Guidebook for Bridgewater

Linda And Ted
Linda And Ted
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-106
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World 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
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Sculpture Fest: outdoor sculptures on two adjacent properties. See sculpture fest dot org for details.
Part of Dartmouth College and recently renovated.
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Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock St
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Part of Dartmouth College and recently renovated.
Local history of Rockefeller
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Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River Rd
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Local 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
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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 Path
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Consistently good food and an "in" place to be. Large bar with stage often has musicians.
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Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock Rd
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Sweet, 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.
There is usually a guide on duty for assistance.
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 Acc
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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.
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
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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 St
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Hiking Trails, Farm Life up close and in person. Rockarfeller mansion tours.
You can take a board walk in the tree canopies.
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VINS Nature Center
149 Natures Way
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You 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 Fork
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A 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 Natuurcentrum
149 Natures Wy
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
Gourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
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Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock Rd
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Gourmet. Local products. Large cheese selection. Wines & Beers.
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Mac's Woodstock Market
37 Pleasant St
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Grocery shopping in Rutland with an emphasis on natural and organic products.
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Hannaford Supermarket
318 S Main St
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Grocery 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
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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 St
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Historic general store with old-fashioned hospitality. Children's game section too.
Greenbrier Gift Shop
2057 US-4

Lunch

Cozy dining upstairs. Local eggs et. al.
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Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central St
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Cozy 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 St
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Veranda with waterfall. Again worth going just to see the shopping experience.
Outdoor seating by the pond.
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The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit Path
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Outdoor 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 100
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Kevin is a great chef. Intimate, group seating, reservations a must.
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The Foundry at Summit Pond
63 Summit Path
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Liquid Art Eatery & Coffeehouse
37 Miller Brook Rd
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Sushi Yoshi
1807 Killington Rd
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Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock Rd
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Stemwinder
46 S Depot St
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Small plate eatery plus bar. Good wine list and bar.
Santé
Small plate eatery plus bar. Good wine list and bar.