Sharen’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Great restaurant in the center of downtown Woodstock. Bistro or formal prefix dining.
38 locals recommend
The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant
24 Elm StGreat restaurant in the center of downtown Woodstock. Bistro or formal prefix dining.
Fabulous farm-to-table restaurant at Cloudland Farm. Serves dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations in advance recommended.
24 locals recommend
Cloudland Farm
1101 Cloudland RdFabulous farm-to-table restaurant at Cloudland Farm. Serves dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations in advance recommended.
Excellent restaurant! Fabulous glass and glass blowing demonstrations. Best of all my sister, Kate, is a cook and expediter there and has been there 30+ years.
162 locals recommend
Simon Pearce Flagship Store, Restaurant, Bar + Glassblowing Workshop
1760 Quechee Main StreetExcellent restaurant! Fabulous glass and glass blowing demonstrations. Best of all my sister, Kate, is a cook and expediter there and has been there 30+ years.
The Ransom Tavern serves Neapolitan fare and has a great wine cellar.
11 locals recommend
Kedron Valley Inn
4778 S RdThe Ransom Tavern serves Neapolitan fare and has a great wine cellar.
A 5 minute walk from the house over the bridge to the restaurant Forbes voted one of the ten best in 2016. Fantastic food!
Lincoln Inn & Restaurant At The Covered Bridge
2709 W Woodstock RdA 5 minute walk from the house over the bridge to the restaurant Forbes voted one of the ten best in 2016. Fantastic food!
Historic building, delicious food, scenic drive.
35 locals recommend
The Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max's Tavern
5518 VT-12Historic building, delicious food, scenic drive.
Mon Vert Cafe
28 Central StTerrific coffees, bakery goods, breakfast and lunches!
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock RdTerrific food and micro brews on tap.
Small plate, farm-to-table dining sourced mainly from Peace Field Farm. The Basque cheesecake is not on the menu but they always have it and it is Heaven!
Santé
61 Central StreetSmall plate, farm-to-table dining sourced mainly from Peace Field Farm. The Basque cheesecake is not on the menu but they always have it and it is Heaven!
Currently undergoing extensive renovations, Mangalitsa is closely linked with Sante, Peace Field Farm and Decant Wine Shop. Peace Field Farm provides the produce and meat for Sante and Mangalitsa. I am hopeful they will have finished renovations and be open by summer 2023.
17 locals recommend
Mangalitsa
61 Central StCurrently undergoing extensive renovations, Mangalitsa is closely linked with Sante, Peace Field Farm and Decant Wine Shop. Peace Field Farm provides the produce and meat for Sante and Mangalitsa. I am hopeful they will have finished renovations and be open by summer 2023.
Sightseeing
Terrific family friendly museum. Part of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park. Gorgeous trails on old carriage roads lead up to the star that overlooks the Village of Woodstock. X-Country grooming on those trails during winter. Wagon rides and sleigh rides available through Billings Farm.
171 locals recommend
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdTerrific family friendly museum. Part of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park. Gorgeous trails on old carriage roads lead up to the star that overlooks the Village of Woodstock. X-Country grooming on those trails during winter. Wagon rides and sleigh rides available through Billings Farm.
Amazing tours through the tree tops and the bird enclosures. Vermont Institute of Natural Science rescues raptors and rehabilitates them. If the birds cannot be released back into the wild, they become teaching birds and live out their lives at the Center. They recently built a canopy walk.
88 locals recommend
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WyAmazing tours through the tree tops and the bird enclosures. Vermont Institute of Natural Science rescues raptors and rehabilitates them. If the birds cannot be released back into the wild, they become teaching birds and live out their lives at the Center. They recently built a canopy walk.
Beautiful historic site. Plymouth Cheese is nearby.
52 locals recommend
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
3780 VT-100ABeautiful historic site. Plymouth Cheese is nearby.
City/town information
Voted one of the 10 most beautiful towns in the US over and over again, Woodstock is the quintessential New England village. Beautiful historic homes circle the green. Small shops entice visitors to take a little piece of Vermont home with them. Visit Gillingham's General Store, order a sandwich or a cut of meat at the Village Butcher, peruse the art galleries, stop by the Norman Williams Public library to admire the architecture, pick up a pair of flannel jammies at the Vermont Flannel Co. and so much more!
