Abraham & Debra
Things To Do
Experience Northern Vermont
Montgomery Center is a special place and everything you’d expect in a quaint Vermont village. Admire views from above with Jay Peak Resort’s aerial tram. Home to the world-renowned covered bridges, there’s also an art scene with museums and galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. With the Green and Adirondack Mountains as backdrops, recreational opportunities are nearly limitless with hiking, biking, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams. Just want to kick back and enjoy great food and beverage? The Northeast Kingdom has both casual and fine dining, as well as tasting rooms where you can sample locally-produced spirits. This is a very rural part of a rural state - a wonderful place to relax and explore the countryside. Local communities include: Montgomery - 3 miles (5 min) East Berkshire - 7 miles (10 min) Richford - 10 miles (17 min) Enosburg Falls - 12 miles (20 min) Jay - 14 miles (20 min) Stowe - 35 miles (45 min)
Breakfast & Lunch
Bumblebee Bistro | 264 Main St, Enosburg Falls | 802-528-6529 bumblebeebistro.com | W-F 11a-8p; Sa-Su 9a-8p Cooked from scratch with local ingredients. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and salads. (18 min. from venue) Cafe Oma | 91 S Main St, Montgomery | 802-326-2233 cafe-oma.com | Th-M 8a-2p Eggs, sandwiches, wraps, coffee. (1 min. from venue) Feldman’s Bagels | 167 Main St, Enosburg | 802-933-3521 feldmans-bagels.com | M-Sa 6:30a-2p; Su 7:30a-2p Bagels, sandwiches, soups, and salads. (18 min. from venue) Jay Country Store | 1077 VT-242, Jay | 802-988-4040 facebook.com/jaycountrystore | M-Sa 7a-8p; Su 7a-7p Omlettes, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and salads. (17 min. from venue) The Jay Village Inn & Restaurant | 1078 VT-242, Jay | 802-988-2306 thejayvillageinn.com | M-Su 8a-9p Omlettes, griddle, french toast, specialties. (17 min. from venue)
Lunch & Dinner
Bumblebee Bistro | 264 Main St, Enosburg Falls | 802-528-6529 bumblebeebistro.com | W-F 11a-8p; Sa-Su 9a-8p Eggs, pancakes, sausage, wraps, burgers. (18 min. from venue) Jay Country Store | 1077 VT-242, Jay | 802-988-4040 facebook.com/jaycountrystore | M-Sa 7a-8p; Su 7a-7p Omlettes, sandwiches, burgers, pizza. (17 min. from venue) The Jay Village Inn & Restaurant | 1078 VT-242, Jay | 802-988-2306 thejayvillageinn.com | M-Su 8a-9p Sandwiches, burgers, steak, haddock. (17 min. from venue) Kathy’s Tavern (at Quincy) | 57 Depot St, Enosburg Falls | 802-933-5363 facebook.com/kathystavernVT | Th-M Noon-7p Burgers, steak, platters. (18 min. from venue) The Phoenix House 1835 | 7 Potato Hill Rd, Berkshire | 802-933-8400 phoenixhouse1835.com | W-F 3-9p; Sa-Su 11a-8p Steak, chicken, pizza. (20 min. from venue) Pine Cone Snack Bar | 1692 E Berkshire Rd, Richford | 802-933-6630 facebook.com/pineconesnackbar | M-Su 11a-8p Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and ice cream. (11 min. from venue)
Dinner Only
The Belfry | 14 Amidon Rd, Montgomery | 802-326-4400 thebelfryvt.com | Su-Tu + Th 4-8p; F-Sa 4-9p Vermont-inspired comfort fare in a charismatic environment. (4 min. from venue) Black Lantern Inn | 2057 N Main St, Montgomery | 802-326-3269 blacklanternvt.com | W-Sa 5-8p Farm-to-table dining. (4 min. from venue) Fire on the Mountain Pizza | 40 S Main St, Montgomery Center | 802-326-3073 facebook.com/fireonthemountainpizza | F-Sa 4-8p Delicious wood-fired pizza. (1 min. from venue) The Inn | 241 Main St, Montgomery Center | 802-326-4391 theinn.us | Th-Sa 5p-Close; Most Su 5p-Close Specials that aim to surprise. (1 min. from venue) Omekase | 3709 Mountain Rd, Montgomery Center | 802-326-6688 facebook.com/OmakaseVermont | Th-Su 5-9p Asian fusion, sushi and more. (6 min. from venue) Snowshoe Lodge & Pub | 13 N Main St, Montgomery Center | 802-326-4456 snowshoepub.com | Tu-Su 4-9p Pub fare, burgers, soups, sandwiches. (1 min. from venue)
