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�e Vermont You're Looking ForExplore the Green Mountain Valley of Central Vermont

Come visit us to EAT, SHOP, STAY & PLAYEnjoy our scenic DRIVES, WALKS, & HIKES

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Welcome to the Green Mountain Valley!

�e small Vermont towns of Granville, Hancock, Rochester and Stockbridge are sprinkled along scenic Vermont Route 100, whih stretches from the Massachusetts border to Canada along the spine of the Green Mountains. It is the longest numbered highway in Vermont and a popular route for enjoying Vermont to it’s fullest.

�e Green Mountain Valley is a unique location for photographers, birders, backpackers, and nature-lovers in general. �ere are hundreds of hiking and biking trails to explore in the spring, summer, and fall, which become excellent snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails in the winter. �e Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station has all the maps you could ever need to explore our neck of the woods. We are centrally located to 7 di�erent ski areas and have some excellent snowmobiling trails running through the valley as well.

�e charming inns, B&B’s and hotels in the area are the ideal backdrop for resting and enjoying the simple pleasure of life. �e restaurants and shops in the Valley o�er a unique hospitality that you will return for time and time again.

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EATDoc’s Tavern & Chop House Enjoy great steaks, pasta and seafood at the Chop House dining room. Or try Doc’s Tavern for a great meal, music & pool.

19 Huntington Pl, Rochester / 802-767-9140

D’s Doghouse Good times, great hot dogs. Coldest beer in the Valley. Come. Sit. Stay. Good Dogs!

34 Bu�alo Farm Rd, Granville / 802-767-9240

Occasions Catering With catering, linen rental, and full on-location bar service, Occasions takes the stress out of event planning.

13 School St, Rochester / 802-767-3272

Green Mountain Chinese Authentic Szechuan cuisine in the Green Mountains.

3070 Route 100, Rochester / 802-767-3144

Old Hancock Hotel & Vermont Home BakeryHistoric hotel and restaurant in heart of Vermont.

1210 Route 100, Hancock / 802-767-4976

Rochester Café & Country Store A great part of nostalgia with an old fashioned soda fountain! You’ll feel like you stepped back through time.

55 N. Main St, Rochester / 802-767-4302

Sandy’s Books & Bakery A gathering place for stories, ideas, music, and information, books, homemade goods, healthy organic food and co�ee.

30 N. Main St, Rochester / 802-767-4258

School Street Bistro With a beautiful porch to enjoy outdoor dining. Fresh food, variety of choices - vegetarian, gluten and dairy free options.

13 School St, Rochester / 802-767-31264

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Rt. 100 • Main St. • Rochester, VT 05767802-767-4302 • www.rochestercafe.com

Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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7Sandy’s Books & BakeryBreakfast, Lunch and Early Dinner

Organic Food * Beer, Wine & Espresso Bar * Gourmet Groceries * Free Wi-Fi 3 Rooms of Used, New & Collectible Books * Lots of Character!

30 North Main St, Rochester * 802 767 4258 * Visit Us Soon!

Open 7 Days! Mon–Sat,

7:30 am – 6 pmSundays ‘til 3 pm

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BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNERSPACIOUS ROOMS & HOMEMADE FAREFull kitchen and private bath, starting at $75 for

double occupancy. Special rates starting second night!

