Top 27 things to do and attractions in Waterbury

The guided 30-minute tour starts with a short and quirky video about Ben and Jerry's history and company values. Then you'll head to a glass-enclosed upper deck overlooking the production floor. Be aware that live production isn't always happening, so you may not see the factory in full swing. You have a chance to get a free sample of the flavor of the day. While the tour is short, there's plenty to do on the grounds. You can browse the gift shop for exclusive merchandise and flavors. The most popular highlight for many is the Flavor Graveyard, a hillside cemetery for discontinued flavors. There's also a playground for kids and picnic areas, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy ice cream.

We had a fun time with the 15-min tour (6 dollars per person and you have to book in advance)! The decorations inside the shop are cute. We didn't buy in the store or the icecream shop, but it's good to know that they don't ask for tips in the shop. Very fun activity for families with kids or a school field trip.

Sweet & Fun Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour! A must for ice cream lovers! The tour was short but packed with fun facts, a peek at production, and of course, a delicious sample. Loved the Flavor Graveyard and gift shop too. The staff was upbeat, the vibe was joyful, and the ice cream? Perfect as always. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun stop in Vermont, this tour is 100% worth it. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the giant flavor tub outside! 5 scoops out of 5—would tour (and taste) again! 🍦😊

We actually had a very good experience here. We didn’t have to pre-register for the (overpriced for what it was) tour and our tour only had 6 people on it so it was very personal. It didn’t hurt that our tour guide was clever and engaging. The next tour was much more full and their guide not so great. The tour has been well-described in other reviews so I won’t go into it. Gift shop = way overpriced. Way, way overpriced. You can buy ice cream there but it, too, is overpriced. Rather get it from a grocery store. I enjoyed the clever signs in the flavor graveyard.

The Ben and Jerry's factory tour was about 30 minutes: a video, an overview of the production line and the flavor lab (sampling of one newer flavor). The ice cream flavors graveyard has no lighting at all. It was a little tricky to find it in the dark (it's very dark by 5:00 pm in November), a little bit lighting will be helpful and safer for the visitors. It would be nice to see a showcase of all the available flavors in the market. Overall, it's a fun family activity.

We had an amazing time visiting the Ben & Jerry's Factory. My favorite part of the tour was trying Marshmellow sky. It was tasty. Hope I get to purchase it in stores in the future. Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable as well.

This was a bucket list experience for a long time now. While I can't say I regularly eat Ben and Jerry's, I have bought and tried many of their flavors over the years. It is seriously good ice cream. This place is definitely a tourist location so be prepared for it being busy. While the factory tour itself is a little less than impressive, it was still neat to go though it. I justl love the quirkiness of Ben and Jerry's.

The food here was really solid. The crushed cucumber salad was fresh and flavorful. The duck fat fries were a highlight, perfectly crisp. The brisket and wings were also very good. The only downside was the service. We waited a long time before anyone came to take our order, which was frustrating. Still, once the food arrived, it was worth the wait. Overall, a good spot with good food.

We were looking forward to checking this place out during our trip to VT. They did NOT disappoint. Cucumber appetizer was amazing and we tried the "special" roasted carrot one as well. My wife ordered a blue burger (added bacon) and I had the fried chicken sandwich. I told Cullen (our terrific server) that it was one of the best 🐔 sandwiches I've ever had. Duck fat fried are a "can't miss." Cocktails were also tasty. Just wished we had room for dessert as they had a chocolate chip skillet cookie that used bacon drippings rather than butter. We will definitely be back if we're ever in the area. A+

What a fabulous restaurant! The ProPig brewery is right next door too. From minute one, the friendly and lovely young hostess greeted us with an update on timing. The online waiting list was awesome-we could use Yelp to track it. Then we were seated and given waters immediately and the amazing waitress took our orders soon thereafter. She as so helpful with my food issues! Food was delicious. I had a green salad with maple Dijon vinaigrette and smoked chicken thighs - excellent! My husband had brisket that was amazing. Great vibe although pretty loud. Cool seating right up front with big windows too!

Absolutely loved our experience at Prohibition Pig! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a great mix of rustic charm and lively energy. The food was outstanding—everything from the smoked meats to the locally sourced sides was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Their in-house craft beers were a real highlight, especially the APA. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at home. Whether you're just passing through Waterbury or staying a while, this is a must-visit spot. We'll definitely be back!

Absolutely incredible experience. Minus the wait. Expect to wait during dinner hour and go on the yelp wait list .Service was amazing, very good selection. Brisket was to die for. Amazing beer choices and desserts. 10/10 experience. Would come again and reccomend to anyone.

We were excited to try Prohibition Pig given its reputation in town, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the hype. The hostess who seated us was exceptionally unwelcoming—she barely acknowledged us, offered no greeting or pleasantries, and made us feel like an afterthought rather than guests. That set the tone for what was an overall impersonal dining experience. Service throughout felt detached, lacking warmth or engagement. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. The BBQ, in particular, fell short—especially disappointing given their claim to match North Carolina standards. In a small town like this, Prohibition Pig may be one of the more well-known spots, but in our view, it’s nothing to write home about.

