Hardwick-Area Guidebook

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Hardwick-Area Guidebook

Food Scene

Great food, lots of local stuff, try the Jasper Hill Cheese Eggs Benedict!
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Village Restaurant
74 S Main St
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Great food, lots of local stuff, try the Jasper Hill Cheese Eggs Benedict!
Great pizza and beer selection. My kids love the garlic knots! Say "hi" to Butch, the bartender - he's an old friend!
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Positive Pie Hardwick
87 S Main St
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Great pizza and beer selection. My kids love the garlic knots! Say "hi" to Butch, the bartender - he's an old friend!
An amazing new restaurant in town, with great atmosphere, focusing on fresh seafood from Mass, but also lots of local goodness!
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The Scale House
41 S Main St
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An amazing new restaurant in town, with great atmosphere, focusing on fresh seafood from Mass, but also lots of local goodness!
Great pizza at a great price! This is where I always get my takeout pizza, but they do have more than just pizza.
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Hardwick House of Pizza
387 Wolcott St
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Great pizza at a great price! This is where I always get my takeout pizza, but they do have more than just pizza.
A seasonal gem, it's located at Atkins Field at 100 Granite St. in Hardwick lots of great local goodies, from veggies and cheese to plants and crafts, and everything in between! Runs Fridays from 3-6pm, June through September. https://www.hardwickfarmersmarketvt.com/
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Hardwick Farmers Market
140 Granite St
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A seasonal gem, it's located at Atkins Field at 100 Granite St. in Hardwick lots of great local goodies, from veggies and cheese to plants and crafts, and everything in between! Runs Fridays from 3-6pm, June through September. https://www.hardwickfarmersmarketvt.com/
Open seasonally, this is the site of the farm of one of, if not the, biggest vegetable farm in Vermont! They carry a lot of products from various farms in the area. Worth the 20 or so minute drive.
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Pete's Greens
266 S Craftsbury Rd
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Open seasonally, this is the site of the farm of one of, if not the, biggest vegetable farm in Vermont! They carry a lot of products from various farms in the area. Worth the 20 or so minute drive.
They don't have a visitors area and you can't visit the site, but you drive by them on your way to Hill Farmstead and can see the beautiful, painted barn. Amazing, internationally acclaimed cheeses - you can find at Willey's Store in Greensboro or the Buffalo Mountain Co-op in Hardwick.
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Cellars At Jasper Hill
884 Garvin Hill Rd
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They don't have a visitors area and you can't visit the site, but you drive by them on your way to Hill Farmstead and can see the beautiful, painted barn. Amazing, internationally acclaimed cheeses - you can find at Willey's Store in Greensboro or the Buffalo Mountain Co-op in Hardwick.
Perennial Pleasures is a wonderful little hidden treasure! They have a wonderful English Tea House with a large selection of tea, cucumber sandwiches, and homemade scones with jam. A really beautiful, sweet spot to go! Last summer the ladies in our family went there to celebrate my sister's birthday. They are also a nursery with gardens you can wander through and a nice little gift shop.
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Perennial Pleasures Nursery
63 Brickhouse Rd
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Perennial Pleasures is a wonderful little hidden treasure! They have a wonderful English Tea House with a large selection of tea, cucumber sandwiches, and homemade scones with jam. A really beautiful, sweet spot to go! Last summer the ladies in our family went there to celebrate my sister's birthday. They are also a nursery with gardens you can wander through and a nice little gift shop.

Essentials

Lots of great options for breakfast and lunch in the cafe upstairs! Focusing on local foods, and the store downstairs has everything you need. Lots of great people to meet here, too :)
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Buffalo Mountain Co-Op
75 S Main St
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Lots of great options for breakfast and lunch in the cafe upstairs! Focusing on local foods, and the store downstairs has everything you need. Lots of great people to meet here, too :)
Located in Greensboro, you will find literally anything you need here! They have local food and beverages, regular groceries, hardware, housewares, clothing and shoes. This is a sight in itself!
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Willey's True Value Hardware
7 Breezy Ave
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Located in Greensboro, you will find literally anything you need here! They have local food and beverages, regular groceries, hardware, housewares, clothing and shoes. This is a sight in itself!
Standard grocery store
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Tops Friendly Markets
82 VT-15
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Standard grocery store

