Rivers Rock Cottage - area guidebook
Food scene
The Black Lantern Inn
2057 N Main StDelicious food, lovely atmosphere.
Local favorite, fun, delicious food -- come for Mexican Night!
24 locals recommend
Bernie's Restaurant
72 Main StLocal favorite, fun, delicious food -- come for Mexican Night!
Local favorite, great ambiance, high-quality food. They do occasional "special events" like wine-pairing lunches and dinners.
15 locals recommend
The INN
241 Main StLocal favorite, great ambiance, high-quality food. They do occasional "special events" like wine-pairing lunches and dinners.
Quirky, much-beloved local favorite. Outdoor dining on picnic benches or in your vehicle. Call ahead if you can -- they are busy! 802-730-3441
21 locals recommend
Burger Barn
4968 VT-15Quirky, much-beloved local favorite. Outdoor dining on picnic benches or in your vehicle. Call ahead if you can -- they are busy! 802-730-3441
Smugglers Notch Inn
55 Church StTavern with fireplace, classic pub fare, outdoor with live music.
802-644-8100. Must call ahead for reservations! Always busy, super large portions, breakfast and comfort food, and fresh bread baked on-site.
33 locals recommend
158 Main
158 S Vermont 108802-644-8100. Must call ahead for reservations! Always busy, super large portions, breakfast and comfort food, and fresh bread baked on-site.
Brewster River Pub
4087 Vermont 108Great beer selections, good food, local favorite
Across the street from the Burger Barn. Cupboard has coffee, made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and bakery as well. And their food is delicious.
21 locals recommend
The Cupboard Deli
4837 VT-15Across the street from the Burger Barn. Cupboard has coffee, made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and bakery as well. And their food is delicious.
The Belfry
Vermont 242Highly recommended by locals
Closed for renovations during the 2021 season, but they promise to return in early Spring 2022!
22 locals recommend
Family Table
4807 Vermont 15Closed for renovations during the 2021 season, but they promise to return in early Spring 2022!
Snow Shoe Lodge & Pub
13 Main StGeared to younger adventurous folks who like live music
Outdoor experiences
LVRT is easily accessible from many locations for all outdoor activity, in all four seasons. Designed for community engagement, the 93-mile trail crosses practically all of northern Vermont, with food and drink stops in many small towns. You can rent bikes in Jeffersonville and Johnson.
6 locals recommend
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Jeffersonville, VT
Lamoille Valley Rail TrailLVRT is easily accessible from many locations for all outdoor activity, in all four seasons. Designed for community engagement, the 93-mile trail crosses practically all of northern Vermont, with food and drink stops in many small towns. You can rent bikes in Jeffersonville and Johnson.
Disc golf is quickly becoming a huge favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.
14 locals recommend
Smugglers' Notch Disc Golf Center
1237 Edwards RdDisc golf is quickly becoming a huge favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures
1239 Edwards Rdziplines, and adventures in the treetops!
VCK offers several different length trips and specialty trips, including one that combines river-tripping and rail-trail riding, all on the Lamoille River.
18 locals recommend
Vermont Canoe and Kayak
4805 VT-15VCK offers several different length trips and specialty trips, including one that combines river-tripping and rail-trail riding, all on the Lamoille River.
Good selection of equipment, Fly fishing and fly-tying instruction, ice fishing tours, steelhead fishing tours, and more! Helpful, friendly staff.
10 locals recommend
Fly Rod Shop
2703 Waterbury RdGood selection of equipment, Fly fishing and fly-tying instruction, ice fishing tours, steelhead fishing tours, and more! Helpful, friendly staff.
Green Mountain Troufitters
168 Woodlands LnMike Kontos gives great fly-fishing instruction. 802-730-4298
LaJoie is Vermont's only year-round horse riding stable, with sleigh rides and other seasonal options available! 15 minutes from Rivers Rock Cottage.
20 locals recommend
Lajoie Stables
984 Pollander RdLaJoie is Vermont's only year-round horse riding stable, with sleigh rides and other seasonal options available! 15 minutes from Rivers Rock Cottage.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 VT-108Closest ski resort to Rivers Rock Cottage!
Fitness / Wellness
This is a fitness center with aerobic equipment, free weights, and a basketball court. There are pickup pickleball games several times a week — check the event calendar online. Contact the facility directly to check availability for day use.
Cambridge VT Community Center
22 Old Main StThis is a fitness center with aerobic equipment, free weights, and a basketball court. There are pickup pickleball games several times a week — check the event calendar online. Contact the facility directly to check availability for day use.