Oh Pro pig, how I miss you already. And I was here today, but I haven't reviewed you, despite coming here for a few years when I'm on a pilgrimage to bring beer from Vermont home to New Hampshire. Where do I even start... Walking In, you can smell the food. Immediate mouth water. The seats are comfy, the staff is super nice, and the BBQ is quite litterally what I wish I could eat daily. ENC - whole hog and vinegar based sauce. Normally I would get chopped pork / sausage. But today I was feeling brisket. MAN HAVE I BEEN SLEEPING ON IT. I brought in my girlfriend for an adventure in Vermont and BBQ was what we both wanted for lunch, I told her I knew the spot, and immediately punched it into the gps. To start, burnt ends and grits. I don't think much needs to be said about this, here till it's gone was enough for me. They came out lightning fast, and were juicy, fell right apart, were sauced flawlessly and garnished well so we got vinegar, meat and creamy all at once. I want that for breakfast, every day. Forever. Brisket sandwich. Normally I'm a chopped pork guy. When I think ENC that's where my brain goes too. But I had just tasted brisket and needed more. Let me tell you when I said I couldn't open my mouth wide enough for the monster cuts of brisket. I honestly didn't think I was gonna be able to power through all that sandwich, and pro pig is not known for skimping on the portions. Blew my mind. Came with slaw, and pickles on the sandwich, I drowned it in the hot sauce. So so so so so good. Duckfat fries. Crunchy, perfectly fried, perfectly salted, accompanied with a ketchup and an aioli? Tbh could of been just mayo, and I still would of crammed them into my face hole at light speed. Partner in crime got the chopped pork, and she said on the car ride home, that I needed to make that asap. She's Canadian, and now she knows what's up. pro pigs beer Fluffy little clouds and crispenbauer: I have zero complaints, they came out swinging, were refreshing and left me wanting more. Honestly, my one regret is not living closer. The food is great, the atmosphere is comforting, the staff is friendly, the message is clear. We make great food, we make great beer, and we respect our patrons. Thank you Pro Pig. Your dedication to the craft, and bold flavors have kept me making the trip. But also if your ever looking to show someone how to make that sauce, I will officially start a religion in your name. 5 stars, worth the trip, go hungry. Thank youuuuu!

One of my favorite pubs in the world! I usually don't review bars but the food here is so exceptional, I need to. I had the peel and eat shrimp one night and wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary. What I got was really well seasoned shrimp with a cocktail sauce that now haunts my dreams. How can cocktail sauce be so good?? I think they might put curry seasoning in it. Pair that with phenomenal service from veteran bar keeps and the best selection of craft beer in the area and you can't lose. Pictured are the brussel sprouts and a crab cake(?).

We decided to visit this place after reading a review for Mac and cheese. We can confirm that this place serves one of the best mac and cheeses we’ve tried. The brussel sprouts were also a hit! Staff were warm and welcoming and we love the chill vibes!

Visiting from Portland, Oregon and we were blown away by the quality of our food at the Blackback Pub. Those were possibly the best nachos we’ve ever had. The atmosphere was also great, a cozy, historic interior and a cute outdoor patio which we sat at. Great for people watching as it’s right on a main Street!

Great tap list but very loud and crowded. Host was a bit abrupt with us as there was only one seat at the bar and I tried to stand next to her. "Ya, you can't stand there!" He showed us the other side of the bar where we could sit on some ledge by the window. Bartenders were good at first but then we were ignored when we were trying to get another beer. By the time she asked if we wanted another one we had to leave. Also, for some reason they don't list pour sizes or cost of any of the beers so I guess you just get what you get. I don't even know what size their standard tulip glass is. I'm guessing it's like a 13oz glass but they only give you like 10oz.

Went to this place to watch soccer and grab a pint, came back the next day for food and more beer. Excellent local craft beer selection on tap. They also have a lukr tap with two different beers on tap - would definitely recommend trying one. Amazing service both days. First day we sat at the bar. Second day we got a table. We ordered the nachos, pulled pork sandwich and a mac and cheese. All the dishes were amazing. The nachos were the best I've ever had! We will definitely be back next time we are in town! Came back in November 2023, one year later, this place still rocks. Best nachos ever. Also got the jerk chicken wrap which was amazing. Also highly recommend the scallops, brussel sprouts and mac & cheese.

We sat at the bar and had a great dinner. Crab sandwich and meatloaf sandwich were yummy and filling . The salad called the Stuff was excellent with arugula, blue cheese, grapes and roasted Brussel sprouts. All staff were friendly and attentive. The signature cocktails were unique with every ingredient like carot ginger freshly squeezed in house.

Our favorite place to go whenever we're in Waterbury! We usually have to wait a short time to be seated but it's always worth it. Friendly staff and prompt service and food that is always fantastic! Highly recommend the sticky maple Gochujang shrimp appetizer, meatloaf sandwich and firecracker salmon

The vibes were immaculate. 10/10 went to see The Blind Owl Band and I must say the size and atmosphere made the whole experience. Delicious cider and even more delightful music. All ages show so I could bring my little ones. Their minds were blown. Love live music.

We were here for a private work related event not for entertainment. The food they served us was delicious. Some of us ended up having to sit in small patio chairs that weren’t very comfortable for 6 hrs but all in all glad we chose this venue. I was told it’s a fun place with good music, if back in the area for personal reasons I’d give it a try.

We had our wedding at Zenbarn in June and everything was perfect! You cannot beat the view from the outdoor ceremony location! Every single member of their staff was great to work with and really made the night magical. From planning it all with Kaite to dancing and talking to Travis, it was all perfect. We are still getting compliments about how magical and well put together our wedding was and we owe a lot of that to Zenbarn.

My second Wednesday night with Dobb's Dead in 6 months in a room quite copacetic to musicians and fans alike. I wish I lived closer to this very reasonable and chill venue because I am very comfortable there. The Zen Barn seems to be hosting the Strawberry Jam festival in August with a terrific lineup- good on them!

Fun place for live music, with friendly and accommodating staff. Love the outdoor deck. Hope to try the new food vendor soon

We cannot say enough good things about the Zen Barn! We got married here in July 2023 and had an amazing, fun, and smooth wedding weekend. We rented out the Air BnB on the top two floors of the barn for the weekend and it worked out perfectly for our bridal party to stay in and for getting ready before the ceremony. Communicating with their events manager Katie and the owner Ari leading up to the wedding was easy and they were super accommodating. We had questionable weather for the ceremony/cocktail hour portion of our wedding and all of the staff at Zen Barn were so flexible and supportive with us deciding whether we needed to do our ceremony inside or out. We ended up using their beautiful indoor ceremony space due to rain and it was amazing! Our guests loved the BBQ buffet (great gluten free and veg options too!!) and enjoyed the cocktails and amazing local beer options. Everyone had so much fun with the Zen Barn staff - they are the perfect balance of fun/laidback and professional - making you feel at ease throughout the day. Our go-to guy for our wedding day, Travis, went above and beyond to help our day run smoothly and was so fun to work with. The Zen Barn lets you truly customize how you want your wedding to be and we are so happy we had our wedding here. We cannot wait to come back for music and anniversary celebrations. Thank you to everyone at the Zen Barn for all of your hard work!!!!

