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Here are some of my favoriate places to go in Vermont. As you can see they are mostly on I91 and the old US Rt5. ( UPper Conn. River Valley and the Northeast Kingdom. ) If you get tired of traveling on I91 get off and drive on the old route 5 as it paraels the interstate. There are many cool and interesting things off the interstate. Check em out sometime. More to come. Enjoy!

 1. Old Stone House Museum

109 Old Stone House Rd
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-2022

Category: Museums

5.0 star rating
  8/16/2009 First to Review

A fantastic spot to check out while in Vermont for a vacation.
This seasonal museum is an old school and homestead of Alexander Twilight.

Many building on the property, but the main one, the school, made of granite blocks, has not been touched since…More »

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 2. Busy Bee Diner

Rt 16
Glover, VT 05839

Category: Diners

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2009 First to Review

Very cute and very small diner across from Currier's General Store.
Just 1 small room abt., 50 Ft X 20 Ft. Long counter with stools and 3-4 small tables.

Newly renovated inside. We enjoyed some good coffee and homemade donuts with real VT maple syrup.…More »

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 3. Vermont Salvage Exchange

White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-7616

5.0 star rating
  4/12/2008 First to Review

I LOVE the Vermont Salvage. It is a huge old warehouse filled with salvaged home hardware such as fireplace mantels, cabinets, bathtubs, sinks, chandeliers, windows, doors, knobs, hinges, old church pews, and tons and tons more.
Today Dennis and I…More »

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 4. Pico Mountain At Killington

RR 4
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-6200
5.0 star rating
  1/10/2008

To Hell with skiing here in the winter, they have the Alpine Slide (summer only) which is a terribly fun way to spend a beautiful day in Vermont.
Keep your hand and feet inside the sled, or be prepared for friction BURNS that never heal.
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 5. Old Constitution House

16 N Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-6628

Category: Museums

5.0 star rating
  12/8/2007 First to Review

The VT Old Constitution House is a quaint small museum that is the base of Vermont's history. Vermont's consitution was drafted and signed here in this very building in 1777. It was a travern then, and also located up the street, on the parcel of…More »

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 6. Maple Grove Farms

1052 Portland St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-5141

Category: Specialty Food

5.0 star rating
  8/14/2007 First to Review

I love Maple Grove! It bottles maple syrup from Quebec and puts it into its own bottles. They ship it in in 50 gallon drums. You can see them piled up out back (view from Rt 2). I am not sure why they do not bottle VT syrup. Probally too expensive.
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 7. Barton Village Corner Store

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/15/2009

Free Wi-FI Hotspot.

Thanks so much for letting us hop on your signal.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/26/2007 First to Review

    I LOVE This little Vermont General Store. Is many little shops in one. A deli, grocery, beer and… Read more »

 8. Vermont Public Radio

365 Troy Ave
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-9451

Category: Radio Stations

5.0 star rating
  12/1/2007 First to Review

Vermont Public Radio is cool and diverse as Vermont itself. The diversity of the programming and music makes it well rounded. It does have the normal "NPR" programs such as "Fresh Air, Car Talk, All Things Considered". The local VT political scene is…More »

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 9. St Johnsbury Farmer's Market

Pearl St
St Johnsbury, VT 05819

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/17/2009

This farmer's market is growing and getting so much better.
We stopped by on Saturday morning in August and this place was hopping.
40 + vendors, fruits, veg, bread, local meat, coffee, arts and crafts, honey, canned goods, Jamaican food, fresh bread,…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/7/2007 First to Review

    Dennis and I headed north a few weeks back to spend the weekend camping in the north country.
    I… Read more »

 10. Bagel Depot

1216 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-6102

Categories: Restaurants, Bagels

4.0 star rating
  8/7/2007 First to Review

Opened in 1994, this Bagel Depot is a popular place to stop and get a cup of coffee and a fresh bagel. Many bagel variety's offered and I tend to favor the spinach bagel with chunky veggie cream cheese. Located at the corner of Railroad st and  Rt 5…More »

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 11. River Garden Cafe

Route 114 & Main St
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-3514

Category: American (New)

5.0 star rating
  8/7/2007 First to Review

The River Garden is one of the nicest restaurants in the area. Located in the heart of East Burke Village, it offers some really nice lunch, sunday brunch and dinners in a quaint VT atmosphere.
The owners guyz serve a great martini and conversation.…More »

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 12. Natural Provisions

537 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-3587

Category: Health Markets

5.0 star rating
  1/26/2007 First to Review

This is a huge natural food market right in downtown St Johnsbury. It has more than just food though. Great toiletries, note and greeting cards, VT arts and crafts. I like their oils and VT products. ALso great bulk food selection. The building used…More »

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 13. North Country Smokehouse

471 Sullivan St
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8323
5.0 star rating
  2/10/2007 First to Review

I really LOVE the products at North Country Smoke House.
Some of the items I tend to favor are:
Smoked Cheddar Cheese
Smoked Breast of duck or confit
Cob Smoked or Applewood smoked bacon

There smokehouse is located accross from the airport in Claremont.…More »

