Christine's Guidebook
Outdoor Fun
With year round activities, Jiminy Peak offers an aerial park, mountain coaster, alpine slide and so much more. It's just an easy 20 drive from our property and offers year round fun
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Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdWith year round activities, Jiminy Peak offers an aerial park, mountain coaster, alpine slide and so much more. It's just an easy 20 drive from our property and offers year round fun
Just over 3 miles away, is our beautiful state park. Pack a cooler and spend a day on the sandy beach, go for a hike on any of the scenic trails, rent a canoe, or check out their environmental center. Plenty to do here for everyone!
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Πάρκο Κράφτον Λέικ
254 Grafton Lakes State Park WayJust over 3 miles away, is our beautiful state park. Pack a cooler and spend a day on the sandy beach, go for a hike on any of the scenic trails, rent a canoe, or check out their environmental center. Plenty to do here for everyone!
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
30 Rockwell RdCinch 'em Up Stables Horseback Riding
365 NY-43
Ramblewild Adventure Park
110 Brodie Mountain RdOne Trick Pony Rides
542 Kautz Hollow RdEvery summer, tubing down the Battenkill River is on the top of my to do list! There are a couple of outfitters/rental shops to choose from. I prefer the tubes with the mesh bottoms, pack a cooler, throw in some lunch (no glass please) and you’ll be good to go!
I’ve got some tips of what to bring for your relaxing River float, feel free to ask me:)
They also offer kayak rentals along with transportation to and from the start & stop. BVO is an excellent summer adventure option.
*Reservations required
Offering rentals of canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes, and bicycles
Sales of canoes, kayaks, and gear for the outdoors
Area hiking options
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Battenkill Valley Outdoors
1414 NY-313Every summer, tubing down the Battenkill River is on the top of my to do list! There are a couple of outfitters/rental shops to choose from. I prefer the tubes with the mesh bottoms, pack a cooler, throw in some lunch (no glass please) and you’ll be good to go!
I’ve got some tips of what to bring for your relaxing River float, feel free to ask me:)
They also offer kayak rentals along with transportation to and from the start & stop. BVO is an excellent summer adventure option.
*Reservations required
Offering rentals of canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes, and bicycles
Sales of canoes, kayaks, and gear for the outdoors
Area hiking options
Groceries
I recommend picking up groceries on the way. While we have local smaller stores for the basics, you’ll want to check out one of these options for more variety.
A must visit! Family owned, locally sourced products. Walk through the greenhouses, lounge in the Adirondack chairs, enjoy lunch at picnic tables by the pond.
Woodlife Farm Market
A must visit! Family owned, locally sourced products. Walk through the greenhouses, lounge in the Adirondack chairs, enjoy lunch at picnic tables by the pond.
Open May 1st-December
Family owned with a large array of fresh, locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, cheese etc. Be sure to take a look at the freshly baked in house, cookies, fruit pies, muffins and my favorite, the whoopie pies! They also have an ice cream window, ATM, and the most beautiful flower bouquets!
Engel's Acres
445 Brunswick RdOpen May 1st-December
Family owned with a large array of fresh, locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, cheese etc. Be sure to take a look at the freshly baked in house, cookies, fruit pies, muffins and my favorite, the whoopie pies! They also have an ice cream window, ATM, and the most beautiful flower bouquets!
Wild Oats offers several organic options and fresh prepared snacks and meals. They have a lot of great items here
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Wild Oats Market
320 Main StWild Oats offers several organic options and fresh prepared snacks and meals. They have a lot of great items here
If you’re heading in via route 2, this is a great spot to stop for groceries along the way
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Stop & Shop
876 State RdIf you’re heading in via route 2, this is a great spot to stop for groceries along the way
Local aqua farm greenhouse offering the most delicious sustainable produce, including Arugula, butter crunch, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. They have a cash only, walk up window where you can order, quick, easy and so fresh! M-F 10-3
(518)658-2729
16 Satterlee Hollow Rd
16 Satterlee Hollow RoadLocal aqua farm greenhouse offering the most delicious sustainable produce, including Arugula, butter crunch, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. They have a cash only, walk up window where you can order, quick, easy and so fresh! M-F 10-3
(518)658-2729
About a half hour drive. Perfect to stop if you’re coming via route 7
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Market 32 by Price Chopper
1640 Eastern PkwyAbout a half hour drive. Perfect to stop if you’re coming via route 7
Dollar General
18322 NY-22A 5 minute drive, for anything you may have forgotten or need
Hiking trails and more
Plenty of hiking trails offering stunning views. I recommend using the AllTrails App on your smartphone to read reviews and plan your route. There is a seasonal road to the summit if hiking isn't your thing :)
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Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center
30 Rockwell RdPlenty of hiking trails offering stunning views. I recommend using the AllTrails App on your smartphone to read reviews and plan your route. There is a seasonal road to the summit if hiking isn't your thing :)
The Snow Hole
This is a beautiful hike just over an hour away. Highly recommend visiting!
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Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail
264 Mill Valley RdThis is a beautiful hike just over an hour away. Highly recommend visiting!
Pine Cobble Trailhead
Food scene
This is a beautiful taproom & restaurant that sits alongside the Walloomsac River. Try a flight of their award winning beer with an order of soft pretzels, wings or delicious wood fired pizza. The menu has something for everyone.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill RdThis is a beautiful taproom & restaurant that sits alongside the Walloomsac River. Try a flight of their award winning beer with an order of soft pretzels, wings or delicious wood fired pizza. The menu has something for everyone.
