Island Pond Guidebook
Food scene
Local Fan Favorite The Essex House is the fan favorite restaurant in town. Enjoy the Poutine Local ingredient infused pub fare.
18 locals recommend
Essex House and Tavern
138 Cross StLocal Fan Favorite The Essex House is the fan favorite restaurant in town. Enjoy the Poutine Local ingredient infused pub fare.
Jesse has a Pizza Kitchen in her house that the locals love. Call ahead for take-out only pizza. Cash Only. Thursday night specials on Peperoni. We Also recommended her cheese cake!
7 locals recommend
Jesse's Little Kitchen
30 Elm StJesse has a Pizza Kitchen in her house that the locals love. Call ahead for take-out only pizza. Cash Only. Thursday night specials on Peperoni. We Also recommended her cheese cake!
Kingdom Market
12 Railroad StBurgers and Dogs
Cucina di Gerardo
29 Derby StreetHandmade fresh pastas
Hobo's Cafe
18 Cross StLocal BBQ Joint
More than meets the eye, the local gas station is the locals favorite for breakfast. Food, ice cream window, craft beer and music -
Lakefront Express Mart Deli & Bakery
99 Cross StMore than meets the eye, the local gas station is the locals favorite for breakfast. Food, ice cream window, craft beer and music -
Fantastic Food, impressive selection, more than meets the eye
Brisquet, Lobster, Sushi on Thursdays
10 locals recommend
LIBBEY'S Meat Market
933 E Burke RdFantastic Food, impressive selection, more than meets the eye
Brisquet, Lobster, Sushi on Thursdays
The View Pub
2559 Mountain RoadThe View Really is fantastic
The Orange Rind
427 VT-114Local Tiki Bar eatery in downtown Burke
Go chill with all the mountain bikers, have a beer and a burrito from the food truck
43 locals recommend
Mike's Tiki Bar
44 Belden Hill RdGo chill with all the mountain bikers, have a beer and a burrito from the food truck
New Little Brewery and tap room just opened up in East Haven, we are excited to see what they come up with and try it ourselves.
14 locals recommend
Dirt Church Brewing Co
1771 Vermont 114New Little Brewery and tap room just opened up in East Haven, we are excited to see what they come up with and try it ourselves.
Atop Scenic Darling Hill in Burke Junipers has the most lovely setting and view for a meal
27 locals recommend
Juniper's at the Wildflower Inn
2059 Darling Hill RdAtop Scenic Darling Hill in Burke Junipers has the most lovely setting and view for a meal
Three Branches Cafe and Bakery
New coffee and pastry shop in town!
Sightseeing
Mount Hor
Hiking at Mt Hor has amazing views of Willoughby Gap
Vermonts Deepest Lake formed by Ice Age Glacier - striking beauty
148 locals recommend
Lake Willoughby
Vermonts Deepest Lake formed by Ice Age Glacier - striking beauty
A quaint old time amusement park on lovely grounds with a Christmas theme.
235 locals recommend
Santa's Village
528 Presidential HwyA quaint old time amusement park on lovely grounds with a Christmas theme.
Beautiful Stone Chapel open to all with spectacular views, grounds and scenery
The Chapel of the Holy Family
1165 Darling Hill RdBeautiful Stone Chapel open to all with spectacular views, grounds and scenery
Kingdom Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1350 Burke RdFitness
Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114World Class Mountain Biking Trails
Burke Mountain
Great little Mountain with steep Tree runs
Jay
Fantastic New England Ski resort
Mount Pisgah
Vermont Hiking and view destination
The Pump House is a giant indoor waterpark - fun for all ages!
37 locals recommend
Pump House Indoor Waterpark
830 Jay Peak RdThe Pump House is a giant indoor waterpark - fun for all ages!
Self guided wilderness trips, boat rental and guided tours
23 locals recommend
Clyde River Recreation LET'S GO KAYAKING
2314 VT-105Self guided wilderness trips, boat rental and guided tours
Trailhead is right outside of town, 55 Mountain Street, Island Pond. We prefer to follow trail signs in clockwise direction for the best approach to the amazing view.
Bluff Mountain
Trailhead is right outside of town, 55 Mountain Street, Island Pond. We prefer to follow trail signs in clockwise direction for the best approach to the amazing view.
Shopping
Louis Garneau USA
3916 US-5Louis Garneau Factory Outlet Store - find excellent deals in outdoor wear
The Hearth and Home has an eclectic selection of antiques, wine and gifts. Homemade cinnamon buns are always a guest favorite.
The Hearth & Home Country Store
28 Cross StThe Hearth and Home has an eclectic selection of antiques, wine and gifts. Homemade cinnamon buns are always a guest favorite.
Neighborhoods
Darling Hill is always worth the drive - epic views across to Willoughby Gap and Burke Mountain the the tree lined road is populated by old estates and mansions that dot the green rolling hills and countryside.
Darling Hill Road
Darling Hill RoadDarling Hill is always worth the drive - epic views across to Willoughby Gap and Burke Mountain the the tree lined road is populated by old estates and mansions that dot the green rolling hills and countryside.