Things to do & places to visit in Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Middlebury survived being almost entirely destroyed during the Revolutionary War to become the home of Vermont's original marble quarries, as well as a popular vacation destination, filled with charming country inns. Middlebury offers visitors the opportunity to shop for crafts, folk art and locally grown produce amidst beautiful woods and farmland. The nearby village of Ripton features the Robert Frost Wayside Trail, leading poetry fans through the woods that inspired his most famous poems.

Middlebury city in Vermont, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 19:13.

Top things to do (19)

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5.0 Danforth Pewter (41 reviews)
- Hidden gem - fab fab fab!
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 AM Speciality & Gift Shops

Visit our workshop to learn more about how we work metal by hand. Watch us handspin a pewter old lamp or cast pewter ornaments. See more..
5.0 Town Hall Theater (20 reviews)
- Great Facility
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

Not very large, but, big on the inside. Great seating, easy access from the street and sidewalk. The volunteers who work in the place are over the top in their interaction with patrons. Parking is limited to on the street, but there is plenty of street in the area. The seats are comfortable, acoustics are great. See more..
5.0 Vermont Book Shop (8 reviews)
- Must stop
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
This is a great book shop, right in the heart of town. I always stop when passing through, I'll go to Middlebury early to visit the shop when I have another event or activity in Middlebury, or make a special trip to town JUST to visit the shop. Not huge space, but bright and comfortable, well stocked and great staff. See more..
5.0 Edgewater Gallery (4 reviews)
- Great Spot to Visit
Art Galleries
Go to the older of the two showrooms..absolutely fabulous collection of art priced reasonably for the quality. See more..
5.0 Otter Creek Used Books (3 reviews)
- Books, Books, Books.....
Speciality & Gift Shops
A short walk off the main street in Middlebury, Vermont in the shopping complex in the historic Marble Works. Plenty of books for everyone with a broad price range from small to high depending on what you are looking for. As an example, a great three volume set of the Civil War for $500. Found and purchased a great two volume set on Aaron Burr. A place that was tough to leave and a definitely go back with plenty of nooks and crannies. Great for any bibliophile. See more..
5.0 Waterfalls Day Spa (2 reviews)
- Massage
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spas

I went to Waterfalls day spa for a combination exfoliation/full body massage which lasted for 60 minutes. I've had massages before and this was one of my favorites! Laurie was a wonderful woman who made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was extremely personable but also gave me the quiet I needed to fully relax during the treatment. I would highly recommend this spa to anyone visiting the Middlebury area! Don't forget to ask for Laurie See more..
5.0 Tinker and Smithy Game Store (2 reviews)
- Magic modern night
Spent < 1 hour Game & Entertainment Centers
I went there once a couple weeks ago for FNM and it was a blast got to meet new people explore their card collection and but more cards (Very cheap) I cant wait to go back there next week for more magic!!!! See more..
5.0 Stonecutter Spirits (1 review)
- Fun tasting; not a hard sell
Distilleries
We left with a bottle of gin after a pleasant tasting session of their whiskey and gin — and a shared flight of some fun infused gins they are serving. It’s an eclectic, fun space where people could hang out comfortably while shopping/tasting. The tasting was served with a pleasant balance of information and conversation but not a hard sell. Happy we stopped. See more..
5.0 Werner Tree Farm (1 review)
- The place to go for Christmas decorations
Spent < 1 hour Farms

Cut your own Christmas tree farm with workshop/gift shop selling farm-produced wreaths, centerpieces, garlands, maple syrup and honey. Open Thanksgiving to Christmas. See more..
4.5 Otter Creek Brewing (126 reviews)
- Fun taproom!
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Breweries

Our brewery and brew pub is back open to guests for outside beers & dining in our beer garden patio! For a short period of time we will be offering an abbreviated version of our new summer menu that includes some of our most popular items, smoked meats and tasty treats. Don't miss Middlebury's best dog-friendly patio experience. Reservations are required. Please visit our website for hours, reservations and other details. See more..
4.5 UVM Morgan Horse Farm (102 reviews)
- Great attraction for horse lovers
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Farms

UVM Morgan horse Farm is an excellent place to visit for those who are interested in horses. The stables are beautifully kept, and our guide, a UVM intern, gave us an excellent tour of the main barn. We were allowed to see the mare and foal barn, as well. I gained a new appreciation for the Morgan horse breed and its history. After the tour, I had plenty of time to watch the video and look at all the pictures and Morgan horse pedigrees on the walls of the main barn. I spent about three hours there that afternoon and loved every minute of it! See more..
4.5 Middlebury College (85 reviews)
- Gorgeous campus!!! A must see!
Educational sites

If you are in Middlebury spend a couple of hours walking around the gorgeous campus and you will not be disappointed! See more..
4.5 Lincoln Peak Vineyard (82 reviews)
- Great small family, owned vineyard with award winning wine!
Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Lincoln Peak Vineyard is temporarily closed in winter 2020. See you in the spring! Lincoln Peak makes red wines all them entirely from grapes grown in the 12-acre vineyard. Lincoln Peak's grape varieties are cold-hardy and make bright and lively wines.The Granstrom family planted 12 acres of cold-hardy grapevines in Vermont's Champlain Valley starting 10 years ago, and Lincoln Peak Vineyard has grown into one of the largest grape producers in the state. We're a family farm devoted to sustainable farming practices and the creation of new and delicious wines. See more..
4.5 Mahaney Center for the Arts (20 reviews)
- Great Venue
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Theaters • Art Museums