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 14. Polka Dot Restaurant

7 Main St
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-9722

Categories: Sandwiches, Diners

3.0 star rating
  2/15/2007 First to Review

The Polka Dot has been here like FOREVER. It kinda looks it too as it is a tad run down and dumpy, but this is what kind of character we have here in good ole VT. It even survived a fire which took out the big building next door.
Located right in…More »

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 15. Country Creemee

4261 Rt 106
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 263-5677
2.0 star rating
  Update - 8/4/2009

We went for a summer evening out for a joy ride and an ice cream.
They close at 9:00. Sharp.
The older man, who Merry mentined was there with his 'tude.
Didnt want to service us, and he let us know it too.
He actually tuned off the patio light as we…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/31/2006 First to Review

    The country Creamee is a MORE than a seasonal dairy bar that has ice cream. It has burgers, fries,… Read more »

 16. Currier's Quality Market

1 Main St
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-8822
5.0 star rating
  9/11/2006 First to Review

OMG, if you want a real taste of the North East Kingdom one must stop in Currier's Market in the small town of Glover, VT. Currier's is an old general store with a little of everything. It's one stop shopping here. The one attraction and specialty is…More »

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 17. Paradise Park

Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-2522

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2006 First to Review

Huge natural park in the heart of Windsor, VT. Has forest, lake Runnamead,  brooks, hiking trails and open space. Permits needed for fires. A wonderful asset and hidden jewel for this area! Several enterences to the park. 1 is across from the Price…More »

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 18. Landry's Drug Store

438 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-3611

Category: Drugstores

3.0 star rating
  6/15/2006 First to Review

Coming here is like going back in time 50 years. The Landry's own and work here. The smell of this place is strange. A HUGE assortment of perfumes and men's colognes, magazines (PORN YES) and more. Has pipes and cigars supplies, VT postcards, and…More »

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 19. Char-Bo Campgrounds

Salem
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-8807

Category: Campgrounds

4.0 star rating
  7/31/2010 First to Review

A beautiful campground located on a hill overlooking Lake Salem.
80% of the sites are seasonal campers, meaning they leave there RV on site all summer long.
This usually means quiet weekdays and crowded noisy weekends.
This was the case the two times…More »

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 20. Chamber of Commerce Vermont's North Country

Causeway
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7782

4.0 star rating
  8/21/2009 First to Review

A beautiful new building right in the downtown on the causeway.

We stopped in hoping they could tell us of a local transmission shop as were had lost 4th gear on on truck and were supposed to be headed back home the next day.

The very nice woman…More »

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 21. Miss Lyndonville Diner

686 Broad St
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-9890
5.0 star rating
  6/15/2006 First to Review

For olde country diners, there is no other like the Miss Lyndonville, or Miss L as locals call it. Their menu has not changed in years. From soups, burgers, fries, meatloaf, salads and breakfast anytime. Awsome milkshakes and frapes, Love the chicken…More »

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 22. P & H Truck Stop

2886 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 429-2141
5.0 star rating
  6/15/2006 First to Review

It's very rare to find a place like this in Vermont, none the less in the North East Kingdom.
Open 24/7 on I-91 in Wells River, VT (you can see it from the highway) this truck stop for hot Quebec truckers traveling south is open too the public too.…More »

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 23. B & W Snack Bar

3098 Barton Orleans Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8579
4.0 star rating
  8/15/2006 First to Review

The B & W Snack bar is a summer place housed in an old garage. It sits on Rt 5 south of the village of Orleans, VT. It has traditional american fare like hot dogs, hamburgers, hand cut fies (hand cut and fried to order. and you can watch them run…More »

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 24. Caplan's Army Store

457 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-3236

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2006 First to Review

Caplin's is a very old army/ navy sporting goods store. It has a large selection of hunting and fishing gear, boots, flannel pants, barn coats, wool hats, tooks, gloves, wool jersays, socks, camo wear, and some sporting and camping equipment as well.…More »

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 25. Cow Palace

3111 US Rt 5
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 766-4724
4.0 star rating
  8/8/2006 First to Review

I read review on a northern Quebec online paper about this Cow Palace built on an elk farm in northern VT near the Quebec border. So I made an attempt to check it out. This "Colorado Lodge" of a palace is decorated with stuffed deer, elk, moose, and…More »

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 26. Peter Glenn of Vermont - CLOSED

452 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-3433
5.0 star rating
  8/15/2006 First to Review

Awesome ski and sport shop. Has 2 floors of high quality sporting equipment.  Great selection of kayaking, ski, hiking, and camping gear. Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff. has great sales!! Every time I am up in St J I stop in to see what is…More »

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 27. Tree Corners Family Campground

3540 Route 14
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802) 754-6042

Category: Campgrounds

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/7/2009

Year #3.
Still a lovey campground.. So clean and spacious and the owners are so friendly and gracious.
The well manicured grounds and very clean bathrooms make for a very relaxing time.
Even after quiet hours, it is so quiet and the other campers are…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/7/2006 First to Review

    I wanted to return to Northern VT to where I once lived and worked so when found this new campground… Read more »

 28. Brown Cow Restaurant

900 E Main St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7887
5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/7/2009

The Brown Cow remains on our " Must Stop" list every time we visit the north country.