233 locals recommend
Woodstock
Voted one of the 10 most beautiful towns in the US over and over again, Woodstock is the quintessential New England village. Beautiful historic homes circle the green. Small shops entice visitors to take a little piece of Vermont home with them. Visit Gillingham's General Store, order a sandwich or a cut of meat at the Village Butcher, peruse the art galleries, stop by the Norman Williams Public library to admire the architecture, pick up a pair of flannel jammies at the Vermont Flannel Co. and so much more!
Ski Areas
One of the best mountains in the east. Skyship is 20 minutes from the house. Open for autumn foliage and throughout the ski season.
386 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
One of the best mountains in the east. Skyship is 20 minutes from the house. Open for autumn foliage and throughout the ski season.
Great mountain with lots of afternoon light and views west.
100 locals recommend
Pico Mountain Ski Resort
73 Alpine DrGreat mountain with lots of afternoon light and views west.
Smaller family oriented mountain in Ludlow. Nice scenic drive down Rt 100.
285 locals recommend
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge RdSmaller family oriented mountain in Ludlow. Nice scenic drive down Rt 100.
Small family ski hill, great for beginners and kids, run by the Quechee Club.
7 locals recommend
Quechee Ski Hill
3277 Quechee Main StSmall family ski hill, great for beginners and kids, run by the Quechee Club.
Great amenities available to the public: restaurant, bar, afternoon tea, full service spa, gift shop, fitness center with racquet sports and pool, and a Nordic Ski center. 45km of trails- my favorite is the trail up to the star that overlooks the town.
52 locals recommend
Woodstock Inn & Resort
14 The GreenGreat amenities available to the public: restaurant, bar, afternoon tea, full service spa, gift shop, fitness center with racquet sports and pool, and a Nordic Ski center. 45km of trails- my favorite is the trail up to the star that overlooks the town.
Name has been changed to Saskadena Six. Great little family ski hill. Only 15 minutes from the house.
60 locals recommend
Suicide Six Downhill Ski Area
247 Stage RdName has been changed to Saskadena Six. Great little family ski hill. Only 15 minutes from the house.
Food scene
Best fish in the upper valley. Gourmet imports and fabulous local food, bakery, catering, wine, coffee, prepped meals, flowers, etc.
92 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers' Market
979 W Woodstock RdBest fish in the upper valley. Gourmet imports and fabulous local food, bakery, catering, wine, coffee, prepped meals, flowers, etc.
Great little deli, lovely 15 minute drive south on Rt 106 from The Green in Woodstock.
20 locals recommend
South Woodstock Country Store
4800 S RdGreat little deli, lovely 15 minute drive south on Rt 106 from The Green in Woodstock.
Mac's Woodstock Market
37 Pleasant StLocal grocery store with good selection.
Cute little Co-op, source for vegan, vegetarian and bulk goods.
15 locals recommend
Upper Valley Food Co-Op
193 N Main StCute little Co-op, source for vegan, vegetarian and bulk goods.
Great market, good fish, meats and deli, good produce, herbs by weight rather than bunch.
11 locals recommend
Co-op Food Stores—White River Jct.
209 Maple StGreat market, good fish, meats and deli, good produce, herbs by weight rather than bunch.
Fabulous ciders and wine. Tasting room open Saturdays 1 to 6 pm. Beautiful drive and awesome views from their orchard. Thursday nights late May to late September: Feast & Field Market, food, music and bar. My favorite place to spend a summer evening!
16 locals recommend
Fable Farm
22 Orchard Hill RdFabulous ciders and wine. Tasting room open Saturdays 1 to 6 pm. Beautiful drive and awesome views from their orchard. Thursday nights late May to late September: Feast & Field Market, food, music and bar. My favorite place to spend a summer evening!
Vermont Dispensary
Female owned and operated dispensary in Woodstock, Vermont. Sister store to Clover Gift Shop + Apothecary.
Opens Nov. 17th, 2022
Hours: Thursdays thru Tuesdays 10am-6pm
Sunday Drive Dispensary
Female owned and operated dispensary in Woodstock, Vermont. Sister store to Clover Gift Shop + Apothecary.
Opens Nov. 17th, 2022
Hours: Thursdays thru Tuesdays 10am-6pm