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SHOPPING & ATTRACTIONSArtcast Inc • 725 Vt Rt 100, Hancock • 802-767-3123 • 1BigTown Gallery • 99 North Main, Rochester • 802-767-9670 • 2Boysenberry Smart Clothes • 61 North Main St, Rochester • 802-767-9591 • 3Firehole Fly�shing - Robert Jordan • Rochester • www.beneaththeseams.comGreen Mountain Bikes • 105 N. Main St., Rochester • 802-767 4464 • 4Green Mountain Glassworks • 5523 Rt. 100, Granville • 802-767-4547 • 5JD’s Quick Stop • 529 Vt Route 100, Rochester • 802-767-3426 • 6Jeremy Seeger Dulcimers • Rochester • (802) 767-3790Judy Jensen Clay Studio • 61 N. Main St., Rochester • 802-767-3271 • 8Killooleet • Route 125 Rochester • 802-767-3152 • 9Mac’s Valley Market • 67 N Main St, Rochester • (802) 767-3181 • 10Mom & Pop’s Maple Syrup • 3425 Brandon Mountain Rd, Rochester • 802-767-3731 • 11Nordic Adventures • Route 100, Rochester • 802-767-3272 • 12North Hollow Farm • 2124 North Hollow Rd, Rochester • 877-304-2333 • 13Oatmeal Studios Inc • 13 School St, Rochester • 802-967-8014 • 14Pierce Hall • 38 Main St, Rochester • 802-767-9599 • 15Rochester Chamber Music Society • Rochester • www.rcmsvt.org Sandy’s Books & Bakery • 30 North Main St, Rochester • 802-767-4258 • 17Skip Mart • 12 N Main St, Rochester • 802-767-3131 • 18Sunshine Valley Berry Farm • 129 Ranger Rd, Rochester • 802-767-9385 • 19Tweed River Tubing • 2056 Route 100 N, Stockbridge • 802-746-8977 • 20The Hardware at Rochester • 56 North Main St, Rochester • 802-767-4200 • 21The Wildwood Flower • 645 Route 100 South, Rochester • 802-767-4015 • 22Vermont Verde Antique • Quarry Hill Rd, Rochester • 802-767-4421 • 23Watershed Fine Furniture • 555 Sawmill Hill Rd, Rochester • 802-767-4185Wenda Fine Art Jewelry • 824 Route 100, Rochester • 802-767-9210 • 25White River Golf Club • 3070 VT Route 100 S, Rochester • 802-767-4653 • 26White River Valley Players • Rochester • whiterivervalleyplayers.org

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Handmade Fleece & Organic ClothingMade for you from the heart of Vermont.

61 N Main St B2 Rochester VT 05767802-767-9591boysenberryvt.comboysenberry@comcast.net

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61 N. MainRochester802-767-3271judyjensen.com

J. Jensen & FriendsFine Craft Gallery

POTTERY • TILES • SCULPTURE • ETC

A small, friendly jewelry store with �ne traditional craftsmanship, and innovative designs. Just south of Rochester Village

824 Route 100 • Rochester, VT(802) 767-9210 • fb.me/WendaFineArtJewelry

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STAYBreadloaf Inn A unique “o� the beaten path” location, centrally located to many of the areas �nest skiing and snowmobiling trials.

1046 West Hill Ext, Granville / 802-767-3425

Cobble House Inn A grand 1860's late-Victorian mansion overlooking the Green Mountains; the perfect place to recharge your soul.

47 Cobble Hse. Rd, Gaysville / 802-234-5458

When Words Count Retreat Our writers retreat is a home away from home, created by writers for writers; a place dedicated to liberating your muse so that you can make progress like never before.

1862 Marsh Brook, Rochester / 866-644-7868 Liberty Hill Farm A real Vermont experience for visitors to the valley! Farm Family Hospitality in the Heart of the Green Mountains.

511 Liberty Hill, Rochester / 802-767-3926 Old Hancock Hotel A quaint, cozy hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. The restaurant downstairs o�ers classic country foods.

1210 Route 100, Hancock / 802-767-4976

The Gathering Inn The ideal place for hikers and skiers. The innkeepers provide free transportation to and from the Long Trail / Middlebury Gap.

1295 Route 100, Hancock / 802-767-3734 The Huntington House Inn Close enough to enjoy the areas �nest ski resorts and tourist attractions, yet far enough away to avoid the maddening crowds.

19 Huntington Pl, Rochester / 802-767-9140 The New Homestead B&B Three rooms with private bath. Resident cats Ike & Tina. Hens out back; organic garden. Good beds and great breakfasts.

360 S. Main St, Rochester / 802-767-4751 The Pumpkin Patch B&B Step back in time – beauty abounds in our 1835 Greek Revival style home nestled in a true Vermont New England village.

6 S. Main St, Rochester / 802-767-4742

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The Pumpkin Patch B&BDebbie & Rich Mathiesen, Proprietors6 South Main StreetRochester, VT 05767802-767-4742pumpkinpatchbnb.comStep back in time - in our 1835 Greek revival style home nestled in a true Vermont New England village. 9

1295 Route 100 • Hancock, VT(802) 767-3734 • gatheringinnvt.com

O�ering a�ordable rooms for guests or boarderson 2.5 acres of permacultured gardens.

