123 Sadawga Lake Road Guidebook
Stuff to do in nature
Sadawga Lake is a great place to fish, canoe, kayak, paddleboard and swim. Located directly across the road from the house, it features a floating island and plenty of parking for public access.
Sadawga Lake
Sadawga Lake is a great place to fish, canoe, kayak, paddleboard and swim. Located directly across the road from the house, it features a floating island and plenty of parking for public access.
Harriman Reservoir is a huge lake located 5 mins from the house. Perfect for boating and swimming!
101 locals recommend
Harriman Reservoir
Harriman Reservoir is a huge lake located 5 mins from the house. Perfect for boating and swimming!
A great place to hike and swim, Jamaica State Park is comprised of 772 acres on a bend of the West River about one-half mile from the center of the town of Jamaica. Two and a half miles upstream via the West River Trail is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Dam Project. Hamilton Falls State Natural Area, which includes one of Vermont’s largest waterfalls, is a popular spot to hike. It can be reached via a 3-mile (one-way) hike from the campground. There is a small park entrance fee. Please keep in mind that the State Natural Area is protected land – please stay on marked trails and leave only footprints.
134 locals recommend
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnA great place to hike and swim, Jamaica State Park is comprised of 772 acres on a bend of the West River about one-half mile from the center of the town of Jamaica. Two and a half miles upstream via the West River Trail is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Dam Project. Hamilton Falls State Natural Area, which includes one of Vermont’s largest waterfalls, is a popular spot to hike. It can be reached via a 3-mile (one-way) hike from the campground. There is a small park entrance fee. Please keep in mind that the State Natural Area is protected land – please stay on marked trails and leave only footprints.
Canoe, kayak and enjoy panoramic views of Stratton and Bromley Mountains from the overlook area of the dam. The dam access road is open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the third Saturday in May through the weekend after Labor Day and Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from mid-September through mid-May.
15 locals recommend
Ball Mountain Dam
Canoe, kayak and enjoy panoramic views of Stratton and Bromley Mountains from the overlook area of the dam. The dam access road is open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the third Saturday in May through the weekend after Labor Day and Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from mid-September through mid-May.
Biggest pond I ever did see! Serene and clear as a bell. Wonderful for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding.
55 locals recommend
Grout Pond
Biggest pond I ever did see! Serene and clear as a bell. Wonderful for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding.
Pikes Falls
Beautiful spot to go for a dip.
Scott Farm Orchard
707 Kipling RdApple picking!
Apex Orchards
225 Peckville RdApple picking!
Hogback Mountain, Marlboro, VT 05301, USA
Fantastic spot to watch the sunset!
Reardon's Crossing
Great spot to start a walk.
Molly Stark State Park
705 VT-9Woodford State Park
142 State Park RdKenburn Orchards
Blueberry picking!
Green Mountain Orchards
130 W Hill RdBlueberry picking!
Stuff to do in town
Londonderry and South Londonderry are pretty Vermont towns with a river running through. They offer beautiful scenery, shops and restaurants. The West River Farmers Market, open on Saturday mornings, provides a thriving marketplace for local producers to showcase their products. Visit D. Lasser Ceramics Art Studio and Showroom in a historic barn. The Garden Fine Dining Restaurant offers an amazing art gallery as well as delicious food, and its annex café offers yummy lunch fare. The New American Grill (which does not take reservations) is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is a very modern and well-priced eatery. Jake’s Bar and Grill is fun and easy with pub fare and pizza. Londonderry is a cute town with great grocery store named Clark’s, a nice health food store/café, a diner, a butcher, a liquor store, and a general store. You can also visit Taylor Farm, a 180-year old working farm that offers cheese making, sleigh riding, a farm stand, and educational activities. For skiing, Magic Mountain Ski Resort has a 1500-foot vertical drop. The summit is 2850 feet.
If you continue on VT. Rt. 100 N to Weston, you will find the famous Vermont Country Store.
