Rich’s Guidebook for Middlebury, VT and environs
Food scene
A great casual restaurant and pub in the heart of Middlebury.
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Two Brothers Tavern
86 Main StA great casual restaurant and pub in the heart of Middlebury.
Great restaurant in charming Vergennes. Excellent food with French flair and wine. Great value for fine dining.
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Black Sheep Bistro
253 W Main StGreat restaurant in charming Vergennes. Excellent food with French flair and wine. Great value for fine dining.
This place is a Middlebury classic; has been the same for decades. Great outdoor dining overlooking Otter Creek. Dated but comfy interior dining area too. Good American food at fair prices. Includes small pub areas both in and out. Great for casual lunches and dinners and/or drinks with friends.
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Mister Up's Restaurant & Pub
25 Bakery LnThis place is a Middlebury classic; has been the same for decades. Great outdoor dining overlooking Otter Creek. Dated but comfy interior dining area too. Good American food at fair prices. Includes small pub areas both in and out. Great for casual lunches and dinners and/or drinks with friends.
Classic Vermont restaurant just south of Middlebury on Route 7. A legendary brunch spot for Midd families and locals.
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Rosie's
886 US-7Classic Vermont restaurant just south of Middlebury on Route 7. A legendary brunch spot for Midd families and locals.
Classic handcrafted pizza with local Vermont flair and ingredients.
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American Flatbread
46 Lareau RdClassic handcrafted pizza with local Vermont flair and ingredients.
One of the best restaurants in Vermont. Exceptional, food, wine, service, and character. Great for special occasions.
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Jessica’s
25 Stewart LaneOne of the best restaurants in Vermont. Exceptional, food, wine, service, and character. Great for special occasions.
Fantastic Thai food. Owned by a Thai family that lives on Dog Team Road.
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Sabai Sabai Thai Cuisine
22 Merchants RowFantastic Thai food. Owned by a Thai family that lives on Dog Team Road.
Noonie's is an institution. Get amazing sandwiches with local ingredients. Nice outdoor dining area overlooking Otter Creek Falls in downtown Middlebury. Great for take out.
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Noonie's Deli
137 Maple StNoonie's is an institution. Get amazing sandwiches with local ingredients. Nice outdoor dining area overlooking Otter Creek Falls in downtown Middlebury. Great for take out.
This is an inexpensive but delicious and authentic Chinese take out restaurant located in Vergennes just north of New Haven.
Shuen Lee
10 Main StreetThis is an inexpensive but delicious and authentic Chinese take out restaurant located in Vergennes just north of New Haven.
Classic dining spot. Great for families and couples. This iconic Midd restaurant is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes
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Fire & Ice
26 Seymour StClassic dining spot. Great for families and couples. This iconic Midd restaurant is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes
a fun and beautiful place for wine tastings etc. It is located a few minutes from our home
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Lincoln Peak Vineyard
142 River Rda fun and beautiful place for wine tastings etc. It is located a few minutes from our home
Extremely popular bagel shop in the heart of Middlebury. Known as Midd Bagel to all.
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Middlebury Bagel
11 Washington StExtremely popular bagel shop in the heart of Middlebury. Known as Midd Bagel to all.
This is the bar and live music venue where Phish developed their legendary music in the late 1980s before becoming an international sensation. It is now larger and nicer and is a great place to visit if you want a casual meal, a beer, or to take in some live music. It is kind of a Phish shrine as well. From the website: "The stage became legendary when a group of then-unknown local musicians known as Phish began to play regularly, sowing the seeds of their enormous following. Since then, the room has become Burlington’s preeminent live music lounge, and the home of what have got to be the world’s best gravy fries."
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Nectar's
188 Main StThis is the bar and live music venue where Phish developed their legendary music in the late 1980s before becoming an international sensation. It is now larger and nicer and is a great place to visit if you want a casual meal, a beer, or to take in some live music. It is kind of a Phish shrine as well. From the website: "The stage became legendary when a group of then-unknown local musicians known as Phish began to play regularly, sowing the seeds of their enormous following. Since then, the room has become Burlington’s preeminent live music lounge, and the home of what have got to be the world’s best gravy fries."