Parks & Nature

A short, but steep, hike (15 minutes up) with an incredible view at the top. Especially in the fall. But, please note that the trail is closed for May-July, to protect the Peregrine Falcons that live there. The trail reopens in August.
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Nichols Ledge
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A short, but steep, hike (15 minutes up) with an incredible view at the top. Especially in the fall. But, please note that the trail is closed for May-July, to protect the Peregrine Falcons that live there. The trail reopens in August.
A beautiful spot to swim, canoe, or kayak. Sometimes things get a bit busy and congested near the parking area, near the dam. But, if you get out on the pond you're likely to see loons! Or if you cross over the dam and follow the path along the edge of the pond, you'll come to a great, private swimming spot!
Nichols Pond
A beautiful spot to swim, canoe, or kayak. Sometimes things get a bit busy and congested near the parking area, near the dam. But, if you get out on the pond you're likely to see loons! Or if you cross over the dam and follow the path along the edge of the pond, you'll come to a great, private swimming spot!
There are nice, easy hiking trails and beautiful views here! A gem of the Nature Conservancy!
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Barr Hill Natural Area
1521 Barr Hill Rd
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There are nice, easy hiking trails and beautiful views here! A gem of the Nature Conservancy!
Hardwick Trails is a great trail system right here in Hardwick that is maintained for walking, biking, and skiing, for all different levels and timeframes! https://hardwicktrails.com/ Visit on your own, or contact Rebecca to take you on a Forest Bathing experience on these beautiful trails! https://walkinaweforestbathing.wordpress.com/
Hazen Union School
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick Trails is a great trail system right here in Hardwick that is maintained for walking, biking, and skiing, for all different levels and timeframes! https://hardwicktrails.com/ Visit on your own, or contact Rebecca to take you on a Forest Bathing experience on these beautiful trails! https://walkinaweforestbathing.wordpress.com/
Lake Willloughby is one of the most beautiful lakes in Vermont, with dramatic cliffs plunging down straight to the water. There's a public beach on the north side of the lake. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57235-d105715-Reviews-Lake_Willoughby-East_Burke_Northeast_Kingdom_Vermont.html
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Lake Willoughby
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Lake Willloughby is one of the most beautiful lakes in Vermont, with dramatic cliffs plunging down straight to the water. There's a public beach on the north side of the lake. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57235-d105715-Reviews-Lake_Willoughby-East_Burke_Northeast_Kingdom_Vermont.html
A popular State Park with a beach! https://vtstateparks.com/crystal.html
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Crystal Lake
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A popular State Park with a beach! https://vtstateparks.com/crystal.html
An incredibly beautiful drive through the notch - stop to explore at the top, or take a hike up to Sterling Pond or Mt. Mansfield!
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Smugglers Notch State Park
6443 Mountain Rd
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An incredibly beautiful drive through the notch - stop to explore at the top, or take a hike up to Sterling Pond or Mt. Mansfield!
Some nice hikes nearby and a beach to spend the day! https://vtstateparks.com/boulder.html
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Boulder Beach State Park
2278 Boulder Beach Rd
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Some nice hikes nearby and a beach to spend the day! https://vtstateparks.com/boulder.html
Go for a hike up Mount Elmore and then jump in the lake at the beach at the bottom of the trail! A bit of a challenging hike, but well worth it. Climb up the fire tower at the top for an amazing 360 degree view! https://vtstateparks.com/elmore.html
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Elmore State Park
856 VT-12
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Go for a hike up Mount Elmore and then jump in the lake at the beach at the bottom of the trail! A bit of a challenging hike, but well worth it. Climb up the fire tower at the top for an amazing 360 degree view! https://vtstateparks.com/elmore.html
A beautiful spot to put in a canoe or kayak or to swim! You will likely see loons here! https://vtstateparks.com/grriver.html
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Green River Reservoir State Park
1394 Green River Dam Rd
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A beautiful spot to put in a canoe or kayak or to swim! You will likely see loons here! https://vtstateparks.com/grriver.html

Entertainment & Activities

Great spot to either launch a boat or swim with the family! During summer season the swimming area is closed off and never gets very deep, so it's great for kids. But it can also get really busy if it's a hot day! There are picnic tables, toilets, changing areas, and grills.
Caspian Public Beach
125 Beach Rd
Great spot to either launch a boat or swim with the family! During summer season the swimming area is closed off and never gets very deep, so it's great for kids. But it can also get really busy if it's a hot day! There are picnic tables, toilets, changing areas, and grills.
World renowned cross country ski trails. They even have snow making and fat tire biking! You can rent skis and bikes. https://www.craftsbury.com/
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Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation Rd
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World renowned cross country ski trails. They even have snow making and fat tire biking! You can rent skis and bikes. https://www.craftsbury.com/
Kingdom Trails in Burke are very popular and great mountain biking trails! My friends travel far to ride those trailed every year. :) https://kingdomtrails.org/
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Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114
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Kingdom Trails in Burke are very popular and great mountain biking trails! My friends travel far to ride those trailed every year. :) https://kingdomtrails.org/
Highland Lodge, in Greensboro, has a lot to offer - dinner, bar, music, and groomed cross country ski trails! https://www.highlandlodge.com/
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Highland Lodge
1608 Craftsbury Rd
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Highland Lodge, in Greensboro, has a lot to offer - dinner, bar, music, and groomed cross country ski trails! https://www.highlandlodge.com/