The food and drinks here are out of this world, the service was great and the servers made us feel at home. I would highly recommend the maple bacon burger and the grilled mushrooms with grits!!! Also the gin and chronic drink was very well made but I think our favorite part was bamboo straw, loved the little touches!! We will definitely be back in the future

Cold Hollow Cider Mill is such a fun Vermont stop! The fresh cider smells amazing, and the warm donuts are a must-try—crispy, sweet, and perfect with a hot drink. You can watch cider being pressed and browse maple goodies. Cute shop, friendly staff, and great fall vibes all around!

The place is busy and obviously a tourist attraction. Please bring your patience!!! The hard cider is delicious and the maple creemee was really good but also really rich and sweet. Cider donuts are flavorful although not what I expected. Be sure to get a taste from the tasting tank in the back of the store. It is fresh and the best you will ever have!!

Classic Vermont Tourist Stop Probably one of the most touristy spots in the area (second only to Ben & Jerry’s). When we visited this past weekend, the store was absolutely packed. It was hard to even move without bumping into someone every three seconds. Every local we spoke to warned us it was a tourist trap, but we still wanted to check out the Vermont apple cider experience. The store had plenty of maple and Vermont goods, but the best part was the tasting room in the back. It’s just a massive steel tank of apple cider, completely self-serve, and you can pour as much as you want. I had a few cups right there, and it was super crisp, fresh, and perfectly chilled straight from the tank. I wasn’t planning to buy anything, but that first sip immediately convinced me to get a couple of cider packs. At checkout, we also grabbed their “legendary” apple cider donut and the maple creemee donut sandwich. The donut, unfortunately, was really bad. Dry, oddly sweet but somehow not sweet enough. It actually tasted better frozen with the maple creemee than on its own. Honestly, I’ve had better grocery store versions, though maybe dipping it in cider helps.

We came here in 2024 on a weekend trip to Stowe and fell in love so much that we HAD to come back in 2025. This place is super touristy but worth ALL the hype it receives. You MUST go to their cafe for breakfast. We enjoyed it so much this trip we went twice! Super cinnamon-y apple cider, sweet maple crepes, and a maple creemee are some highlights. The Morning Core on a cheddar biscuit alone is the reason to visit! The gift shop is also lovely and has an assortment of treats and Vermont merchandise- You won't go home empty handed!

Visited the restaurant and the food and cider was very good. Enjoyed the Cider Mill Vermonter sandwich which was delicious. The hot apple cider was great as well. Stepped across to the cider and gift shop where you can sample fresh pressed cider and view displays of the cider process. Nicely done for a small space. Unfortunately, the cider donuts did not live up to claims and were a disappointment. It was small, dry, and nearly tasteless. The Apple House in Shenandoah, VA puts these cider donuts to shame.

This is one of those places, my husband would call a “tourist trap“. Too many people with two little parking and buses and large groups wandering through especially during leaf season. However, the country store was very charming, the coffee was excellent and the maple creamee ice cream was amazing! Don’t get mad at me, but I really did not care for the cider donuts. They really were nothing to get excited about. They were just cake donuts, which I’m not a fan of, and didn’t taste very much like apple cider. To me, the taste was mehh and not worth the hype. If you love cake donuts then by all means grab one. It’s one of those places that if you’re visiting for the first time you’ll probably make yourself go to and if not during peak season it’s probably a lot more enjoyable.

Very nice place. You can see them pressing the apples. They also have a big tank of chilled cider to try while watching them. Creemee!!! Ohhh so good with maple dust on it. Also, the cider doughnut was very good with a cup of hot cider 👌🏽

My husband and I dined at Hen of the Wood in Waterbury for the first time while on our way to Burlington, Vermont, and decided to stop at this location since it was right along our route. From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the peach and tomato salad, a pasta dish for me, and the hanger steak for my husband. While the salad was underwhelming and left much to be desired, my pasta dish was absolutely phenomenal—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We both have religious dietary restrictions and cannot have any food cross-contaminated with pork. We noticed that both the beef and pork were being cooked on the same grill. When we brought this up to our server, the staff was extremely understanding and helpful—they happily offered to cook the steak separately in a pan to avoid cross-contamination, which we truly appreciated. Our waitress was incredibly kind and hospitable, though she seemed a bit overwhelmed. My entrée was initially incorrect—I was served swordfish instead of the pasta I had ordered—so it had to be remade. I also never received the fried green tomatoes I had ordered, but I decided not to mention it since my entrée already needed to be corrected and I didn’t want to seem like a difficult guest. They offered us a complimentary sorbet, which was a nice gesture. Despite these small hiccups, the food was fresh, flavorful, and overall delicious. The service was warm and accommodating, and we left with a positive impression. We would definitely return!

