Veronica & John
Eat, Drink & Play Around VT
Warren Falls
Cool off in the falls!
Waitsfield Farmers Market
Fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food, and plenty of Vermont crafts. Open from 9 - 1pm on Saturdays with local entertainment.
Sugarbush Mountain Resort
Located only a few miles from the venue, visit John & Veronica's local ski mountain. You can play a round of disc-golf, zip line, hike or take the lift to the summit for gorgeous views of the Champlain Valley.
American Flatbread
Local beer and delicious farm to table pizza & salad. John & V suggest the New Vermont Sausage or Punctuated Equalibrium. They also have fresh root beer and plenty of local VT beer on tap!
The Mad Taco
A frequent lunch spot for us - make sure to read the heat meter before trying all the hot sauces. (You have been warned...)
Worthy Burger Too
Craft beer, cocktails, and incredible burgers. Build your own or try one of their creations - chicken, turducky, beef, fish, or veggie. The french fries and fried donuts are pretty amazing as well...
Big Picture Theater & Cafe
Movie theater AND a cafe - delicious baked goods and a great place to stop in for brunch.
Lawson's Finest Liquids
Their Sip of Sunshine is arguably the best IPA in Vermont. Check out their beautiful new taproom.
Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery
Their brewery is located behind the restaurant and you can also enjoy classic cocktails and the best BBQ you can get in VT.
Craft Beer Cellar
If you want to bring home the best of VT beer, stop at the cellar before you leave.
Ben & Jerry’s Factory
Start your taste of Vermont tour with some ice cream!
Cabot Farmers' Store - Waterbury
Want to try all of the cheeses, for free? Make sure to stop! Smugglers Notch Distillery is also next door in case you get thirsty.
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Located in the same area as the Cabot Farmer's Store, swing by for coffee and delicious handmade treats.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider donuts anyone? Get all of your Vermont-y delicious treats here, plus there is a wine tasting room across the parking lot...
Idletyme Brewing Company
Try to get a seat in the back patio to enjoy some delicious food and brews.
Trapp Family Lodge & Brewery
The hills are alive! This place holds many special memories for the Cox and Lewis families and is a beautiful area to explore with acres of hiking and biking trails. Plus they just finished their new beer hall which is a short drive from the hotel - so if you want some authentic schnitzel and Austrian-inspired beer make sure to stop by.
Bike Rental Stowe VT
Rent some bikes and enjoy the leisurely ride along the well-maintained bike path throughout Stowe. Stop often at the restaurants and shops along the way.
Ranch Camp - Bikes. Beers. Burritos
Full service bike shop with rentals & demos, along with a taproom and eatery.
Hen of the Wood
Our top choice for a night out for a special occasion. Delicious craft cocktails and farm to table menu that changes daily. Make a reservation in advance if you can, but if you get a spot at the bar overlooking the chef's line be prepared to be mesmerized!
Doc Ponds Restaurant
Who is Doc Ponds? Visit and find out. Excellent beer on tap, craft cocktails, and great grub.
Stowe Pinnacle Hike
3.7 miles round trip, beautifully forested climb to a rocky summit. Offering great views of the surrounding area!
Church Street Marketplace
Visit the heart of Burlington - the hub of shopping, food, and activity for the city! Restaurants we love: Daily Planet, Pizzeria Verita, Leunig's, & Honey Road. Try the Whiskey Room or Juniper if you are looking for an epic cocktail.
Pine Street Breweries & Restaurants
Pine street is full of art studios and great places to eat and drink - it was where V first lived when she moved to Burlington. You'll find Zero Gravity Brewery, Queen City Brewery, Pizza 44, and Great Northern which are all adjacent to one another and are frequent haunts of John & V. Lake Champlain Chocolates offers free chocolate tastings most days and is a favorite stop of V's father. Citizen Cider is less than a mile down the road and they offer excellent grub as well. Plus if you are in the mood for a great bagel sandwich try Feldman's (NY style) or Myer's (Montreal style) Bagels.
Oakledge Park
Located along the bike path, this spot is the perfect place to swim or relax by the water on either the sandy beach or grassy fields.
Waterfront Park
Take in all the activity along the Burlington waterfront, and make sure you get a creamy (aka soft-serve ice cream for non-Vermonters). Skinny Pancake is a quintessential Burlington eatery - delicious crepes and VT beer - located across from the park.
Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
Tour the farm, try all sorts of maple products, meet the animals, and even visit the covered bridge. Doesn't get much more Vermont-y than that!
Down Home Kitchen
Southern hospitality in the northeast. Downtown Montpelier, delicious food and excellent service. Veronica used to stop by on her way back to Burlington from Admissions travel - the fried chicken and waffles with cornbread are A+.
Mt. Philo State Park
The best ratio when comparing hiking exertion vs. view! Just over 1 mile will offer beautiful views of the Adirondacks mountains and Lake Champlain. You can also drive up! Improve your experience by purchasing some Folino's Pizza and Shelburne Vineyard wine or Fiddlehead Beer (only a few miles down the road) and enjoy it at the summit. Cookie Love is a delicious reward once you get to the bottom - fresh baked cookies and creemes are only a couple miles away.