A 2-Day Foodie Itinerary for Northfield, Vermont

• Day 1: Breakfast at Red Hen Baking Company, take a tour of the nearby Hen of the Wood restaurant, and grab a snack at Cabot Annex. Next, visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for their famous maple syrup, and later grab lunch at Good Measure Brewing Co. In the afternoon, stop by the Orchard Valley Waldorf School Market for fresh produce, and finish the day with dinner at The Common.
• Day 2: Grab breakfast at Cornerstone Pub and Kitchen, then visit the Ben & Jerry’s Vermont Factory for a tour and ice cream samples. For lunch, enjoy a farm-to-table meal at Ariel’s Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit and sample cheeses at Shelburne Farms, and finish the day with dinner at The Stepside Café.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Red Hen Baking Company (1 hour, the cost of breakfast)
• Hen of the Wood tour (1 hour, free)
• Cabot Annex snack (30 minutes, the cost of snack)
• Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks (1 hour, free)
• Good Measure Brewing Co (1.5 hours, $$)
• Orchard Valley Waldorf School Market (1 hour, the cost of produce)
• The Common (1.5 hours, $$)
• Cornerstone Pub and Kitchen (1 hour, the cost of breakfast)
• Ben & Jerry’s Vermont Factory (1 hour, $$)
• Ariel’s Restaurant (1.5 hours, $$)
• Shelburne Farms (1.5 hours, $$)
• The Stepside Café (1.5 hours, $$)
• Total Estimated Costs: $$$

Transportation

To get around Northfield, a car would be the best option. It can be rented at the nearby Burlington International Airport for an estimated cost of $120 for two days. The total driving time for the itinerary would be around 4 hours with a total distance of approximately 80 miles.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other breweries or local wineries in the area. If you have less time, skip the tour of Hen of the Wood or the Orchard Valley Waldorf School Market.

Airports

The nearest airport to Northfield is Burlington International Airport (BTV), located in Burlington, Vermont, approximately 40 miles away from the town center.