Location: Bristol
Top Things to do in Bristol
The 10 Best Things to Do in Bristol, United States
Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The town was founded June 26, 1762. The population was 3,894 at the 2010 census. Main Street is home to most of the businesses of the town. The town is also home to the Lord's Prayer Rock.
Restaurants in Bristol
1. Sugarbush Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Sugarbush Resort is located in the historic Mad River Valley of Vermont. With two mountains, sixteen lifts, one hundred and eleven trails, three terrain parks, and the 2,000-acre Slide Brook Basin, there is no question that Sugarbush is one of New England’s largest ski areas. Amenities include multiple base lodges, equipment rentals, ski/ride instruction, lodging, restaurants, and retail.
Reviewed By soxskier - Beverly, Mass.
For starters, the weather and snow conditions were literally perfect during my most recent visit, so please take that into consideration. Every trail and every lift was open and the longest liftline was under 10 minutes (at Castlerock double, nonetheless).
Like so many ski trips, the weather and snow conditions can make it or break it, so this trip was perfect since the sun was out, temps were in the 20s and every trail was covered in snow, including natural snow trails.
The diversity of terrain here is great, with plenty of blue cruisers, some groomed blacks and plenty of bump runs too. There's not a lot of green runs but a good little learning area at South and a nice lower mountain lift at North too.
The lift network is great, with several high-speed quads that allow you to do a lot of runs. This is really one of the top 4 ski resorts in the east, hands down.
2. Country Driving Tours of Vermont
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
At Country Driving Tours of Vermont, we’ve taken three of our greatest passions—discovering Vermont, driving cool sports cars and eating great food and combined them to offer you a niche tour experience you won’t find anywhere else in the US.
Reviewed By Jesse C
Vermont in a BMW-two great experiences combined for a truly unique and memorable time! The cars were fantastic (wife and I shared time driving a convertible Z4). We were able to explore areas of Vermont we did not know about and would have certainly missed...MoreJesse and Erin, Thank you for the review of the Classic Tour! I hope the rest of your weekend in Vermont was as enjoyable I have the best job in the country - entertaining people like you two! Thanks Again and come see us again!!
3. Dakin Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By madtat - Riverside, Rhode Island
Stop by here whenever in the area. This visit we purchased sausage chili. Very flavorful. Not overt spicy. Summer sausage stick. Delicious. Maple popcorn. So addictive. Maple horseradish mustard. Makes any hotdog or sausage gourmet. Fun place to visit . Friendly staff. ?
4. Woodchuck Cider House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By PresPJ - Beijing, China
Travelled four hours just to come visit the Woodchuck cider house.
Good:
-20 different ciders on tap, so many good flavors
-Friendly staff.
-VERY reasonable prices 3 bucks for 4 samples, 1.50 for 4 oz samples, and 5-7 for pints, bigger takeaways also available.
-Reasonably price gift shop
-Easy to park and find
-Many events during the week, Thursday was pizza night 2 bucks a slice
Bad:
-Closes at 18:00
-Self guided tour was very lacking, could be done in 5 mins, could have more substance
Suggestion:
-Don't stay in Middlebury as there is nothing to do, also DON'T stay at the Middlebury Inn because it's a SUPER overpriced motel!
-Have a DD (designated driver) so you can drink as many as you want.
5. Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Lincoln Peak Vineyard makes 10 wines (from dry to sweet), all them entirely from grapes grown in the 12-acre vineyard. Lincoln Peak's grape varieties are cold-hardy and make bright and lively wines.The Granstrom family planted 12 acres of cold-hardy grapevines in Vermont's Champlain Valley starting 10 years ago, and Lincoln Peak Vineyard has grown into one of the largest grape producers in the state. We're a family farm devoted to sustainable farming practices and the creation of new and delicious wines. We tend our vines with care, and all our grapes are picked by hand each autumn. We make wine in the barn we built, with meticulous devotion to the best winemaking techniques. We make our wine with our own grapes, and we're committed to 100% Vermont grape wines. We make bright, crisp whites, hearty reds, joyful dry rosés, and some sweet and fruity wines, too. Our wines have won three Best-in-Show awards at the International Cold Climate Wine Competition in the past few years, and we're proud of what we grow and make.
Reviewed By John O - Peabody, Massachusetts
Fabulous place to get your vino! The wine tasting is great, many great wines to choose from, glassware and other Bacchus accessories available in the shop. The vineyard is idyllic Vermont countryside. Oh, and the wine glass is part of the purchase for the wine tasting.
The Firelight is an ice wine (way cool), it's a delicious dessert wine. I was also exposed to a new wine, Cassis, black currant wine (absolutely decadent, had to get a bottle).
6. Bristol Falls
7. Vergennes Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
State park overlooking neighboring New York with a 15 mile-long looping biking trail.
Reviewed By brwerner - Burlington, Vermont
Relatively undeveloped, although there are porta-potties and a few picnic tables and grills. Set along the Otter near the water falls - good view from the east end of the park. Especially dramatic after heavy rain in the mountains. Some boat dockage available. Nice spot to spend some time!
8. Otter Creek Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
In 2015 we broke ground on a brand new, 120-barrel brew house. This state-of-the-art facility will expand our capacity and allow us to deliver more of our deliciously dank beers to bottles cans and kegs everywhere. Phase one of this project included a complete renovation of our pub and restaurant space. On the heels of upgrades to our packaging and production facilities, our brand new, mid-century inspired digs reflect the commitment we've made to our brand and the collective creative juices the keep our brewery running. We invite you to hop on the bus and join us on our cosmic journey of craft. Pub and Restaurant open daily from 11am - 6pm serving a locally-sourced selection of tasty treats with a healthy dose of delicious brews served straight from our stash to your glass.
Reviewed By CityMouse79 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
They had 2 featured beer flights but allowed me to customize one of them on a Wednesday afternoon. The restaurant part is super cute and casual inside, with a view of part of the brewery... very cool. The menu is typical bar food but very fresh - hot dogs, salads, sandwiches, etc. The deviled eggs are delish!
9. Art on Main
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Grandmasfootsteps - Vermont
This little gem of an art gallery is staffed by volunteers, who also exhibit in the gallery. There is a broad range of products, from textiles for the kitchen to gorgeous enamel, sterling and gold-filled jewelry, felted hats and bags, pen and ink illustrations, pottery, works in oils and water colors, photography, fused glass...and the list goes on. You will be amazed at the outpouring of ideas and talent in this small space! The gallery is a non-profit community-supported co-operative, with over 100 artists mostly from Vermont. Across the street is the Bristol Bakery and there are several other great stores and eateries on Bristol's Main Street, right in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Be sure to check out their website: artonmain.net for more information.
10. UVM Morgan Horse Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By kzsull01 - Windsor, Connecticut
My husband and I visited the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Middlebury, Vermont on the way from Burlington, Vermont to Lake George in New York. Both the video presentation and guided tour gave very good background information on Morgan Horses, including their history and were very interesting. Additional details were provided in the write-ups on display in the barn. The horses on the farm are beautiful and nice to watch. The grounds were scenic as well as well-maintained. The main barn is quite unique looking and a good representation for this National Historic Landmark. It was also a scenic ride to get there going by way of the back roads. It is definitely a recommended place to stop by and visit and to enjoy this quality breed of horses. There is even a picnic area on the grounds.
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