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(outlined by distance from the house)
Ludlow Area
Terra Italian Steakhouse (68 Vermont Rt 100, Ludlow ~8 minutes)
Killarney Irish Pub (44 Pond St, Ludlow ~10 minutes) - very cool bar for après-ski
Long Trail Brewing Company (U.S. 4, Bridgewater Corners ~10 minutes) - great beer and awesome vibe
Calcuttas Restaurant (89 Fox Lane, Ludlow ~10 minutes) - great food and atmosphere
The Loft Tavern (300 Mountain Rd, Ludlow ~11 minutes) - yuumm brisket
DJ's Restaurant (146 Main Street, Ludlow ~11 minutes) - a fan favorite
Big Pops Sandwich Shop (57 Pond St, Ludlow ~11 minutes) - solid takeout option
The Hatchery (164 Main St, Ludlow ~12 minutes)
Johnny's Kitchen (126 Main St, Ludlow ~12 minutes) - We're fans of the Vermont panini
Main + Mountain Bar (112 Main St, Ludlow ~13 minutes) - great place for a drink
New England Cider Donuts (29 Main Street, Ludlow, ~14 minutes) - delicious donuts, but not much atmosphere. Take them on the go
Singleton's General Store (356 Main St, Proctorsville ~16 minutes) - an experience + bacon
Murdock’s on the Green (42 Village Green, Proctorsville ~17 minutes)
Killington Area
The Garlic (1724 Killington Rd, Killington ~18 minutes)
Sunup Bakery (2250 Killington Rd, Killington ~19 minutes) - breakfast and lunch to go
Casey's Caboose (1930 Killington Rd, Killington, ~19 minutes) - varied menu and great bartenders
The Lookout Tavern (2910 Killington Rd, Killington ~20 minutes) - great après-ski scene
Charity's 1887 Saloon (2194 Killington Rd, Killington ~20 minutes)
Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice (2563 US-4, Mendon ~25 minutes) - great breakfast spot and adorable little gift shop; they make their own maple syrup!
Woodstock / Quechee Area
Ranch Camp (431 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, ~17 minutes) - part bike shop, part restaurant. A dog-friendly covered patio makes this a favorite of our family
Worthy Kitchen (442 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock ~30 minutes) - farm-to-table food, outdoor dining
The Skinny Pancake (7161 Woodstock Rd, Quechee ~30 minutes) - crepes and milkshakes. Can't go wrong with the chicken bacon rancher crepe
Simon Pearce Restaurant (1760 Quechee Main St, Quechee ~37 minutes) - overlooks the covered bridge and you can shop too!
Ludlow Area
Blue Duck Deli (117 Main Street, Ludlow)
Off The Rails (64 Pond Street, Ludlow)
Homestyle Restaurant (119 Main Street, Ludlow)
Little Mexico Restaurant & Cantina (57 Pond St, Ludlow)
Stemwinder (46 Depot Street, Ludlow) - wine bar and small plates
Echo Lake Inn (2 Dublin Road, Ludlow) - fine dining
Nonno's Cucina (47 S Depot St, Ludlow, VT) - Dine In or Carry Out, B.Y.O.B.
