July 4th Adventure Guide
It’s the 4th of July and we’ve got you covered with all the places to eat and drink and the things to do to get you into full vacation mode for the week.
*Bonus, we’ve confirmed that the following sweet businesses ARE OPEN on these days.
Photo by Kevin King
Sat, July 1
Insider scoop on the local scene to kick off your week of fun!
Revive your wardrobe at Revolution, the local go-to second-hand/vintage shop
Scavenge at Vermont Salvage for all the cool household finds you didn’t think you needed (clawfoot bathtub anyone?)
Refuel at Phnom Then with mouthwatering Cambodian
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Ava’s for ice cream and cand
Fontinalis for wine and provisions for the week’s al fresco dining
Craft cocktails outside at Wolf Tree paired with a fresh charcuterie board
A light dinner of mussels at Elixer
Sun, July 2
Fam Jam Fun for everyone, from beach to farm.
Grab pies at Stone’s Throw Pizza in Charlotte for a pizza picnic lunch at Charlotte Beach – followed by a swim in the lake!
Bring the fam to Shelburne Farms for a scenic and educational walking adventure. Keep an eye out for their new Farmyard Forest Walk Activity Trail markers!
Stay at the Farms for a cocktail at the Inn while you wander through epic flower gardens, followed by a farm-fresh feast
photo courtesy of Shy Guy Gelato
Mon, July 3
Fireworks and Freewheelin in the city!
Breakfast in the heart of the city at The Grey Jay (don’t snooze on the donuts!)
Beach day at local’s spot Blanchard Beach
Afternoon delight with a cone (or two) from Shy Guy Gelato
Swing by May Day for their Coop Day fundraiser for Howard Center
Catch the fireworks display over the lake from the waterfront in Burlington
Tue, July 4
Double Dip…Twice. May the fourth be with you!
Start the day in Bristol with the Outhouse Race followed by the festive holiday parade!
Jump into Bristol Falls to cool off before heading over the mountain
Over the mountain, we go! Grab to-go goodies from Mehuron’s before a jump into the river from the Waitsfied covered bridge
July 4th VSO Outdoor Concert and Fireworks at Shelburne Museum — reserve your AD picnic pack today and you don’t have to find a place for dinner.
photo via Vermont Symphony Orchestra
WED, July 5
Hiking, dipping, art-ing, and beer-ing it up.
Start the morning with a hike and (still cold!) dip at Bingham Falls!
Late lunch and a beer at Brewster River Pub & Brewery
Make your way back south to take in some rad art at the new Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury
Mosy across the street to the Prohibition Pig Brewery for smoked sandwiches and brews on the patio
Grab some clutch Vermont brews at the Craft Beer Cellar to take home
Thur, July 6
Take it to the Lake! Another day waterfront city-lovin’.
Swing by Foam Brewers for a cool beer before it gets busy
Scoot on over to The FRAME’s Movie Night and tuck into lawn games and your Adventure Dinner picnic (reserve yours today!)
Fri, July 7
We’ll be rocking down at the South End Get Down! When we’re not selling our famous lobstah biscuits, we’re enjoying:
Handmade pierogi from Luiza’s Homemade with Love
Masterful Fried chicken from Jilib Jiblets
Mister Foods Fancy for a rotating lineup of outstanding veggie/vegan dishes
Crab a sammie from Farmer’s and Foragers
For dessert we’re dipping our Only Cannoli in basil ice cream from lu.lu ice cream…and stop us
Sat, July 8
Pack your bike and travel coffee mug (and your appetite).
Caffeinate your day at the cooooolest coffee shop in town, Abracadabra Coffee Co.
Hit the bike trails at Ascutney Outdoors (some of the best mountain biking in the nation!)
Refuel with a loaded sandwich or burger at Brownsville Butcher & Pantry
Swing down to Woodstock and explore Billings Farm & Museum
Sun, July 9
Keep the Sunday scaries at bay with fresh air and comfort food.
Hike (or drive up!) at Mount Equinox to take in the views of the valley below
An afternoon of al-fresco wood-fired pizza at The Crooked Ram’s outdoor dining, The Yard
Pick up your next beach read at Northshire Bookstore
Make the afternoon XTRA with off-road driving at the Land Rover Experience School
Close the week out with a bang with an early dinner of South Eastern Mediterranean cuisine at Depot 62
Photo by Chadwick Estey