Things To Do
Sugarbush Health & Recreation Center
The Sugarbush Health & Recreation Center is the resort's health and fitness facility. If you're looking to work up a sweat, they offers cardio equipment, free weights, assorted fitness classes, indoor tennis courts, pickleball, racquetball, and half-court basketball. If you're looking to relax, rejuvenate with a massage (call for appointment options), swim in the indoor pool, or unwind in the hot tub, sauna, or steam room.
Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
Play 18 holes at Sugarbush Golf Club, tucked away in the beautiful Green Mountains. See their website for rates, and stay tuned for information about a planned golf outing - with John Re and Luke Sears - on Friday, October 11th!
Disc Golf at Sugarbush
Grab your friends and challenge yourselves by playing one of Jake's favorites - disc golf! Sugarbush’s Disc Golf Course features a total of 18 holes in the base area and through the woods among the lower trails.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Just 10 minutes from Sugarbush, check out the taproom at Lawson's Finest Liquids! They serve a huge array of freshly brewed beers, hard cider, fine wines, and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as light fare!
Canteen Creemee Company
Head into Waitsfield to get a classic Vermont creemee! Enough said!
American Flatbread
If you're hungry, head to American Flatbread for the best pizza in Vermont! Try Sammi's favorite - The Punctuated Equilibrium - and Jake's favorite - Vermont Sausage - and then let Jake know that Sammi's choice is better!
The Mad Taco
If you're craving tacos, we could not recommend The Mad Taco enough!
Mad River Barn
With a rustic and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant at Mad River Barn serves a range of American cuisine with an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients.
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
This was one of Sammi's favorite restaurants when she wanted to get off campus! Good food, and Vermont beer on tap.
Shelburne Vineyard
Less than an hour away from Sugarbush, head to Shelburne to enjoy a glass - or flight! - of wine with some local cheese on the Patio or in their cozy Loft!
Champlain Orchards
Less than an hour drive from Sugarbush, immerse yourself in fall with some good old fashioned apple picking! While you're there, grab a hard (or non-alcoholic) cider at the Cider Garden and relax at the fire pits, play lawn games, or stroll through the orchard for views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack's!
Camel's Hump
If you're looking for some amazing views of gorgeous Vermont, consider hiking up Camel's Hump! The peak is, in fact, shaped like a hump of a camel, with two humps, the southern one being the highest. The summit offers great panoramic views in all directions. It's about 45 minute drive from Sugarbush, and around 3+ hours to the top and back, so just make sure you budget enough time!
Middlebury
Sammi grew up visiting her mom's side of the family in Middlebury, VT a few times a year, and she loved it so much she decided to go to college there! If you have the time, head to Middlebury and you'll see why Sammi fell in love with it! Tour the beautiful campus, then walk down main street and pick one of her favorite restaurants to stop at for a bite - Two Brothers Tavern, Mister Ups, Noonie's Deli... you can't go wrong - before heading to Woodchuck Cider House!
Church Street
Head to Burlington to check out where Jake hung out in college (and where Sammi also frequented... wonder if they ever crossed paths!). Church Street is full of shopping and restaurants - Sammi would recommend The Skinny Pancake, and Jake would recommend The Farmhouse Tap & Grill - including Ben & Jerry's! We'd also highly recommend visiting Zero Gravity Brewery, Switchback Brewing Company, and/or Citizen Cider!