Favorite Places and Hotspots within 20mins (Shrewsbury, VT)
Sightseeing
1 min drive. Nearly destroyed by Hurricane Irene in 2011 and restored 4 years later, the Brown Covered Bridge is now federally recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Also unique for architecture.
Tip: Do not use "G" Maps to get here as this tech giant’s GPS incorrectly thinks the bridge is still closed due to damage from 2011’s hurricane! (Bridge was fixed in 2015). The address is roughly:
60 Upper Cold River Rd
Shrewsbury, VT 05738
If your GPS says it's more than 10 minutes from Rutland, your GPS is wrong!
About a mile from the place!
Brown Covered Bridge
5290 Cold River Rd1 min drive. Nearly destroyed by Hurricane Irene in 2011 and restored 4 years later, the Brown Covered Bridge is now federally recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Also unique for architecture.
Tip: Do not use "G" Maps to get here as this tech giant’s GPS incorrectly thinks the bridge is still closed due to damage from 2011’s hurricane! (Bridge was fixed in 2015). The address is roughly:
60 Upper Cold River Rd
Shrewsbury, VT 05738
If your GPS says it's more than 10 minutes from Rutland, your GPS is wrong!
About a mile from the place!
Shrewsbury Peak Trailhead
23-57 Old CCC Rd10-12 min drive. Did you know this is the location of an old ski resort?
10-12 min drive. A deep pristine, almost abysmal lake located exactly where you'd least expect one; on top of a mountain!
Tell only who you must! A mostly private and undocumented hidden gem for nature lovers that is fiercely protected by locals and security 24/7.
Spring Lake, Shrewsbury, VT 05738, EE. UU.
10-12 min drive. A deep pristine, almost abysmal lake located exactly where you'd least expect one; on top of a mountain!
Tell only who you must! A mostly private and undocumented hidden gem for nature lovers that is fiercely protected by locals and security 24/7.
Long Trail, Shrewsbury, VT, EE. UU.
2-3 min drive down the road from the place.
7-9 min drive. Easy 5 minute walk from parking lot. A fun and memorable activity for the whole family! Also a trailhead for the AT/LT
Bob Brugmann Suspension Bridge
7-9 min drive. Easy 5 minute walk from parking lot. A fun and memorable activity for the whole family! Also a trailhead for the AT/LT
10-12 min drive. Hiking, beautiful landscapes and rock formations. Family fun and educational!
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White Rocks National Recreation Area
Sugar Hill Road10-12 min drive. Hiking, beautiful landscapes and rock formations. Family fun and educational!
7-9 min drive. Located on the "CCC" road, which is only open spring-fall.
(Historic note: Shrewsbury Peak used to be home to a ski resort; folks say the trails are still identifiable and is still accessible via hiking trails)
Appalachian Trail head station
7-9 min drive. Located on the "CCC" road, which is only open spring-fall.
(Historic note: Shrewsbury Peak used to be home to a ski resort; folks say the trails are still identifiable and is still accessible via hiking trails)
18 min drive. A moderate-hard hike for the whole family leads to a death defying overlook which, sadly many deer have succumbed to (according to local legend).
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Deer Leap Trail
139 US-418 min drive. A moderate-hard hike for the whole family leads to a death defying overlook which, sadly many deer have succumbed to (according to local legend).
25 min drive. Discover where a critical "turning point" battle took place and learn more about what happened between the US and the British in the Revolutionary War.
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Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
5696 Monument Hill Rd25 min drive. Discover where a critical "turning point" battle took place and learn more about what happened between the US and the British in the Revolutionary War.
7-9 min drive. Great place for a swim with a rope swing and beach. The river carves through deep rock creating a unique, educational and thrilling experience!
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Clarendon Gorge
7-9 min drive. Great place for a swim with a rope swing and beach. The river carves through deep rock creating a unique, educational and thrilling experience!
7-9 min drive. Another covered bridge along a mile of 3-4 major sightseeing landmarks!
Kingsley Covered Bridge
2964 East Street Extension7-9 min drive. Another covered bridge along a mile of 3-4 major sightseeing landmarks!
20 min drive. Take a dip in one of the many natural swimming holes along this river with huge cascading waterfalls.
Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls Road20 min drive. Take a dip in one of the many natural swimming holes along this river with huge cascading waterfalls.
Food scene
3-4 min drive. Great place that has a huge selection of beers and homemade food, including 5 Star egg rolls using my mom's recipe!
Steve's Country Market
2691 E Clarendon Rd3-4 min drive. Great place that has a huge selection of beers and homemade food, including 5 Star egg rolls using my mom's recipe!
7-9 min drive. A local co-op with beer, wine, food and overflowing with local and gourmet goods and products.
Pierce's Store
2658 Northam Rd7-9 min drive. A local co-op with beer, wine, food and overflowing with local and gourmet goods and products.
10-15 min drive. A beautiful drive to the center of Shrewsbury/Cuttingsville from the place!
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Rustic Rooster
5446 VT-10310-15 min drive. A beautiful drive to the center of Shrewsbury/Cuttingsville from the place!
10 min drive. A local favorite for pizza, subs and garlic knots. Pizza by the slice!!
Ramunto's Sicilian Pizza
102 Strongs Ave10 min drive. A local favorite for pizza, subs and garlic knots. Pizza by the slice!!
10 min drive. Excellent sushi in Rutland, VT. Who knew? Also, they may still have a BYOB policy... Reservation required; usually fully booked.
