River’s Bend Guidebook
Food scene
Curated general store where you can get fresh pastries, coffee, wine, sandwiches, food to go and more! Grab a snack or lunch and sit right by one of Vermont’s historic covered bridges.
20 locals recommend
Falls General Store
7 Cox Brook RdCurated general store where you can get fresh pastries, coffee, wine, sandwiches, food to go and more! Grab a snack or lunch and sit right by one of Vermont’s historic covered bridges.
Dog River Farm
5665 VT-12Fresh local and seasonal foods
Local pub and brewery in historic downtown Waterbury. Enjoy 30+ Vermont draught beers and delicious food.
82 locals recommend
The Reservoir
1 S Main StLocal pub and brewery in historic downtown Waterbury. Enjoy 30+ Vermont draught beers and delicious food.
Three Penny Taproom
108 Main StLocal favorite spot for VT craft beers and pub food.
Farm to table crepes for breakfast, lunch and dessert. Live music some nights and good beer and cocktails as well.
46 locals recommend
The Skinny Pancake
89 Main StFarm to table crepes for breakfast, lunch and dessert. Live music some nights and good beer and cocktails as well.
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100Vermont’s Finest! Scoop shop and tours available.
Local favorite for Italian fare. Ask for seating overlooking the river.
77 locals recommend
Sarducci's
3 Main StLocal favorite for Italian fare. Ask for seating overlooking the river.
Bohemian Bakery
83 Main StDelicious pastries and coffee - check the hours before you go
Maple Creemees and Sugar on Snow (seasonal)
Enjoy Vermont maple syrup in many yummy forms at a fully operational family maple farm
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
1168 County RdMaple treats at a family maple farm
Sightseeing
Beautiful gold dome offers a great sight seeing opportunity year round
13 locals recommend
State House station
Beautiful gold dome offers a great sight seeing opportunity year round
Great place to walk/hike. Offers a tower with local views. Easy and fun!
55 locals recommend
Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StGreat place to walk/hike. Offers a tower with local views. Easy and fun!
Brewery
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
155 Carroll RdLegendary beer. RESERVE A TABLE IN ADVANCE!
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdOrder a Heady Topper, once considered the best beer in the world.
Distillery
Amazing cocktails
Best cocktails around set on the river. Weekends and some week nights offer delicious upscale fare as well. A must do!
56 locals recommend
Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin LnBest cocktails around set on the river. Weekends and some week nights offer delicious upscale fare as well. A must do!
Fresh Pressed Apple Cider and Cider Donuts - Souvenir Shop
Delicious fresh pressed VT apples and hot cider donuts make any day a good day. Stop here to shop for souvenirs as well.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdDelicious fresh pressed VT apples and hot cider donuts make any day a good day. Stop here to shop for souvenirs as well.
Groceries
Local food co-op for all of your organic food shopping needs. There’s also packed fresh food to go, sandwiches and a hot bar.
82 locals recommend
Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayLocal food co-op for all of your organic food shopping needs. There’s also packed fresh food to go, sandwiches and a hot bar.