Killington Area
The Foundry at Summit Pond (63 Summit Rd, Killington)
Liquid Art Restaurant (37 Miller Brook Rd, Killington)
Preston's (228 E Mountain Rd) located in the Killington Grand Resort Hotel
The Gondoughla (2841 Killington Road, Killington) - wood-fired pizza
iPie Pizzeria (1307 Killington Rd, Killington) - specialty pizzas, salads & wings doled out in an easygoing venue with brightly hued decor
JAX Food & Games (1667 Killington Rd, Killington)
Choices Restaurant (2820 Killington Road, Killington) - I've heard good things about their steak
Killington Distillery (47 Old Mill Road, Killington) - cocktails and food
Backcountry Café (923 Killington Rd, Killington) - Rustic Vermont Breakfast & Brunch
Sushi Yoshi (1807 Killington Road, Killington) - hibachi options along with Chinese and sushi menus
The Wobbly Barn Steakhouse and Nightclub (2229 Killington Rd, Killington)
Pickle Barrel Nightclub (1741 Killington Rd, Killington) - multi-level dance club & concert venue with 4 bars, light bites & a free shuttle service
Mad Hatters's Scoops (40 Summit Road, Killington) - for sweet treats
McGrath’s Irish Pub (709 US-4, Killington)
Moose & Maple Mountain Restaurant (2617 Killington Road, Killington) located inside the Killington Mountain Lodge (Hilton) hotel
Backcountry Cafe (923 Killington Rd, Killington, VT) serving breakfast and brunch, featuring locally sourced ingredients and a cozy atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the outdoors
Domenic's Pizzeria (2822 Killington Rd, Killington, VT)
Rollin' Rooster (7428 US-4, Killington, VT) - two slopeside locations at Killington are Cluckin' Cafe on the Mountain inside Mountain Green Resort and the The Rollin' Rooster at Skyship Base lodge. Fried chicken & après-ski, a win-win!
Rutland Area
Roots the Restaurant (55 Washington St, Rutland) - American restaurant offering an eclectic farm-to-table menu (outdoor seating)
Nonna's Italian Ristorante (22 Center St, Rutland, VT)
East Asian Cuisine (283 US-4, Rutland, VT) - Chinese cuisine with a diverse menu that includes sushi, tempura, yaki udon, chow fun, and pan-fried noodles
Speakeasy Café (31 Center St, Rutland, VT) - Local café featuring specialty coffee and breakfast staples like biscuits and sandwiches
Treviso (24 Wales St, Rutland, VT) - Italian cuisine in a warm and relaxed setting
Supermarket
Shaw’s (213 Main St, Ludlow, VT ~12 minutes)
A full-service supermarket with fresh produce, bakery, deli, and pharmacy, ready for your full grocery run. Open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM
Convenience / Specialty Markets
Chloe's Market (5545 Vermont Rt 100, Plymouth, VT ~4 minutes)
General store with food to-go, groceries, beer & wine, local art exhibitions, and a fuel station
Green Mountain Sugar House (820 Route 100 North, Ludlow, VT ~6 minutes)
Stop for pure Vermont maple syrup, maple cream, specialty coffee, and gifts
Plymouth Artisan Cheese (106 Messer Hill Rd, Plymouth Notch, VT ~7 minutes)
One of the oldest cheese-making operations in the country. They offer incredible gift boxes, classic waxed cheddar wheels, and local jams
Grafton Village Cheese (Okemo Valley Retail Store, 2568 VT Route 103, Proctorsville, VT ~15 minutes)
Award-winning cheeses and an adorable retail store with other Vermont gifts. Cheese tastings available.
Killington Market & Deli (2023 Killington Rd, Killington, VT ~20 minutes)
Groceries, meats and seafood, beer, craft beer, wine and cheese, delicatessen, take-out, baked goods, catering, Vermont specialty products, and more
Singleton’s General Store (356 Main Street, Proctorsville, VT ~15 minutes)
A local favorite for smoked meats, Vermont-made goods, and rustic charm. You have to check out their Instagram page!
Woodstock Farmers' Market (979 W Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, VT ~23 minutes)
A year-round destination. Offering fresh produce, local meats, grocery items, baked goods, prepared foods, and flowers.
Sharing some finds from around the internet with you for some trip inspiration.
Check out this blog post from Daily Wise. A few of our neighbors made their list:
Mon Vert Cafe – Woodstock, VT
Mary’s Cafe – West Rutland, VT
Liquid Art Restaurant (37 Miller Brook Rd, Killington, VT) - Family-owned hangout & local art gallery, with an espresso bar, imaginative cocktails & light bites
Abracadabra Coffee Co. (35 Wayside Rd, Woodstock, VT) - Charming coffee shop and roastery featuring specialty espresso and artisanal waffles
Loose Loona Gifts +Tea House & Cafe (11 Center Street, Rutland) - for tea lovers!