Guidebook for Bridgewater
Arts & Culture
Some fabulous museums and/or community art endeavors:
Artistree, Woodstock VT (30 min)
The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (45-60 min)
Hall Art Foundation, Reading VT (30 min)
AVA Gallery, West Lebanon NH (45-60 min)
Middlebury College Museum of Art, Middlebury VY (45min)
Paramount Theater, Rutland VT (30 Min)
World class contemporary art from May through November.
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Hall Art Foundation
544 VT-106World class contemporary art from May through November.
Also music. Partners with Artistree and Grange Hall Theater in South Pomfret.
BarnArts Center for the Arts
Also music. Partners with Artistree and Grange Hall Theater in South Pomfret.
Sculpture Fest: outdoor sculptures on two adjacent properties. See sculpture fest dot org for details.
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Woodstock
Sculpture Fest: outdoor sculptures on two adjacent properties. See sculpture fest dot org for details.
Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock StPart of Dartmouth College and recently renovated.
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdLocal history of Rockefeller
Drinks & Nightlife
Pickle Barrell is the largest bar and dancing scene around.
Killington is the largest ski area in the east with the steepest vertical drop in New England. Skiing until you can ride bikes and golf!
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Killington
Killington is the largest ski area in the east with the steepest vertical drop in New England. Skiing until you can ride bikes and golf!
Consistently good food and an "in" place to be. Large bar with stage often has musicians.
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The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit PathConsistently good food and an "in" place to be. Large bar with stage often has musicians.
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock RdSweet, chic, indoor/outdoor lounge and bar tucked down a side street in Woodstock. Some small plate foods are available. Opens at 3 PM.
Au Comptoir
Sweet, chic, indoor/outdoor lounge and bar tucked down a side street in Woodstock. Some small plate foods are available. Opens at 3 PM.
Parks & Nature
We are close to the Appalachian Trail.
Coolidge State Forest
There is usually a guide on duty for assistance.
Their hiking trail map refers to several different hikes. We have a copy for you, but to start, Thundering Brook Falls is a nice one.
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Gifford Woods State Park
34 Gifford Woods AccTheir hiking trail map refers to several different hikes. We have a copy for you, but to start, Thundering Brook Falls is a nice one.
Biking trails as well as hiking. Also an adventure center for climbing, obstacle course, zipping, or just gondola riding--see seasonal dates on their website. #beast365 killington dot com
Rental equipment:
First Stop, closest to us, has summer and winter rentals, i.e. skis, boards, bikes, plus kayaks you can use at the nearby lakes.
Our neighbors own Darkside, a board shop:)
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Killington Ski Area
Biking trails as well as hiking. Also an adventure center for climbing, obstacle course, zipping, or just gondola riding--see seasonal dates on their website. #beast365 killington dot com
Rental equipment:
First Stop, closest to us, has summer and winter rentals, i.e. skis, boards, bikes, plus kayaks you can use at the nearby lakes.
Our neighbors own Darkside, a board shop:)
Hiking Trails, Farm Life up close and in person. Rockarfeller mansion tours.
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Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
69 Elm StHiking Trails, Farm Life up close and in person. Rockarfeller mansion tours.
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WayYou can take a board walk in the tree canopies.
Right in town and a wonderful groomed trail that leads to the to a scenic view of Woodstock.
Faulkner Park
34 Mountain Ave Right in town and a wonderful groomed trail that leads to the to a scenic view of Woodstock.
A short, nearby trail worth checking out along with the marshland on River Road. Sweet walking bridge.
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Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd ForkA short, nearby trail worth checking out along with the marshland on River Road. Sweet walking bridge.
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm.
Outdoor exhibits of Raptors, a Songbird Aviary, an Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk.
Some indoor exhibits are Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
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VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WyThe VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm.
Outdoor exhibits of Raptors, a Songbird Aviary, an Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk.
Some indoor exhibits are Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
Essentials
KM is closest to us. Mac's in Woodstock. These in addition to the more gourmet Woodstock Farmer's Market in Woodstock, plus multiple chain grocery stores in Rutland.
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Killington Market
2023 Killington RdKM is closest to us. Mac's in Woodstock. These in addition to the more gourmet Woodstock Farmer's Market in Woodstock, plus multiple chain grocery stores in Rutland.
Gourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
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Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock RdGourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
Mac's Woodstock Market
37 Pleasant StGrocery shopping in Rutland with an emphasis on natural and organic products.
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Hannaford Supermarket
318 S Main StGrocery shopping in Rutland with an emphasis on natural and organic products.
Shopping
Live glassblowing studio. Even if you can't afford to buy it's worth a trip just to browse the shop!
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Simon Pearce Mill
1760 Quechee Main St Live glassblowing studio. Even if you can't afford to buy it's worth a trip just to browse the shop!
Historic general store with old-fashioned hospitality. Children's game section too.
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FH Gillingham & Sons
16 Elm StHistoric general store with old-fashioned hospitality. Children's game section too.
Greenbrier Gift Shop
2057 US-4Lunch
Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central StCozy dining upstairs. Local eggs et. al.
Veranda with waterfall. Again worth going just to see the shopping experience.
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Simon Pearce Mill
1760 Quechee Main StVeranda with waterfall. Again worth going just to see the shopping experience.
The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit PathOutdoor seating by the pond.
Food scene
Menu Book by The Mountain Times: https://mountaintimes.info/winter-menu-book-2021-22/#dearflip-df_214930/1/
Kevin is a great chef. Intimate, group seating, reservations a must.
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The Backroom
3963 Vermont Rte 100Kevin is a great chef. Intimate, group seating, reservations a must.
The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit PathLiquid Art Eatery & Coffeehouse
37 Miller Brook RdSushi Yoshi
1807 Killington RdWorthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock RdStemwinder
46 S Depot StSanté
Small plate eatery plus bar. Good wine list and bar.