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts | 157 VT-15, Morristown | 802-888-3251 | M-Su 5a-7p Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks. (33 min. from venue) McDonalds | 41 Jayview Dr, Enosburg | 802-933-6633 | M-Su 6a-11p Burgers, fries, and more. (17 min. from venue) Subway | 518 Pearl St, Enosburg | 802-933-7300 | M-Su 8a-9p Sub sandwiches, wraps, and salads. (20 min. from venue)
Montgomery's Covered Bridges
Due to it's unique geography, there were once thirteen covered bridges within Montgomery's town limits as recently as the 1940s. Yet with modern requirements, more than half of these wonderful structures were lost. It wasn't until the latter half of the last century that focus shifted to historical preservation. Today there remain six covered bridges within Montgomery, making it the “Covered Bridge Town of the Green Mountains”, and boasting the largest number of covered bridges of any town in the country. We hope you get a chance to visit a few: Hopkins Bridge, 1875 | Route 118 & Hopkins Rd Longley Bridge, 1863 | Route 118 & Longley Bridge Rd Comstock Bridge, 1883 | Comstock Bridge Rd Creamery Bridge, 1883 | Go 2.6 miles on West Hill Rd, then left on Creamery Bridge Rd (Note: West Hill Rd and Hill West Rd are different roads.) Fuller Bridge, 1890 | Fuller Bridge Rd Hutchins Bridge, 1883 | Hutchins Bridge Rd
Arts & Culture
The Shelburne Museum | 6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne | 802-985-3346 shelburnemuseum.org | M-Su 10a-5p | Adult $25, Kids $12 Art and Americana spanning four centuries. Outstanding examples of fine, decorative & folk art. (1 hr & 20 min. from venue) Dog Mountain and Stephen Huneck Galleries | 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury | 800-449-2580 dogmt.com | F-Su 10a-5p | Free Adm. Wood carver & folk artist. (1 hr & 18 min. from venue) Bread & Puppet Theater | 753 Heights Rd, Glover | 802-525-1271 breadandpuppet.org | M-Su 9a-6p | Free Adm. Museum for veteran theater puppets inside a 150-year old hay barn. (55 min. from venue) Cold Hollow Sculpture Park | 4280 Boston Post Rd, Enosburg Falls | 512-333-2119 coldhollowsculpturepark.com | M-Su 11a-5p | Free Adm. Picturesque setting. Over 70 outdoor sculptures. (20 min. from venue) Little River Hot Glass Studio | 593 Moscow Rd, Stowe | 802-253-0889 littleriverhotglass.com | Th-M 10a-5p Handcrafted glass works. Lessons available. (55 min. from venue)
Attractions Nearby
Dairy Center Bowling | 2445 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls | 802-933-2030 dairycentervt.com/recreation/bowling | Th-Sa 6p-Close; Su Noon-4p Bowling alley & virtual game room. (12 min. from venue) Montgomery Town Library | 86 Mountain Rd, Montgomery Center | 802-326-3113 F-Sa 10a-2p; Su 10a-Noon A nice quiet place to bring kiddos. (1 min. from venue) Montgomery Recreation Center | 204 North Main Street, Montgomery Center Outdoor playground with slides and swings. Dirt bike trail. Covered pavilion. (1 min. from venue) Off The Plate Farm Animal Sanctuary | 1256 Fuller Bridge Rd, Montgomery | 360-286-7170 offtheplate.org | Call or email to schedule a visit Rescue, rehabilitation and life-long care for unwanted or neglected farm animals. (6 min. from venue)
