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Middlebury's central Vermont location makes it an easy drive to major attractions: the Shelburne Museum, New York's Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and the ski slopes of Mount Mansfield. There is also plenty to do right in the neighborhood. Middlebury is home to the Sheldon Museum, the oldest community museum in the country. Nearby is the Robert Frost homestead, the Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow, the famed Breadloaf writer's school and ski area, and the Middlebury College Museum of Art.

Attractions:

  • Addison County Chamber of Commerce: Information center, walking tour maps, lodging, dining, shopping information, local and state interest materials. 2 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 802-388-7951.
  • Chimney Point Historical Site : Early Native American campsites and French Colonial Settlement. Museum explores this heritage through to present day. Addison, VT. 802-759-2412.
  • Danforth Pewterers: See the traditional art of pewter spinning Monday - Saturday. Shop open Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Sunday 10am - 5pm June-December. Located in the historic Marble Works complex. 802-388-0098.
  • Factory Marketplace at Kennedy Bros. : Located just north in Vergennes. Antique Center with more than 100 dealers. Manufacturers of fine oak, pine and cherry accessories. Made in Vermont crafts, unique gemstone jewelry. 802-877-2975.
  • Fort Ticonderoga Ferry: Enjoy a Lake Champlain Boat Ride, short cut between Green Mountains and New York Adirondack’s. Daylight operation. Continuous 6 minute crossings. Since 1787. Larrabee’s Point, Shoreham, VT Route 74. 802-897-7999.
  • Frog Hollow Mill: Overlooking the falls in downtown Middlebury. An outstanding 18th century landmark, restored under auspices of National Trust for Historic Preservation. Serving both as Grist & Woolen Mill, John Deere worked here before going West. Now housing a consortium of distinctive stores. 802-388-7424.
  • Geiger of Austria Fashion Outlet : Famous Geiger clothing for less. Located on Pond Lane just off Exchange Street, 1 mile north of town. 802-388-3156.
  • Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: Historical exhibits, nautical archaeology, maritime collections, working forge, boat building, and a 54 foot Revolutionary War gunboat replica Philadelphia. Open daily 10-5, May thru October. Located in Vergennes, VT 802-475-2022.
  • Middlebury College Center for the Arts : Art Center with concert hall, studio theatre, dance performing space, music library, cafe, and art museum. Programming & Exhibition Information 802-443-6433. Museum hours Tuesday - Friday, 10-5, Saturday & Sunday, 12-5. 802-443-5007.
  • Mount Independence : Revolutionary War fort site named for the Declaration of Independence. Remains of stockade, fort s foundation, block houses, gun batteries, and hospital. Located in Orwell, VT.
  • Otter Creek Brewing: Brewers of fine ales: Copper Ale, Helles Alt Beer and rotating seasonal Ales. Free Guided Tours and samplings all week long. Open 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and 11am to 4pm Sunday. Located on Exchange Street, 1 mile north of town. 802-388-0727.
  • Prescott Galleries: Gallery for the original oil paintings and Fine Art Limited Edition Prints of Lincoln, Vermont landscape painter Reed Prescott. Gallery hours are May 1 - December 31; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 -5. All other times by appointment by calling ,802-453-4776. North of Middlebury off of 116.
  • Rokeby Museum : 18th century writers, artists, and humorists. Intimate glimpses of two centuries of family life, artistic creativity, and political philosophy. Open May - October, Thursday - Sunday. Guided tours at 11:00 A.M., 12:30 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.. Off season tours by appointment. Located just outside of Vergennes in Ferrisburgh. 802-877-3406.
  • The Sheldon Museum : A 1829 house furnished as a 19th century Vermont home. Museum Shop, Research Center, Gallery and offices open weekdays all year; tours mid-May -October 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Saturdays 10 am - 4pm. 802-388-2117.
  • The Vermont Folklife Center: Located on the green in Middlebury. A fascinating place to discover and learn about the folk art and traditions of Vermont. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. year round. Saturdays Memorial Day - October. Located in the historic Painter House, 2 Court Street. 802-388-4964.
  • UVM Morgan Horse Farm : World famous home of 60 registered Morgans operated by University of Vermont to perpetuate and improve Vermont’s official state animal. Guided tours, video presentation. May 1 - October 31, daily 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.. Admission: Adults’ $3.50, teens’ $2.00, twelve and under free. Located only 2 %BD miles from downtown Middlebury. (RD 1 Middlebury 05753) 802-388-2011.
  • Vergennes Opera House: A 103-year-old theatre located in City Hall on Main Street in Historic downtown Vergennes. Featuring live entertainment. Call ahead for scheduled events. 802-877-6737
  • Vermont Country Soap : Manufacturers of the worlds finest hand-crafted natural bar soaps. Factory seconds/factory tours available. Usually open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. 76 Exchange Street %BD mile north of town. 802-388-4302.
  • Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow : finest of Vermont crafts in a gallery overlooking Otter Creek Falls. Monday - Saturday, 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.; Sunday afternoons May - December. 802-388-3177.
  • Vermont's Covered Bridges : Virtual Vermont Internet Magazine has what is believed to be the Web’s only complete presentation of photographs and historical information on Vermont’s Covered Bridges. Every one of ’em.
  • Woody Jackson’s Holy Cow Store : Cowman Woody Jackson celebrates the Holstein Cow in artwork from unique paintings to tee-shirts. Open 9am - 5 pm Monday - Saturday and Summer Sundays. Main Street. 802-388-6737.
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Activities:

  • Biking:
    • Bike & Ski Touring Center
      Kids and adult bicycles. Repairs, rentals, and camping equipment. Located at 74 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 802-388-6666.

