Guidebook for Essex
Arts & Culture
Great beautiful local golf course just a couple minutes from the house. Open to the public, and very reasonably priced.
The Links at Lang Farm
39 Essex WayGreat beautiful local golf course just a couple minutes from the house. Open to the public, and very reasonably priced.
Bolton Valley ski resort. The closest mountain to the house, and a local favorite.
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Bolton Valley
4302 Bolton Valley Access RoadBolton Valley ski resort. The closest mountain to the house, and a local favorite.
Stowe mountain ski area. One of the premier ski areas in Vermont.
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The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7412 Mountain RoadStowe mountain ski area. One of the premier ski areas in Vermont.
Skigebiet Smugglers' Notch
4323 Vermont Rte 108Local ski resort
The expo center hosts everything from the local fair, to concerts, car shows, farm exhibitions, the circus, and quilting conventions. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
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Champlain Valley Exposition
105 Pearl StreetThe expo center hosts everything from the local fair, to concerts, car shows, farm exhibitions, the circus, and quilting conventions. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
Shopping
Lang Farm Antique Center
51 Upper Main StreetGreat antique store, with local art, as well as a nursery and farm.
Everything Else
Essex Experience
21 Essex WayOutlet shopping
Local apple orchard. Fantastic place to visit. Cider samples and local treats. It is seasonal so check ahead.
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Chapin Orchard
150 Chapin RoadLocal apple orchard. Fantastic place to visit. Cider samples and local treats. It is seasonal so check ahead.
Great local Vermont Winery. I actually avoided Vermont wines until I tried these.
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Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
64 Vermont 104Great local Vermont Winery. I actually avoided Vermont wines until I tried these.
Food Scene
El Gato Cantina
4 Park StGreat local Mexican cantina.
The best deli in Burlington hands down. They use all boar's head products. Fantastic coffee as well.
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Martone's Market & Café
16 Main StreetThe best deli in Burlington hands down. They use all boar's head products. Fantastic coffee as well.
Sakura Sushi & Kitchen
19 Taft Corners Shopping CenterBest sushi in Burlington and super cheap.
Best steak in town, and my favorite restaurant. It is fairly pricey for diner, but the lunch specials are great.
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Guild Tavern
1633 Williston RoadBest steak in town, and my favorite restaurant. It is fairly pricey for diner, but the lunch specials are great.
Best Chinese restaurant in Vermont. Very authentic food, and the specials are always fresh and amazing.
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A Single Pebble
133 Bank StreetBest Chinese restaurant in Vermont. Very authentic food, and the specials are always fresh and amazing.
Fantastic local restaurant. Have a dollar oyster happy hour.
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Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StreetFantastic local restaurant. Have a dollar oyster happy hour.
Trattoria Delia
152 Saint Paul StreetFantastic rustic Italian food.
Hoagie's Pizza & Pasta
112 Center RoadGreat local pizza.
Joyce's Noodle House
5 Carmichael StreetLocal Chinese restaurant. Great american style Chinese food.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
21A Essex WayGroceries
Price Chopper
90 Center RdGroceries
They have a great little deli, and are a fantastic local organic grocer. The butcher is also really great.
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Sweet Clover Market
21 Essex WayThey have a great little deli, and are a fantastic local organic grocer. The butcher is also really great.
Sightseeing
Unconventional, but perhaps the best way to see the foliage in Vermont. They offer discovery flights to show you the joys of flying. You also get a one of a kind view of the lake and the whole valley.
Vermont Flight Academy
355 Valley RdUnconventional, but perhaps the best way to see the foliage in Vermont. They offer discovery flights to show you the joys of flying. You also get a one of a kind view of the lake and the whole valley.