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Did a search and didn't find anything about this time of the year... Heading out for a week with the inlaws the 5th of oct. Any beta or suggestions... Mountainbike(or road) rentals and rides, hikes, beer, food, hell even museums or shops to hit with the parents?
there are a ton of bike rental places all over the notch area. several on 108. Hiking is great, just drive past stowe resort into the notch, you can hike either side to the chin of mansfield or to sterling pond on the smuggs side.
For entertainment, go to burlington. We have lots of beer and food on church st
Suck the cock of an AIG boss and maybe you'll get a free lift pass for Stowe.
Check out The Shed on 108 for burgers and home-brewed beer, if that's your thing. Don't know about the biking, but Mansfied (the mtn stowe is on), Camel's hump, and Mt. Hunger are all good hikes with open summits. A drive through Smugglers Notch (just stay on 108 past stowe resort) is not bad either.
The parents will like walking around Stowe, lot of shops and a very small ski museum.
And like skiingsamurai said, go to Burlington if you get bored with Stowe (which is probably pretty easy this time of year).
You should be able to do all of this very easily in a week. Have fun mang!
Beer: The Alchemist in Waterbury.
Bike:iRIDE, accross from the Bagle on Rt 108. (i'd be happy to show you the trails, they are very sweet, but not easy to find/link, except for the stuff imediately behind the shop.
Hikes:Hike the hellbrook trail on the mansfield side of the notch, up past the Long trail, or go to the top of the notch and hike sterling pond on the smuggs side.
Shops: No problem finding those. B sure to check out Laughing Moon for kind chocolate treats, and the Blue Moon for Kind dinner treats. (I cook there)
(both hikes are strenuous. The Long trail up Mansfield is much more mellow.)
Might even B some snow up high by then.)
Any hiking anywhere that week should be beautiful. I recommend the Chin on Mansfield if you haven't ever done it before. Dress warm.
Agree with previous posts re: the Shed for beer and burgers! Rusty nail ain't bad either.
Pizza? my girlfriend and I always eat at Pie in the Sky, which has wood-fired pizza.
Another good hike to the north is Belvidere Mtn in Eden (bout 25 mins north on 100). There is a really cool firetower at the top. Pretty strenous, but worth it hike.
Alchemist beer KILLS the shed, as does the food. KILLS. Great MTBing in waterbury too!
Stowe Dogs.
Picasso is the spot for pizza. Even though the new building may not seem like it, it's super good hippie pizza that is about as good as it gets. Pie in the Sky is good, but after skiing or hiking at Stowe nothing is better than a few slices of eggplant and chicken pie from there. Damn just got hungry.Quote:
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Pie in the Sky is sooo goood.
I agree with nipple high, picasso is the place to go for pizza.
You guys rock! thanks for the suggestions... ('cept you shorey, I don't lnow what you do on vacation with your in-laws but I tend to avoid sucking dick)
Check the Meatheads website. You may be here for the premiere of this years movie.
Yeah, looks like it's premiering in Burlington on the 5th. This movie promises to be rad - you gotta check it out if you get there early enough.Quote:
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And yes, the Alchemist is great, but about 20 minutes from Stowe. It's the same brewmaster from VPB in Burlington who decided to give it a go in Waterbury, and it worked.
Sweet,
I've actually had a beer career for about 9 yrs so I'm always up for trying new brews...
Epic--Link to meatheads websight? I guess I could google it... I just don't like to put too much effort into sunday morning web time...
The Stowe locals are an absurdly terratorial bunch :) so you're not likely to get much beta from those who know the most.
I'd tell you some good mountain biking but honestly the trails are so hidden/hard to get to that it would be really frickin difficult for me to even describe how to get to em, and the chances of you finding em with my directions are bleak.
A great hike is to the top of the Pinnacle east of town. Its a short day hike, but great views at the top. Also, the hikes on Mansfield mentioned above are great.
Check out Moss Glen Falls a few miles north of town, off of 100.
If you have climbing shoes, there's some great bouldering at the top of the notch (couple miles west of the ski area).
Moss Glen Falls is 40 miles south of Stowe.. ;) And DaveVT...the handle, brahQuote:
Originally Posted by BenWA
We boater's(Steamboat Springs) tend to be pretty territorial too... also have some pretty sweet "local's" trails... Maybe a trade?
Pray for october snow and bring the skis.
Allen
Don't forget to hit Ben & Jerry's for the tour (and free ice cream).
I stopped at pie-casso tonight on the way back from hiking Hell Brook trail in stowe
go there, its the best pizza ive had in this state, its only competition is american flatbread
Three Tomatoes on Church Street makes some damn good pies, too.
Hunger Mountain is a great hike.
