungee, zip lines. Great food, too.
Some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails around. Beautiful views along streams and nice easy, wide trails. Connects to the Trapp Family Lodge trails.
15 locals recommend
Mansfield Touring Center
5281 Mountain Rd
15 locals recommend
Some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails around. Beautiful views along streams and nice easy, wide trails. Connects to the Trapp Family Lodge trails.
It's a Lake aquarium and the waterfront makes for a nice day trip. Nice for rainy days.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St
168 locals recommend
It's a Lake aquarium and the waterfront makes for a nice day trip. Nice for rainy days.
Art flick theater.
49 locals recommend
Savoy Theatre
26 Main St
49 locals recommend
Art flick theater.
Bowling and great food.
77 locals recommend
Stowe Bowl
1613 Mountain Rd
77 locals recommend
Bowling and great food.
Cause you like trail riding.
37 locals recommend
The Spa at Topnotch
4000 Mountain Rd
37 locals recommend
Cause you like trail riding.

Arts & Culture

57 locals recommend
Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum
1 S Main St
57 locals recommend
Mostly contemporary art, plus an outdoor sculpture show every summer. Art openings are free.
31 locals recommend
The Current
90 Pond St
31 locals recommend
Mostly contemporary art, plus an outdoor sculpture show every summer. Art openings are free.
9 locals recommend
Bryan Memorial Art Gallery
180 S Vermont 108
9 locals recommend
Great, local theater.
18 locals recommend
Lost Nation Theater
39 Main St
18 locals recommend
Great, local theater.
Theater on Sundays, museum of puppets you gotta see to believe. Some may be offended...
81 locals recommend
bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights Rd
81 locals recommend
Theater on Sundays, museum of puppets you gotta see to believe. Some may be offended...
Emile A Gruppe Gallery
22 Barber Farm Rd

Essentials

8 minutes from the yurt - a local farm store with organic produce, meats, cheeses, breads, dairy and beer, wines, hard ciders and meads. Plus a petting zoo on-site and lots of samples!
8 locals recommend
Pete's Greens Waterbury
2802 Waterbury-Stowe Rd
8 locals recommend
8 minutes from the yurt - a local farm store with organic produce, meats, cheeses, breads, dairy and beer, wines, hard ciders and meads. Plus a petting zoo on-site and lots of samples!
Lots of local products, beer and wine, great prices. Support the local economy!
26 locals recommend
Village Market of Waterbury
80 S Main St
26 locals recommend
Lots of local products, beer and wine, great prices. Support the local economy!
Need anything else? Stop here!
14 locals recommend
Sunflower Natural Foods
2934 Waterbury-Stowe Rd
14 locals recommend
Need anything else? Stop here!