Activities at Jay Peak
All activities located at Jay Peak Resort | 830 Jay Peak Rd, Jay Easy to follow signage on-site (15 min. from venue) *Aerial Tram* Tramway (Access at Tramside Base Lodge) | 802-988-2611 | All ages $22 Breathtaking views from above on this tram ride to Jay Peak. *Indoor Water Park* Pump House Indoor Water Park (at Hotel Jay) | 802-988-2710 jaypeakresort.com/waterpark | F 4p-8p; Sa 10a-6p; Su 10a-2p | Adult $45, Kids $36 *Clips & Reels Recreation Center (Next to Stateside Hotel)* Movie Theater | 802-988-2755 | Shows: F 6:30p; Su 12:30p | All ages $10 Rock Climbing | 800-451-4449 | Th-F 4p-8p; Sa 2p-8p; Su 11a-5p | Adult $25, Kids $20 *Restaurants at Jay Peak* Bullwheel Bar (at Stateside Hotel) | 802-988-2736 | Daily 11a-Close Foundry Pub & Grille (at Hotel Jay) | 802-988-2715 | Daily 8a-9p Howie's Restaurant (at Stateside Hotel) | 802-988-2748 | F 4p-9p; Sa-Su 7:30a-10a Miso Hungry (at Clips & Reels) | 518-605-4474 | F-Su 11a-4p
A Short Drive
Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead | 177 Stacy Road, Burke, NY 12917 | 518-483-1207 almanzowilderfarm.com | M-Sa 10a-4p; Sun Noon-4p | Adults $7, Kids $4 Worth the visit for Little House on the Prairie lovers. Setting of the American classic book, Farmer Boy by Wilder. (2 hrs & 7 min. from venue) Ben & Jerry's Factory Experience | 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury | 802-337-1201 benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours | M-Su 10a-6p | Adults $6, Kids $1 30-minute guided tour for production process of an ice cream pint. Ice cream sample included. (1 hr from venue) Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | 1302 Main St, St Johnsbury | 802-748-2372 fairbanksmuseum.org | M-Su 10a-5p | Adults $17, Kids $15 A combination planetarium, natural science and history museum. (1 hr & 15 min. from venue) ArborTrek Canopy Adventures | 1239 Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville | 802-644-9300 arbortrek.com/vermont/climbing-adventure | Call to schedule Zipline, obstacle course, and climbing. (42 min. from venue)
Lake Carmi State Park
460 Marsh Farm Road, Franklin, VT 05457 | 888-409-7579 vtstateparks.com/carmi.html | Day pass $5/adult, $2/child (26 min. from venue) Hiking - There are some easy walking trails through the park. Swimming - Swimming is available on the natural sandy beach of Lake Carmi. Boating - Kayaks are available to rent at the park. Stand-up Paddle Boarding - SUP's are available to rent through the park. Horseshoes & Volleyball - Two horseshoe pits and a volleyball net are available at the park. Fishing - There is great fishing on Lake Carmi. Some species include rainbow trout, walleye, perch and pike. Picnicking - There is a day-use field with picnic tables, but the beach is also a good spot.
Geocaching
There are a number of geocaches hidden around Montgomery and there are even a few on the local trails. We recommend downloading the Geocaching app on your phone and searching for cache locations near you to get started. Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity for kids and adults in which you use a GPS receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called geocaches or caches. Participants earn badges for the containers they find.