Manhattans on main st, all you can eat on sun/wed, now that is a meal
you sir are incorrect, its all you can eat pizza and wings on tuesday thursday and sunday nights. if your down with the stuffing your face style of eating, there is an OK chinese place off of dorset st that is also all you can eat.Quote:
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How about fine dining? The inlaws often like to treat...
hands down souzas in burlington. all you can eat brazillian steakhouse. i'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The brazillian history specialist in the UVM history department raves about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tele'ndaboat
Don't go to Souzas. As far as Churrascarias go its pretty mediocre. And Burlington has the worst waitstaff out of any town in America. I take that back, Boulder is pretty bad too. Burlington is really lacking in good restaurants. And when there is something good, it either a, burns to the ground, or b, is completely ruined by hippy college students who cant bus a table.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tele'ndaboat
Best in Vermont is probably Christophes on the Green in Vergennes (www.christophesonthegreen.com). Thats the most surefire choice for a nice evening out, and the food is some of the best in new england. Three course prix fixe was under 40 last time, and the setting is incredible.
Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes is also great. If you are looking for a less formal meal but still outstanding then head here.
American Flatbread in Waitsfield, if something organic/vermont-ish is desireable.
If you are keen on driving, L'Express in Montreal.
I alway like Mr Pickwicks for Dining and fine English Ale
http://www.englandinn.com/dining/index.html
yikes, the smackdown. you honestly didnt like souzas? i thought the service was excelent, though i did go on a non busy night.Quote:
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There are two Moss Glen Falls. One of them is off 100 in Stowe. Don't tell me you've never been there.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveTV
Most everything's been covered here. I just wanted to add votes for Alchemist, Pie Casso, and the Materhorn. Iride is THE bike shop and they MIGHT tell you where the town loops are.;) There is some extremely fancy dining to be had in Stowe. Steve and Erika's, Trapp Family Lodge(I work there) Norma's at Topnotch, and the Blue Moon(not too fancy but good). Hey DaveVt my sister Hannah works at Blue Moon too. Drive into Smuglers Notch and take the Toll Road or Gondola to the top of Mansfield. Have fun!
Ha, I actually worked with Erika a few years ago. I never made it to the restaurant as it was a bit classy for me, but she is real cool and I support the place by default. If I'm not mistaken it's the one by the high school on the corner of the road going up to Trapp's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewski2
You could always get wasted and go to KKD (Kountry Kart Deli) in burlington at 3am and get a rise and shiner. The drunker you are the better it is, I have sworn it was 5 stars before. Do the math Super fancy meal out: $30-100 per person, vs. Handle of gilby's finest vodka: $10 split by 2 people: $5 + KKD $6 +/- $2. So you are looking at a max of $13. Just think of what you could do with the extra $18-88. Hell that could be a new set of bindings right there.
I rest my case
Allen
Koto in burlington is a pretty good hibachi place. Their sushi isnt bad either
There are also a few places by the waterfront that Ive heard are good too
any breakwaters reviews?
For fine dining, I'd recommend Trattoria Delia (http://www.trattoriadelia.com/). Great authentic Italian in an awesome atmosphere right downtown. The Bucatini is a very simple dish, but never dissapoints. This place is a must hit...
Other fine dining favorites:
Taste in Burlington (http://www.tasteofburlington.com/) -- Run by a phishhead, right on the waterfront, creative bistro with a cool, jazzy atmosphere.
Starry Night Cafe (http://www.starrynightcafe.com/) -- About 20 minutes south of Burlington on route 7. I've never had a bad meal here. A little bit of a step up from Black Sheap Bistro which was also mentioned, and is also very good.
Kitchen Table in Richmond -- Classic good meals, but can get pricey. 10 minutes outside of Burlington.
Single Pebble (http://www.asinglepebble.com/intro.htm) -- Awesome unique Chinese cuisine, call ahead for reservations.
I've got to caution against Christophes. I've had great meals there, and some very forgettable ones with terrible service. For that kind of money I think you can get better bang for your buck elsewhere.
Other places mentioned that I'd second: Alchemist, Shed, Picasa, KKD for the Rise and Shiner, Pennyclause for breakfast if you can get in the door, Tiny Thai for reasonable takeout, Bobcat Cafe in Bristol, American Flatbread. That should keep you full. Good luck...
Hen in the Wood in Waterbury is amazing! It's just off exit 10 heading toward Stowe. I went there with my rents last year during graduation and it's awesome. It's an old watermill that was converted into a great place to eat. I got duck last time and hands down it was the best duck I've ever had. The wine list is really good and the deserts are great too. Plenty of places to eat in Burlington as well. You can always go apple picking this time of year too.Quote:
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