Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge Visitors Center, 5966 Woodstock Road, Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 295-7900
https://vtstateparks.com/quechee.html
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The Quechee Gorge is located in Quechee, Vermont along U.S. Route 4. The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. 'The Grand Canyon of Vermont' It serves as a popular tourist attraction in Quechee State Park and can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and from trails on both sides of the gorge.
Simon Pearce Glass, Pottery and Restaurant
1760 Quechee Main St, Quechee, VT 05059
802-295-1470
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Fueled by the rushing Ottauquechee, their turbine-powered glassblowing studio is the place to watch artisans trained in Simon’s techniques blowing glass and turning pottery. They have award-winning farm-to-table restaurant that overlooks the river and a covered bridge. Meals are served with Simon Pearce, plates, cups and silverware. Shop for their newest glass and pottery designs, handpicked home accents and near-perfect Seconds.
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The Restaurant
Reservations Required: Open Wednesday - Sunday
LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM | DINNER 5:30 – 8:30 PM
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Voted one of "America's Most Romantic Restaurants" by Travel and Leisure and recipient of the Wine Spectator "Best Award of Excellence" – the dining room at the Mill is a wonderful way to experience our brand. Using fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared creative American cuisine is served with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge. With attentive, welcoming staff, the restaurant has become a beloved go-to for special occasions and casual lunch get-togethers alike.
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PRO TIP - make reservations way in advance, it fills up quickly.
Quechee Gorge Village & Cabot Cheese Store
5573 Woodstock Road, Quechee, VT 05059
802-295-1180
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Situated in the Quechee Gorge Village along with Whisper Hill Body & Home, Deirdre Donnelly Jewelry Art, Vermont Spirits Distilling Co., Train and Toy Museum and many other interesting businesses is THE CABOT CHEESE STORE.
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Quechee Gorge Village, located in the heart of the Quechee Gorge, was originally established in 1985 as a Woodsman Museum, Country Store, and Antique Mall. It has evolved into one of the premier shopping attractions in the State of Vermont and is loved by locals and tourists for its many antique stores.
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PRO TIP:
They no longer let you sample cheese at the CABOT CHEESE STORE but they do have a large selection of Cabot Cheese, voted best cheese in the country. We find the antique mall to be somewhat overwhelming and high priced but it's still fun to take a little walk through just in case there's a hidden gem waiting to be found.
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King Arthur Flour
135 US Route 5 South, Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-3361
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/visit
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Their flagship location, located in the beautiful small town of Norwich. Take a class at their state-of-the-art Baking School (classes fill up quickly, advance registration is needed) or watch the bakers creating beautiful breads and pastries in the bakery. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon coffee and dessert while relaxing in the cozy café or on the outdoor patio in the warmer months. Browse in the retail store packed with everything you need for your best baking, from hard-to-find ingredients, innovative gadgets, and top quality pans, to easy mixes and a huge selection of baking basics. Sample delicious treats in the retail store kitchen, including local jams and maple syrup.
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PRO TIP:
We like to stop in and browse in the retail store then pick up a pie, bread or pastries to share back at the house.
Note: King Arthur Flour is non-bleached and we've found it to create a studier bread/pastry. Good but different.
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Dartmouth College
A 4 minute drive from King Arthur Flour takes you to Dartmouth College. Turn right onto US-5 N, then turn right onto VT-10A E, crossing the Connecticut River brings you back into New Hampshire and straight to Dartmouth College, a private Ivy League research university in Hanover. Established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, it is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution and among the most prestigious in the nation. Take a drive around the green and view the impressive architecture. If you have time grab a cup of coffee at a local cafe and watch the student and faculty come and go. You can even stop in one of the shops and get a Dartmouth t-shirt!