    • Bike Holidays
      Located on Munger Street, Middlebury, VT. Rentals by reservations only. 802-388-2453

    • Vermont Bicycling Touring
      Tour many areas of Vermont, the USA or the World. Located on Monkton Road, Bristol, VT. 802-453-4811
  • Skiing - Cross Country:
    • Blueberry Hill Cross Country Ski Center
      75 Kilometers of groomed trails. Ski shop, rentals, lessons. Goshen, VT. Information 802-247-6535.
  • Restaurants:
    • Amigo’s
      Merchants Row. Lunch, dinner and drinks. 802-388-3624

    • Angela’s
      86 Main St. Italian, Lunch, dinner and drinks. 802-388-0002

    • Baba’s Deli
      6 College Street. Deli, food, small grocery store. 802-388-6408

    • Basin Harbor Club
      Vergennes. Lunch and dinner. May - October. 802-475-2311

    • Café Shelburne
      Route 7, Shelburne. Dinner. 802-985-3939

    • Christophe’s
      On the green, Vergennes. Dinner. May - October. 802-877-3413

    • Dog Team Tavern
      3 miles north of Middlebury off Route. 7. Dinner. 802-388-7651

    • Fire & Ice Restaurant
      Seymour Street. Lunch and dinner. 802-388-7166

    • Green Peppers
      Washington Street. Lunch and dinner. 802-388-3164

    • Mary’s at Baldwin Creek
      Corner of Rte 116-N & 17, Bristol. Dinner. 802-453-2432

    • Middlebury Bagel and Deli
      11 Washington Street. Breakfast and lunch. 802-388-0859

    • Mister Up’s Restaurant
      Bakery Lane. Lunch, dinner and drinks. 802-388-6724

    • Neil & Otto’s - The Pizza Cellar
      11 Merchants Row. 802-388-6774

    • Noonie’s Deli
      The Marbleworks. Soup, sandwiches, and salads. Lunch and dinner. 802-388-0014

    • Otter Creek Bakery
      1 College Street. Baked goods, sandwiches, salads. Breakfast and lunch. 802-388-3371

    • Panda House
      The Marbleworks. Lunch and dinner. 802-388-3101

    • Pauline’s
      Route 7, Shelburne. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 802-862-1081

    • Roland’s
      Route 7, north of Middlebury. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 802-453-6309

    • Rosie’s
      Route 7, south of Middlebury. Informal dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 802-388-7052

    • Starry Night Cafe
      Route 7 North in Ferrisburg at the Artisan Guild. Dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. 802-877-6316

    • Steve’s Park Diner
      Merchants Row. Breakfast and lunch. 802-388-3297

    • Storm Cafe
      Frog Hollow. Dinner; Tuesday- Saturday. 802-388-1063

    • Taste of India
      Bakery Lane. Lunch and dinner. 802-388-4856

    • The Middlebury Inn
      Route 7 south of Swift House Inn. Lunch & dinner. 802-388-4961

    • Tully & Marie’s
      5 Bakery Lane. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 802-388-4182

    • Waybury Inn
      Route 125, south of Middlebury. Dinner. 802-388-4015

  • Skiing - Downhill:
  • Hiking:
    • Moosalamoo Ecology Trails
      20 minutes East of Middlebury just off of Route 125, near Middlebury College Snow Bowl.
    • Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
      20 minutes East of Middlebury just off of Route 125.

    • Texas Falls
      25 minutes East of Middlebury just off of Route 125.

    • The Long Trail
      20 minutes East of Middlebury just off of Route 125.
  • Ice-skating:
    • Duke Nelson Arena
      Middlebury, VT. Call for hours 802-388-8056.

    • Recreation Park
      Middlebury, VT. Call for hours 802-443-5250.

  • Sleigh Rides:
    • Moeykins
      Shoreham, VT. Information 802-897-2197.

    • Mountain Top Inn
      Chittenden, VT. Information 802-483-2311.

    • Pond Hill Ranch
      Castleton, VT. Information 802-468-2449.

    • Thornapple Farm
      Middlebury, VT. Information 802-388-6232.

  • Snowmobiling:
    • Cortina Inn
      Killington, VT - Information 802-773-3333.
  • Swimming:
    • Lake Dunmore/Branbury State Park
      10 to 20 minutes South of Middlebury off of Route 7.

    • Local Swimming Holes
      Many located nearby.

    • Middlebury College Natatorium
      Middlebury, VT. 802-453-5000.

    • Vermont Sun Sports and Fitness
      Health and Fitness center with an indoor pool. 88 Exchange Street, Middlebury. 802-388-6888.

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