23 locals recommend
Londonderry
Londonderry and South Londonderry are pretty Vermont towns with a river running through. They offer beautiful scenery, shops and restaurants. The West River Farmers Market, open on Saturday mornings, provides a thriving marketplace for local producers to showcase their products. Visit D. Lasser Ceramics Art Studio and Showroom in a historic barn. The Garden Fine Dining Restaurant offers an amazing art gallery as well as delicious food, and its annex café offers yummy lunch fare. The New American Grill (which does not take reservations) is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is a very modern and well-priced eatery. Jake’s Bar and Grill is fun and easy with pub fare and pizza. Londonderry is a cute town with great grocery store named Clark’s, a nice health food store/café, a diner, a butcher, a liquor store, and a general store. You can also visit Taylor Farm, a 180-year old working farm that offers cheese making, sleigh riding, a farm stand, and educational activities. For skiing, Magic Mountain Ski Resort has a 1500-foot vertical drop. The summit is 2850 feet.
If you continue on VT. Rt. 100 N to Weston, you will find the famous Vermont Country Store.
The village of Jamaica is adorable. D & K’s General Store has freshly made food, a fantastic selection of beer and wine, fresh baked goods, and gifts. On Sundays (May through October), there is a wonderful farmer’s market on Main St. with live music, fresh food, BBQ, and crafts. There is a tiny library too.
Rawsonville is technically part of Jamaica. There are a few great culinary reasons to check it out. Honeypie in Rawsonville offers lobster rolls, grass-fed beef burgers, handmade sausage, fries, and milkshakes (sit down and take out). Also in Rawsonville, is Fran’s Kitchen with an eclectic menu of pizza and Thai food, a craft beer shop, a specialty coffee shop, a gift shop, ski, sport, and bicycle sales/rental shops, a garden center, and a gas station with a large market and deli. A minute north of Rawsonville is the Winhall Market for fresh food and VT gifts, as well as a 24-hour 7 Eleven with a liquor store and lots of midnight snacks. In Winhall, there is a brewpub called the Grindstone Pub (tucked back behind the Lincoln Maple hardware store). The Red Fox Inn pub/restaurant often has live music on the weekends (take VT Rt. 30 N for 2 min and turn left onto Winhall Hollow Rd. Restaurant is 1 mi. up on left). The access road to Stratton Mountain is in Rawsonville.
15 locals recommend
Jamaica
The village of Jamaica is adorable. D & K’s General Store has freshly made food, a fantastic selection of beer and wine, fresh baked goods, and gifts. On Sundays (May through October), there is a wonderful farmer’s market on Main St. with live music, fresh food, BBQ, and crafts. There is a tiny library too.
Rawsonville is technically part of Jamaica. There are a few great culinary reasons to check it out. Honeypie in Rawsonville offers lobster rolls, grass-fed beef burgers, handmade sausage, fries, and milkshakes (sit down and take out). Also in Rawsonville, is Fran’s Kitchen with an eclectic menu of pizza and Thai food, a craft beer shop, a specialty coffee shop, a gift shop, ski, sport, and bicycle sales/rental shops, a garden center, and a gas station with a large market and deli. A minute north of Rawsonville is the Winhall Market for fresh food and VT gifts, as well as a 24-hour 7 Eleven with a liquor store and lots of midnight snacks. In Winhall, there is a brewpub called the Grindstone Pub (tucked back behind the Lincoln Maple hardware store). The Red Fox Inn pub/restaurant often has live music on the weekends (take VT Rt. 30 N for 2 min and turn left onto Winhall Hollow Rd. Restaurant is 1 mi. up on left). The access road to Stratton Mountain is in Rawsonville.
Home of Bromley Mountain is the quintessential Vermont town of Peru. In the summer, the mountain becomes the Bromley Slide and Waterpark. There are various farms to visit, including North Meadow Farm, where you can pet, feed, and take pictures with animals. There is also a company called Horses for Hire where you can go horseback riding. JJ Hapgood General Store and Eatery is a great place for Vermont gifts and delicious lunch fare.
13 locals recommend
Peru
Home of Bromley Mountain is the quintessential Vermont town of Peru. In the summer, the mountain becomes the Bromley Slide and Waterpark. There are various farms to visit, including North Meadow Farm, where you can pet, feed, and take pictures with animals. There is also a company called Horses for Hire where you can go horseback riding. JJ Hapgood General Store and Eatery is a great place for Vermont gifts and delicious lunch fare.