Probably our best meal spot on our Vermont trip. This place has an incredibly good hanger steak, perfect seasoning crust and cook temp. The mushroom toast appetizer is like an eggs Benedict breakfast with super fresh mushrooms, was very good. The tomato, peach, and mozzarella salad they have sounds strange, but was shocking how good the combination was. It actually changed my perspective of tomato’s which I’m normally not crazy for. The cocktails were made to perfection. You can tell the bar tender knows how to make a good sophisticated drink. Their wine list and service is also very nice. For dessert, do yourself a favor and get their honey crème fraiche ice cream. It was so good, it ruined regular ice cream for me forever Fantastic date spot and a true highlight of our trip

We’ve been wanting to try Hen of the Wood for years and finally got the chance. We made a reservation at the chef’s counter and weren’t disappointed.The mushroom toast and rabbit liver pate were amazing. We also split the large strip steak with broccolini and potatoes in wine reduction which was equally good. The service was generally good and dishes came out promptly but we did have to flag down the waitress a couple times for drink refills. The menu seemed unexpectedly a little limited. For example, there were options for beef, different types of rabbit, halibut and vegetarian dishes but no poultry (especially given the name of the restaurant). However, everything we ordered was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back the next time we are in the area!

This is fine dining at its finest, but not fanciest (in a good way). We snagged a reservation for a Saturday night in November, with the kitchen view -- the resy was a necessity as we heard a hostess tell someone over the phone that the restaurant was completely booked for the evening, with just a wait list for bar seating available. The star of our meal: the ribeye for 2 with fried fingerling potatoes. The steak was trimmed up with just a little fat cap on the end, the rest being perfectly marble, tender ribeye that ate like butter at a beautiful medium rare. It was marinated, seasoned, and served over a red wine jus, although all the flavors on the outside were complimentary to the steak and allowed the beef itself to shine. The potatoes were fried nicely, bringing a satisfying, tasty crisp alongside the steak. We also had the mushroom toast, although our particular batch had almost entirely highly cooked down, crispy shavings that were really concentrated in flavor, similar to the hyper salty bits left behind in the bottom of a cooking pan. I wished there were some more of the whole/hearty, less cooked down mushroom pieces in ours to balance the saltiness. We also had a mocktail and cocktail, both mixed deliciously! My wife enjoyed a blend of maple, orange, and lemon, and I had the Be Discreet, kind of a full-size cocktail version of an amaro. Finally, we managed to save room for a vanilla cheesecake mousse, and they gave us a scoop of molasses cookie dough ice cream on the house. What can I say? A pillowy sweet ending to a culinary adventure. I mentioned fine without fancy, because Hen of the Wood was also very approachable in its farm-to-table style. The staff was very helpful, and it was a comfortable environment from start to finish. We hope to be back soon!

Hey folks, this is high end eating in downtown Waterbury, the food capital of Vermont it's said. What I like for a high end place is their options for both small plates and more filling normal sized plates. We had the $110 shared "Ribeye for Two" steak dish that had phenomenal taste. Only issue I had was a fatty section of the steak, which is minor because it was a small section of the steak. Wish there were also more normal size plate options as the "cheese dish" plates has more robust options?? Equally phenomenal in taste was a chocolate ice cream with some sort of caramelish smear, crisp and crumble dessert - 100% no issue there. Fantastic!

Excellent birthday dinner! First time at Hen and it didn’t disappoint!! Friendly, upbeat service, with great recommendations. A couple of great cocktails and small plates to share. Main courses were the duck and hanger steak - both perfectly cooked and delicious! Lastly, who could resist pumpkin tart. From beginning to end everything was very enjoyable!

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at the restaurant. From a warm welcome, to excellent service and food that was flavorful and beautifully presented. Our dinner exceeded expectations and we will be back.

Yummy cheese! Visit time in Vermont and I wasn’t familiar with the brand before but was excited to visit this store on recommendation by many. The store was well organized with a little merch shop to the left when you entered, then to the right they had an area with gift items, wine, charcuterie items and a few delicious cheese & spreads samples out to enjoy (horseradish was very tasty - habanero was fantastic but HOT!) We grabbed the vintage choice and 10 yr aged along with some popcorn.

The cheese shop is large and nicely decorated and they offer some samples to try. They also surprisingly have a small but decent wine selection at reasonable prices. The cheese itself was not good at all to my taste. Among the 5 kinds I tried I wanted to purchase 0 of them and even though I like British cheddar, their cheddar did not match my taste unfortunately

We visited the Cabot Creamery while traveling in Vermont. I was pleasantly surprised with the vast selection of cheese and other items available. Since where we live on a few varieties are available. It was nice to try a few additional additional ones and some pairings to go with the cheese. We definitely enjoyed visiting and shopping here. I definitely recommend stopping if you are in the area.

The Cabot Creamery Store in Waterbury is a popular retail location of the farmer-owned Cabot Creamery Cooperative, known for its award-winning dairy products, particularly chesse. Location & Offerings: It's located at 2657 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, along Vermont's Route 100. The store offers a wide selection of Cabot cheese products, limited-edition merchandise, Vermont artisanal cheese, local microbrews, hard cider, wine, and other Vermont specialty foods. Hours: The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and also on Sunday from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays. Experience: Visitors can browse and sample various Cabot cheeses and other Vermont products. It's a popular stop for tourists and locals alike, often recommended as part of a Vermont itinerary that might include nearby attractions like Ben & Jerry's and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Highlights: The store is known for its friendly staff and generous samples, as well as its selection of specialty products including clothbound cave cheddar. Reviews mention the quality of products and knowledgeable staff.

A great little shop, plenty of things to take home. Obviously most of the cheese is cheddar, and that’s ok, but they do have lots of jams, knives, and other Cabot-branded keepsakes you can take home.

My Husband LOVES cheese, like seriously loves it so when I told him we could visit this creamery while on our Vermont trip he was so excited! Amazing, friendly staff and as a pro tip... if you're from "away" bring a cooler! You'll want to bring some home! ✌️💛🧀

Great stop for us during our trip!! We love Cabot cheese and this visit was heavenly!!! Bought items we haven’t seen in our area!!! Great selection of cheeses and other items!!!

Next-level beer. Not even next level, as they're on their own level. I border on the awkward side of things, but felt right at home sipping world-class brews early on a Friday afternoon and chatting with the staff. This is the best brewery in Vermont.