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Stay somewhere special off the beaten path. Go as you please.

breadloafinn.com • 802-793-2026

Set in the heart of the Green Mountains connected to over 25,000 acres of National Forest.

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PLAY: HIKE & WALKRobert Frost Interpretive Trail Easy Walk – This trail is a National Recreation Trail that commemorates Robert Frost’s poetry; several of his poems are mounted along the trail in the woods and �elds. Texas Falls Recreation Areaand Hiking Trails Easy Hike – Texas Falls o�ers more than a photo op on the footbridge over the falls. There are places to picnic, camp, hike and mountain bike as well! There's a reason Texas Falls is know as the Jewel of the Green Mountains.

Skylight Pond Moderate Hike – The path of Skylight Pond still ranks among the most popular trails in the state. A choice of summits, an alpine pond, and one of the Long Trail’s newest lodges transform this temperate trail into a champion of mid-range hikes. Chittenden Brook Trail Moderate Hike – This out-and-back trail has a convenient feature that not many other trails o�er: a campground! Cooley Glen and Emily Proctor Loop Moderate/Advanced Hiking – Connecting the Emily Proctor Trail and the Cooley Glen Trail via the Long Trail makes a long day hike or an overnight trip of 13.0 miles.

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Rochester, VT • 802-767-3996Creative Carpentry Solutions

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�e Green Mountain Valley has some spectacu-lar hiking and walking trails for all experi-ence levels. You’ll enjoy exquisite views of Vermont, our small towns and villages dotting the landscape.

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World Class Beer Selection Over 100 BEERS with Growler Filling Station

Sunoco Gas, ATM, DVD, Groceries, Lottery Open 6am to 8pm Mon-Fri, 8am to 8pm Sat and Sun

523 VT Rte. 100 Hancock, VT 05748

(802)767-3426

JD’s Quick Stop Hancock, Vermont

PLAY: BIKESilver Lake Easy Mountain Biking – This is a good ride for beginners and families. This easy, �ve-mile loop takes you past Silver Lake, Line Pond, and several horse farms. It begins with a mellow trail climb, continues on dirt roads, and �nishes on the Barnard-Woodstock Stage Road.

Ash Hill Trail Intermediate Mountain Biking – This loop is basically a climb followed immediately by a rocky, steep, knuckle-aching, bone-jarring descent, but the views are worth the e�ort!

South Hill Advanced Mountain Biking – This ride is not for the timid and you will de�nitely need to be in good shape for this trail. The terrain is very challenging with several short, technical climbs, one long climb, and a one-mile descent.

A Short Loop Through the Hollow Intermediate Road Biking – The quarry road is quite steep but once you are up in the Hollows it is pretty easy going. There are many interesting places to stop along the way, from stunning vistas to historical markers.

Four Waterfall Day-Trip Intermediate - Advanced Road Biking – This is a lovely day trip by bike where you’ll see 4 beautiful Vermont waterfalls.

Bethel Mountain Loop Advanced Road Biking – This is a beautiful loop of 32 miles around the Green Mountain Valley.

Trailhead locations are noted on map, scan QR code to visit IDigVT.com for detailed information.

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802-767-4464 • greenmountainbikes.com

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PLAY: DRIVEFour Waterfall Day Trip Take a picnic to Texas Falls and enjoy the recreation area and hiking trails. Then continue on to 3 more lovely waterfalls and stop at the General Store in Warren for a treat. From Rochester, 100 North to 125 West to Texas Falls, back to 100 North to Warren, return to Rochester on 100 South. Two Gaps and a Lake Loop The drive takes you over the Brandon Gap, right to Lake Dunmore where you can spend the afternoon swimming, �shing, boating and hiking. You’ll pass through the Middlebury Gap on your way back to Rochester. From Rochester, 100 South to 73 West to 53 North to 125 East to 100 South back to Rochester.

