Guidebook for Vergennes
Food Scene
Close proximity to the cottage, offers full bar, lunch and dinner options. If you're here over a weekend join them for a local band or DJ.
12 locals recommend
The Red Mill Restaurant
4880 Basin Harbor RdClose proximity to the cottage, offers full bar, lunch and dinner options. If you're here over a weekend join them for a local band or DJ.
Ardelia's, located in the Main Dining Room at Basin Harbor offers a full buffet breakfast. In the evenings, dress up a little for an elegant dining experience. The restaurant overlooks Lake Champlain.
26 locals recommend
Basin Harbor
4800 Basin Harbor RdArdelia's, located in the Main Dining Room at Basin Harbor offers a full buffet breakfast. In the evenings, dress up a little for an elegant dining experience. The restaurant overlooks Lake Champlain.
Local favorite! Offers seasonal menus offering what is fresh! Full bar and does offer live music through out the week.
43 locals recommend
Bar Antidote
35 Green StLocal favorite! Offers seasonal menus offering what is fresh! Full bar and does offer live music through out the week.
Offering Lunch and Dinner, this local stop features flat breads and "baked" cheese sandwiches. There are many other appetizer type options as well. The owner also brews his own beer!
28 locals recommend
Hired Hand Brewing Co.
35 Green StOffering Lunch and Dinner, this local stop features flat breads and "baked" cheese sandwiches. There are many other appetizer type options as well. The owner also brews his own beer!
Arts & Culture
Full of history and local lore! You will literally dive by the museum on the way to the cottage. Fun for all ages! Inquire there about a triple pack option which includes admission to the museum, tickets for a lake cruise on the EsCape owned by Basin Harbor, and Lunch at the Red Mill Restaurant.
48 locals recommend
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor RdFull of history and local lore! You will literally dive by the museum on the way to the cottage. Fun for all ages! Inquire there about a triple pack option which includes admission to the museum, tickets for a lake cruise on the EsCape owned by Basin Harbor, and Lunch at the Red Mill Restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
There isn't an option to tag it as a Cidery, which it in fact is. Stop by to their tasting room, located in the Historic Kennedy Brothers.
Shacksbury Cider
75 Main StThere isn't an option to tag it as a Cidery, which it in fact is. Stop by to their tasting room, located in the Historic Kennedy Brothers.
Not a far drive but worth the visit. Located on a little pond with a beautiful tasting room, sample their various wines and then purchase a glass and some cheese to sit out on the deck with.
32 locals recommend
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River RdNot a far drive but worth the visit. Located on a little pond with a beautiful tasting room, sample their various wines and then purchase a glass and some cheese to sit out on the deck with.
Tasting room features both Otter Creek as well as Shed brews. They also serve lunch and early dinner options.
43 locals recommend
The Otter Creek Brewery
793 Exchange StTasting room features both Otter Creek as well as Shed brews. They also serve lunch and early dinner options.
Another local brewery, they actually produce the Red Chair Ale, which is Basin Harbor's signature beer!
21 locals recommend
Drop-In Brewing Company
610 US-7Another local brewery, they actually produce the Red Chair Ale, which is Basin Harbor's signature beer!
Parks & Nature
Neighboring to Basin Harbor, Button Bay offers both tent and RV camping.
24 locals recommend
Button Bay State Park
5 Button Bay State Park RdNeighboring to Basin Harbor, Button Bay offers both tent and RV camping.
Shopping
Featuring upscale mens and womens clothing as well as jewelry and accessories.
Everywear For Everybody
233 Main StFeaturing upscale mens and womens clothing as well as jewelry and accessories.
Linda's offers women's and children's clothing as well as a limited selection of shoes.
Attached is also the Men's Corner which has mens clothing featuring Carhart brands.
9 locals recommend
Linda's Apparel & Gifts
175 Main StLinda's offers women's and children's clothing as well as a limited selection of shoes.
Attached is also the Men's Corner which has mens clothing featuring Carhart brands.
Essentials
Shaw's
115c Monkton RdIt's really the only option...
Kinney Drugs
80 S Main StDrug Store and Sundry items.
Vergennes Wine & Beverage Inc
211 Main StWine, Beer, Spirits