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title: "Middlebury"
url: "https://travelikealocalvt.com/category/destinations/middlebury/"
type: "Destination"
description: "A Historic Vermont College Town Where Independent Shops, Great Food, Scenic Waterfalls and Green Mountain Adventures Come Together"
guides: 4
updated: "2026-10-27"
site: "Travel Like a Local®: Vermont"
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# Middlebury, Vermont

A Historic Vermont College Town Where Independent Shops, Great Food, Scenic Waterfalls and Green Mountain Adventures Come Together

Middlebury, Vermont, pairs small-town charm with great dining, independent shops, a historic college campus and easy access to Green Mountain adventures.

## Guides

- [Foxglove Farm in Leicester, Vermont: A Cozy Cabin Farm Stay Near Middlebury](https://travelikealocalvt.com/foxglove-farm-cabin-vermont/): Stay at Foxglove Farm in Leicester, Vermont, in a cozy log cabin with forest trails, maple sugaring, farm experiences and easy access to Middlebury. (updated 2026-10-27)
- [Stay on Lake Dunmore: A Cozy Vermont Lake Getaway](https://travelikealocalvt.com/lake-dunmore-vermont-getaway/): Plan a Lake Dunmore Vermont getaway with a stay at Golden Hour, plus swimming at Branbury State Park, nearby hikes and easy access to Middlebury. (updated 2026-10-18)
- [One of Vermont’s Best Fall Foliage Chairlift Experiences](https://travelikealocalvt.com/middlebury-snow-bowl-foliage-rides/): Ride the Middlebury Snow Bowl foliage chairlift for sweeping mountain views, colorful fall scenery, and a relaxed Vermont autumn outing near Ripton. (updated 2026-10-17)
- [Texas Falls in Hancock, Vermont: A Beautiful Fall Foliage Stop](https://travelikealocalvt.com/texas-falls-vermont-foliage/): Visit Texas Falls in Hancock, Vermont, during fall foliage for colorful forest views, cascading waterfalls, an easy overlook, and a scenic nature trail. (updated 2026-10-17)

## Places

- [Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/tourterelle-restaurant-inn/): Restaurant in New Haven, VT.
- [Morningside Bakery](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/morningside-bakery/): Bakery in Brandon, VT. Morningside Bakery is known for sticky, rich pastries that call for a napkin.
- [Happy Valley Orchard](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/happy-valley-orchard/): Farm or farm stand in Middlebury, VT. An orchard just outside downtown Middlebury with live music, wagon rides, apples to take home, and the author’s favorite cider donut.
- [Swift House Inn](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/swift-house-inn/): Inn in Middlebury, VT. This has been one of my longtime favorite Vermont hotel and restaurant combinations. 7 Vermont Hotels Where the Restaurant Is as Good as the Stay Jessica's at Swift House Inn brings excellent…

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