Location: Middlebury
Top Things to do in Middlebury
Top 9 Free Things to do in Middlebury, Vermont (VT)
Middlebury survived being almost entirely destroyed during the Revolutionary War to become the home of Vermont's original marble quarries, as well as a popular vacation destination, filled with charming country inns. Middlebury offers visitors the opportunity to shop for crafts, folk art and locally grown produce amidst beautiful woods and farmland. The nearby village of Ripton features the Robert Frost Wayside Trail, leading poetry fans through the woods that inspired his most famous poems.
Restaurants in Middlebury
1. Danforth Pewter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Visit our workshop to learn more about how we work metal by hand. Watch us handspin a pewter old lamp or cast pewter ornaments.
Reviewed By BernT_13
This is a workshop, a store, an education, a museum and a relaxing visit all rolled up into one spot. Great people. Amazing workmanship. Beautiful items - many very affordable. Fun gifts for any occasion and also fun to just browse. Well worth a stop!
2. Middlebury College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By CityMouse79 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
What a pretty college campus! It's pretty much the whole town of Middlebury and sits right in the middle with residential streets radiating off it. It was nice to walk around the campus and see the old buildings, beautifully manicured lawns, and student life. Go to the Mahaney Museum of Arts in the Arts building- great little gem.
3. Otter Creek Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
NOTE: As of March 16th, Otter Creek Brewing will be closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check our social media channels for updates related to re-opening. 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. 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 that keep our brewery running. We invite you to join us on our cosmic journey of craft, with live music every Friday evening and a fresh American BBQ-inspired menu from our smoker to pair with delicious Vermont beers. Note: At this time we do not offer tours at our facility.
Reviewed By lizzardking - Jacksonville, United States
My better half and I were in VT for our 10th anniversary in October. I love beer and we enjoy stopping at local breweries. We hit OCB on our first afternoon. It is an awesome place. Of course, they have great beer, but the staff (especially Ben) really put the experience over the top. We were not hungry at the time we arrived so I cannot comment on the food. However, everything we saw others eating looked good. The beer, as I said was awesome. I am an IPA drinker and was not disappointed. The Berner hit all my IPA buttons. The hoppier the better for me and it had that, but also had great haziness and finished with nice citrus hints. My wife did a flight initially. She really liked a peanut butter flavored concoction (the name escapes me) and ordered a full glass of that. Ben was our server and in between keeping us entertained with an excellent dry humor, he gave her a mix of the peanut butter beer and the Shed Chocolate Milk Stout. Well, that did it for her and she had that next. We spent a couple of hours enjoying the good brews and company. All of the staff was friendly and made us feel so welcome. We had such a great time, we went back on Friday. There was live entertainment (thanks for the Neil Young) and again, a great atmosphere. I will be looking for OCB the next time I am in VT and you should too. Thanks OCB!
4. Vermont Soap Factory Outlet & Soap Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
5. Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Lincoln Peak Vineyard is temporarily closed in winter 2020. See you in the spring! Lincoln Peak makes red wines 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.
Reviewed By 641ellend - Rockledge, United States
Great wines, picturesque setting, the tasting was nice and inexpensive, we enjoyed an additional glass of our favorite with some cheese and crackers on the patio. We all bought bottles to take home and will order more!
6. Halpin Covered Bridge
7. Appalachian Gap Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Come see our distillery in action and sample our fine spirits.
8. Vermont Folklife Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