Middlebury Scenic Loop An 81-mile loop drive with diverse scenery through Middlebury and Brandon gaps in the Green Mountains and across open farmland in the Champlain Valley. From Rochester, 100 North to 125 West to 30 South to 74 West to Larabee’s Point on Lake Champlain, 73 East to100 North back to Rochester. The LAMB Ride This is the LAMB Ride or Lincoln, Appalachian, Middlebury, Brandon Gap ride. About 112 miles and plenty of mountains to conquer! A great ride on/in any vehicle. From Rochester, 100 North to Lincoln Gap Rd* to 116 North to 17 East to 100 South to 125 West to 7 South to 73 East to 100 North back to Rochester.* Visit website for precise directions!

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PLAY: CAMPLittle Emma’s Sweet Retreat Fully furnished vintage travel trailer camping! Campground features shared outdoor kitchen, shared outdoor shower, �repit and free rooster wake up service.

2198 VT RT 125, Hancock / 802-363-3330 Chittenden Brook Campground A small remote campground located along Chittenden Brook near the Long Trail. The campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sites are available on a �rst come, �rst served basis.

Moosalamoo Campground A small campground at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook. Each site has a picnic table, �re ring with a grill, and parking for two cars. In the center of the campground loop there are an open play �eld and small, self-guided interpretive trail. Dispersed Camping There are many places in the Valley to camp that aren't part of a traditional campground. Visitors to the Green Mountain National Forest can camp anywhere unless otherwise posted.

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To learn more about camping in the Valley, you can contact the Ranger Station Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm at 802-767-4261 or visit:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/greenmountain/recreation/camping-cabins

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THE HARDWAREAT ROCHESTER

a small town store with a big inventory!

56 N. Main St. • 802-767-4200Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat 8-4, Sun 9-3 23 School Street

Rochester, Vermont 05767

The Little Red BarnSecond Hand Goods

(802) 595-0342littleredbarnrochester@gmail.com

PLAY: SNOWSnowshoeingWater Tower, Widow’s Clearing & Wilkinson Trails These trails are a system of interconnected, ungroomed cross-country skiing loops of varying length and di�culty. Snowmobiling Ash Hill TrailThis loop is a climb followed immediately by a descent. You have about one-half mile of �at terrain at the top before descending a steep trail.

Snowshoeing/Cross Country SkiingChittenden Brook TrailIntermediate out and back trail climbs through mixed hardwood and spruce/�r forest.

Downhill Skiing/SnowboardingMiddlebury Snow BowlA 17-trail mountain steeped in history, the Middlebury Snow Bowl is one of the state’s �rst ski mountains and has become a hot spot for Tree Skiing. Cross Country/Nordic Skiing Norske Trail Much of the trail is gradual ups and downs with several extended elevation changes on the western side of the trail. The trail begins and ends on private property; please be respectful of the owners.

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Winter Fun X-C Skis, Snowshoes

and Ice SkatesSales, Rentals and Tuning

3485 Route 100 South, Rochester VT802-767-3996 or 802-236-9627deanmendell@yahoo.com

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GETTING HEREPlanes Burlington International Airport Major airport served by Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways.

Rutland, VT Airport Daily �ights to Boston via Cape Air

Lebanon, NH Airport Daily �ights to Boston via Cape Air Trains Ethan Allen Express to Rutland Service from New York, NY

Vermonter to Randolph Service from Washington, DC & New York, NY

Automobiles Distances and appoximate drive times:

• New York City 270 Miles 5.5 Hours

• Boston 165 Miles 3.25 Hours

• Montreal 160 Miles 3.25 Hours

• Albany, NY 120 Miles 2.75 Hours

• Burlington, VT 65 Miles 1.5 Hours

• Lebanon, NH 45 Miles 1 Hour

THE HEART OF VERMONT

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Green Mountain Glassworksglassblowing by Michael Egan

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Studio Demonstrations DailyGlass Gallery & Gift Shop

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�is publication was created by the cooperative e�orts of the Green Mountain Valley Business Community. Started

in the wake of Hurricane Irene, GMVBC promotes the gentle beauty and scenic vistas of this hidden valley.

Learn more about GMVBC and the Green Mountain Valley @ iDigVT.com

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Harveys Plumbing and Excavating1593 Route 100 SouthRochester, VT 05767767-3241 or 767-3318

Processed Gravel productsSite Work and Foundation Prep

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Dump TruckSA Family owned business serving the

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