Tokyo House
10 min drive. Excellent sushi in Rutland, VT. Who knew? Also, they may still have a BYOB policy... Reservation required; usually fully booked.
10 min drive. Brewery, brick-oven pizza, wings, other American classics in a modern downtown eatery with good atmosphere.
Hop'n Moose
10 min drive. Brewery, brick-oven pizza, wings, other American classics in a modern downtown eatery with good atmosphere.
10 min drive. A local favorite for subs to-go! Everyone recognizes a sub from Gill's!
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Gill's Delicatessen
68 Strongs Ave10 min drive. A local favorite for subs to-go! Everyone recognizes a sub from Gill's!
10 min drive. The very BEST bacon money can buy, possibly anywhere! Locals swear by it and pay top dollar for this family-run business' famous specialty! Also lots of other locally grown meats and products.
Wallingford Locker
34 Florence Ave10 min drive. The very BEST bacon money can buy, possibly anywhere! Locals swear by it and pay top dollar for this family-run business' famous specialty! Also lots of other locally grown meats and products.
Hannaford Supermarket
318 S Main StOnly 7 or so minutes from the place!
7 min drive or so to Aldi, the brother company of Trader Joe's, which also has groceries and organic food at great affordable prices.
ALDI
263 US-77 min drive or so to Aldi, the brother company of Trader Joe's, which also has groceries and organic food at great affordable prices.
Market 32
10-12 min drive. Another major supermarket located in downtown, Rutland.
30-45 min drive. $5 craft beers and great food! Plus the outdoor seating, fire pit, and river access! Honorable mention because this makes a great pitstop traveling to/from VT.
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Long Trail Brewing Company
5520 US-430-45 min drive. $5 craft beers and great food! Plus the outdoor seating, fire pit, and river access! Honorable mention because this makes a great pitstop traveling to/from VT.
8-10 min drive. A local family run farm with eggs, authentic pure Vermont Maple Syrup and other fresh farm goodies. Amazing views from this farm!
Smith Maple Crest Farm LLC
2450 Lincoln Hill Rd8-10 min drive. A local family run farm with eggs, authentic pure Vermont Maple Syrup and other fresh farm goodies. Amazing views from this farm!
Designer outlet shopping
30 min drive. FYI: Need clothing or an item but can't find what you desperately need? Discerning consumers can take a quick trip here for outlet shopping, high-end spas, food, services and other luxuries they might typically find in their home cities
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Manchester
30 min drive. FYI: Need clothing or an item but can't find what you desperately need? Discerning consumers can take a quick trip here for outlet shopping, high-end spas, food, services and other luxuries they might typically find in their home cities
10-12 min drive. I know women who come from other states to shop at this TJ Maxx for the huge selection. Unfortunately, it's slim pickings for the gentlemen in their living room sized "Men's Section"
T.J. Maxx
3 Merchants Row10-12 min drive. I know women who come from other states to shop at this TJ Maxx for the huge selection. Unfortunately, it's slim pickings for the gentlemen in their living room sized "Men's Section"
10-12 min drive. A brutal reality of living in Vermont means that your 2-Day shipping ends up being more like 5-7+ days... Walmart is conveniently closeby for immediate necessities... Take a deep breath, get in, get out, breathe again.
Disclaimer: "Designer" as in Martha Stewart is a designer of consumer products, which are sold here.
Walmart
90 Shopping Plaza Rd10-12 min drive. A brutal reality of living in Vermont means that your 2-Day shipping ends up being more like 5-7+ days... Walmart is conveniently closeby for immediate necessities... Take a deep breath, get in, get out, breathe again.
Disclaimer: "Designer" as in Martha Stewart is a designer of consumer products, which are sold here.
Skiing and Snowboarding
18-25 min drive to The Beast! Easy: 5 Right turns from the place
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Killington
18-25 min drive to The Beast! Easy: 5 Right turns from the place
Pico Mountain Ski Lodge
18 min easy drive: 5 Right turns from driveway!
20-25 min away. A great mountain for skiing and riding!
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Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Rd20-25 min away. A great mountain for skiing and riding!
45-60 min drive to another great ski resort (Ikon pass)
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Stratton Mountain
45-60 min drive to another great ski resort (Ikon pass)
Recreational Activities
Spartan Arena
100 Diamond Run Mall Pl5 min drive. Hockey, public ice-skating, events, gym and more!
Pine Hill Park
2 Oak St Ext12-15 min drive. Great for free public mountain biking
White's Pool
10 min drive. Public swimming and lessons for the whole family
15 min drive. Very difficult trail that starts easy and gets exponentially steep and hard! Beautiful panoramic views and bonus bar/cafeteria at the top (Killington Peak Lodge)
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Bucklin Trailhead
Wheelerville Road15 min drive. Very difficult trail that starts easy and gets exponentially steep and hard! Beautiful panoramic views and bonus bar/cafeteria at the top (Killington Peak Lodge)
Spartan Arena
100 Diamond Run Mall Pl7 min drive. Gym, public ice skating, college hockey games and more!
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Good luck buying real estate in Shrewsbury...
Consider yourself lucky if you find any land or houses for sale in beautiful Shrewsbury, VT. The close knit mountain town, also home to late US Senator Jim Jeffords, offers picturesque farms, private lake memberships exclusively for town residents, panoramic views, handfuls of hiking trails, is conveniently close to a city and under 25 min to 3 major ski resorts. The town also enforces a 10 acre minimum per house, resulting in very private rural living and very elusive real estate opportunities.