As a local, this place has always been one of my favorite spots. It’s kind of a hidden gem, but it somehow has a reputation all across the state and beyond. The beer’s always great, but what really makes it stand out are the people — both behind the bar and sitting at it. I usually venture out solo, and there’s always someone interesting to chat with. They even project old movies on the wall — I once caught the 1993 horror-comedy Leprechaun, a total childhood classic for me (though probably not for everyone) — and it’s just such a neat touch. It might be adults-only (and no dogs too), but honestly, as a dog owner, it’s nice to have a spot to unwind without the puppers sometimes — there are plenty of places in town for that. It’s just one of those spots that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in.

Was really excited to try their beers but our party was turned away because we had our dog with us. Lovely outdoor seating area with benches but they don't allow dogs. Another party with a dog was coming in after right after we got the boot and they too were turned away. They lost 6-7 eager customers in 5 minutes on account of some weird anti-dog policy. Pro Pig down the street is very dog friendly.

I am from the PNW and consider myself a bit of a beer geek. Their Minor Logic Hazy Pale is phenomenal. Bought 2 four packs to bring home to the West Coast and not share with my friends. Mellow, friendly vibe. If I am ever back in Vermont, I will definitely make my way back to freak folk.

I've always called Waterbury,VT the best small town in America since I started visiting there 8+ years ago. I don't think you can find a small town in the country that has a better array of good restaurants, bars, and pubs. Now they have an awesome newcomer to the Vermont brewery scene in Freak Folk. It's such a warm and welcoming place for beer geeks with an awesome cozy vibe right in the heart of it all.Their portfolio of beers from mixed fermentation all the way to stouts and lagers are absolutely fantastic. It's an absolute must visit everytime you're in the area if you're a craft beer fanatic as I am !

Wanted to tick a couple pours and head out. But they were closed. So we came back 4 hours later to attend their cabaret and it was the highlight of our trip. Awesome people. Each style of beer I tried was fantastic.The sours are a must!

Their beer is extremely well made and clean. The inside was well designed and enjoyable as well. The barrel aged barleywine was very delicious and their Maple porter was great too. The beer is quite good here and it's worth a stop.

Nice little town with nice restaurants and tap rooms. Beautiful area for hiking, biking and skiing. Many breweries close by.

Going through sidewalk and street renovation. Little difficult to get to businesses right now!

Seems to be lots of shops, touristy.

The cafe is part of a train station and is separate from the counter where you can actually just order coffee to go. It is such a nice building and easy to get to. The coffee was great and the staff was pleasant. Definitely worth stopping in.

I have to admit I knew nothing about this company other than I've seen them in grocery stores. I was passing through and saw it as a place to see. I pulled in to grab some coffee. They have a lot of information on the walls educating you about their product. I was impressed with their facility. Glad I took time today.

Uniquely located in a train station. It includes a free coffee tasting station and also a cafe for more coffee or to grab quick bites. Also, the coffee is GOOD!

Very friendly and informative staff. Learn a lot about Green Mountain blends and enjoyed their samples. The only thing that would have made it better was a plant tour. B b

Sad to see no more tour or coffee samples. But my kids only likes the names plants. The gentlemen was like a depressed eeyore.

Great latte! Love the coffee plants all around. It's good to see a company care about our environment! Great job. Keep it up Green Mountain Coffee!

Nice place , but Same coffee beans was price over than supermarket !

My favorite spot in the Waterbury/Stowe tourist lineup. Glen is amazing! So talented! Everything in the gallery is made by him. I’ve been stopping in this studio since I was a kid. I’m still in awe each time. The glass pieces are beautiful, artist, and well crafted. But the highlight is watching Glen in the studio blowing glass and creating!

I recently took a trip to Vermont with my husband and we had the privilege of see this master craftsman at work. The studio was very easily accessible and the studio was beautifully decorated with all his work. There was a viewing window with seating to watch him as he worked. Very friendly staff. A must see if you are in STOWE VT. I have a new appreciation for glass after seeing him work

You have the opportunity to watch them in action making the items that are for sale in the store. The staff are very friendly and are willing to chat about the process and answer questions. The store is full of beautiful pieces. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. We had a great time today.

This guy is very talented. They have a viewing area to watch him work and the women behind the counter was also the guide. She told us what he was doing each step of the way. They have a room full of glass blown things that he has made for sale.

Amazing glass pieces, and you get to watch the artists at work!

Worth stopping by if you are in the area. Amazing to watch pieces of glass turned into a work of art.

Amazing!!! Never seen glass blowing before and the owner of this store knows what he is doing. We got to watch him work and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. The completed pieces in the shop were beautiful. Bought my sister a bday present from and and it just made her day.

The beer selection is decent, it’s nice to be able to grab a single. The wine selection is great. Feels like it’s meant for tourists and not locals. We stopped for a draft beer and the bartender licked the spilled beer off of his fingers in front of us before touching the glass with those same fingers. Gross and awkward.

This placed used to be super fire. Epic beer selection. Now it's alright. Lackluster lambic selection and nothing super fresh in the IPA department. Used to be a staple of my trip to VT. Disappointing.

Great spot for burying single bags or sitting down for a pint

Great selection of NA Beer and if you love beer this place is the Mecca!!

Great selection of Vermont Beer, probably the best in the state. Gets Heady and Focal Banger on Wednesday’s. Tons of Burlington Beer Company. They sell singles as well, so you don’t have to commit to a 4-pack. A little pricey, especially for the singles. Staff is helpful. I’m a grumpy old man so I find it annoying when they pounce on me immediately after I step into the store. It’s a franchise, which surprises me. Why pay someone a fee to learn how to put beer on a shelf? But you can’t argue with the results.

One of the best craft beer selections in the entire state of Vermont, and that's saying a lot. They give the option to try so much by buying individual cans and/or bottles, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Not only that, they have a legendary selection of 3 Fonteinen!