Housed in small quarters, this small hometown diner type eatery has a friendly feel as the staff are fun and quirky.

The food does not disappoint, or is it cookie…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/8/2006 First to Review

    Visited this small breakfast place last Saturday. Very busy with a small line out the door. Appeared… Read more »

 29. Moose River Lake & Lodge Store

370 Railroad St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-2423

Category: Antiques

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2006 First to Review

A fun place to stop and shop or look around. This exotic store carries things like high quality Pendelton wool blankets, wine, pottery, stuffed elk and moose heads, cool rocking chairs made of sticks. VT products too!!  Everything for a hunting lodge…More »

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 30. Mr G's Twin State Discount

54 Route 5 S
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-5484

Category: Grocery

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/30/2009

I still love to shop here every time I am in Windsor.
This store still attracts me for the sweet deals.
A newly remodeled clothing room which I can always find sweet deals on Buffalo or Diesel jeans ($13 , & dress shirts. All clothes are always 50%…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/16/2006 First to Review

    Most locals like this small local discount store. Did you know it used to be a bowling alley? I had… Read more »

 31. Catamount Film & Arts Center

139 Eastern Ave
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-2600
5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/3/2009

Catamount Arts has moved next door to its new digs at 115 Eastern Avenue.
The new center has two screens, a new gallery, studio space and more.
A new community gem.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/15/2006 First to Review

    i like movies
    i like good movies
    i like art movies
    i like foreign movies
    i like local movies
    i LOVE… Read more »

 32. Grace

13 Mill
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6857

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/23/2009

I purchased an ORIGINAL by Gayleen Aiken!!

Hard to believe! The gallery is awesome.

Be sure to ASK to see more cuz they have tons upstairs in boxes.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/14/2008 First to Review

    GRACE=Grass Roots Art Community Effort is an uniquely awesome grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit… Read more »

 33. Stephen Huneck Gallery

1356 Spaulding Rd
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-2700

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/14/2010

RIP Stephen Huneck.
We will miss Dog Mountain, the Dog Chapel and all your wonderful dog pieces of art.

Thanks for making the world more beautiful and dog friendly.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/7/2008 First to Review

    Stephen Huneck built this wonderful Dog Chapel on top of Dog Mountain.
    The chapel is open free of… Read more »

 34. Derby Farmer's Market

Rte 5
Derby Center, VT

Category: Farmers Market

3.0 star rating
  6/1/2010 First to Review

An A-OK farmers market that brings local farmers and their wears to the local Derby Community.
Located in the big field next to the Elks, this is a smaller farmer's market compared to nearby Newport.

Vendors from the surrounding communities, sell…More »

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 35. Roasters Cafe & Deli

4267 Route 5
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 334-6556

Category: Restaurants

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2010 First to Review

A small deli cafe which serves up hearty a hearty breakfast.
We stopped in for breakfast on a recent camping holiday weekend.

About twelve tables fill this small space which is brightly decorated with local country artwork and bright paint.

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 36. Hartland Farmers Market

153 Rt 5
Hartland, VT 05048

Category: Farmers Market

4.0 star rating
  6/30/2010 First to Review

My Dad and I were traveling the old road and saw a sign for the Hartland Farmer's Market.

Located in the field, next to the Public library, this is a small FM with about 12-20 vendors.

Open Friday afternoons until 7:00, this FM offers local produce,…More »

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 37. Nana's Bears & Buttons

128 Perron Hill Rd
Glover, VT 05839
(802) 525-8830
3.0 star rating
  7/10/2010 First to Review

A small family run "Barn Sale' that is open from time to time.
Not sure if the hours are posted.
Look for the signs on the side of the road.

The barn is fill of all kinds of housewares, antiques, collectibles, some furniture, jewelry, old tools, and…More »

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 38. Newport - Beebe Bike Path to Canada

Main St
Newport, VT

Category: Mountain Biking

4.0 star rating
  6/11/2011 First to Review

I love the VT- Canada border and when I heard of this bike path, I made a special trip north to check it out.

11.2 miles, round trip., the path starts in downtown Newport at the waterfront - State building. Trail markers point the way north to Beebe.…More »

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 39. Simon Pearce

109 Park Road
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-6280

Category: Kitchen & Bath

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

Beautiful, simple, and very expensive handmade blown glass and pottery.
Made in Vermont, onsite, Simon Pearce is a nice place to stop and check out.

You can watch them blow the glass and make the pottery right there which is really cool.
The grounds…More »

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Here's a list of the stores which I have frequented at the Mall at Rockingham Park.

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Sales Tax Free in the Live Free or Die state of New Hampshire.

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Just don't tell Mitt.

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Here is a list of my reviews from the shops at the Rockingham Mall.

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Kitchen Confidential- Anthony Bourdain

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Madonna Blond Ambition Tour June 1990.

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Everything is Illuminated, Brokeback Mountain, Lost Boys,Shawshank

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Pad Thai, Tourtiere, Roasted chicken, Poutine, Spicy Noodles, Maple Surple

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I eat weeds.

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Philippine Cuisine.