421 Craft Bar and Kitchen
421 Main StreetThis is my favorite Mexican restaurant! Everything is fresh and much of the produce used is locally sustained. Be sure to try their house made margaritas, guacamole and fish tacos!
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Norte Azul Cantina
15952 NY-22This is my favorite Mexican restaurant! Everything is fresh and much of the produce used is locally sustained. Be sure to try their house made margaritas, guacamole and fish tacos!
This is one of my favorite places to get brunch or a delicious dinner with friends. Their menu is top notch!
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The Barn Kitchen & Bar
103 Spring StThis is one of my favorite places to get brunch or a delicious dinner with friends. Their menu is top notch!
Be sure to sit out on the deck during the warmer months and take in the view. Or sit fireside and enjoy the panoramic views from inside!
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The Publyk House
782 Harwood Hill RdBe sure to sit out on the deck during the warmer months and take in the view. Or sit fireside and enjoy the panoramic views from inside!
Beautiful lakeside setting, great menu & friendly staff.
Call ahead or check Facebook for hours, they sometimes close for weddings.
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Old Daley on Crooked Lake
2339 NY-43Beautiful lakeside setting, great menu & friendly staff.
Call ahead or check Facebook for hours, they sometimes close for weddings.
This is a great local hot spot and just a short drive away. They’re famous for their burgers and great sandwiches, I personally love the Sussex by the Sea, their wings and the pesto salmon. There’s something for everyone!
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Man of Kent Tavern
4452 New York 7This is a great local hot spot and just a short drive away. They’re famous for their burgers and great sandwiches, I personally love the Sussex by the Sea, their wings and the pesto salmon. There’s something for everyone!
This is my personal favorite! It goes year round and offers several vendors.
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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StThis is my personal favorite! It goes year round and offers several vendors.
Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 US-20Great place for brunch offering soups, salads, sandwiches and sweets in addition to their extensive tea menu
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The Whistling Kettle
254 BroadwayGreat place for brunch offering soups, salads, sandwiches and sweets in addition to their extensive tea menu
Brown's Brewing Company's Troy Taproom
417 River StMadison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main StMezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdCoyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring RdGrazie
26 Marshall StLakeview On Crystal Lake
4 Old Rte 66The Towne Tavern, Averill Park, NY
2850 NY-43Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante
104 W Sand Lake RdBlue Mango
27 Spring StPurple Pub
65 Spring StSightseeing
This is within walking distance and really worth checking out.
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Grafton Peace Pagoda
87 Crandall RdThis is within walking distance and really worth checking out.
This is an amazing place to visit with incredible views of 3 states! If heights aren’t your thing, it’s still a great spot to check out.
Dickinson Hill Fire Tower
259 Fire Tower RdThis is an amazing place to visit with incredible views of 3 states! If heights aren’t your thing, it’s still a great spot to check out.
Williamstown is a beautiful gem here in the Berkshires and is just a short drive away. It’s a small town filled with shops, libraries, art museums, theaters, restaurants and outdoor activity galore! Be sure to check out Spring St. and look into local area hikes here!
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Williams College
880 Main StWilliamstown is a beautiful gem here in the Berkshires and is just a short drive away. It’s a small town filled with shops, libraries, art museums, theaters, restaurants and outdoor activity galore! Be sure to check out Spring St. and look into local area hikes here!
MASSMoCA is such a fun and interesting place to visit. (Be sure to check out KidsSpace for kids of all ages!) The gift shop is full of unique gifts and several local artisan’s creations.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayMASSMoCA is such a fun and interesting place to visit. (Be sure to check out KidsSpace for kids of all ages!) The gift shop is full of unique gifts and several local artisan’s creations.
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StNeighborhoods
Bennington is located about 20 minutes away and has restaurants, shops and a little bit of everything.
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Bennington
Bennington is located about 20 minutes away and has restaurants, shops and a little bit of everything.
Manchester is such a beautiful town offering outlet shopping, restaurants and several areas for sight seeing. Take a hike or ride up Mt. Equinox, stop into the famous, 3 level Northshire Bookstore and spend an afternoon tucked away with a good book.
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Manchester
Manchester is such a beautiful town offering outlet shopping, restaurants and several areas for sight seeing. Take a hike or ride up Mt. Equinox, stop into the famous, 3 level Northshire Bookstore and spend an afternoon tucked away with a good book.
Grafton is a beautiful town located close to Massachusetts and Vermont. We have a lovely state park offering year round activities, a great General store offering an expansive beer selection as well as take out food options.
Grafton
Grafton is a beautiful town located close to Massachusetts and Vermont. We have a lovely state park offering year round activities, a great General store offering an expansive beer selection as well as take out food options.
Something for everyone here, loads of outdoor activity options, shopping on Spring Street, getting a bite to eat or relaxing at Tunnel City coffee shop, they have it all!
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Williamstown
Something for everyone here, loads of outdoor activity options, shopping on Spring Street, getting a bite to eat or relaxing at Tunnel City coffee shop, they have it all!
Local Fall Favorites
Ioka Valley Farm
3475 Hancock RoadMad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom RdA beautiful fall foliage drive & our favorite place to pick!
The Potter Hill Barn
3862 NY-7