The Burrow Guidebook
Summer Activities
Our favorite farm stand. They have a small playground and farm animals (we love Strawberry Shortcake, the donkey!)
23 locals recommend
Dutton Farm Stand
2083 Depot StOur favorite farm stand. They have a small playground and farm animals (we love Strawberry Shortcake, the donkey!)
Grab a VT creemee at Mildred's after you've shopped
164 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StGrab a VT creemee at Mildred's after you've shopped
Manchester
A half day in Manchester is a must! Grab one of our provided maps.
Go to the Orvis retail store, head to the pond in the back, and buy fish food to feed the biggest bass you’ve ever seen!
53 locals recommend
Orvis
4180 Main StGo to the Orvis retail store, head to the pond in the back, and buy fish food to feed the biggest bass you’ve ever seen!
A local favorite and walking distance from The Burrow. Dogs, picnics, and swimming are welcome!
14 locals recommend
Stratton Snow-Making Pond
Kendall Farm RoadA local favorite and walking distance from The Burrow. Dogs, picnics, and swimming are welcome!
Dorset Peak
This hike is fun! AllTrails is your best resource for VT hiking trails.
This hike is fun! AllTrails is your best resource for VT hiking trails.
25 locals recommend
Lye Brook Falls Trailhead
Lye Brook Falls TrailThis hike is fun! AllTrails is your best resource for VT hiking trails.
The Essentials
Winhall Market
46 VT-305-minute drive to our nearby food market
The best coffee around (you also have some in the food cabinet in the kitchen)
27 locals recommend
Ungrounded Coffee Roasters
8814 VT-30The best coffee around (you also have some in the food cabinet in the kitchen)
Shaw's
213 Main St20 min drive to the grocery
7-Eleven
211 Main StGas station only 5 min from The Burrow
Craft beer (bottles and cans), cider, and wine - much of it is local to Vermont
24 locals recommend
Meulemans' Craft Draughts
8814 VT-30Craft beer (bottles and cans), cider, and wine - much of it is local to Vermont
Nearby Towns
Stratton
Jamaica
Peru
Manchester
Dorset
Arlington
VT-9, Brattleboro, VT, USA
Vermont Rte 100, Wardsboro, VT, USA
Our Favorite Eats
Bob's Diner
2279 Depot StreetDelicious breakfast & lunch in a family-owned diner
Dorset Bakery
3239 VT-30European style bakery that sells great coffee and amazing pastries
We love this Italian eatery. If you get pizza, order it "well done" (yum!)
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StWe love this Italian eatery. If you get pizza, order it "well done" (yum!)
Honeypie (open Fri-Mon) - burgers, fries, milkshakes. Great outdoor seating area.
122 locals recommend
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Honeypie (open Fri-Mon) - burgers, fries, milkshakes. Great outdoor seating area.
The Avocado Pit - Manchester
Our local version of Chipotle, but all homemade and delicious
Pearl's Place & Pantry
Great Southern food - we adore this place! We recommend making reservations.
We love sitting outside with a cocktail and people watch!
37 locals recommend
Gringo Jack's Southwestern Bar & Grill
5103 Main StWe love sitting outside with a cocktail and people watch!
The best sit-down, high-end restaurant in Manchester (reservations required ahead of time)
59 locals recommend
The Silver Fork
48 W RdThe best sit-down, high-end restaurant in Manchester (reservations required ahead of time)
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
VT helpful tip
There is no food delivery, only dine-in or take out
Customs and culture
VT helpful tip
Uber and Lyft are not available here
Customs and culture
VT helpful tip
Most shops close at 5pm
Customs and culture
VT helpful tip
Internet can be spotty in certain areas
Customs and culture
VT norm
When walking, wave to passerby's
Customs and culture
VT norm
Maple syrup is a way of life. Our favorite is at Ken's truck on the intersection of Route 30 & 11. He is only open on weekends from May-Nov, so our second favorite stop is Dutton’s Farm Stand.
Customs and culture
VT norm
Be respectful of the speed limit here