Worth a 15 minute drive north on Route 7 is this charming restaurant! "Specializing in locally-sourced, organic and seasonal Vermont products, the Starry Night Café invites you to experience our creative menu amidst an intimate collection of historic buildings showcasing the works of local artisans. Enjoy the ambiance and innovative cuisine of one of Vermont's finest restaurants."
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Starry Night Café
5371 Ethan Allen HwyWorth a 15 minute drive north on Route 7 is this charming restaurant! "Specializing in locally-sourced, organic and seasonal Vermont products, the Starry Night Café invites you to experience our creative menu amidst an intimate collection of historic buildings showcasing the works of local artisans. Enjoy the ambiance and innovative cuisine of one of Vermont's finest restaurants."
Just a few minutes north of our home is Tourterelle, a French inspired restaurant that uses local ingredients and is known for fine cuisine. This charming spot is great for special occasions, is known as one of the finest restaurants in the region, and never disappoints!
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Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn
3629 Ethan Allen HwyJust a few minutes north of our home is Tourterelle, a French inspired restaurant that uses local ingredients and is known for fine cuisine. This charming spot is great for special occasions, is known as one of the finest restaurants in the region, and never disappoints!
More than a few coffee lovers have raved about Royal Oaks! Known as the best coffee shop in all of VT, this little bit of latte heaven is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes
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Royal Oak Coffee
30 Seymour StMore than a few coffee lovers have raved about Royal Oaks! Known as the best coffee shop in all of VT, this little bit of latte heaven is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes
classic and excellent! extraordinary beer, food and atmosphere
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The Otter Creek Brewery
793 Exchange Stclassic and excellent! extraordinary beer, food and atmosphere
Inexpensive Asian right in Middlebury. This mostly take out restaurant is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes.
Rice Chinese, Thai, Malaysia Restaurant
20 Seymour StInexpensive Asian right in Middlebury. This mostly take out restaurant is about 100 yards from one of our rental homes at 5 Methodist Lane, and is about 5 minutes from our other homes.
This is an excellent deli, food market, and catering option right in Middlebury.
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Costello's Market
99 Maple StThis is an excellent deli, food market, and catering option right in Middlebury.
Villages to visit
Middlebury is a charming town with lots of beauty and history. Anchored for more than 200 years by Middlebury College, the village is full of wonderful opportunities related to arts, food, culture, history, nature, and more.
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Middlebury
Middlebury is a charming town with lots of beauty and history. Anchored for more than 200 years by Middlebury College, the village is full of wonderful opportunities related to arts, food, culture, history, nature, and more.
A small and quaint village just north of Middlebury. A handful of fun restaurants, a famous swimming hole, and other local attractions.
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Bristol
A small and quaint village just north of Middlebury. A handful of fun restaurants, a famous swimming hole, and other local attractions.
Vergennes is an historic village north of Middlebury. Great restaurants and other services can be found here. It is near Basin Harbor which is also worth exploring.
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Vergennes
Vergennes is an historic village north of Middlebury. Great restaurants and other services can be found here. It is near Basin Harbor which is also worth exploring.
Sitting at the center of the Mad River Valley along scenic Route 100, Waitsfield provides visitors with a romantic vision of small town America set against the backdrop of snowy mountain peaks. The Mad River Glen Ski Area has been providing powdery downhill adventures for over sixty years, and the area is equally popular with hikers in warmer months. The town of Waitsfield also hosts several theater companies and arts facilities, organizing everything from opera festivals to photo exhibits.
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Waitsfield
Sitting at the center of the Mad River Valley along scenic Route 100, Waitsfield provides visitors with a romantic vision of small town America set against the backdrop of snowy mountain peaks. The Mad River Glen Ski Area has been providing powdery downhill adventures for over sixty years, and the area is equally popular with hikers in warmer months. The town of Waitsfield also hosts several theater companies and arts facilities, organizing everything from opera festivals to photo exhibits.
Ski Resorts incl Nordic options
Sugarbush is a world class ski resort about an hour from our home. Features family friendly experiences plus extreme terrain for experts. A really wonderful ski area with great traditions. This place has it all in the winter, fall, spring, and summer!
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Sugarbush Resort
102 Forest DrSugarbush is a world class ski resort about an hour from our home. Features family friendly experiences plus extreme terrain for experts. A really wonderful ski area with great traditions. This place has it all in the winter, fall, spring, and summer!
