Julie & Bill's Guidebook
Ski Area
Less than 5 miles to MRG.
Be sure to check out the pub for dinner too!
51 locals recommend
Mad River Glen Ski Area Historic District
35-1 Schuss PassLess than 5 miles to MRG.
Be sure to check out the pub for dinner too!
Sugarbush Resort at Mt. Ellen
626 Mt Ellen RdBolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access RdCheck out their night skiing!
Cochran's Ski Area
910 Cochran RdLocally owned and run small ski area.
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrCross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking and hiking. What more could you ask for?
24 locals recommend
Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center
427 Ski Lodge DriveCross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking and hiking. What more could you ask for?
Sightseeing
Nice flat walking trails, great for families.
Swimming area at horseshoe bend.
19 locals recommend
Audubon Vermont: Green Mountain Audubon Center
255 Sherman Hollow RdNice flat walking trails, great for families.
Swimming area at horseshoe bend.
Kids will enjoy the hands on exhibits and learn about the lake.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StKids will enjoy the hands on exhibits and learn about the lake.
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor RoadAbsolutely beautiful grounds.
Easy walking, great photo opportunities. Kids will love the footbridge and falls.
Marbleworks/creek side station
Easy walking, great photo opportunities. Kids will love the footbridge and falls.
Birds of Vermont Museum
900 Sherman Hollow RdWoodchuck® Cider
1321 Exchange StMaple Landmark Woodcraft
1297 Exchange StAuthentic wood toys and goods. Check out the tour.
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Hiking
Good hike for all, a little challenging as you get near the top but the views are definitely worth it.
33 locals recommend
Mount Abraham (Vermont)
Good hike for all, a little challenging as you get near the top but the views are definitely worth it.
Camels Hump
Good hike for families.
Food scene
Small town brewery with good food too! Entertainment on some nights.
About 12 miles away in Richmond.
58 locals recommend
Stone Corral Brewery
83 Huntington RdSmall town brewery with good food too! Entertainment on some nights.
About 12 miles away in Richmond.
Locally owned and operated,delicious food made with local ingredients.
Reservations suggested
6 locals recommend
Mary's At Baldwin Creek
1868 N 116 RdLocally owned and operated,delicious food made with local ingredients.
Reservations suggested
Great food if you are looking for something quick. Burgers, wraps, salad and of course pizza!
Nice selection of local brews too.
65 locals recommend
The Blue Stone
13 Stowe StGreat food if you are looking for something quick. Burgers, wraps, salad and of course pizza!
Nice selection of local brews too.
The Mad Taco
5101 Main StGreat food to go or eat in.
Longtime Bristol favorite.
Eat in or take out pizza, subs, salads and daily specials.
About 10 miles to Bristol.
19 locals recommend
Cubbers
8 Main StLongtime Bristol favorite.
Eat in or take out pizza, subs, salads and daily specials.
About 10 miles to Bristol.
Easy going and friendly place to grab breakfast or coffee.
Sit outside during good weather.
17 locals recommend
Bristol Cliffs Cafe
16 Main StEasy going and friendly place to grab breakfast or coffee.
Sit outside during good weather.
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StSmall local brewery and cafe.
Reservations suggested.
Local brewery with food by the river. Limited hours, entertainment and specials offered. Check the sign by the road for latest update.
8 locals recommend
Hogback Mountain Brewing, Inc.
372 Rockydale RdLocal brewery with food by the river. Limited hours, entertainment and specials offered. Check the sign by the road for latest update.
Huntington River Vineyard
344 Moody RdLawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdCold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdTraveler advice
Getting around
You will need your own transportation to get around.
Snow tires and/or AWD are recommended for winter travel.