Guidebook for Middlebury
Food Scene
I have always loved the convenience of the Waybury Inn Restaurant. They have great food . I often do take-out, but it is a cozy little dining room for eating-in.
Waybury Inn station
I have always loved the convenience of the Waybury Inn Restaurant. They have great food . I often do take-out, but it is a cozy little dining room for eating-in.
This is a secret dining spot because it is primarily a student cafe in the heart of Middlebury College. However, they have excellent food, much of which is sourced locally through the College's dining program. Fun atmosphere to eat-in, with pool tables and, sometimes, performances. It's in the Student Center, so if you can't find it, just ask for help. I usually go for dinner, but would also be good for lunch when school is in session.
The Grille
14 Old Chapel RdThis is a secret dining spot because it is primarily a student cafe in the heart of Middlebury College. However, they have excellent food, much of which is sourced locally through the College's dining program. Fun atmosphere to eat-in, with pool tables and, sometimes, performances. It's in the Student Center, so if you can't find it, just ask for help. I usually go for dinner, but would also be good for lunch when school is in session.
This is a special restaurant and part of the recent history of Middlebury. The unique decor creates a festive museum atmosphere. The giant salad bar and expansive steak and seafood focused menu provide lots of options.
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Fire & Ice
26 Seymour StThis is a special restaurant and part of the recent history of Middlebury. The unique decor creates a festive museum atmosphere. The giant salad bar and expansive steak and seafood focused menu provide lots of options.
This community focused organic pizzeria is a frozen pizza factory by day and booming eat-in restaurant by night. Warm, charming, easy, delicious, this is one of our personal favorites. Plan for a possible wait on busier nights.
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American Flatbread
46 Lareau RdThis community focused organic pizzeria is a frozen pizza factory by day and booming eat-in restaurant by night. Warm, charming, easy, delicious, this is one of our personal favorites. Plan for a possible wait on busier nights.
This Thai-focused pan-asian menu includes sushi and is quite good for eat-in or take-out. The restaurant atmosphere is clean and charming.
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Sabai Sabai Thai Cuisine
22 Merchants RowThis Thai-focused pan-asian menu includes sushi and is quite good for eat-in or take-out. The restaurant atmosphere is clean and charming.
Always surprises me to have such good Indian food in a rural Vermont town. I haven't had bad meal here and I have been many times over the years.
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Taste of India
1 Bakery LnAlways surprises me to have such good Indian food in a rural Vermont town. I haven't had bad meal here and I have been many times over the years.
This special dining spot is worth the drive. Mary's prides itself on fine dining in rural Vermont. They take great care in upscale food preparation with the best local ingredients and serve it with care, unpretentiously. I love going here whenever I get the chance to make the drive.
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Mary's At Baldwin Creek
1868 N 116 RdThis special dining spot is worth the drive. Mary's prides itself on fine dining in rural Vermont. They take great care in upscale food preparation with the best local ingredients and serve it with care, unpretentiously. I love going here whenever I get the chance to make the drive.
If you feel like exploring Brandon, the next closest town center to the south, Cafe Provence is great excuse to do so. It's about a 20 minute drive and has a delicious French menu, created by the locally renowned Chef Robert.
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Cafe Provence
11 Center StIf you feel like exploring Brandon, the next closest town center to the south, Cafe Provence is great excuse to do so. It's about a 20 minute drive and has a delicious French menu, created by the locally renowned Chef Robert.
This is a brand new place, but I have known the owner chef at different restaurants. He trained with Daniel Boulund in New York City. So I am excited to try this venture. Check it out and let me know! If nothing else, the restaurant has beautiful view of Otter Creek out its large picture windows.
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Haymaker Bun Company & The Arcadian
7 Bakery LnThis is a brand new place, but I have known the owner chef at different restaurants. He trained with Daniel Boulund in New York City. So I am excited to try this venture. Check it out and let me know! If nothing else, the restaurant has beautiful view of Otter Creek out its large picture windows.
Parks & Nature
This hike is just under one mile, very flat and easy. Beautiful scenery.
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Robert Frost Trail station
This hike is just under one mile, very flat and easy. Beautiful scenery.
