Derek's Guidebook
Food scene
A one stop shop for local Organic produce and products. All things local and Vermont from maple syrup to cheese to kefir to veggies and meat . This is where we shop
23 locals recommend
Newport Natural Market and Café
194 Main StA one stop shop for local Organic produce and products. All things local and Vermont from maple syrup to cheese to kefir to veggies and meat . This is where we shop
Amazing authentic Thai food from a Bangkok couple. You will not be disappointed
30 locals recommend
Dusit Thai Cuisine
158 Main StAmazing authentic Thai food from a Bangkok couple. You will not be disappointed
4th generation family butcher.. They pasture raise all the meat on a farm outside of town .. Real direct farm to table
Brault's Meat Market & Slaughterhouse
6673 Vermont Rte 1004th generation family butcher.. They pasture raise all the meat on a farm outside of town .. Real direct farm to table
Amazing winery, amazing views, French culture.. The owners are new and awesome people. We absolutely recommend going here if you have to time to go to one place it would be this one
12 locals recommend
Vignoble Chapelle Ste Agnès Vineyard
2559 Chem. Scenic RoadAmazing winery, amazing views, French culture.. The owners are new and awesome people. We absolutely recommend going here if you have to time to go to one place it would be this one
The Belfry
Vermont 242Great food and great atmosphere .. local favorite
Great food and closest you can get to nightlife on some weekends ! Lol But don’t expect much the North East Kingdom is pretty sleepy
28 locals recommend
Big Jay Tavern
3709 Mountain RdGreat food and closest you can get to nightlife on some weekends ! Lol But don’t expect much the North East Kingdom is pretty sleepy
Great selection of craft beer and local craft beer, great spot for breakfast sandwiches and quick bites.
19 locals recommend
Boutin's Mini Market
298 VT-101Great selection of craft beer and local craft beer, great spot for breakfast sandwiches and quick bites.
Good supermarket and unique store with a lot of cool local art and decor .. also a gas station .. has a big selection of wine and beer also
37 locals recommend
Jay Country Store
1077 VT-242Good supermarket and unique store with a lot of cool local art and decor .. also a gas station .. has a big selection of wine and beer also
Great local brewery, with Ingredients sourced from local farms, 5-10 minute drive from the Airbnb. Always an event going on too so be sure to check out there website
https://kingdombrewingvt.com
30 locals recommend
Kingdom Brewing
353 Coburn Hill RdGreat local brewery, with Ingredients sourced from local farms, 5-10 minute drive from the Airbnb. Always an event going on too so be sure to check out there website
https://kingdombrewingvt.com
A little bit of a drive, but if your into beer this award winning brewery is often considered one of the best in the US
189 locals recommend
Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill RdA little bit of a drive, but if your into beer this award winning brewery is often considered one of the best in the US
Natural wine store filled with biodynamic wines and regional Quebec wines as well .. if your into that type of stuff this is our favorite store in one of our favorite towns
Réserve Naturelle - Caviste
1 Rue Principale Sud StreetNatural wine store filled with biodynamic wines and regional Quebec wines as well .. if your into that type of stuff this is our favorite store in one of our favorite towns
Berry Creek Farm
1342 Vermont Rte 100Local farm with farm stand in the growing season for fresh produce
Great authentic Austrian restaurant, Chef is from Austria , great beer and atmosphere
19 locals recommend
Derby Line Village Inn
440 Main StGreat authentic Austrian restaurant, Chef is from Austria , great beer and atmosphere
Sightseeing
An amazing resort with both winter and summer activities. Hands down the best ski resort in the northeast w/ 350 inches of snow a year ! In the summer you can enjoy World class golf, hiking and mountain biking and year round you can enjoy the indoor water park !
231 locals recommend
Jay Peak Resort
830 Jay Peak RdAn amazing resort with both winter and summer activities. Hands down the best ski resort in the northeast w/ 350 inches of snow a year ! In the summer you can enjoy World class golf, hiking and mountain biking and year round you can enjoy the indoor water park !
The Eastern townships are a region in Quebec Canada right across the border were the predominant language is French. The area is famous for its rose wine, cheese and French culture. There’s numerous wine tours, cycling tours, and award cheese dairy farms. The area is very bucolic and beautiful. A short ride across the border and your transported to France !
9 locals recommend
Eastern Townships
The Eastern townships are a region in Quebec Canada right across the border were the predominant language is French. The area is famous for its rose wine, cheese and French culture. There’s numerous wine tours, cycling tours, and award cheese dairy farms. The area is very bucolic and beautiful. A short ride across the border and your transported to France !
A short little hike right off the road to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole. Not more then a couple hundred steps and it’s usually pretty empty and quiet !
16 locals recommend
Big Falls State Park
1382 River RdA short little hike right off the road to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole. Not more then a couple hundred steps and it’s usually pretty empty and quiet !
Kingdom Trails is the premier Mountain Biking single track system in the Northeast some may say the country. There’s trails for every level of rider and it costs a small fee that goes to the amazing people who maintain this gem. At the heart of kingdom trails is the small town of east Burke, a perfect place to refuel or have a beer after your ride and if your more into downhill riding, Burke mountain has lift serviced downhill riding that flows into kingdom trails. This place is one of a kind
139 locals recommend
Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114Kingdom Trails is the premier Mountain Biking single track system in the Northeast some may say the country. There’s trails for every level of rider and it costs a small fee that goes to the amazing people who maintain this gem. At the heart of kingdom trails is the small town of east Burke, a perfect place to refuel or have a beer after your ride and if your more into downhill riding, Burke mountain has lift serviced downhill riding that flows into kingdom trails. This place is one of a kind
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a abbey located in the Eastern Townships right across the border. 50 Monks live in the Abbey and make award winning cheese. You can tour the abbey and of course buy some amazing cheese ! It’s a great day trip one of our favorites
78 locals recommend
Abbaye De St-Benoit-Du-Lac
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a abbey located in the Eastern Townships right across the border. 50 Monks live in the Abbey and make award winning cheese. You can tour the abbey and of course buy some amazing cheese ! It’s a great day trip one of our favorites
Finalist in the best day spas in vermont 3 years running. A great place to unwind and destress right around the corner !
29 locals recommend
Vermont Salt Cave Spa & Halotherapy Center
48 Main StFinalist in the best day spas in vermont 3 years running. A great place to unwind and destress right around the corner !
Traveler advice
Getting around
The best way to experience the region is driving or cycling
Drive around and get lost. Around every turn is a beautiful bucolic setting, Covered bridges Galore. As a side note the towns are very small and within a 10 minute drive you could drive through 3 different towns
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Fishing
The North East Kingdom is known for ample fly fishing opportunities. I’m not a fisher so I don’t know the spots but checkout the VT Department of Fish and Wildlife they have a wealth of information https://vtfishandwildlife.com