Guidebook for Newfane
Food Scene
When you want a special meal out, this is my favorite option. The menu is surprisingly diverse, the chef is brilliant, and the atmosphere is intimate and friendly. Reservations recommended.
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Peter Havens Restaurant
32 Elliot StWhen you want a special meal out, this is my favorite option. The menu is surprisingly diverse, the chef is brilliant, and the atmosphere is intimate and friendly. Reservations recommended.
Great menu, nice atmosphere in bar and in dining room. Entertainment in the bar.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Four Columns Inn & Restaurant
21 West StGreat menu, nice atmosphere in bar and in dining room. Entertainment in the bar.
This is the newly opened, freshly rebuilt spot in the center of Newfane which replaces the burned-down Cafe and Creamery. Same owner (and it was great before, so. . . ) and same location. But a new building, menu! Check it out!
50 recommandé par les habitants
Fat Crow Restaurant
550 VT-30This is the newly opened, freshly rebuilt spot in the center of Newfane which replaces the burned-down Cafe and Creamery. Same owner (and it was great before, so. . . ) and same location. But a new building, menu! Check it out!
Recently (during COVID) guests told me about this place in Chester, a few minutes north.I haven’t been able to check it out yet. (Fall 2022) But check the link. Very positive reviews from previous guests.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Fullerton Inn
40 The CommonRecently (during COVID) guests told me about this place in Chester, a few minutes north.I haven’t been able to check it out yet. (Fall 2022) But check the link. Very positive reviews from previous guests.
Just off Putney road, try The Marina Restaurant. The food is excellent (good fish specials), drinks, and entertainment some nights. I did the open mic on a Thursday this year. Lots of fun!
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Le Port de Plaisance
28 Spring Tree RdJust off Putney road, try The Marina Restaurant. The food is excellent (good fish specials), drinks, and entertainment some nights. I did the open mic on a Thursday this year. Lots of fun!
Essentials
An all-year, everyday farmer's market. Local and organic produce, fresh pastries made on site, lots of other grocery staples to save you the trip into town.
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Dutton Berry Farm
407 VT-30An all-year, everyday farmer's market. Local and organic produce, fresh pastries made on site, lots of other grocery staples to save you the trip into town.
The Whole Foods equivalent, but it's locally owned and staffed. The layout and inventory will remind you of upscale grocery stores elsewhere. Great local and organic fare. Deli, bath supplies.
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Brattleboro Food Co-Op
2 Main StThe Whole Foods equivalent, but it's locally owned and staffed. The layout and inventory will remind you of upscale grocery stores elsewhere. Great local and organic fare. Deli, bath supplies.
Shopping
Looking for a bouquet to surprise someone? Or a plant to remember your visit by? This is the spot.
Newfane Greenhouse & Nursery
391 VT-30Looking for a bouquet to surprise someone? Or a plant to remember your visit by? This is the spot.
Remember Army Navy Surplus Stores? This used to be one of those. It has survived as a clothing, shoes, outdoor gear, etc. store (with free popcorn while you shop!). A must see.
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Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
74 Main StRemember Army Navy Surplus Stores? This used to be one of those. It has survived as a clothing, shoes, outdoor gear, etc. store (with free popcorn while you shop!). A must see.
If you want to get an excellent cappuccino or just a cup of joe, or bring home some coffee to grind at the house (and maybe a scone while you're there), this is the spot for fresh organic coffee.
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Mocha Joe's Cafe
82 Main StIf you want to get an excellent cappuccino or just a cup of joe, or bring home some coffee to grind at the house (and maybe a scone while you're there), this is the spot for fresh organic coffee.
First, you can get there "through the woods" by way of Sunset Lake Road. And when I want breakfast out, or lunch with a friend, this is often where I go. A real diner!
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Chelsea Royal Diner
487 Marlboro RdFirst, you can get there "through the woods" by way of Sunset Lake Road. And when I want breakfast out, or lunch with a friend, this is often where I go. A real diner!
If you find you're missing something essential for preparing that special meal in Vermont, this could be the answer. Or if you just need a new hammer. Locally owned, fully stocked.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Brown and Roberts Hardware
182 Main StIf you find you're missing something essential for preparing that special meal in Vermont, this could be the answer. Or if you just need a new hammer. Locally owned, fully stocked.
If you like antiques, vintage clothing, and just looking at interesting things, check this place out.
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Twice Upon A Time Antiques
63 Main StIf you like antiques, vintage clothing, and just looking at interesting things, check this place out.
You may want to visit Wilmington, and if you do, go here. Like Basketville, most things are locally made. Here it's cherry, oak, beech salad bowls, utensils, serving trays, etc.
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Vermont Bowl Company
111 W Main StYou may want to visit Wilmington, and if you do, go here. Like Basketville, most things are locally made. Here it's cherry, oak, beech salad bowls, utensils, serving trays, etc.
Everything Else
The nearest hospital and emergency care. My daughter got an earache when she was four. I went at midnight, and she was well taken care of by friendly staff.
Grace Cottage Family Health
185 Grafton RdThe nearest hospital and emergency care. My daughter got an earache when she was four. I went at midnight, and she was well taken care of by friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
This is the place to find work by local artists and craftsmen. Beautiful framed or unframed pieces, handmade furniture, ceramics, jewelry. Nice folks, too.
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Vermont Artisan Designs
106 Main StThis is the place to find work by local artists and craftsmen. Beautiful framed or unframed pieces, handmade furniture, ceramics, jewelry. Nice folks, too.
Gallery North Star
151 Townshend RdWhile you're in Grafton, take in this gallery. Again, local artists, fine work.
Entertainment & Activities
If you want a day at the beach, Vermont style, come here. A large lake to swim in, a wide sandy beach with rest rooms, easy access from Route 30.
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TOWNSHEND LAKE
3845 VT-30If you want a day at the beach, Vermont style, come here. A large lake to swim in, a wide sandy beach with rest rooms, easy access from Route 30.
When my daughter was small, we took her here for a petting zoo experience. One December night we all took a sleigh ride! Very fun!
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Adams Farm
15 Higley Hill RdWhen my daughter was small, we took her here for a petting zoo experience. One December night we all took a sleigh ride! Very fun!
A little farther away than Mt. Snow, but worth the drive. If you are around long enough to try both, do it!
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Stratton Mountain
A little farther away than Mt. Snow, but worth the drive. If you are around long enough to try both, do it!
This is the nearest ski area. It's about a half-hour drive to the west. If you want to ski nearby, this is the place. There's a number of related activities for families there too. And the lifts run at other times of year for sight-seeing.
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Mont Snow
This is the nearest ski area. It's about a half-hour drive to the west. If you want to ski nearby, this is the place. There's a number of related activities for families there too. And the lifts run at other times of year for sight-seeing.
Sightseeing
This is where Grafton Village Cheese comes from, and its a very scenic village, too. The retail store is in Brattleboro. It may be listed in this guidebook, too. But take a tour here!
Grafton Village Cheese Company
This is where Grafton Village Cheese comes from, and its a very scenic village, too. The retail store is in Brattleboro. It may be listed in this guidebook, too. But take a tour here!