Visit the shopping outlet capital of New England, where you can shop J. Crew, Gap, Michael Kors, Armani, Clarks, Bass, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, and more. There are two large grocery stores, a health food store, delis, a Ben & Jerry’s, bookstores, a movie theatre, antique shops, art galleries, and many restaurants. Cilantro’s offers mouthwatering, made-to-order street tacos and burritos and cold beer. The Spiral Press Café is a great place to have lunch while you browse books and gifts. Manchester Hot Glass is a gallery and studio that offers glassblowing 101.
In addition to shopping and eating, there is lots to do in Manchester:
- For hiking, check out Lye Brook Falls, which is a moderate hike.
- Check out Green Mountain Falconry to learn the art of hunting with a trained bird of prey. Be sure to make online reservations!
- Tour Hildene, the former Lincoln Family Home. Robert Todd Lincoln was the eldest of the four sons of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and was the only one of them to survive into adulthood. He first visited Manchester, Vermont at age 20 in the summer of 1863 when he, his brother Tad, and their mother stayed at the nearby Equinox House.
- Manchester Recreation/Thompson Park is great for kids who like to skateboard/BMX. There is also a running/walking trail and track, and a playground.
228 locals recommend
Manchester
Visit the shopping outlet capital of New England, where you can shop J. Crew, Gap, Michael Kors, Armani, Clarks, Bass, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, and more. There are two large grocery stores, a health food store, delis, a Ben & Jerry’s, bookstores, a movie theatre, antique shops, art galleries, and many restaurants. Cilantro’s offers mouthwatering, made-to-order street tacos and burritos and cold beer. The Spiral Press Café is a great place to have lunch while you browse books and gifts. Manchester Hot Glass is a gallery and studio that offers glassblowing 101.
In addition to shopping and eating, there is lots to do in Manchester:
- For hiking, check out Lye Brook Falls, which is a moderate hike.
- Check out Green Mountain Falconry to learn the art of hunting with a trained bird of prey. Be sure to make online reservations!
- Tour Hildene, the former Lincoln Family Home. Robert Todd Lincoln was the eldest of the four sons of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and was the only one of them to survive into adulthood. He first visited Manchester, Vermont at age 20 in the summer of 1863 when he, his brother Tad, and their mother stayed at the nearby Equinox House.
- Manchester Recreation/Thompson Park is great for kids who like to skateboard/BMX. There is also a running/walking trail and track, and a playground.
In Dorset, there are two general stores, the 3 Pears Gallery for Fine Art, and Emerald Lake in Dorset for renting canoes, peddle boats, and kayaks for the day. Dorset Park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for the emerald green color of its waters when viewed from above. Restricted to non-motorized watercraft, the lake is ideal for swimming and paddling. The lake also offers anglers an opportunity to catch yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike and other warm-water species. The park is a favorite destination of hikers, with the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby, and trails on Dorset Mountain.
34 locals recommend
Dorset
In Dorset, there are two general stores, the 3 Pears Gallery for Fine Art, and Emerald Lake in Dorset for renting canoes, peddle boats, and kayaks for the day. Dorset Park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for the emerald green color of its waters when viewed from above. Restricted to non-motorized watercraft, the lake is ideal for swimming and paddling. The lake also offers anglers an opportunity to catch yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike and other warm-water species. The park is a favorite destination of hikers, with the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby, and trails on Dorset Mountain.
The Townshend Dam Waterways can be seen from Rt. 30 but you can drive over the very high bridge too. This is a great spot for hiking and canoeing. There are also great antique shops in Townshend. The Townshend Auction takes place just about every weekend – usually Saturday mornings around 9:30 a.m., but check the website prior to your stay to make sure. Eat at the Dam Diner for a vintage diner experience with the locals.
