Summer in Southern Vermont

Hi all!

Last week I got home from spending a lovely couple of weeks at our family home in southern Vermont! I know not everyone may be ready to hop on a plane just yet, so Vermont is a perfect place to go road tripping – whether you’re already in the New England area or are down in DC! And even if you aren’t comfortable driving or taking a train to a different state yet, I’d encourage you to save this page for future use as travel hopefully continues to open back up.

Vermont is absolutely beautiful during the summer – typically hitting the 80s during the day and cooling down into the 60s at night. There’s a ton of safe outdoor activities to do as well – both for those that love sports and the outdoors as well as the less woodsy types.

Without further ado, here are my recommendations for a fabulous summer trip in southern Vermont!

Things to do:

Visit the Vermont Cheese Store in Brattleboro
Go hiking or biking on one of the many fabulous mountains (Stratton, Bromley, Mount Snow, and Equinox)
Visit the artisan shops in Brattleboro
Go shopping at the designer outlets in Manchester (everything from Kate Spade to Theory to J Crew)
Visit the iconic Northshire Bookstore
Enjoy mountaintop yoga with views from the top of Stratton Mountain
Stop by the Stratton Escape Room on a rainy day
Have a spa day at the Equinox Resort
Stop by the West River Farmers Market on Saturdays or the Dorset Farmers Market on Sundays
Walk the Prospect Rock path for beautiful views on Manchester
Visit President Lincoln’s family home in Manchester

Places to eat:

My main piece of advice is to call ahead to make sure these restaurants are open on the days you’re thinking of eating out. While Friday-Sunday is a safe bet, any weeknights can be hit or miss depending on each restaurant’s staff in the summer season.

Red Fox Inn – check for live music every weekend! Also try out the famous apple pie!
Gringo Jack’s – delicious Mexican food and hearty portions.
Garlic John’s – delectable Italian food!
Ye Olde Tavern – quintessential New England fare in a historic house.
Verde – delicious locally sourced food that’s always perfect!
The Fire Tower – a great mix of various cuisine at the base of Stratton.
The Marsh Tavern – my favorite lunch spot for a classic New England meal.
Mulligans – a hearty pub and restaurant that has something for every palate!