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Nothing, but NOTHING, beats the Fall!

Nothing, but NOTHING, beats the Fall!, Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:  If at all possible, plan your trip to Vermont in the fall. You'll see this common thread in most of my writings here: that Fall is my favorite time of year, and what better place to experience it but New England and in this case, Vermont, one of the six New England States.... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Brattleboro

 1 Review and 117 Opinions  I wanted to stay w/in walking distance of downtown, but all the B&Bs were booked or did not allow... 

Restaurants  

Black Bear Sugarworks Roadside Stand: Fresh hot dogs, ice cream, sodas, and pork!!!

Black Bear Sugarworks Roadside Stand: Fresh hot dogs, ice cream, sodas, and pork!!!, Brattleboro

 christyna50 Says:  Great, unexpected experience! The perfect addition to a beautiful fall day! We stopped in to this foodstand because we saw a sign saying "Local Pork for sale" and we quickly pulled in. We got a hot dog, and lots of frozen pieces of pork from the farmer's most recent pig. The... 

The New England House: Good place for a family meal

The New England House: Good place for a family meal, Brattleboro

 Mmasarech Says:  In West Brattleboro, a drive from downtown. Lodge/pub-like feel with tables and booths. Reasonably priced menu items. Doting wait staff. Vampire chasers (roaster garlic/brie bread) were a nice start, onion soup, salads, fish, burgers, steaks. The prime rib special was rare... 

Fireworks: Not just pizza

Fireworks: Not just pizza, Brattleboro

 Mmasarech Says:  A mix of cuisines represented here. Pizza is a specialty. The fresh papparadelle with mushrooms was really good. However, we also had a really great sopa de lima and fatoush salad. Wide variety of menu items -- burgers to steaks and fish. I had a nice piece of salmon over... 

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe: Great view, yummy cupcakes

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe: Great view, yummy cupcakes, Brattleboro

 Mmasarech Says:  Wide selection of breads, sweets, and lunch items. Nice coffee (lattes, cappucinos). If you sit in the back you get a great view of the river and hills. Chocolate cupcake -- with mocha frosting. Expensive but the icing is soooo smooth. Not too sweet. 

Amy's cafe: Best Coffee....and muffins

Amy's cafe: Best Coffee....and muffins, Brattleboro

 lucythedog Says:  It was only the best coffee on the 70 day 13000 mile trip....nice folks, great strong coffee...killer homade muffins and croissants The killer coffee 

Steak Out Restaurant: The Best Chicken Teriyaki of My Life

Steak Out Restaurant: The Best Chicken Teriyaki of My Life, Brattleboro

 jamestomar Says:  Staff: Extremely FriendlyFood: The food is of high quality and fresh: Steaks, Chicken, Fish, Salad, etc..the steak house norms. The food took longer than expected, I guess they were giving us enough time to go back up to the salad bar for a second portion.Ambience:... 

Mocha Joe's: A great little coffeehouse

Mocha Joe's: A great little coffeehouse, Brattleboro

 Osmun79 Says:  If your coming north to VT via 81 and skip Northampton, you should stop in Brattleboro. Located on the main drag next to a big Sam's store, Mocha Joes is almost a cultural mecca in the town. Going down the stairs you'll hear local music playing and be able to pick up local... 

Riverview Cafe: Fish.

Riverview Cafe: Fish., Brattleboro

 nygaston Says:   The view ! 

STEAK OUT: Steak House in Vermont

STEAK OUT: Steak House in Vermont, Brattleboro

 nygaston Says:   Good Buffet and steak.Unlimited salad, shrimps and soup.... 

Mocha Joe's, Main Street: Good place for Coffee with some music

Mocha Joe's, Main Street: Good place for Coffee with some music, Brattleboro

 nygaston Says:  Small but good place.You have some newspapers to read. Coffee = $0.90Refill = $0.45 

Nightlife  

Cold River Band....don't miss it!

Cold River Band....don't miss it!, Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:  Although this is a bit of a 'plug' for my sister---if you do happen to go to Vermont, look for a band called 'Extra Stout' or another called 'The Cold River Band'(the Cold River Band just put out it's first CD called 'Ankle Deep'). My sister plays the fiddle and sings in... 

Transportation  

Hartford's Bradley...

Hartford's Bradley..., Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:  Hartford's Bradley International Airport is located approximately 1 1/2 hours from Brattleboro. All major domestic airlines fly in and out of Hartford. Colgan Air provides daily flights to Rutland, VT and Newark, NJ, from Dillant-Hopkins Airport in nearby Keene, NH. In... 

Shopping  

Book Cellar: Best Book Store

Book Cellar: Best Book Store, Brattleboro

 lucythedog Says:  An amazing book store in an amazing town. Tashina the manager is a gem. Books, postcards....more digital memory for your digital camera and dog treats dammit! 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Beware of the crowds

Beware of the crowds, Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:  The other warning I have is to try steer clear of Vermont on Columbus Day weekend, usually the first weekend in October. The Inns, Hotels, Motels, etc are generally booked full that weekend, as all the 'leaf-peepers' come out to see the color. The roads are crowded and... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:   Brattleboro has 4 definite seasons, the shortest of which are Spring and Fall followed closely by Summer. Winters can be very cold with sub-zero temperatures and windchill factors even lower than that. Layers of clothing are recommended, and especially good... 

Favorites  

So much to see and do...all year 'round!

So much to see and do...all year 'round!, Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:   Vermont is known for it's dairy farming and cheese-making, it's biggest cheese producer being Cabot, and it's best-known ice-cream producer being Ben & Jerry's. (Take a tour and a taste in both these factories!).The towns listed in this picture are the 3 southernmost... 

This page is rather general,...

This page is rather general,..., Brattleboro

 ABL1958 Says:  This page is rather general, not really focusing on Brattleboro, but from this small city located just off Rte 91, you can find everything in the way of entertainment, whether it be skiing, or hiking, canoeing or camping, eating-out luxuriously or grabbing a picnic to eat on... 

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 Small but good place.You have some newspapers to read. Coffee = $0.90Refill = $0.45 

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Q:  I will be in Brattleboro for the whole month of January 2004 for a course at the School for International Training. As I my wife... 

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Vermont----The Green Mountains

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 Sometimes known as "the California of the East Coast", Vermont is one of those places where old traditions meet and blend with new-age culture. There are tight-knit rural areas with small farm-houses... 

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Top 3 New favorite towns

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 On our 70 day, 13000 mile fall trip, Brattleboro ranks up there in the top 3 of new favorite towns....along with New York City and Savannah GA 

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Vermont!

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Brattleboro. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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BRATTLEBORO, VT

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 VERMONT has the only congressman in the House of Representatives that is a socialist. This state works by the people working together. It is refreshingly human and different from the mainstream. 

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