Townshend
The Townshend Dam Waterways can be seen from Rt. 30 but you can drive over the very high bridge too. This is a great spot for hiking and canoeing. There are also great antique shops in Townshend. The Townshend Auction takes place just about every weekend – usually Saturday mornings around 9:30 a.m., but check the website prior to your stay to make sure. Eat at the Dam Diner for a vintage diner experience with the locals.
Wilmington is the closest town to the house with cute shops, restaurants, galleries, groceries, etc.
100 locals recommend
Wilmington
Wilmington is the closest town to the house with cute shops, restaurants, galleries, groceries, etc.
About 30 mins away is the progressive and artsy town of Brattleboro. There you will find restaurants, shops, galleries, music venues, eateries, breweries, and a fabulous food co-op. To entertain small children, go to the Brattleboro Retreat Petting Zoo. If you love antiquing, visit Twice Upon a Time. For great coffee, go to Mocha Joe’s. For Sushi, Shin La. For an amazing view of the river while enjoying food and drink, go to the Whetstone Brewery. The Marina (3 miles north of downtown Brattleboro on Putney Rd, or Rt. 5.), is also on the river, and is a gorgeous place for lunch or dinner. If you feel like splurging, go to TJ Buckley’s ($$ & BYOB), located in a restored 1925 Worcester Dining Car. It serves local, organic, seasonal food cooked to perfection. Call for reservations! The Latchis Theatre offers movie showings and is a very beautiful and historic theatre. For freshly-brewed beer, be sure to stop in McNeil’s Brewery or the Whetsone Brewery. Brattleboro sits on the Connecticut River and there is a nice view of Wantastiquet Mtn. across the water in New Hampshire.
94 locals recommend
Brattleboro
About 30 mins away is the progressive and artsy town of Brattleboro. There you will find restaurants, shops, galleries, music venues, eateries, breweries, and a fabulous food co-op. To entertain small children, go to the Brattleboro Retreat Petting Zoo. If you love antiquing, visit Twice Upon a Time. For great coffee, go to Mocha Joe’s. For Sushi, Shin La. For an amazing view of the river while enjoying food and drink, go to the Whetstone Brewery. The Marina (3 miles north of downtown Brattleboro on Putney Rd, or Rt. 5.), is also on the river, and is a gorgeous place for lunch or dinner. If you feel like splurging, go to TJ Buckley’s ($$ & BYOB), located in a restored 1925 Worcester Dining Car. It serves local, organic, seasonal food cooked to perfection. Call for reservations! The Latchis Theatre offers movie showings and is a very beautiful and historic theatre. For freshly-brewed beer, be sure to stop in McNeil’s Brewery or the Whetsone Brewery. Brattleboro sits on the Connecticut River and there is a nice view of Wantastiquet Mtn. across the water in New Hampshire.
One of Vermont’s prettiest towns with cute shops, museums, and galleries. Don't miss the Grafton Village Cheese Co.
35 locals recommend
Grafton
One of Vermont’s prettiest towns with cute shops, museums, and galleries. Don't miss the Grafton Village Cheese Co.
Stratton Mountain village (at the base of the mountain) has a nice selection of bars and restaurants including Bar 802/Village Pie, Mulligans, and Verde (make reservations online or call). There are lots of events, festivals, restaurants, and upscale shops. Check their website for details.
27 locals recommend
Stratton
Stratton Mountain village (at the base of the mountain) has a nice selection of bars and restaurants including Bar 802/Village Pie, Mulligans, and Verde (make reservations online or call). There are lots of events, festivals, restaurants, and upscale shops. Check their website for details.
Activities
Owned by the Vail Ski Co., this no frills spot is the locals' favorite mountain. Great for mountain biking in the summer!
231 locals recommend
Mount Snow
Owned by the Vail Ski Co., this no frills spot is the locals' favorite mountain. Great for mountain biking in the summer!
Stratton advertises itself as the best ski resort in close proximity to NYC. In the summer, they open up for mountain biking.
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Stratton advertises itself as the best ski resort in close proximity to NYC. In the summer, they open up for mountain biking.
Berkshire East Mountain Resort is an old school mountain with a snow tubing park and night skiing! In the summer, they offer whitewater rafting, a downhill mountain bike park, zip line tours, an adventure park, and more!
