Coming from a local boomerang (someone who has lived away from their hometown and now returned), I've been branching out to experience my hometown more and more. I'd love to share with you a few of my favorite places and activities.
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Walking Your Dog, this is one of the best spots inside the cirty limits.
Pine Hill Park, Rutland, Vermont
Indoor AND Outdoor, depending on the season. You'll always have access to fresh produce.
Vermont Farmers Market Rutland - Winter and Summer Markets
Hike part of the Appalachian Trail right through the middle of a ski resort!
Vermont | Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Open to the Public
West Rutland Dog Park - West Rutland Vermont
From Botanical Gardens to Nature Walks, this historic landmark used to be the summer home of Abraham Lincoln!
Values into Action | Hildene
The view from the mountain peak is one of the best in the state. From the top, you can see mountain ranges in five different states! You could hike or have a leisurely ride on the gondola. Accessible-Friendly.
Killington Trail & Area Maps
In any weather, this indoor playground is a great space for kids to play and explore!
Wonderfeet Kids Museum
Outdoor Adventure Center with ropes course, mountain slide, zip-line
Killington Adventure Center
Trail Rides and Popular Rodeo during the summer weekends
Pond Hill Ranch
Great place to bring a picnic or take out your kayak
Chittenden reservoir, The Dam
Restaurants
Best Margaritas in Town!
Taco Fresco | Bringing a little spice to Rutland, VT
Hole in the wall up-scale wine bar with excellent eats.
Brix Bistro & Wine Bar
Woodfired Pizza and Local beer on Tap
Hop 'N Moose
Excellent Gluten-Free Crust Option as well!
Olympic Pizza | Home
Hot Spot near the University
Third Place Pizzeria | Castleton VT
Longest-standing Steakhouse in the city.
Southside Steakhouse | Restaurant | Modern American Dining
Best Sushi off the mountain
Tokyo House | Japanese Cuisine
Has a gluten-free noodle option!
Orientaste Hibachi Restaurant | Rutland (city) VT
Run by a local italian family
Nonna's Italian Restautant
Has a market in addition to the great food.
Little Haveli | Indian Cuisine
New establishment alert!
Pao Pao | Latin Cuisine
Great to-go pick up spot
Mexican Food Rutland, Vermont | Bueno Burrito
Farm to Table Restaurant in Downtown
Delicious Food from Fresh, Local Ingredients | Roots the Restaurant
Hibachi tables, call in advance to reserve a spot
Sushi Yoshi | Asian Fusion
Dart League and Underground Salsa Club
Two Brothers Tavern | Bar & Grill in Middlebury, VT
Hidden Gem along a main route
The Rustic Rooster
Classid Diner Cuisine
Birdseye Diner | Castleton, VT
Wedding Venue with an excellent restaurant and killer mountain and lake view
Mountain Top Resort | Resort Dining Vermont
Experience this quality restaurant on Sundays featuring a live jazz band year-round.
The Foundry
Small but mighty restaurant about 20-minutes from the city center
The River Pub & Grill in Brandon, VT
Park your boat at the dock and grab a bite to eat while watching the sunset. Great spot to watch holiday fireworks from
The Lake House Restaurant
Vermont made spirits and full menu. GReat spot to eat after a day of skiing.