This is a really pretty, very easy way to take a long or short hike. Here is the website for more info: http://www.maltvt.org/trail/tam-trail/
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Trail Around Middlebury
This is a really pretty, very easy way to take a long or short hike. Here is the website for more info: http://www.maltvt.org/trail/tam-trail/
Arts & Culture
There is so much great art taking place at the College that it is very limiting to file this category as "theatre" along. There are musical performances, dance recitals, art exhibitions - many of the above include wonderfully intimate pre or post show talks. I highly recommend checking the calendar to see if anything might be of interest. Here's the link: http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/news
Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College
72 Porter Field RdThere is so much great art taking place at the College that it is very limiting to file this category as "theatre" along. There are musical performances, dance recitals, art exhibitions - many of the above include wonderfully intimate pre or post show talks. I highly recommend checking the calendar to see if anything might be of interest. Here's the link: http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/news
Town Hall Theater is a secret gem of Middlebury. The caliber of their performances is above and beyond expectations for the town the size of Middlebury. I have seen excellent plays and operatic performances here. I highly recommend checking it out. Website: http://www.townhalltheater.org
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Town Hall Theater
68 S Pleasant StTown Hall Theater is a secret gem of Middlebury. The caliber of their performances is above and beyond expectations for the town the size of Middlebury. I have seen excellent plays and operatic performances here. I highly recommend checking it out. Website: http://www.townhalltheater.org
This is a cute little side-trip museum to checkout some old photos of Vermont history. Nice to pass through if you find yourself downtown and are interested.
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Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1 Park StThis is a cute little side-trip museum to checkout some old photos of Vermont history. Nice to pass through if you find yourself downtown and are interested.
Open late May to mid October, this is a great way to get close to the lake and learn about it's important role as a battle ground in early American history. Here is the website: https://www.lcmm.org
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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor RdOpen late May to mid October, this is a great way to get close to the lake and learn about it's important role as a battle ground in early American history. Here is the website: https://www.lcmm.org
Entertainment & Activities
This is a unique little 2-screen movie house experience because you can order dinner and bring it into the movie - what a treat! Check out what's playing: http://www.middleburymarquis.com
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Marquis Theater
65 Main StThis is a unique little 2-screen movie house experience because you can order dinner and bring it into the movie - what a treat! Check out what's playing: http://www.middleburymarquis.com
This cross country ski center is owned by Middlebury College, so the quality of the trails and the operation is top-notch. Great way to enjoy nature during the winter time.
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Rikert Nordic Center
106 College Cross RdThis cross country ski center is owned by Middlebury College, so the quality of the trails and the operation is top-notch. Great way to enjoy nature during the winter time.
This manageable ski mountain is very well maintained, as a Middlebury College owned property. It is SO conveniently located to the house, with competitive rates, that it should not be missed by anyone who likes to ski. Checkout the website: https://www.middleburysnowbowl.com
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Middlebury College Snow Bowl
6886 Vermont Rte 125This manageable ski mountain is very well maintained, as a Middlebury College owned property. It is SO conveniently located to the house, with competitive rates, that it should not be missed by anyone who likes to ski. Checkout the website: https://www.middleburysnowbowl.com
Essentials
This is an excellent natural foods grocery store and also a great place to get lunch. They have a very diverse, locally focused produce section, a great beauty section, fresh dairy, variety of sundry items AND a delicious deli. Great for breakfast and lunch.
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Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op
9 Washington StThis is an excellent natural foods grocery store and also a great place to get lunch. They have a very diverse, locally focused produce section, a great beauty section, fresh dairy, variety of sundry items AND a delicious deli. Great for breakfast and lunch.
Shopping
Downtown Middlebury is not technically a shopping mall, but Main Street has all of the charm of an open air shopping mall. I recommend taking a stroll down the street and checking out all of the shops. It is one of my favorite places to go gift-shopping, as there are so many one-of-a-kind finds.
Main Street
Main StreetDowntown Middlebury is not technically a shopping mall, but Main Street has all of the charm of an open air shopping mall. I recommend taking a stroll down the street and checking out all of the shops. It is one of my favorite places to go gift-shopping, as there are so many one-of-a-kind finds.
Sightseeing
What better way to enjoy the quintessential autumn Vermont experience than at a local apple orchard. You have the option to pick-your-own or select a pre-picked bushel. Sample apple cider made on the farm.
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Happy Valley Orchard
217 Quarry RdWhat better way to enjoy the quintessential autumn Vermont experience than at a local apple orchard. You have the option to pick-your-own or select a pre-picked bushel. Sample apple cider made on the farm.