Things to do
When you come and visit our tasting room in Brattleboro, be sure to check out all the rest this area has to offer. From world class skiing, to glass blowing, southern Vermont has an amazing amount of activities for daytrippers or visitors on a long weekend. Be sure to pickup some North Chair or Whetstone beer to enjoy after your day of exploring!
Food & Beverage
The Vermont Country Deli
The Vermont Country Deli opened its doors in 1986 and has continued to be locally owned and operated. We have a warm, country store atmosphere with comfort food favorites, local beer, wine and cider and gourmet specialty products. Our varied array of prepared food products is headlined by our “world famous” baked macaroni and cheese with over 32 tons sold in 2023 alone!
The Deli has a wonderful history filled with celebrity visits, near-miss traffic incidents and buses full of hungry skiers. Our pulled pork sandwich has been featured in Esquire Magazine’s March, 2008 edition, while our Route 9 Roast Beef Sandwich graced the pages of People Magazine. In 2024, we were honored to have AAA Magazine feature our mac and cheese in their Vermont Road Trip section!
We are dedicated to supporting local businesses, and offer many specialty retail products from the Brattleboro area. We purchase Vermont fruit for our pies when in season and try to incorporate other, seasonal local produce whenever possible. The Vermont Country Deli frequently donates food to local fundraisers and has been a big supporter of many charities such as The Harris Hill Ski Jump, Brattleboro Ski Hill, Brattleboro Rotary, Brattleboro Youth Services, New England Youth Theater and so much more.
Saxtons Distillery
Saxtons River Distillery Vermont spirits combine old-world heritage with the flavor of Vermont. I gained appreciation for maple syrup while living in Vermont and visiting the sugar houses of friends in spring.
Understanding the amount of work required to produce quality maple syrup has given me profound respect for the final product. With a nod to family tradition and the tradition of Vermont, I offer you the unique taste of Saxtons River Distillery spirits.
The Newfane Store
Country store and deli serving sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items, plus gifts.
Fat Crow Restaurant
Cozy restaurant offering quick bites, cocktails, and beer, with a rotating menu and a trendy vibe.
Dutton Farm Stand
The three Dutton Berry Farmstands on Route 30 in Newfane, Route 11-30 in Manchester, and Route 9 in West Brattleboro, Vermont are well known for their Vermont grown produce and other unique local products. Whether it is fresh farmer-grown fruits and vegetables, cider, maple syrup, or plants, you’ll enjoy visiting a true Vermont farm experience.
West River Community Project
We are a donation-based cafe and locally sourced country store, a thrift store, a post office, a community kitchen, a live music venue, and oh, so much more! We care! Our donation-based Cafe exists so no neighbor goes hungry. We offer hot meals to order on a donation basis. Or pay it forward and help a future friend out! Our Store sells 100% locally sourced Vermont-made crafts. Stop in to bring a piece of Vermont home.
Lodging
Shearer Hill Farm B&B
Shearer Hill Farm B&B is a small working farm and Vermont bed and breakfast that's off-the-beaten-path, yet close enough to town to enjoy plenty of Southern Vermont attractions and events. B&B owners Bill & Patti will make you feel right at home and make every effort to ensure that you have a great time in Vermont.
Whether you're planning a spring, summer, fall, or winter trip to Vermont, we hope you'll consider staying here at Shearer Hill Farm, where great hospitality is our top priority. It's never too early to starting planning your trip, because there's always something fun going on here in southern Vermont, no matter the season!
Arts & Entertainment
Latchis Theatre
Welcome to where Cupid and Eros meet Clio, in our Greco Deco Theatre. The Latchis Main Theatre has stood as is since 1938 and is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres. Bedecked with Greek murals by the Hungarian-American painter Louis Jambor, swaddled in velvet curtains, and accented with a panoramic view of the Zodiac on the ceiling, our performance space has welcomed the likes of Rosanne Cash, Collegiate A Capella champions, and the New England Center for Circus Arts. Beginning with Vaudeville and silent films, our stage has shown exceptional music, art, and moving pictures to Southern Vermont for over eighty years.
Today, the Latchis Theatre is a stately stage for live events, an elegant place to catch some current cinema, or the perfect venue for your next special occasion. We update our movie roster every other week and we’ll often keep especially popular titles showing for as long as our community wants to see them.
Fire Arts Vermont
Fire Arts Vermont is a collaboration between Natalie Blake Studios, a world-class ceramic and sculptural tile studio, and Randi Solin of Solinglass, a master artist of richly colored blown glass. Just outside of downtown Brattleboro, Fire Arts has open studios for both artists and a retail gallery of work from over 30 local artists. Fire Arts Vermont is an art gallery, Bakery& cafe, and education center that offers workshops and private lessons or parties in glass blowing and pottery. Visitors can watch live demonstrations of the artists' process, and there is also a retail gallery of work from over 30 local artists. Fire Arts Vermont is a great place to learn about and experience the ancient fire arts. Stop by for a tour of our studios!
DuGrenier Handblown Glass Art Design
Robert DuGrenier Associates, Inc. was started in 1980 by Robert DuGrenier as a design studio specializing in glass sculptural pieces and three-dimensional design. Over the years, based on his strengths of creativity and knowledge of materials, Robert has worked in collaboration with architects and designers to create custom glass sculptural installations and chandeliers. These are installed in hotels, stores, museums and private residences around the world.
Sports
Burrows Sports
Burrows is a full-service family outdoor sports shop. Sales, service, rentals, equipment, clothing, accessories, certified ski and bike repairs, bicycles, Alpine & Nordic skis, snowboards, snowshoes and skateboards.
Harris Hill Ski Jump
The Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition offers spectators an opportunity to experience the Olympic sport of ski jumping up close in all its breathtaking, heart-stopping glory. This long-standing, two-day Brattleboro tradition is held on an Olympic-size, 90-meter hill. A Brattleboro tradition since 1922.
Brattleboro Bowl
Brattleboro Bowl offers 20 high quality lanes with easy automatic scoring for family, friends, and league bowling. Join a league, have a party, or just bowl for fun. We also have pool tables, a snack bar, lounge and game room for your entertainment.
The Great Outdoors
Stratton Mountain
Vermont's favorite winter & summer ski resort destination. Enjoy 99 trails, glades, fast lifts, hotels, golf, mountain biking, events and Ikon Pass access. Lift, Lodging & More — Fresh Mountain Air and Full Menu of Winter Fun Awaits. Book Your Adventure Online Now. Find the Best Deals on Lifts, Lodging and More at Stratton Mountain Resort. Book Now. Snowcat Rides. Equipment Rental. Climb Indoor Gym. Fat Bike Rentals. Nordic Center.
Magic Mountain
Vast Glebe Mountain ski resort with a 1,500-foot drop plus summer activities, eateries & festivals.
Mount Snow
Discover the exhilarating winter adventures awaiting you in Southern Vermont. Whatever thrills you’re seeking; Mount Snow has something for you.
Retreat Farm
Located on traditional Abenaki homelands in Brattleboro, Vermont, Retreat Farm encompasses 500 acres of conserved forests, farmlands, trails, and waterways.
Vermont State Parks
The State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division provides outdoor recreation facilities, primarily through Vermont’s very popular state parks. The Division manages 55 developed state parks each offering high-quality opportunities for outdoor recreation compatible with the conservation of Vermont’s natural resources and aesthetics. Vermont State Parks provides environmental education and information and supports the economies and values of local communities.
Additionally, state parks promote, operate, and maintain a large and complex system of conserved lands, as well as both historic and modern facilities that are enjoyed by over half a million visitors every year. We work towards ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for our staff, volunteers, and visitors.
