Take a Drive on Route 30
What is Route 30?
Vermont Route 30 runs from Brattleboro in the south to Middlebury in the north. The route runs along the West River and passes through many historic small towns. Travel writers have described the route as “idyllic” and “picturesque.” We know you’ll agree!
For Kids!
The Children’s Farm and Forest at Retreat Farm
350 Linden Street, Brattleboro
(802) 257-2240
www.theretreatfarm.com
Family fun for all ages! Hold a baby chick; pet the rabbits; groom a miniature horse; play with lambs and goats; feed the piglets; visit with Farmer Alan; meet llamas and emus; and drive toy trucks!
Great Places to Eat
Jack’s Restaurant & Pub
348 Upper Dummerston Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-9864
Jack’s Restaurant & Pub
Taking advantage of the fresh foods that are accessible to this region, the menu boasts a variety of options to please a variety of taste buds!
The Artisan Restaurant and The Tavern
Four Columns Inn
21 West Street, Newfane, VT
(802) 365-7713
www.fourcolumnsvt.com
Two great restaurants on one roof at the Four Columns Inn. The chefs at The Artisan Restaurant and The Tavern use simple and authentic ingredients to create wholesome dishes that appeal to all palettes.
A Taste of Vermont!
Grafton Village Cheese
400 Linden Street (Route 30), Brattleboro
802-246-2221 x101
www.graftonvillagecheese.com
Quality and taste are the hallmarks of the company’s award-winning cheese. Founded in 1892, Grafton cheese is still made by hand using raw milk from small family farms. Visit the retail store, watch cheesemaking and taste the final product.
Saxtons River Distillery
485 West River Road
(802) 659-4903
www.SaplingLiqueur.com
The Saxtons River Distillery makes liqueur, bourbon and gin infused with pure Vermont maple syrup. Its Perc Coffee Liqueur recently won the gold medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Take a tour of the distillery, meet the master distillers, taste the delicious liquors, and of course, take some home with you!
Art
Fire Arts Vermont
485 West River Road, Brattleboro
(802) 254-9761
www.fireartsvt.com
Fire Arts Vermont is a destination arts facility for the creation, instruction, and promotion of silica-based arts (main ingredient in both glass and clay). Visitors are welcome to view, purchase, and learn about glass and ceramic art.
Drive Across an Historic Covered Bridge
West Dummerston Covered Bridge
Route 30, Dummerston
The West Dummerston Covered Bridge crosses over the West River. The two span town lattice truss bridge was built in 1872. At 271 feet long and 22 feet wide, it is the longest still operational covered bridge in Vermont.
Stay
Four Columns Inn
21 West Street, Newfane, VT
(802) 365-7713
www.fourcolumnsvt.com
Set on 138 acres, the Four Columns experience features a stunning historic setting, a welcoming staff, thoughtful hospitality details, and relaxed fine food at the Artisan Restaurant and Tavern.
Follow the African American Heritage Trail
Take a detour off Route 30 and head to Grafton where you can visit the Grafton History Museum and Turner Hill Wildlife Management Area. To learn more about the African American Heritage Trail and other points of interest visit www.VTAfricanAmericanHeritage.net.
