Kira’s Guidebook
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Woodstock
Woodstock
Lake George is about an hour away, which makes it a great day trip. I totally recommend you checking out one of the Lake George Cruises. It's a beautiful way to check out the lake and get some fresh air!
377 locals recommend
Lake George Bar Crawl
Canada StreetLake George is about an hour away, which makes it a great day trip. I totally recommend you checking out one of the Lake George Cruises. It's a beautiful way to check out the lake and get some fresh air!
If you want a day trip and want to get to know Vermont, spend a day in Burlington! About an hour and a half away, you can explore the small city, grab great food to eat, and visit some of Vermont's best breweries. All along Lake Champlain, you cannot complain! This is one place in New England that you won't want to miss!
139 locals recommend
Burlington
If you want a day trip and want to get to know Vermont, spend a day in Burlington! About an hour and a half away, you can explore the small city, grab great food to eat, and visit some of Vermont's best breweries. All along Lake Champlain, you cannot complain! This is one place in New England that you won't want to miss!
Food scene
Love this cozy little restaurant! The Red Thai curry is amazingly delicious. Make sure you make a reservation because it fills up fast!
17 locals recommend
Little Harry's Restaurant
121 West StLove this cozy little restaurant! The Red Thai curry is amazingly delicious. Make sure you make a reservation because it fills up fast!
Great specialty pizza and a vast on tap choice. During the warmer months, you'll have the choice to sit in the cool a/c or soak up the sun outside.
11 locals recommend
Vermont Tap House
120 S Main StGreat specialty pizza and a vast on tap choice. During the warmer months, you'll have the choice to sit in the cool a/c or soak up the sun outside.
Cozy spot for breakfast! I love their variety of pancakes. If you are extra hungry one morning, go for the Gut Buster!
20 locals recommend
Johnny Boys Pancake House
182 US-4Cozy spot for breakfast! I love their variety of pancakes. If you are extra hungry one morning, go for the Gut Buster!
Want to go out for a fancy dinner? Southside is your place. Enjoy a steak and a bottle of wine.
10 locals recommend
Southside Steakhouse
170 S Main StWant to go out for a fancy dinner? Southside is your place. Enjoy a steak and a bottle of wine.
Great, affordable sushi! There's an excellent variety of rolls. Try it!
8 locals recommend
Tokyo House
106 West StreetGreat, affordable sushi! There's an excellent variety of rolls. Try it!
Perfect place to grab a coffee and treat for a on-the-go breakfast.
10 locals recommend
Speakeasy Café
31 Center StPerfect place to grab a coffee and treat for a on-the-go breakfast.
Right on the mountain. It's a great place to stop after a day on the mountain. Try our favorite, Black and Tan soup. It is half corn and bean chowder.
73 locals recommend
The Lookout Tavern
2910 Killington RdRight on the mountain. It's a great place to stop after a day on the mountain. Try our favorite, Black and Tan soup. It is half corn and bean chowder.
Breweries
About a 30 minute drive, this brewery is everything Vermont. A stream, long games, good food, and even better beer. You cannot go wrong.
182 locals recommend
Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-4About a 30 minute drive, this brewery is everything Vermont. A stream, long games, good food, and even better beer. You cannot go wrong.
In a small, quaint New England town called Brandon, this brewery is small and sweet. Give it a try!
25 locals recommend
Red Clover Ale Co.
43 Center StIn a small, quaint New England town called Brandon, this brewery is small and sweet. Give it a try!
Favorite Hikes
Quick, short hike around Kent Pond. Great for families!
49 locals recommend
Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd ForkQuick, short hike around Kent Pond. Great for families!
Pine Hill Park can be accessed at the end of our street. It is dozens of trails for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Take an easy mile walk to Muddy Pond and enjoy some serenity in the middle of Rutland.
32 locals recommend
Pine Hill Park
2 Oak St ExtPine Hill Park can be accessed at the end of our street. It is dozens of trails for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Take an easy mile walk to Muddy Pond and enjoy some serenity in the middle of Rutland.
Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail is a 7.2 mile mildly trafficked out and back trail located near Rutland, Vermont that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. It's a slow, steady start for the first 5 miles and then leads straight to the top during the last 2 miles. It's definitely a good, tough, get-your-sweat-on type of hike!
16 locals recommend
Killington Peak Lodge
4763 Killington RdKillington Peak via Bucklin Trail is a 7.2 mile mildly trafficked out and back trail located near Rutland, Vermont that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. It's a slow, steady start for the first 5 miles and then leads straight to the top during the last 2 miles. It's definitely a good, tough, get-your-sweat-on type of hike!
Hit the Slopes!
Okemo Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in the town of Ludlow, Vermont, United States. The resort experienced 600,000 skier visits in 2009. Parents Magazine rated it the Top US Family Snow Resort!
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdOkemo Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in the town of Ludlow, Vermont, United States. The resort experienced 600,000 skier visits in 2009. Parents Magazine rated it the Top US Family Snow Resort!
Ski, board, hike, mountain bike, grab a drink. Endless things to do at Killington!
386 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
Ski, board, hike, mountain bike, grab a drink. Endless things to do at Killington!
One of our favorite places to ride! About an hour away, Sugarbush Resort is a ski resort located in the Mad River Valley in Warren, Vermont.. It is one of the largest ski resorts in New England. The resort encompasses more than 4000 acres total, 484 trail acres skiable, 53 miles of trails, and 16 ski lifts. Also, it's our favorite drive from Rutland!
214 locals recommend
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrOne of our favorite places to ride! About an hour away, Sugarbush Resort is a ski resort located in the Mad River Valley in Warren, Vermont.. It is one of the largest ski resorts in New England. The resort encompasses more than 4000 acres total, 484 trail acres skiable, 53 miles of trails, and 16 ski lifts. Also, it's our favorite drive from Rutland!
Pico is about 15 minutes away and is a great small mountain to explore!
100 locals recommend
Pico Mountain Ski Resort
73 Alpine DrPico is about 15 minutes away and is a great small mountain to explore!
Stratton Mountain Resort is an hour south of us with fun, dynamic trails.
173 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain Resort
5 Village Lodge RdStratton Mountain Resort is an hour south of us with fun, dynamic trails.
Bodies of Water
With a beach area, this state park is a nice place to relax by the water. There is an entrance fee of $4 a person, but it is worth it!
14 locals recommend
Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain RdWith a beach area, this state park is a nice place to relax by the water. There is an entrance fee of $4 a person, but it is worth it!
Our favorite place to be! Chittenden is the perfect place to explore on a summer day. Jump in and swim, spend the night and camp, hike around the lake. This is a must see! If you want to kayak, call Reservoir Dawgs beforehand. They can even deliver the kayaks for you if you don't have a truck.
15 locals recommend
Chittenden Reservoir
Our favorite place to be! Chittenden is the perfect place to explore on a summer day. Jump in and swim, spend the night and camp, hike around the lake. This is a must see! If you want to kayak, call Reservoir Dawgs beforehand. They can even deliver the kayaks for you if you don't have a truck.
This is a beautiful spot to enjoy Vermont. With a beach, picnic tables, grills, and other amenities, this is a wonderful place to relax.
29 locals recommend
Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT-30This is a beautiful spot to enjoy Vermont. With a beach, picnic tables, grills, and other amenities, this is a wonderful place to relax.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmer's Market is a must!
Located less than a mile awhile at the Food Center in Rutland (cold months) or Walmart parking lot (warm months), you will find dozens of vendors. From farm-fresh veggies to local knick-knacks to hot empanadas, there is something for everyone!
Don't miss
Half-off Apps at Applebee's
After 9 pm, Applebee's (5 minutes away) offers half-off appetizers. Don't forget to order a perfect "Perfect Margarita"
Don't miss
Cheap Chinese Takeout!
Orientaste located 5 minutes away is our favorite take-out spot! GREAT, CHEAP Chinese food!