Guidebook for Starksboro
Food Scene
The Hyde Away is between our house and Sugarbush and Mad River Glenn ski areas. It's a comfortable, casual place with great food and drinks, and very reasonable prices.
52 locals recommend
Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant
1428 Mill Brook RdThe Hyde Away is between our house and Sugarbush and Mad River Glenn ski areas. It's a comfortable, casual place with great food and drinks, and very reasonable prices.
Mary's is a "higher end" restaurant using fresh local ingredients. It can be both romantic or great for a group. You can dine in the cozy dining rooms, or hang out with the locals in the bar (where the fun people are:) The owners and staff are very friendly, and the cocktails are excellent. Check out their menu on-line
6 locals recommend
Mary's At Baldwin Creek
1868 N 116 RdMary's is a "higher end" restaurant using fresh local ingredients. It can be both romantic or great for a group. You can dine in the cozy dining rooms, or hang out with the locals in the bar (where the fun people are:) The owners and staff are very friendly, and the cocktails are excellent. Check out their menu on-line
The Bobcat is a popular place, so make a reservation if you plan to go. It's has a bistro feel - cozy, busy, animated. The menu changes from time to time, but they always have "small plates" as well as regular entrees. It's a fun experience.
67 locals recommend
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StThe Bobcat is a popular place, so make a reservation if you plan to go. It's has a bistro feel - cozy, busy, animated. The menu changes from time to time, but they always have "small plates" as well as regular entrees. It's a fun experience.
The bakery has great bagels and pastries, and a wide variety of sandwiches and light lunch entrees. The coffee is excellent, and they serve Sunday brunch, too.
13 locals recommend
Bristol Bakery & Cafe
10244 Rte 116The bakery has great bagels and pastries, and a wide variety of sandwiches and light lunch entrees. The coffee is excellent, and they serve Sunday brunch, too.
Sightseeing
A world class museum of Americana in Vermont. A must see during the summer months.
242 locals recommend
Shelburne Museum
6000 Shelburne RdA world class museum of Americana in Vermont. A must see during the summer months.
Shopping
Bristol is our local "go to" town, just south of Starksboro. It's an iconic Vermont village, complete with Village Green and gazebo. Many locally owned shops and galleries line the main street, and there are restaurants and cafes to enjoy. It also has a Rite Aid pharmacy and and Shaw's supermarket where you can re-supply, and of course, a good wine and beverage shop.
8 locals recommend
Bristol
Bristol is our local "go to" town, just south of Starksboro. It's an iconic Vermont village, complete with Village Green and gazebo. Many locally owned shops and galleries line the main street, and there are restaurants and cafes to enjoy. It also has a Rite Aid pharmacy and and Shaw's supermarket where you can re-supply, and of course, a good wine and beverage shop.
Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, music and over 100 places to shop and dine.
95 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace station
Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, music and over 100 places to shop and dine.
The UMall is an old-style indoor mall with commercial retailers such as BonTon and Kohl's, JC Penney and Sears, a food court and a couple of chain restaurants.
16 locals recommend
University Mall station
The UMall is an old-style indoor mall with commercial retailers such as BonTon and Kohl's, JC Penney and Sears, a food court and a couple of chain restaurants.
Everything Else
Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, music and over 100 places to shop and dine.
95 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace station
Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, music and over 100 places to shop and dine.
Entertainment & Activities
Sugarbush is a popular ski and ride area and full service resort. It is a short ride from Runaway Farm, just beyond Mad River Glenn, over the App Gap pass.
214 locals recommend
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrSugarbush is a popular ski and ride area and full service resort. It is a short ride from Runaway Farm, just beyond Mad River Glenn, over the App Gap pass.