Exploring 58 farms, restaurants, and makers

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Restaurant

Hen of the Wood

Hen helped define Vermont's reputation as a food destination. It's where local becomes luxurious without losing its roots.

Burlington·Champlain Valley

Restaurant

Prohibition Pig

The perfect pairing of Vermont craft beer and slow-smoked BBQ. Casual enough for families, serious enough for food lovers.

Waterbury·Green Mountains

Restaurant

The Mill at Simon Pearce

Where craftsmanship meets cuisine. The covered bridge, the waterfall, the glassblowing—it's quintessential Vermont.

Quechee·Central Vermont

Restaurant

Juniper at Hotel Vermont

Upscale Vermont dining with a view of Lake Champlain. A great choice for a special occasion or a sophisticated dinner.

Burlington·Champlain Valley

Restaurant

The Inn at Weathersfield

A destination dining experience in southern Vermont. Worth the drive for anyone serious about food.

Weathersfield·Southern Vermont

Restaurant

Archers

Rutland's best restaurant proves great dining isn't just for Burlington. A local favorite worth seeking out.

Rutland·Central Vermont

Restaurant

Penny Cluse Cafe

The wait is worth it. Penny Cluse is where Burlington comes for breakfast—and has for decades.

Burlington·Champlain Valley

Restaurant

The Norwich Inn

Historic charm meets modern Vermont. The brewery adds an extra reason to visit this upper valley institution.

Norwich·Central Vermont

Restaurant

Wilaiwan's Kitchen

Proof that great food doesn't need a big dining room. Wilaiwan's is a capital city treasure.

Montpelier·Central Vermont

Restaurant

Parkside Kitchen & Bar

The NEK's best restaurant. Parkside proves that quality dining has found its way to Vermont's quieter corners.

St. Johnsbury·Northeast Kingdom

Brewery

Hill Farmstead Brewery

Hill Farmstead put Vermont craft beer on the world map. Worth the drive to experience beer at its source.

Greensboro Bend·Northeast Kingdom

Brewery

The Alchemist

Heady Topper changed what people expect from an IPA. This is where it all happens.

Stowe·Green Mountains

Brewery

Foam Brewers

Burlington's best waterfront hangout also makes exceptional beer. The sunset views are a bonus.

Burlington·Champlain Valley

Brewery

Lawson's Finest Liquids

Sip n' Ski started here. Lawson's proves that great beer can come from Mad River Valley roots.

Waitsfield·Green Mountains

Brewery

von Trapp Brewing

The Sound of Music family makes beer in Vermont. The setting alone is worth the visit.

Stowe·Green Mountains

Brewery

Lost Nation Brewing

Session beers done right, plus food that goes beyond typical brewpub fare.

Morrisville·Green Mountains

Brewery

Fiddlehead Brewing

One of Vermont's most accessible craft beers, now with a taproom to visit the source.

Shelburne·Champlain Valley

Brewery

Hermit Thrush Brewery

Vermont's sour beer destination. If you love funky, wild ales, this is your place.

Brattleboro·Southern Vermont

Creamery

Jasper Hill Farm

Jasper Hill proves that world-class cheese can come from Vermont. Their collaborative model supports dozens of local dairy farms.

Greensboro·Northeast Kingdom

Creamery

Grafton Village Cheese

Over 130 years of Vermont cheesemaking tradition. Their aged cheddars are legendary.

Brattleboro·Southern Vermont

Creamery

Cabot Creamery

A farmer cooperative since 1919. Cabot is Vermont cheese at its most democratic.

Cabot·Central Vermont

Creamery

Vermont Creamery

French cheesemaking techniques, Vermont milk. Their cultured butter alone is worth the trip.

Websterville·Central Vermont

Creamery

Shelburne Farms

A working farm you can actually visit. The property, the cheese, the mission—all exceptional.

Shelburne·Champlain Valley

Creamery

Consider Bardwell Farm

Vermont's oldest cheesemaking tradition, revived beautifully. Their Pawlet is a revelation.

West Pawlet·Southern Vermont

Farm

Fat Toad Farm

Fat Toad shows what happens when farmers follow their curiosity. Their cajeta is unlike anything else in Vermont.

Brookfield·Central Vermont

Farm

Pete's Greens

Year-round organic farming in the NEK. Pete's proves vegetables can thrive even in Vermont's harshest climate.

Craftsbury·Northeast Kingdom

Farm

Butterworks Farm

The Lazor family has been farming organically here for over 40 years. Real Vermont heritage.

Westfield·Northeast Kingdom

Farm

Maple Wind Farm

What pasture-raised really looks like. Their chicken is among the best you'll taste.

Huntington·Champlain Valley

Farm

Misty Knoll Farms

The gold standard for Vermont poultry. Reserve a turkey early—they sell out.

New Haven·Champlain Valley

Farm

Boardman Hill Farm

Grass-fed done right. You can taste the difference when animals graze Vermont pastures.

West Rutland·Central Vermont

Sugarhouse

Bragg Farm Sugar House

Real Vermont maple, made the real way. The kind of place that helps you understand why maple syrup matters here.

East Montpelier·Central Vermont

Sugarhouse

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

Burr Morse is a Vermont institution. His stories are as good as his syrup.

Montpelier·Central Vermont

Sugarhouse

Silloway Maple

A family operation that welcomes visitors like neighbors. Authentic Vermont sugaring.

Randolph Center·Central Vermont

Sugarhouse

North Branch Maple

Small-batch organic maple done right. Worth seeking out for the quality.

Groton·Northeast Kingdom

Sugarhouse

Sugarbush Farm

The covered bridge, the mountain views, the samples—it's the Vermont experience in one stop.

Woodstock·Central Vermont

Sugarhouse

Hidden Springs Maple

Organic certification means sustainable sugaring. Their dark amber is exceptional.

Putney·Southern Vermont

Bakery

Mirabelles Cafe & Bakery

The kind of bakery every neighborhood deserves. Consistent quality, friendly faces, and croissants that make mornings better.

Burlington·Champlain Valley

Bakery

Red Hen Baking Company

Brattleboro·Southern Vermont

Market

Healthy Living Market

Full-service natural market with an impressive Vermont products section.

South Burlington·Champlain Valley

Winery

Shelburne Vineyard

Proof that Vermont can make wine. Their Marquette and La Crescent show what cold-climate grapes can do.

Shelburne·Champlain Valley

Winery

Lincoln Peak Vineyard

Small-batch Vermont wines from dedicated winemakers. Their Marquette is exceptional.

New Haven·Champlain Valley

Winery

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

The cider donuts are legendary, but don't skip the fresh-pressed cider. Pure Vermont autumn.

Waterbury·Green Mountains

Winery

Shacksbury Cider

Wild apples, historic orchards, and serious cidermaking. This is Vermont cider at its most interesting.

Vergennes·Champlain Valley

Winery

Eden Specialty Ciders

Ice cider is Vermont's unique contribution to the cider world. Eden does it better than anyone.

Newport·Northeast Kingdom

Orchard

Champlain Orchards

The most beautiful pick-your-own in Vermont. Lake views, mountain views, and over 100 apple varieties.

Shoreham·Champlain Valley

Orchard

Shelburne Orchards

The cider donuts alone are worth the trip. Add pick-your-own and it's fall perfection.

Shelburne·Champlain Valley

Orchard

Scott Farm Orchard

Heirloom apples you won't find anywhere else. A living museum of apple diversity.

Dummerston·Southern Vermont

Orchard

Dwight Miller Orchards

Organic apples in a stunning hillside setting. The antidote to industrial orchards.

Dummerston·Southern Vermont

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