Middlebury Travel Guide

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  post card village, college town 


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In a nutshell

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Things to Do  

Middlebury College campus

Middlebury College campus, Middlebury

 tvdandy Says:  If you are in Middlebury, odds are strong you are in town for a college event. So why not take a tour through the beautiful campus. The colors are especially lovely in the Fall. Middlebury College is a small, private college so one will not get lost walking around. So take a... 

Autumn stroll through the village

Autumn stroll through the village, Middlebury

 tvdandy Says:  Middlebury is a quaint village only several blocks long. So it is quite easy to take a stroll along the nice shops, book stores, coffehouses and restaurants. Very cozy New England feel. Not much in this town in terms of variety of restaurants and I counted two bars. But good... 

local history

local history, Middlebury

 KittyLou Says:  The Henry Sheldon Museuma community history museumopen 10 - 5 Monday - Saturday 

Middlebury Farmer's Market

Middlebury Farmer's Market, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  For most the year, the Middlebury Farmer's Market is held in the Marble Works each Saturday. As a traveler, you may not be interested in purchasing any fresh produce or cut flowers, but there are things you will enjoy. We always get a cup of coffee, enjoy the scene, try some... 

Hotels  

The Middlebury Inn

 1 Review and 83 Opinions  When money isn't a primary criteria for choosing a place to stay, Middlebury has no shortage of... 

Restaurants  

Fire and Ice: romantic dining

Fire and Ice: romantic dining, Middlebury

 tvdandy Says:  For more of a romantic getaway or a quiet evening with your favorite people, try Fire and Ice. Not as loud as Two Brothers, this place has more quaint New England charm, where one can actually hear their conversations. The Prime Rib was pretty darn good. Cool antiques... 

Two Brothers Tavern: The town's most popular hang out

Two Brothers Tavern: The town's most popular hang out, Middlebury

 tvdandy Says:  This is a lively pub which serves standard pub fare. The main selling point of this establishment is the popularity. This is the main entertainment place in town. All the locals come here to drink and eat during happy hour. At night, the scene is taken over by Middlebury... 

Otter Creek Bakery: grab & go

Otter Creek Bakery: grab & go, Middlebury

 KittyLou Says:  Middlebury is full of "grab & go" options. If you are looking for something sweet then the Otter Creek Bakery is your best bet. Their sandwiches are fine too. Oh I just can not decide, fruit tarts maybe. 

Tully and Marie's: Food with a view

Tully and Marie's: Food with a view, Middlebury

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Steve's Park Diner: Breakfast Hot Spot

Steve's Park Diner: Breakfast Hot Spot, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  Open for for breakfast and lunch, this bustling diner is well worth a visit either after a long night or before a long day. Serving all the typical diner food done just right, you will leave full and satisfied. The pancakes or french toast served with real Vermont maple... 

Middlebury Bagel and Delicatessen: Bagels and More

Middlebury Bagel and Delicatessen: Bagels and More, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  Always a favorite, Middlebury Deli and Bagel has expanded in recent years and only gotten better. We tend to go there primarily for breakfast, struggling to choose between doughnuts, freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and much more. However, their lunch... 

Nightlife  

Two Brothers Tavern: Enjoyable pub option

Two Brothers Tavern: Enjoyable pub option, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  More upscale than its downstairs neighbor, Angela's Pub, the relatively new Two Brothers Tavern has become our first choice for nightlife. With regular live music (both Friday and Saturday nights the week we were there), a great beer selection, and enjoyable food, we really... 

Angela's Pub: Pool and dancing

Angela's Pub: Pool and dancing, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  With a dance floor and pool tables, Angela's Pub provides a bar scene not available elsewhere in town. Friday and Saturday nights can get pretty busy.While this seems great, we were a little disappointed with our actual experience. The room was unbelievably hot and the beer... 

Transportation  

ACTR free shuttle bus

ACTR free shuttle bus, Middlebury

 PeanutButterCookie77 Says:  The Rutland Connector goes to Rutland and back, The middlebury bus goes around Middlebury, The tri-town bus goes to Middlebury, New Haven, Bristol, and Vergennes, The Snow Bowl bus goes the Middlebury College Snow Bowl (skiing area), and The Burlington Link goes to... 

Use Your Feet!

Use Your Feet!, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  The best way to get around Middlebury downtown and the Middlebury College campus is on foot. How else will you be able to stop and smell the roses whenever you want?Plus, a number or roads on campus as closed to traffic and are for pedestrians only. 

Shopping  

Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center: Wonderful Local Crafts

Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center: Wonderful Local Crafts, Middlebury

 sarahandgareth Says:  This is such a fun, although pricey, store. They sell crafts from all over the state including jewelry, pottery, painting, and much much more. I enjoy browsing as much as actually purchasing. Every time I go to Frog Hollow I end up buying a new mug to supplement my... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Wildlife at night

Wildlife at night, Middlebury

 Tstorm Says:  Take this from experience. All sorts of wildlife like to make a sudden appearence in the road at night. Anything from skunks to moose may be on the move. Slow down and don't overdrive your headlights. A collision with a moose could be tragic. They are sighted very often... 

Tourist Traps  

The whole downtown is a lovely tourist trap.

The whole downtown is a lovely tourist trap., Middlebury

 KittyLou Says:  It really is, but go ahead and enjoy it. Then travel to Bristol, Brandon, or Vergennes for a slightly more true Vermont flavor. Vist the Froghollow VT State Craft Center ShopGrab something sweet and lucious from Otter Creek BakereyAnd if you must purchase a Woody Jackson... 

What to Pack  

Bring it all!

Bring it all!, Middlebury

 Tstorm Says:   Bring it all. It might be hot or cold. Sunny or stormy. More likely stormy. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Brandon, Vermont

Brandon, Vermont, Middlebury

 tvdandy Says:  About 30 minutes south of Middlebury, on Hwy 7, is the quaint and charming town of Brandon. This village has the biggest Independence Day festival in Vermont. A beautiful country town with an old fashioned Ice Cream Palor, a cool bookstore with nice furniture to chill in,... 

cluck, cluck, gooble, gooble

cluck, cluck, gooble, gooble, Middlebury

 KittyLou Says:  Misty Knoll Farmfree range poultrythey say drop on by ... I never have but I can imagine a family with young kids enjoying it --many local eating establishments serve their chicken and turkey and it is really tasty.R.R. 1 Box 2332New Haven, VT 05472 

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Q:  Hi all! I browsed thu all the VT pages and as I see not too much going on around here, but I give a try:-) We are heading to... 

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Home of the FALLS

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Middlebury. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 21 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Middlebury, Vermont

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 I spent four years in Middlebury while attending Middlebury College. Admittedly most of my time was spent on campus, since that is what college students do. But, that didn't stop me from enjoying the... 

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Quaint, but small New England College town

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 Middlebury is a lovely little village with all the classic small town Vermont features. A Tall white church steeple overlooking the city, sculptured fountain in a small park, and some cool used book... 

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themerg's new Middlebury Page

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 Nice small college town with small shops and NO Walmart.Nice rastaurants with distinct dining choices. 

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Middlebury: A larger town along Hwy 7

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 After stopping off in Bristol for lunch, we were running a little late so didn't have time to explore Middlebury as much as we would have liked. But it did have a beautiful looking stream (Otter... 

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