Arts & Culture

This is a new theater and gallery, with a cafe! A beautiful, great resource for the area with lots going on - check out the schedule while you're here! http://highlandartsvt.org/
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Highland Center for the Arts
2875 Hardwick St
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This is a new theater and gallery, with a cafe! A beautiful, great resource for the area with lots going on - check out the schedule while you're here! http://highlandartsvt.org/
Grassroots, political theater with puppets - very powerful and creative theater, totally worth the trip. Regular shows happen throughout the summer and there's a museum of retired puppets. http://breadandpuppet.org/
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bread and puppet theatre
753 Heights Rd
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Grassroots, political theater with puppets - very powerful and creative theater, totally worth the trip. Regular shows happen throughout the summer and there's a museum of retired puppets. http://breadandpuppet.org/
The Craftsbury Chamber Players and Vermont Vaudeville have regular shows here, with other shows and activities happening here and there - right here in Hardwick! https://hardwicktownhouse.org/
Hardwick Town House
127 Depot St
The Craftsbury Chamber Players and Vermont Vaudeville have regular shows here, with other shows and activities happening here and there - right here in Hardwick! https://hardwicktownhouse.org/
On your way to Bread and Puppet, make sure to stop here! It's a unique museum featuring everyday items. Very thoughtfully and well done.
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The Museum of Everyday Life
3482 Dry Pond Rd
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On your way to Bread and Puppet, make sure to stop here! It's a unique museum featuring everyday items. Very thoughtfully and well done.
If you're lucky enough to be in town while Circus Smirkus is putting on one of it's shows, make sure to check it out! They have a local show at their home base in Greensboro in June and August every year. https://www.smirkus.org/
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Circus Smirkus Headquarters
1 Circus Rd
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If you're lucky enough to be in town while Circus Smirkus is putting on one of it's shows, make sure to check it out! They have a local show at their home base in Greensboro in June and August every year. https://www.smirkus.org/

Everything Else

Voted the best beer in the world for multiple years, this is a Mecca for beer-lovers! Only 20 minutes away, it is definitely worth the trip! Can be really busy, even though it's out in the middle of nowhere! http://hillfarmstead.com/
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Hill Farmstead Brewery
403 Hill Rd
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Voted the best beer in the world for multiple years, this is a Mecca for beer-lovers! Only 20 minutes away, it is definitely worth the trip! Can be really busy, even though it's out in the middle of nowhere! http://hillfarmstead.com/
I'm a bit bias toward this crew - I've worked for them part-time for years. But, hands-down, the best gun in the world - and right in our back yard in Hardwick! If you like gin, or if you don't like gin, check it out! There's also a lovely vodka made from honey, and a unique barrel-aged gin, called Tom Cat. They've also been working hard on a whiskey that I know will be a big hit! https://caledoniaspirits.com/
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Caledonia Spirits
116 Gin Ln
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I'm a bit bias toward this crew - I've worked for them part-time for years. But, hands-down, the best gun in the world - and right in our back yard in Hardwick! If you like gin, or if you don't like gin, check it out! There's also a lovely vodka made from honey, and a unique barrel-aged gin, called Tom Cat. They've also been working hard on a whiskey that I know will be a big hit! https://caledoniaspirits.com/
Are you looking for a nice massage during your visit? Caitlin has a lot of different offerings for massage, as well as nutritional counseling and wellness advising. Check her out to enhance your stay! https://www.strong-wellness.com/
Strong Wellness
3648 Ward Hill Road
Are you looking for a nice massage during your visit? Caitlin has a lot of different offerings for massage, as well as nutritional counseling and wellness advising. Check her out to enhance your stay! https://www.strong-wellness.com/

Sightseeing

Fisher Bridge is a tidy little railroad covered bridge built in 1908 right on Rt. 15 outside of Hardwick. Worth a little stop to check it out, eat a picnic in the little park, and go down to the Lamoille River. http://www.coveredbridgesite.com/vt/fisher.html
Fisher Covered Railroad Bridge
Fisher Bridge is a tidy little railroad covered bridge built in 1908 right on Rt. 15 outside of Hardwick. Worth a little stop to check it out, eat a picnic in the little park, and go down to the Lamoille River. http://www.coveredbridgesite.com/vt/fisher.html
Go for a llama walk around the farm or take a felting class in the gift shop - this is a sweet visit that's essentially in our backyard! Call to make an appointment and make sure to tell Nancy I sent you! :) http://www.agapehillfarm.com/
Agape Hill Farm
618 Houston Hill Road
Go for a llama walk around the farm or take a felting class in the gift shop - this is a sweet visit that's essentially in our backyard! Call to make an appointment and make sure to tell Nancy I sent you! :) http://www.agapehillfarm.com/