Excellent selection. I would highly recommend stopping in to collect Vermont brews for anyone traveling through the area. We were able to get Alchemist, Lawson's, Fiddlehead, and more. Cheers!

This is a photo of the overcooked Belgian Waffle we were served. I’m not sure why the chef would actually put this on a plate to be served. Not 100% sure, but this waffle looked like it came right out the box and into the toaster. It’s pretty hard to overcook a waffle using modern day waffle makers. The biscuit / gravy and eggs were tasty. KC Bagels is the place to go for quick tasty bagels and SPACE to actually sit down and enjoy your breakfast.

Their breakfast sandwiches were incredible, pricey but delicious. The staff was really friendly and the food came out HOT which is fabulous. They have tons of indoor and outdoor seating.

Lovely coffee shop selling sandwiches, juices, smoothies, yogurt + granola, and local products (jewelry, cards, candles, stones). Breakfast sandwich was incredibly fresh and homemade, down to the English muffin. Seating is available outside and inside, with cozy couch seating available inside. The café is attached to a bookstore as well.

This is our GO TO. The breakfast game is on point - YUM YUM YUM. The atmosphere is so cozy and our community is do lucky to have such a lovely space to gather 🤍

We were visiting from North Carolina and decided to try this place. Received a friendly greeting explaining how to order there. Ordered the grilled cheese (I added bacon, my wife just got the plain grilled cheese). Seeing all the ingredients were locally sourced, we knew we were in for a treat. The real treat was unexpected, though. It came with a side of greens, which typically are an afterthought. Not so, these were fresh and crispy greens and lightly coated with the most delicious dressing that I later found out was a white grapefruit balsamic. I would recommend this establishment to anyone. After eating, check out the connected book store

Have had good experiences here until today. I ordered online for pickup. There is an area that is clearly marked “pick up orders here”. I waited until >10 minutes after it was supposed to be ready and after I saw people who ordered in person after I arrived receive their food. I work in the area and was on a tight schedule. I checked in at the counter and was told that they hold hot orders at the counter, not at the pick up area (would be nice to have a sign to that effect). After the staff person rudely explained this to me, the cook realized that the order that had been sitting there for me was not at all what I had ordered. When I confirmed that, the staff person (again rudely) said “don’t worry, we will make you the right thing” and “ it WAS ready sitting up here.” When I finally got my food, it was half wrapped, falling out of a piece of foil that was too small. The icing on the cake was that it didn’t contain all the ingredients I ordered.

Slow. Not just a busy weekend slow, but disorganized, scattered, and frustrating. Multiple orders ahead of me had to be corrected further delaying mine. Plenty of patience for small local shops but not when they masquerade inflated prices and poor service as “charm”. Go to the bookstore instead and get a bagel around the corner at KCs.

Fantastic place to kayak! The views are incredible and the boats are very respectful of kayakers and others in the water. $10 feet is worth it!!

Great for kayaking. Rental folks were friendly and helpful. Looks like it feels up super quickly though!

Really nice park with amazing views. It is mainly for water activities like kayak, swimming, stand up paddling, etc.

Super calm and quiet. I almost went kayaking here, but the water was a little cold for my liking - I’m sure it would have been incredible, though. There’s a trail that’s pretty straightforward but not particularly noteworthy.

Great place to visit for a walk or a swim! Entrance fee of $5 per person.

Beautiful place, staff is great and you can rent kayaks. No pets allow on the beach or water at all.

My son was upset when we first got there and didn't want to get out of the car, but once he did I couldn't get him out of the water to leave!!! They had so much fun so did I, we will definitely being going back again soon!!!

Besr breakfast sandwich in Vermont and I have had a lot. Bagels are great, bacon is crisp, 2 eggs scrambled. Chefs kiss. The breakfast burrito is great as well. All the ladies that work there are so nice and happy to help you. Prices are respectable. If your still reading and not going there what are you doing. Go!

One of the best bagels I have ever had! Truly delicious. It could have just as easily come from a bagel shop in NYC. Will definitely return when back in the area. Prices and service were also great.

The food was fantastic! The vegetables were some of the freshest I've ever had at an eatery. The staff was very kind and the pricing was great for the quality. It's centrally located in Waterbury, so it's very easy to walk to in town.

Fantastic bagels and breakfast sandwiches! This was our first time trying out K.C’s Bagels Cafe and it did not disappoint. This shop came recommended to us and I can see why. They have amazing bagels and great prices! Highly recommend coming here.

THIS PLACE ROCKSSSSS! I traveled half the US to Vermont and was craving for a well made bagel. KC's did not disappoint. Service was quick and friendly, prices were reasonable, they had Joe's Tea (which is awesome), and we found a clean table to sit at and eat before heading back out. I wish I had more time in Waterbury or I'd have come back. The biggest plus was that they have garlic bagels. Haven't had one in decades; absolutely AWESOMEEEEEE! My wife wasn't loving me afterwards, but I was in heaven for a brief period of time as I devoured my garlic bagel. Do you deliver...... to Texas???

Great breakfast sandwich! Fresh ingredients good bagel consistency and such a great price. If I were ever back in the area I would come again.

The bagels are so good! Worth a stop on your way to Stowe :)

This is a wonderful gift shop with truly artistic and hand made artisan pieces. Mostly made here in Vermont. Their pewter pieces are amazing and great quality souvenirs. This is not your run of the mill gift shop with the same stuff made in China you see everywhere else. This is top quality and unique artisan work.

Awesome place for knick knack stuff. Speciality gifts as well. Love it and their neoghbour.

Very nice! Great gifts!