The acoustics are wonderful; intimate setting yet spacious and comfortable. Anything presented here is top notch and usually reasonably priced. See more..
4.5 Appalachian Gap Distillery (19 reviews)
- Definitely worth the trip
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Distilleries

Come see our distillery in action and sample our fine spirits. See more..
4.5 Vermont Soap Factory Outlet & Soap Museum (19 reviews)
- Wonderful soap. They sell seconds and other products.
Speciality Museums

Friendly lady in shop. Very reasonable prices compared to gift stores in town. You can cut your own soap size. They also sell pump soap, deodorant, and the store smells divine. It is a real bargain. See more..
4.5 Drop-In Brewing (15 reviews)
- Top Notch Place
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries

This place was well worth the visit. Not only did they have great beer and great customer service, the woman working the taps was amazingly hospitable and so was her adorable Corgi. She treated our dog like her own, encouraged us to let him off leash and didn’t mind when he jumped up on the couch. She even gave him a treat! The owner of the restaurant came over and talked to us too. We felt really lucky to end up in a place like this during our visit to Vermont and we will definitely stop again. See more..
4.5 Maple Landmark Woodcraft (13 reviews)
- Trains and trucks!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

We have been making superior quality, eco-friendly, traditional, educational wooden toys, games and gifts since 1979 at our shop here in Middlebury, Vermont. Know worldwide for our NameTrains and Montgomery Schoolhouse products, we have great wooden products for folks of all ages! Come play on our train! and browse our fully stocked showroom, discounted and seconds area or take one of our twice daily (10 and 1) guided full factory tours - just $4 a person and children under 6 are free. Tour run about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible. See It Being Made! See more..
4.5 Halpin Covered Bridge (11 reviews)
- A small treasure if you can find it
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

This is a very out of the way covered bridge on a semi-private road on private property. Be sure to ask before wandering too far away from the bridge owing to the privacy of the families who live there. Still, though, if you need to see every covered bridge in VT then this one is a must. See more..
4.5 Burnham Maple Farm & Market (7 reviews)
- Yummy
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

We stopped by here to taste the famous maple ice cream. I loved it. I hope to have a chance to come back! See more..
4.5 Vermont's Own Gifts & Goods (3 reviews)
- They have one of everything
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

The best collection of Vermont's best. Shop Vermont made products for souvenirs, gifts, and special finds for yourself. Support Vermonters, support local, support small. See more..
4.5 Danforth Workshop & Store (3 reviews)
- Worth the Visit!
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
From our workshop in Middlebury, Vermont, we make American pewter inspired by ancient craft and modern day design. We create beautiful objects - rooted in simplicity and functionality - designed to be used: Christmas ornaments passed down through generations, oil lamps to light cozy homes, jewelry to adorn the everyday. See more..
4.5 Middlebury Sweets (2 reviews)
- Sweet Little Visit To Middlebury Vermont
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
We received an email the day prior to arriving to complete our breakfast order! A code for room entry was received on my phone while travelling to Middlebury Sweets - we arrived and enter the quaint room decorated in a CANDY Motif. Room was very clean and neat, mattress very comfy, our breakfast foods and drinks were already in our room. Refrigerator.. Flat screen TV / remote. A remote for the air conditioner/heat. Parking is right in front of your room. The candy store of course was "delicious" The owner and staff very FRIENDLY and PLEASANT. We enjoyed our 2 night stay and we would stay there again! Very satisfied. P.S. The best Chocolate Covered Jellies - Orange and Raspberry See more..
4.0 Pulp Mill Covered Bridge (37 reviews)
- Pulp Mill Covered Bridge
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

Although the address is listed as Pulp Mill Covered Bridge Road, we found it at Seymour Street. There is no parking. It is the oldest covered bridge in Vermont and one of only 7 "double barreled" covered bridges in the US. Traffic is quite busy. See more..
4.0 Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (34 reviews)
- Last minute decision was well worth it.
Speciality Museums • History Museums

We were on our way out of Middlebury and decided to stop here for a look. What a great local museum. They have an extensive collection of household furnishings and hands on displays for kids to learn about life in the 1800's in rural Vermont. There was a nice gift shop with Vermont history books and crafts from local artisans. The back half of the house is used as a gallery with rotating exhibits of more contemporary pieces from local artists. We were very glad that we stopped to take a look. It is right in the center of town. See more..
4.0 Vermont Folklife Center (12 reviews)
- Dedicated to preserving Vermont Culture
Art Museums

The Vermont Folklife Center has an array of wonderful experiences awaiting you. There is always a new show, usually with photos and an audio soundtrack. During the holidays, there is a fabulous gingerbread contest and show. Love it! See more..
4.0 Ralph Myhre Golf Course (4 reviews)
- Spectacular Views
Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses

Spectacular Views. This course is challenging and has some spectacular views of the green mountain range. The course was in decent shape however there were many uneven tee boxes (whites) and the 19 hole was a disappointment considering I played on Friday before labor day. See more..
After Dark Music Series (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Theatre & Performances
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Weybridge Cave State Park (0 review)
State Parks • Caverns & Caves
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Holy Cow Inc. (0 review)
Art Galleries
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