Vermont Hideaway Guidebook
Dinner Spots
Cozy dining room with a great menu, awesome food and fun cocktails.
24 locals recommend
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant
39 W RdCozy dining room with a great menu, awesome food and fun cocktails.
Rated as one of the top restaurants in the area, The Silver Fork dishes up seasonal fare in the old library in Manchester Village.
59 locals recommend
The Silver Fork
48 W RdRated as one of the top restaurants in the area, The Silver Fork dishes up seasonal fare in the old library in Manchester Village.
If you are in the mood for Thai, this place is great. Located in the heart of Manchester with all the classic dishes.
60 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StIf you are in the mood for Thai, this place is great. Located in the heart of Manchester with all the classic dishes.
The restaurant looks like you stepped into the 1790s and the food is delicious. Classic pub fare!
47 locals recommend
YE OLDE TAVERN
5183 Main StThe restaurant looks like you stepped into the 1790s and the food is delicious. Classic pub fare!
We love grabbing a meal at the bar and enjoying their rotating menu with risottos, ravioli, and more.
26 locals recommend
Raven's Den Steakhouse and Taproom
1844 Depot StWe love grabbing a meal at the bar and enjoying their rotating menu with risottos, ravioli, and more.
Located in the Taconic hotel, this chic eatery serves comfort American food with Vermont warmth and charm.
50 locals recommend
Copper Grouse
3835 Main StLocated in the Taconic hotel, this chic eatery serves comfort American food with Vermont warmth and charm.
Enjoy their outdoor pizza yard from May - October. They serve fresh out of the oven pizza in a gorgeous setting!
40 locals recommend
The Crooked Ram
4026 Main StEnjoy their outdoor pizza yard from May - October. They serve fresh out of the oven pizza in a gorgeous setting!
Hiking/Walking
A fairly easy, 5-mile out and back trail that leads to an amazing waterfall. Most of the trail is fairly flat, but it's probably not ideal for super young kids.
25 locals recommend
Lye Brook Falls Trailhead
Lye Brook Falls TrailA fairly easy, 5-mile out and back trail that leads to an amazing waterfall. Most of the trail is fairly flat, but it's probably not ideal for super young kids.
Located in Manchester Village, the Equinox Preserve is absolutely beautiful and has tons of well-maintained trails. Includes lots of flat loops as well as some hikes, so great for all levels.
28 locals recommend
Equinox Pond
Located in Manchester Village, the Equinox Preserve is absolutely beautiful and has tons of well-maintained trails. Includes lots of flat loops as well as some hikes, so great for all levels.
Parking is located at the end of Rootville Rd. It's a steep hike up a Class 4 road, but has a great view. Connect to the AT for a longer hike as well!
13 locals recommend
Prospect Rock Trail
663 Rootville RdParking is located at the end of Rootville Rd. It's a steep hike up a Class 4 road, but has a great view. Connect to the AT for a longer hike as well!
The parking area is just 1/2 mile up the hill from The Hideaway. Hike to the top of Bromley (6 miles round trip) or cross Rt 11 and hike south towards town!
Long Trail/Appalachian Trail Trailhead
The parking area is just 1/2 mile up the hill from The Hideaway. Hike to the top of Bromley (6 miles round trip) or cross Rt 11 and hike south towards town!
The East Dorset Trail is 4 miles, one way, with an elevation change of 1,480 ft. The trail follows portions of a historic road along Mad Tom Brook.
East Dorset Trail
600 Mad Tom RdThe East Dorset Trail is 4 miles, one way, with an elevation change of 1,480 ft. The trail follows portions of a historic road along Mad Tom Brook.
Shopping
Enjoy 40 designer outlets in authentically restored Vermont structures. Includes clothing, home decor, kitchen stores and so much more to choose from!
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StEnjoy 40 designer outlets in authentically restored Vermont structures. Includes clothing, home decor, kitchen stores and so much more to choose from!
Dutton's is one of our favorite places to go! You can choose from locally grown fruit and veggies, baked goods, Vermont products, cheeses, craft beer, and wine!
23 locals recommend
Dutton Farm Stand
2083 Depot StDutton's is one of our favorite places to go! You can choose from locally grown fruit and veggies, baked goods, Vermont products, cheeses, craft beer, and wine!
A quintessential country store located in the small town of Weston. The country store is a must for all things Vermont – crafts, food, maple syrup and so much more!
164 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StA quintessential country store located in the small town of Weston. The country store is a must for all things Vermont – crafts, food, maple syrup and so much more!
Northshire Bookstore is a family-owned, independent bookstore with an amazing selection of books. They also have a children's section. Attached is a lovely cafe where you can grab breakfast or lunch!
126 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StNorthshire Bookstore is a family-owned, independent bookstore with an amazing selection of books. They also have a children's section. Attached is a lovely cafe where you can grab breakfast or lunch!
Other Fun Attractions
An award-winning golf course offering challenging play for all skill levels. The Golf Club at The Equinox is consistently ranked among New England's top public courses.