Not an easy drive from New Haven but this is one of America's most iconic ski resorts and towns. Always worth a visit!
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Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadNot an easy drive from New Haven but this is one of America's most iconic ski resorts and towns. Always worth a visit!
The College owns and operates this small ski resort. Excellent terrain, a charming main chalet, and great prices make this place one of the best bargains anywhere. Great for all levels. Also a beautiful place to hike in the off seasons.
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Middlebury College Snow Bowl
6886 Vermont Rte 125The College owns and operates this small ski resort. Excellent terrain, a charming main chalet, and great prices make this place one of the best bargains anywhere. Great for all levels. Also a beautiful place to hike in the off seasons.
Mad River Glen is a skier's mountain. Old school. Excellent terrain. Great vibe. Famous among expert shredders. Easy to get to from New Haven. Probably not the place to go with a bunch of beginners or young children.
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Mad River Glen Ski Area Historic District
35-1 Schuss PassMad River Glen is a skier's mountain. Old school. Excellent terrain. Great vibe. Famous among expert shredders. Easy to get to from New Haven. Probably not the place to go with a bunch of beginners or young children.
Cross country ski facility owned by Middlebury College and located at the Bread Loaf Campus just above Ripton.
https://www.rikertnordic.com/
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Rikert Ski Center (Winter) / Bread Loaf (Sp/Sum/Fall) station
Cross country ski facility owned by Middlebury College and located at the Bread Loaf Campus just above Ripton.
https://www.rikertnordic.com/
Blueberry Hill Inn
1245 Goshen-Ripton RdThis Inn is also a Nordic ski center with access to excellent trails.
This ski hill is famous for producing 4 Olympic alpine ski racers. It is near Burlington and is worth visiting if you are interested in American ski history or ski racing.
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Cochran's Ski Area
910 Cochran RdThis ski hill is famous for producing 4 Olympic alpine ski racers. It is near Burlington and is worth visiting if you are interested in American ski history or ski racing.
Killington is the biggest ski area in Vermont, and eastern North America. Killington is big, bold and it boasts the longest ski season in Vermont. A few of Killington’s fall line accolades – two high-speed heated gondolas, 12 comfy quads and the world’s most extensive snowmaking system. Killington is the biggest ski area in the Northeast with 155 trails, and 21 lifts, and a beautiful Peak Lodge at the 4,142′ summit reached by the K-1 Gondola.
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Killington Ski Area
Killington is the biggest ski area in Vermont, and eastern North America. Killington is big, bold and it boasts the longest ski season in Vermont. A few of Killington’s fall line accolades – two high-speed heated gondolas, 12 comfy quads and the world’s most extensive snowmaking system. Killington is the biggest ski area in the Northeast with 155 trails, and 21 lifts, and a beautiful Peak Lodge at the 4,142′ summit reached by the K-1 Gondola.
Pico Mountain, sister resort to Killington and neighbor, has a warm, historical feel (opened Thanksgiving 1937), but offers modern lifts, sweeping trails and fantastic summit views. Pico offers a quieter ski experience than Killington, with less skier traffic and a very friendly atmosphere. Pico Ski Area has one central base, proximate parking and walk to slope condominium lodging with a Sports Center with indoor pool. Pico is less hurried than Killington and ideal for skiing families with excellent learn to ski and snowboard schools plus childcare.
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Skigebiet Pico Mountain
73 Alpine DrPico Mountain, sister resort to Killington and neighbor, has a warm, historical feel (opened Thanksgiving 1937), but offers modern lifts, sweeping trails and fantastic summit views. Pico offers a quieter ski experience than Killington, with less skier traffic and a very friendly atmosphere. Pico Ski Area has one central base, proximate parking and walk to slope condominium lodging with a Sports Center with indoor pool. Pico is less hurried than Killington and ideal for skiing families with excellent learn to ski and snowboard schools plus childcare.
Golf, Tennis, Fitness
Local amenities for golfing, indoor and outdoor tennis, and fitness centers
This beautiful 18 hole track is owned by Middlebury College. Amazing views of the Green Mountains will provide solace for all of your bad shots!