DAnforth Pewter is Vermont made. This is a small, but very nice outlet for the Danforth products. They have wonderful Christmas ornaments that can make nice gifts and/or become family heirlooms. I have had several of the beautiful oil lamps - they have pewter jewelry, wonderful keychains, lamps, serving items, vases, candle holders and snuffers - if you want a special gift for yourself or loved one - - small or more dear - you will find something here if you love pewter - Danforth makes timeless, lovely designs. ALSO this outlet has easy parking and is right next to Champlain Chocolates outlet and the great, Cabot outlet with its huge selection of free samples and their best cheese!

Pretty cool shop. They exhibit local artist and work. Price is reasonable. They also have some antiques

I agree the gentleman who works in this store is exceptionally friendly, which is a nice change. Love the pewter.

Great place to get a gift. No Pushy sales people

Another good place to have a short stop by in Stowe VT, 2 miles away from Sunoco gas station before heading to east 1-91 S. We bought Raw Honey and vermont maple syrup the Robust taste! I love it! . There are plenty to choose on, they have local wine which is 50% off. The store manager is very accommodating, she let me try the maple syrup first as she highly recommended the Robust which to my surprise it doesnt tast very sweet, I love it. Dont worry about the parking area and the store required face mask regardless if you are fully vaccinated or not.

We walked in today looking for just a few things and found more than everything we could have imagined. Incredible quality food of every kind. Definitely the best natural food store we have ever been to. They had even a great quantity of both goods and the ability to pour your own honey and grind your own almond butter. And really the prices were very very reasonable. I would take this over a Whole Foods any day that week. Let alone the owners are two wonderful people that know a lot about their products.

The owners here are wonderful. They have many healthy food options and hard to find supplements! One of the owners recommended a tea shop where you can sit down and have tea in a garden English style.

I love this place, reasonably priced and they have a wonderful bulk section with many herbs I have had trouble finding elsewhere. Amazing and knowledgeable staff, and it just feels all cozy in the store. Local products offered too. Check it out!

Nice market with local goods and health products/vitamins. They have a vanilla dispenser and maple syrup dispenser which was very cool to see. Wish i lived closer so i could go here for shopping. Lots of local beers as well.

I rarely give 5 stars. Rarely. Why? Because I know my stuff. This place is great. Well laid out, easy to navigate, filled with high quality goods, and loaded with expert advice and intelligent, nice humans. From a superb selection of craft brews to their variety of upstairs herbs and spices, this place is great. And, there's always a free cup of tea or coffee.

Went there looking for gluten free, dairy free foods due to severe allergies and they show me gluten free food loaded with dairy. Shouldn’t they know their products? The staff were very nice and helpful, just not sure if product availability.

I've biked here a bunch but this was the first time snowshoeing there. It's always fun to walk the trails slowly that you normally fly down while riding. We climbed up to the top of campfire and went back down that. The forest was beautiful in the snow and luckily we were the first ones to break a path, so that was cool.

Very nice trail area and access to the river that is nice to swim/play in. Bike trails go through the area and there is a port-a-potty if you need to use one.

Awesome dog friendly mountain bike trail system. Great mix of technical roots and rocks and fast and flowy berms and turns. Access to the river across from the parking so you and your pup can cool down after

Small trail system. Cady hill is a bit more scenic. Would definitely like to try the trails for mtbing.

Really great trails!! The double blacks and blacks are really amazing. But if you don’t have that much time, i don’t recommend Burning spear, its more up and down/ enduro than descent.

Nice small trail center by the highway. You will find at least one trail of each type. Old school roots and rock to flow trails, trails with gnarly features to beginner trails and everything in between. Superb forest! It a go up then come down type of center. Trails are well described in Trailforks app.

Love Perry Hill. Great mix of technical and flow. Does have some killer slogs to get to the top of trails but I guess that's why they call it mountain biking

Hiked with 8 and 10 yo kids. Took us 4 hours round trip. Total of 4.5 miles. Some wet and slippery spots, as well as some rock scrambling that slowed us down quite a bit. Lovely hike and we all really enjoyed it! Beautiful view from the top! Reminded us all of Mount Monadnock in NH:)

Hard trail for inexperienced hikers but still so fun and worth the views! Took us about 4.5hrs roundtrip. Definitely recommend to bring snacks/water, we were underprepared. The views are simply incredible. Lots of other hikers and pets around too.

Moderate hike for an experienced hiker. Slightly difficult if your not experienced. Great hike. Steady steep trail the whole time, until you get to the last .3 miles. The view is amazing! Just go for it and you wont regret it!

This is a great hike, but as it says, it's moderately hard. Actually, for me, hard, but not too hard. If I compare it to Camel's Hump, I'd say the level of fatigue at the end is similar in both hikes even though Camel's Hump is much longer. But my legs were more jelly-like after Hunger Mountain.

Great hike! It's a bit of a grind. It was drier than expected this most recent time and calm wind at the top (rare)

We were driving on I-89 and decided for a small hike here. This place is around 15 miles drive from the highway. The road till the trailhead was well maintained in winter too. But, the road after the trailhead was not maintained. The trail has good view and few options with different difficulty levels.

This is a great hike! I enjoyed it very much!

NEW location - across from ProPig Tap room. Wines, Ports, Champaign, Chocolates and Cigars!!! Fun wine tasting / education on Fridays.

Anastasia was a HUGE help pointing me in the right direction as well as very friendly and nice to talk to. I came in to treat myself knowing very little about different wines, just described what I was generally in the mood for, and she hit it right on the nose! The variety is impeccable. Prices are more than reasonable, too. I'm sure you'll see me during the 4-7 wine tasting next time I have a Friday evening off!

Great selection, from $12 table wines to $200+ premium bottles, with many choices from select, smaller vineyards you won't find elsewhere. Anastasia is knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to help you find something based on your preferred style or budget --- no wine snobbery here! Wine club members can take advantage of special selections and discounts.

Best wine shop in the central vermont area! The folk who run it are super helpful and enthusiastic about what they do, like to get to know their customer’s preferences, and are glad to help suggest things if you aren’t sure what you are looking for. Some wine shops can be a bit stuffy, and this one is far from that. I personally love their selection of biodynamic wines, and their stock rotates pretty often. I always can find something new and interesting to try. Highly recommend stopping in!

