Location: Middlebury
Top Things to do in Middlebury
What to do and see in Middlebury, Vermont (VT): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Town Hall Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By MikeR586 - Shelburne, United States
I love reclaimed theaters and cultural spaces and this one id=s a gem. Went for an evening-long dance performance and loved the space and the (likely volunteer?) staff. Very friendly, and a couple of the ushers saw I was by myself and, while I had grabbed a seat near the stage (seating for this performance was all general admission) they suggested I sit front row balcony. "Best seat in the house!" They were right. And I knew they meant it as, once the performance started, they were all seated around me until they had to go back to work. Small gallery downstairs, where they all had a small bar. I knew the performers which is what drew me to Middlebury (I live a half-hour or so away), but the eperience will have me following the Theater's calendar so I can pick out more shows to return to enjoy there.
3. Mahaney Center for the Arts
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
4. Vermont Soap Factory Outlet & Soap Museum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
5. Otter Creek Brewing
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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!
6. 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!
7. Maple Landmark Woodcraft
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
We have been making superior quality, eco-friendly, traditional, educational wooden toys, games and gifts since 1979 at our shop here in Middlebury, Vermont. Know worldwide for our NameTrains and Montgomery Schoolhouse products, we have great wooden products for folks of all ages! Come play on our train! and browse our fully stocked showroom, discounted and seconds area or take one of our twice daily (10 and 1) guided full factory tours - just $4 a person and children under 6 are free. Tour run about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible. See It Being Made!
8. Appalachian Gap Distillery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Come see our distillery in action and sample our fine spirits.
9. Drop-In Brewing
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By J1719EEmr
There are only superlatives to describe Drop-In Brewing - the beers are first class and the people are first class. They produce a range of styles and it's rare the person who can't find something to love on tap. From the Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom barleywine to the Oh, Vienna Czech lager, the beers are uniquely true to Drop-In's logo, "Worldly Beers with Vermont Character". Every beer is true to the style, and every beer has something special, too.
10. Vermont Folklife Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