Weekend Events
Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival | 1 Fairground Ln, Tunbridge | 802-518-2126 facebook.com/JennyBrookBluegrass | Th-Su, all day Feat. the Gibson Brothers. (2 hrs from venue) John Gratton & the Owl Stars | johngratton.rocks/shows-tour Unique blend of country, blues, rock and folk. 581 St. Albans Rd, Swanton | 802-524-3804 | F 6p (42 min. from venue) 125 Duffy Rd, Milton | 802-328-1123 | Su 2p (58 min. from venue) Farmers' Market at Pratt Hall | 2044 N Main St, East Berkshire | 802-326-4404 montgomeryhistoricalsociety.org | Sa 9:30a-1p Support local farmers and artisans. (4 min. from venue) Live from the Rec Center (anticipated) | 204 N Main St, Montgomery Center facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068894894411 | Sa 6p-9p | Free Summer music session at the park. (1 min. from venue) Stowe Farmers' Market | 3420 Mountain Rd, Stowe | stowefarmersmarket@gmail.com stowefarmersmarket.com | Su 10:30a-3p Locally grown and crafted. (55 min. from venue)
Journeys End Trail
Journey's End Trail | 1315 Journey's End Rd, Jay | Daylight hours only https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/journey-s-end-trail 1.3 miles 1-way | Easy to moderate | Complete in under 2 hrs | Boots or sneakers (29 min. from venue) A great short trail that goes all the way to the Canadian border. Leads in to the renowned Long Trail that follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains across the state of Vermont. From VT-105, follow North Jay Rd 2.0 miles north to the unpaved Journey’s End Rd opposite a dairy barn and turn left. This rough gravel road leads 1.2 miles west, mostly uphill, to a log landing with plenty of space to park (45.00235deg N, 72.46603degW). We advise parking here and walking to the trailhead. Bear right and descend another 0.1 mile on a narrow road to the trailhead (45.00435deg N, 72.46664deg W). Trucks with high ground clearance only if driving all the way to trailhead, as the road is very rough here. Be sure to sign the log book for trail safety!
Additional Trails
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail | Easy 2902 VT-105, Enosburg Falls (church parking) | 44.933788, -72.712259 (trailhead) Southwest from East Berkshire to Enosburg Falls | 2.3 miles 1-way Beautiful view of Missisiquoi River near Dairy Center Motel & Restaurant (view near roadside parking at 44.921148, -72.745693) Jay Community Recreation Trails | Cross Road, Jay | N44.95812, W072.44236 (trailhead) jaycommunityrecreationalcentre.org Over 16 miles of safe, well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, and walking. Northern Forest Canoe Trail on Missisiquoi River 303 Dickinson Ave, Enosburg Falls (school parking) mrbavt.com/brownway-property Follow Brownway River Walking Trail from school down to River Access (44°54'17.6"N, 72°47'47.6"W) Free public kayak & canoe rental. Sugar Loaf Mountain | Difficult to moderate | 1 mile 1-way 142 VT-58, Lowell, VT (parking) | 44°50'29.3"N, 72°31'30.0"W (trailhead) Long Trail 0.75 mi around base, then Sugar Loaf trail 0.25 mi to viewless peak.