Oh my Gosh, what a great addition to Waterbury. I had been looking for a specific type of wine that I was told by another store was not longer available in the vintage year I was looking for. Not only did the owner find it but found a case for it. Two days later I was enjoying it with friends. Highly recommend. Also wines for any price point.

Well curated selection from a diverse range of high quality producers, regions and vintages. The store manager Anastasia is very knowledgable, and was more than willing to help guide us to pick out a couple great bottles of wine.

I have asked Anastasia to curate several sampler boxes of wine for me, and each time she has hit it out of the park! Delicious wine and fantastic service. You cannot ask for more. Thank you Anastasia!

Little River State Park, our campsite was located above Waterbury Reservoir with a broken view through the trees, a big man-made lake in the area. It has very nice campsites we had number 5. The showers were OK a little old, but the water was warm. The staff was nice and helpful. We went on a wonderful 6 mile hike from our campsite up along the creek then cutting across a spur trail due to a trail closure and then down a trail/ the road. On the way up there were 15 different poems posted along the trail. They were all beautiful poems about the area by local poets and even some famous pieces. The road trail had history markers along it. Had dinner, built a fire, and just enjoyed the out of doors.

Vermont State parks are top notch, and Little River is no exception! Updated bathrooms with single stall showers and stunning views of the lake and mountains is all you need. Campsites are clean too

Beautiful place to end my trip after hiking during the day. The lake was amazing and the site's had a good amount of privacy. Quiet at night.

Nice mostly level sites. Beautiful Reservoir! Bathrooms are like all Maine State Parks - Old Antiquated, but full blast warm water. Could knock off 1 Star, but so what is a perfect shower worth? The MTB in Stowe is the best, and here also decent to good

The Waterbury reservoir is a treasure. Even on perfect summer weekdays, it’s easy to find parking, peaceful, and the views are breathtaking. Both Little River and Waterbury Reservoir parks offer easy SUP/kayak access, but we typically lean toward the Little River boat launch to avoid traffic on Rte 100.

A little crowded, but that’s to be expected in a such a high-demand campground. Very well maintained with a variety of site options and easy access to both the reservoir and the dam.

We stayed one night at a lean-to site in August, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were very nice and friendly. The site was clean and quiet. The beach was especially impressive. The water was very clear, and thanks to the steady flow in the lake, there were no floating algae or debris. It was a peaceful and comfortable stay overall, and this is definitely a place we would love to come back to in the future.

We went via Forest city to long trail and descended via burrows trail. The trail is little wet, muddy and buggy at lower and higher élévation respectively. We went counterclockwise took the Forest city trail to long trail up to the summit of camel hump. There are excellent views along the way up. This route is more steeper than the burrows trail. Hence would recommend to go counterclockwise. The dog did well, there were some sketchy parts where it was little difficult for the dog but nothing too serious. The summit from the top have outstanding 360 unobstructive views. The parking is limited and we were lucky to find parking as we entered when some of the hikers were finishing their hikes. However, there are two parking lots which are 0.5 miles away from each other. Overall a great hike

Nice hike, more moderate I guess, new to hiking. Definitely can do it by foot with no special gear. Dress for the summit, it's colder and much more windy there. Bring plenty of water. Very clean, I noticed no litter, credit to all the hikers for policing their refuse. Wear good sturdy shoes, tons of rocks and shaky footing. I had a blast as a first timer and will definitely do this one again. Enjoy!

If you are up for a challenge and love the rush of amazing views then this is the Vermont hike for you. Expansive views to Lake Champlain and beyond to the west and New Hampshire to the east. The trail is moderately difficult to navigate and only challenging as you reach the granite summit. Hiking poles are helpful at this point. Plan to spend a good amount of time at the summit and bring something warm because it can be much cooler and windier as you approach the summit. Enjoy❤️

Awesome park in the heart of the green mountains. Can't get more of Vermont than that!

Camel’s Hump trail via Mount Abraham and Lincoln Peak. 7 miles hike, beautiful weather and amazing views once you reach the top of Mount Abraham, it’s a very challenging hike with steep rocks and muddy, lots of spiderwebs and cute living things. Plenty of beautiful fungi as well.

I hiked Monroe trail to the top of Camels Hump Vermont's 3rd highest peak. It's a great trail with some amazing views at the top. If you are planning to hike here make sure you get to the parking lot early because it fills up fast.

Nice park with a nice trail and some little waterfalls under wooden walk bridges. The trail was a little bit difficult for older people. There is a need for more signage and also the couple of signs that do exist should be larger and clearer. We had a hard time finding it way up the gravel road.

Just received the finished framing of a painting (on the larger side, 4ft x 4ft) I brought to Axel’s Galley last month and they did an absolutely fantastic job! Price was fair and the job was completed in the time they estimated (a little sooner actually!). I would definitely bring any future projects to Axel’s! It really looks great, thanks again!

I purchase beautiful pictures at Axel’s Gallery. The store packed them securely with padding and paper for a long drive in a packed car. They arrived safely and look stunning on the wall.

Hand crafted beautiful mats and frames. Reasonable prices.

Quality work. Good service.

Wonderful place, friendly and interesting.

Excellent environment

Awesome place

We had the pleasure of visiting The Phoenix this week. What an unexpecting treat! The current exhibit, Collage/Uncollage was so well curated with really well done, unique pieces. We had a great conversation with owner. Plus the music was on point. Worth a visit for sure if your near waterbury. We will be back!!

The monthly jazz jam attracts accomplished and emerging musicians of all ages - and an appreciative audience.

Loved the event. The chairs were terribly uncomfortable.

Owner of the Waterbury studio is a weirdo that comments negative things under random Tik Toks @jepvt