20 locals recommend
The Golf Club at The Equinox
3567 Main StAn award-winning golf course offering challenging play for all skill levels. The Golf Club at The Equinox is consistently ranked among New England's top public courses.
A luxury resort spa features local products and incorporates elements of Vermont’s natural beauty to create a healing, revitalizing atmosphere and a strong sense of place.
Spa at Equinox
3567 Main StA luxury resort spa features local products and incorporates elements of Vermont’s natural beauty to create a healing, revitalizing atmosphere and a strong sense of place.
This beautiful quarry is filled with fresh, clean water. With lots of cliffs to jump from, it's a very popular and well-known local swimming spot!
68 locals recommend
Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30This beautiful quarry is filled with fresh, clean water. With lots of cliffs to jump from, it's a very popular and well-known local swimming spot!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Bromley is a great option for beginners and intermediates. Perfect for families and children, it offers a nice variety of trails & terrain.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
Bromley is a great option for beginners and intermediates. Perfect for families and children, it offers a nice variety of trails & terrain.
Stratton offers a lot more variety and runs than Bromley, but is still a family mountain. Includes 99 trails, advanced runs and a few terrain parks as well!
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Stratton offers a lot more variety and runs than Bromley, but is still a family mountain. Includes 99 trails, advanced runs and a few terrain parks as well!
Wild Wings offers miles and miles of groomed trails. Both classic and skate skiing are welcome and they also have a full rental option on site as well.
27 locals recommend
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
246 Styles LnWild Wings offers miles and miles of groomed trails. Both classic and skate skiing are welcome and they also have a full rental option on site as well.
This ski area offers 26 km of ski trails for both classic and skate skiing, with another 4 km of dedicated snowshoe trails. Great for kids and beginners!
27 locals recommend
Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond RdThis ski area offers 26 km of ski trails for both classic and skate skiing, with another 4 km of dedicated snowshoe trails. Great for kids and beginners!
Vast Glebe Mountain ski resort with a 1,500-foot drop plus summer activities, eateries & festivals.
136 locals recommend
Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain AccVast Glebe Mountain ski resort with a 1,500-foot drop plus summer activities, eateries & festivals.
Lunch Spots
Vibrant, friendly & welcoming café, serving breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads &amazing baked goods!
12 locals recommend
Bonnet & Main Café
15 Bonnet StVibrant, friendly & welcoming café, serving breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads &amazing baked goods!
Neighborhood (and personal) favorite of ours serving delicious food in a no-fuss atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Zoey's Double Hex Restaurant station
1568 Depot StreetNeighborhood (and personal) favorite of ours serving delicious food in a no-fuss atmosphere.
The best place in town to grab a sandwich. It's mostly to-go, but it has a broad menu and great chips!
27 locals recommend
Zoey's Deli
539 Depot StThe best place in town to grab a sandwich. It's mostly to-go, but it has a broad menu and great chips!
Quite literally a small shack outside of the bookstore serving delicious soup! Lots of vegan & GF options too.
Bonnett & Main Soup Shack
4869 Main StreetQuite literally a small shack outside of the bookstore serving delicious soup! Lots of vegan & GF options too.
MOONWINK has unique and delicious Burmese food that makes a great takeaway option for a cozy night in!
11 locals recommend
MOONWINK
4479 Main StMOONWINK has unique and delicious Burmese food that makes a great takeaway option for a cozy night in!
Grab a pizza, panini or salad at this downtown spot. It's right in the center of town and is sure to have something for everyone on the menu!
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StGrab a pizza, panini or salad at this downtown spot. It's right in the center of town and is sure to have something for everyone on the menu!
A surprise find for us that as an awesome lunch menu focused around seafood. It's a favorite of ours!
Gourmet Deli & Cafe
4961 Main StA surprise find for us that as an awesome lunch menu focused around seafood. It's a favorite of ours!
Located in downtown Winhall, this cute cafe has a mean sandwich menu! Tons of options and awesome coffee too!
35 locals recommend
Workhorse Cafe
59 Vermont 30Located in downtown Winhall, this cute cafe has a mean sandwich menu! Tons of options and awesome coffee too!
Breakfast/Brunch Spots
American old-fashioned diner with a family feel and many great options to choose from.
36 locals recommend
Bob's Diner
2279 Depot StreetAmerican old-fashioned diner with a family feel and many great options to choose from.
Quaint and cozy spot in town with many options including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
56 locals recommend
Up For Breakfast
4935 Main StQuaint and cozy spot in town with many options including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Grab-n-go place for a great cup of coffee, breakfast burrito, bagel sandwich, smoothie, and lots more!
18 locals recommend
The Works Café
13 Riverside HeightsGrab-n-go place for a great cup of coffee, breakfast burrito, bagel sandwich, smoothie, and lots more!
Starbucks
365 Depot StGrab-and-go coffee joint serving up all the staples all year round!
Great stop on your way to Stratton, this cafe has good coffee, amazing breakfast sandwiches and great lunch!
35 locals recommend
Workhorse Cafe
59 Vermont 30Great stop on your way to Stratton, this cafe has good coffee, amazing breakfast sandwiches and great lunch!