Guidebook for Little Black Bear Chalet: Stratton, Vermont
Spring/Summer/Fall Activities
Be sure to check out the year-round offerings at the mountain! Mountain biking, hiking, festivals and concerts during the summer, and world class skiing and snow sports during the winter! Lots of great shops and restaurants at the base village to explore!
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Be sure to check out the year-round offerings at the mountain! Mountain biking, hiking, festivals and concerts during the summer, and world class skiing and snow sports during the winter! Lots of great shops and restaurants at the base village to explore!
Great hiking and biking trails to explore during spring, summer and fall!
134 locals recommend
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnGreat hiking and biking trails to explore during spring, summer and fall!
Great biking and hiking trails, as well as fun swimming holes to explore during the warm weather months!
9 locals recommend
West River Trail
West River TrailGreat biking and hiking trails, as well as fun swimming holes to explore during the warm weather months!
Beautiful state park with hiking, biking and a lake beach for swimming!
44 locals recommend
Lowell Lake State Park
260 Ice House RdBeautiful state park with hiking, biking and a lake beach for swimming!
Grout Pond
Great swimming hole spot!
Stratton Mountain Golf Course
251 Stratton Mountain RdWorld class golf course right down the road!
Visit Dutton Berry Farm stand for fresh produce and tours of their sugar house to learn how maple syrup is made!
20 locals recommend
Dutton Berry Farm
407 VT-30Visit Dutton Berry Farm stand for fresh produce and tours of their sugar house to learn how maple syrup is made!
Shopping
Lots of rentals available here, from ski and snowboard equipment for winter, to kayaks and stand up paddleboards for summer!
6 locals recommend
First Run Ski Shop
9600 9 Village Lodge RdLots of rentals available here, from ski and snowboard equipment for winter, to kayaks and stand up paddleboards for summer!
Village Square
Village SquareLots of shops to explore at the base of Stratton Mountain!
Outlet shopping in the town of Manchester, about 20 minutes from the house!
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StOutlet shopping in the town of Manchester, about 20 minutes from the house!
Family owned, iconic independent bookstore in Manchester. Great place to visit!
126 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StFamily owned, iconic independent bookstore in Manchester. Great place to visit!
Winter Activities
Coca Cola Tube Park
43 Sun Bowl RdSnow tubing fun during the winter months!
Need a change in ski spots? Bromley is just 15 minutes down the road!
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
Need a change in ski spots? Bromley is just 15 minutes down the road!
Be sure to check out the year-round offerings at the mountain! Mountain biking, hiking, festivals and concerts during the summer, and world class skiing and snow sports during the winter! Lots of great shops and restaurants at the base village to explore!
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Be sure to check out the year-round offerings at the mountain! Mountain biking, hiking, festivals and concerts during the summer, and world class skiing and snow sports during the winter! Lots of great shops and restaurants at the base village to explore!
Another ski spot nearby, just a 20 minute drive from our property!
6 locals recommend
Magic Mountain Access
Another ski spot nearby, just a 20 minute drive from our property!
Restaurants and Snack Spots
Small market and deli, lots of great sandwiches and breakfast foods as well as all the essential grocery items.
11 locals recommend
Stratton deli and market
10 Village SquareSmall market and deli, lots of great sandwiches and breakfast foods as well as all the essential grocery items.
Nice restaurant in the Stratton Mountain Village
37 locals recommend
The Fire Tower Restaurant & Tavern
6E Village SquareNice restaurant in the Stratton Mountain Village
Village Pie
8 Village SquarePizza in the Stratton Mountain Village
Great restaurant with something for everyone in Stratton Mountain Village
43 locals recommend
Mulligan's
11B Village SquareGreat restaurant with something for everyone in Stratton Mountain Village
Honeypie
8811 VT-30Awesome burger and milkshake spot!
Pizza and pasta spot in Manchester - our favorite is the pasta pizza!
33 locals recommend
Christos' Pizza and Pasta
4931 Main StPizza and pasta spot in Manchester - our favorite is the pasta pizza!
Amazing pies and baked goods, as well as frozen/refrigerated homemade oven-ready dinners!
28 locals recommend
Grandma Miller's Pies
52 Hearthstone LnAmazing pies and baked goods, as well as frozen/refrigerated homemade oven-ready dinners!
Grocery/Markets
Stratton deli and market
10 Village SquareEssential grocery items, walkable from our home.
Old fashioned market, just down the access road. Good selection of grocery offerings and deli foods.
38 locals recommend
Winhall Market
46 VT-30Old fashioned market, just down the access road. Good selection of grocery offerings and deli foods.
Great grocery store, can usually find everything you need here!
20 locals recommend
Londonderry Village Market
5700 Vermont Rte 100Great grocery store, can usually find everything you need here!
Price Chopper
263 Depot StChain grocery store in Manchester
City/town information
Beautiful, quaint town - highly recommend a visit! Lots of shops, restaurants and sightseeing.
228 locals recommend
Manchester
Beautiful, quaint town - highly recommend a visit! Lots of shops, restaurants and sightseeing.
City advice
Getting around
Easy walk to the mountain!
The easiest access to the mountain is walking on the path that is just adjacent to the end of our driveway. We have found it works well for our family to drive up the first day and have one person drop everyone and all the equipment off, then we use the ski check near the gondola to store the skis overnight so we don't have to bring them back and forth each day. The path is well-maintained year round and plowed during the winter, and takes less than 10 minutes to be at the base of the mountain!
Book before you go
Lift tickets, gear and child care available at Stratton Mtn!
Lift tickets and gear rentals can be booked in advance online. Gear rentals are picked up at Village Rentals and the Snowboard Experience.
Lessons can be booked online or by calling the Stratton Mountain Sports School. Child care is available at the Stratton Mountain Child Care Ctr.