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Ralph Myhre Golf Course
317 Golf Course RdThis beautiful 18 hole track is owned by Middlebury College. Amazing views of the Green Mountains will provide solace for all of your bad shots!
Middlebury Fitness
175 Wilson RdFull service indoor tennis. Courts. Lessons. Pro Shop. Massage. Etc.
Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel RdOutdoor hard courts located on Middlebury College campus
Great local fitness center and so much more. Sauna, racquetball, pool, fitness classes, and all at a fair price.
Vermont Sun Fitness
812 Exchange StGreat local fitness center and so much more. Sauna, racquetball, pool, fitness classes, and all at a fair price.
Sightseeing and Recreation
Hiking, climbing, museums, and other helpful info
This is a wonderful 18 mile trail system in and around Middlebury. https://www.maltvt.org/tam
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Trail Around Middlebury
This is a wonderful 18 mile trail system in and around Middlebury. https://www.maltvt.org/tam
Basin Harbor Club is located near Vergennes, VT - this is a large area that includes a club with lots of activities including boating, swimming, golf, dining, and so much more. It is located on Lake Champlain. It is an elegant place with lots to offer. Visit the webpage or call before going:
https://www.basinharbor.com/recreation/
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Basin Harbor
4800 Basin Harbor RdBasin Harbor Club is located near Vergennes, VT - this is a large area that includes a club with lots of activities including boating, swimming, golf, dining, and so much more. It is located on Lake Champlain. It is an elegant place with lots to offer. Visit the webpage or call before going:
https://www.basinharbor.com/recreation/
Lake Dunmore has a lot of recreational opportunities. Boating, swimming, and hiking. Check out this webpage: https://vtstateparks.com/branbury.html
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Lake Dunmore
Lake Dunmore has a lot of recreational opportunities. Boating, swimming, and hiking. Check out this webpage: https://vtstateparks.com/branbury.html
An easy drive to Mt. Philo - maybe 20 minutes from our home - and an easy climb up an excellent trail. You will be rewarded with some of the best views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, and a good bit of the Green Mountain range too.
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Mt. Philo State Park
5425 Mt Philo RdAn easy drive to Mt. Philo - maybe 20 minutes from our home - and an easy climb up an excellent trail. You will be rewarded with some of the best views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, and a good bit of the Green Mountain range too.
A challenging and rewarding climb. Requires a little bit of scrambling but most kids and adults will be fine. The summit is awesome with 360 degree views. This mountain is located about 20 minutes from our home.
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Mount Abraham (Vermont)
A challenging and rewarding climb. Requires a little bit of scrambling but most kids and adults will be fine. The summit is awesome with 360 degree views. This mountain is located about 20 minutes from our home.
Camels Hump is an iconic mountain in VT and it always has been. It has an unmistakable profile. It is also a demanding and highly rewarding climb to the summit, providing breathtaking 360 degree views of VT, NY, and NH.
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Camels Hump State Park
Camels Hump is an iconic mountain in VT and it always has been. It has an unmistakable profile. It is also a demanding and highly rewarding climb to the summit, providing breathtaking 360 degree views of VT, NY, and NH.
The highest and in my opinion the best mountain to climb in VT. It takes more than an hour to get to the trailhead from our home, but it is well worth it. Take the Sunset Ridge Trail to the summit. It is the most scenic and breathtaking climb in all of VT.
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Mount Mansfield
The highest and in my opinion the best mountain to climb in VT. It takes more than an hour to get to the trailhead from our home, but it is well worth it. Take the Sunset Ridge Trail to the summit. It is the most scenic and breathtaking climb in all of VT.
A charming orchard with amazing apples and so much more. Well worth a visit especially in the fall. Apples, donuts, cider, plus.
https://www.happyvalleyorchard.com/
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Happy Valley Orchard
217 Quarry RdA charming orchard with amazing apples and so much more. Well worth a visit especially in the fall. Apples, donuts, cider, plus.
https://www.happyvalleyorchard.com/
A great place to visit. The campus is a huge park-like setting with beautiful architecture, specimen trees, mountain views, and much more. The College also hosts many lectures, movies, concerts, art shows, and other events.
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Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel RdA great place to visit. The campus is a huge park-like setting with beautiful architecture, specimen trees, mountain views, and much more. The College also hosts many lectures, movies, concerts, art shows, and other events.