East Berkshire
Berkshire East Mountain Resort is an old school mountain with a snow tubing park and night skiing! In the summer, they offer whitewater rafting, a downhill mountain bike park, zip line tours, an adventure park, and more!
Bromley Mountain in Peru offers skiing in winter and in summer, try the Sun Mountain Flyer, New England's longest ZipRider! The thrill is five-stories high, half a mile long, and reaches speeds up to 50 MPH! This zipline has four tracks for four friends or family to zip at the same time.
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
Bromley Mountain in Peru offers skiing in winter and in summer, try the Sun Mountain Flyer, New England's longest ZipRider! The thrill is five-stories high, half a mile long, and reaches speeds up to 50 MPH! This zipline has four tracks for four friends or family to zip at the same time.
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort in Charlemont, MA, offers whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and adventure packages.
78 locals recommend
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StZoar Outdoor Adventure Resort in Charlemont, MA, offers whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and adventure packages.
Mount Greylock is the highest point in the state of Mass. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away! Great for hiking, camping, snowmobiling, mountain biking, cross country skiing and more!
213 locals recommend
Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock is the highest point in the state of Mass. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away! Great for hiking, camping, snowmobiling, mountain biking, cross country skiing and more!
Steps from the house is an entry point to the VAST snow mobile trails.
11 locals recommend
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
26 Vast LaneSteps from the house is an entry point to the VAST snow mobile trails.
Marlboro Nordic Ski Club
Cross country skiing
Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdCross country ski center
Food scene
Dot's
3 W Main StSnow Republic Brewery
33 Vermont Rte 100
North Star Bowl station
Anchor Seafood Restaurant
8 S Main StWahoo's
2 Whites Rd
One More Time
183 Vermont Rte 100The Last Chair Bar & Grill
267 Vermont Rte 100
Tony's Pizza
194 Vermont Rte 100Pangaea
3 Prospect StSoLo Farm & Table
95 Middletown RdHonora Winery & Vineyard Tasting Room
201 VT-112Remedy Wine Bar
3090 Vermont Rte 100Maple Leaf Tavern
3 N Main StLa Casita
14 S Main St
Creemee Stand
716 Vermont Rte 100Maple creemee is a must!
Beer Naked Brewery
7678 VT-9Go for the beer, pizza and great view!
33 W Main St
33 West Main StreetTables for 2 with the best food in town
The Village Roost
20 W Main StFalafel!
1a Coffee Roasters
123 W Main StFantastic coffee and pastries!
Green Mountain Squeeze
Delicious smoothies and smoothie bowls!
Starfire Bakery
Yummy bakery!
Hermit Thrush Brewery
29 High StLocal brewery in Brattleboro
Fine dining at critically acclaimed, family-owned restaurant that sources local ingredients
23 locals recommend
Folly
33 W Main StFine dining at critically acclaimed, family-owned restaurant that sources local ingredients
Valley Craft Ales
Brewery and live music/event venue in Wilmington
Readsboro General Store
6828 Vermont Rte 100Amazing sandwiches!!!
Readsboro Inn
7077 Main StHalf-price pizza on Wednesdays!
Delicious baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches and prepared dinners!
North River Bakery
Delicious baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches and prepared dinners!
Art
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States.
44 locals recommend
Mass MoCA Way
Mass MoCA WayThe Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States.
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aBrattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon StShopping
Incredible spot for thrifting!!!! All proceeds benefit local charities.
14 locals recommend
Twice Blessed
45 Vermont Rte 100Incredible spot for thrifting!!!! All proceeds benefit local charities.
The Shops At Collectors Cottage
Antique furniture store in Dover
Tierra Botanics
Lovely plant shop in Brattleboro
AMAZING place to buy local Vermont goods and other household stuff. NOT TO BE MISSED!
164 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StAMAZING place to buy local Vermont goods and other household stuff. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Trillium Home and Garden
Adorable home and garden store in Brattleboro
City advice
Don't miss
Sunday summer flea market in Wilmington!
HUGE summer flea market every Sunday in Wilmington at the intersections of Routes 9 and 100.