Shopping
*Arts & Craft Studio* Red Barn Studio | 32 Fuller Bridge Rd, Montgomery | 781-300-1588 Watercolor and acrylic paintings by local artists. (2 min. from venue) *Antiques* The Pink Lady | 66 Main St, Richford | 802-848-3836 Victorian mansion containing over 21 rooms of vintage artifacts. (10 min. from venue) *Gifts* Jay Country Store | 1077 VT-242, Jay | 802-988-4040 Many large wood carvings for photo opportunities. (12 min. from venue) Barn Owl Bistro | 278 Montgomery Rd, East Berkshire | 802-528-6529 Ice cream, candy and gift store. (10 min. from venue) *Cheese & Wine* Boston Post Dairy | 2061 Sampsonville Rd, Enosburg Falls | 802-933-2749 (14 min. from venue) Boyden Valley Winery | 64 VT-104, Cambridge | 802-644-8151 (38 min. from venue) *Maple* MC Maple (Self-service) | on Hazens Notch Rd (nearing Amidon Rd) mcmaplevt.com | Daytime hrs (8 min. from venue) Vermont Maple Outlet | 3929 VT-15, Jeffersonville | 800-858-3121 vermontmapleoutlet.com | M-Su 9a-5p (34 min. from venue)
Stowe, VT
Iconic Vermont tourist town with views of Stowe Mountain (45 min. from venue) *Coffee & Dessert* Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea | 8-3 The Roastery | Th-M 8-3 | Coffee & Ice Cream Black Cap | 7-6 | Coffee & Bakery Cake & Crumb Bakery | Tu-F 8-4 *Family Shopping* Stowe Maple Products | 9-4 Mansfield Dairy | M-W + F-Sa 7-5 Miller’s Country Store | M-Sa 9-5:30 The Country Store on Main | 10-5 | maple syrup & maple cotton candy Shaw’s | 7-9 | grocery *Adult Beverages* Cold Hollow Cider Mill & Café | 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Ctr | 802-244-8771 coldhollow.com | 11a-4p Smuggler’s Notch Distillery Tasting Room | 112 Main St #6, Stowe | 802-309-3077 smugglersnotchdistillery.com | M-Su 10a-5p Rock Art Brewery | 632 Laporte Rd, Morrisville | 802-888-9400 rockartbrewery.com | M-Su 10a-5p *Places to Stay* Brass Lantern Bed & Breakfast | brasslanterninn.com Butler House Inn | butlerhousestowe.com
Across the Border
Check crossing into Canada off your bucket list, and have a fun experience with: Parc Safari | 242 Rang Roxham, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle | 450-247-2727 parcsafari.com/en | 10a-6:30p Drive-thru safari park with 500 animals of 50 different species. (1 hr & 20 min. from venue) Montreal Botanical Garden | 4101 Sherbrooke St, Montreal | 514-868-3000 espacepourlavie.ca/en | Tu-Su 9a-5p (1 hr & 51 min. from venue) Abbey at Saint Benoit du Lac | 1 Rue Principale, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac | 819-843-4080 abbaye.ca/en | 9a-5p | extremely beautiful (54 min. from venue) Wineries near Dunham QC (36 min. from venue) Le Vignoble du Ruisseau | W-Su 11a-6p Vignoble de l’Orpailleur | 10a-4:30p Domaine Cotes d'Ardoise | F-Su 11:30a-4:30p Clos Ste-Croix - Vignoble | Th-M 11a-6p Stanley Lake Pottery | 107 Chem. Ruiter Brook, Mansonville | 450-292-3835 stanleylakepottery.com (34 min. from venue) Magog QC | Pleasant little town with interesting restaurants and great bike trails (1 hr & 8 min. from venue)
Just in Case
Sylvester's Market | 20 Main St, Montgomery Center | 802-326-4561 M-Sa 7a-9p; Su 8a-6p Convenience store and gas station offering meat, produce, deli & bakery items, and other staples. (1 min. from venue) Hannaford | 71 Jayview Dr, Enosburg Falls | 802-933-6657 M-Sa 7a-10p; Su 7a-9p Supermarket chain offering meat, produce & other staples, plus deli & bakery items. (17 min. from venue) Dollar General | 173 Pearl St, Enosburg Falls | 802-347-1330 M-Su 8a-10p Household goods, groceries, beauty products & more. (20 min. from venue) Marshalls | 66 Morrisville Plaza, Morrisville | 802-301-3936 M-Sa 10a-9p; Su 10a-7p Department store chain for wardrobe and apparel needs. (35 min. from venue) Northwestern Urgent Care | 133 Fairfield Street, St Albans City | 802-524-8911 M-F 8a-7p; Sa 8a-5p; Su 9a-3p A walk-in care clinic for adults and children over age 2 with minor illnesses or injuries. (40 min. from venue)