The quintessential Middlebury parent's weekend climb. More demanding and longer than Mt. Philo (which has an even better view). Great views of Lake Champlain and Adirondack range. Both of these (Snake and Philo) are easy to summit and well worth the effort!
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Snake Mountain
The quintessential Middlebury parent's weekend climb. More demanding and longer than Mt. Philo (which has an even better view). Great views of Lake Champlain and Adirondack range. Both of these (Snake and Philo) are easy to summit and well worth the effort!
One of the oldest museums in America. VT history. Located in Middlebury.
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Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1 Park StOne of the oldest museums in America. VT history. Located in Middlebury.
Button Bay
State park on Lake Champlain.
https://vtstateparks.com/buttonbay.html
This is the bar and live music venue where Phish developed their legendary music in the late 1980s before becoming an international sensation. It is now larger and nicer and is a great place to visit if you want a casual meal, a beer, or to take in some live music. It is kind of a Phish shrine as well. From the website: "The stage became legendary when a group of then-unknown local musicians known as Phish began to play regularly, sowing the seeds of their enormous following. Since then, the room has become Burlington’s preeminent live music lounge, and the home of what have got to be the world’s best gravy fries."
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Nectar's
188 Main StThis is the bar and live music venue where Phish developed their legendary music in the late 1980s before becoming an international sensation. It is now larger and nicer and is a great place to visit if you want a casual meal, a beer, or to take in some live music. It is kind of a Phish shrine as well. From the website: "The stage became legendary when a group of then-unknown local musicians known as Phish began to play regularly, sowing the seeds of their enormous following. Since then, the room has become Burlington’s preeminent live music lounge, and the home of what have got to be the world’s best gravy fries."
This is a store and a guide service for fishing, climbing, paddling, etc. They can bring to life your recreational experiences in VT! Also known as Green Mountain Adventures.
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Middlebury Mountaineer
56 Main StThis is a store and a guide service for fishing, climbing, paddling, etc. They can bring to life your recreational experiences in VT! Also known as Green Mountain Adventures.
Spas
An elegant day spa where your stress will melt away...
Full service spa including bridal prep.
Waterfalls Day Spa
14 Court SquareAn elegant day spa where your stress will melt away...
Full service spa including bridal prep.
Hook and bullet
Info for people interested in hunting and fishing
Local store for hunting and fishing equipment, advice, etc. Located just north of our home. "Rack N' Reel is a store specializing in sporting goods, archery, guns, ammunition, outdoors, work and technical apparel, camping, kayaking and other outdoor ventures." The Kipp family owns this store and can be very helpful with "local" knowledge.
Rack N Reel Sporting Goods
5347 Ethan Allen HighwayLocal store for hunting and fishing equipment, advice, etc. Located just north of our home. "Rack N' Reel is a store specializing in sporting goods, archery, guns, ammunition, outdoors, work and technical apparel, camping, kayaking and other outdoor ventures." The Kipp family owns this store and can be very helpful with "local" knowledge.
Local fly fishing guides with many opportunities and options to choose from!
Stream and Brook Fly Fishing
160 S Pleasant StLocal fly fishing guides with many opportunities and options to choose from!
Full service hunting and fishing outfitter. Has everything you need. Local experts and enthusiasts. Licenses. Equipment tuning and repairs.
Vermont Field Sports
1458 US-7Full service hunting and fishing outfitter. Has everything you need. Local experts and enthusiasts. Licenses. Equipment tuning and repairs.
Sporting Clays, Skeet-Trap, 5 Stand, Rifle-Pistol. This is 50 year old club devoted to shooting sports.
Underhill Rod & Gun Club
Buchanan LaneSporting Clays, Skeet-Trap, 5 Stand, Rifle-Pistol. This is 50 year old club devoted to shooting sports.
Also known as Green Mountain Adventures. Fly fishing. Paddling. Rock climbing. Kids camps. Etc. Equipment, guides, events, local knowledge.
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Middlebury Mountaineer
56 Main StAlso known as Green Mountain Adventures. Fly fishing. Paddling. Rock climbing. Kids camps. Etc. Equipment, guides, events, local knowledge.