Brattleboro North KOA Journey Blog

What to Do When It's Monday in Brattleboro

So it’s Monday in Vermont, and you ask yourself, what is there even to do in the Greater Brattleboro area? Well, we are here to help you figure that out. Here are some of our favorite activities to do early in the week. 

Wine & Beer

• Putney Mountain Wine & Spirits
  8 Bellows Falls Rd, Putney, VT 05346
   Open seven days a week make sure to go for a wine tasting at Putney Mountain Wine and Spirits. I know, we talk about this place a lot, but we really love their locally sourced wines. The best part is they are open seven days a week from 11:00AM to 5:00PM every day. So swing on by their beautiful tasting room to sample some delicious fruit wines and liquors.
• Hermit Thrush Brewery
  29 High St #101c, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   Open Thursday thru Monday 11:00AM to 7:00PM. A delicious local sour brewer that utilizes wild yeast to make their beer. You will find unique pairings like cherry and juniper. If you like sour beers you will not be disappointed. Enjoy a flight from what they have on tap or make a half or full case to take home.
• River Garden Marketplace
  157 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   Open Thursday thru Monday we are continuing on our beer journey is the Riverside Marketplace. A fun place to enjoy local brews from New England all in one place. They also have light bites and local art, crafts, and creators on display for purchase.

Snacks

• Grafton Village Cheese Company
  400 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   Open seven days a week, if you love cheese and all the things that go delicious with cheese the Grafton Village Cheese Company is a must. Make sure to ask the cheese counter what their favorite is and if they are sampling it.

Sweet Treats

• Blueberry Haus
  23 Elliot St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
  809 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301
   Blueberry Haus is a must if you are in the mood for a sweet treat. With great homemade ice creams, you will find all sorts of delicious flavor combinations here. Waffle cones have been known to sell out quickly when the weather is nice so make sure to grab one if they are in stock! There are two locations, the Guilford location is our favorite in the Summer months.
• Amy’s Bakery
  113 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   Enjoy this bakery with a view Monday thru Saturday. Known for their delicious pastries you will also find good coffee and sandwiches here. Make sure to walk to the back dining area to enjoy beautiful river views.

Books

• Everyone’s Books
  25 Elliot St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   For the book lover, make sure to head to Everyone’s Books. Open seven days a week, for you to snag a new book for the road.

Art

• Harmony Collective Artist Gallery

Antiques/Thrift

• Twice Upon A Time Antiques
  63 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
  For multiple floors of antiques and unique handmade items, this is the shop for you.
• Turn It Up!
  85 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
  For the record and movie lover in your life.
• Boomerang
  79 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
  Enjoy this high-end thrift store and consignment shop for adults.

Night Life

• The Collective Lounge
  55 Elliot St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
   For the night owl, we recommend The Collective Lounge. Open seven days a week starting at 4:00PM with varying closing times from 12:00AM during the week and 2:00AM on the weekends this is the perfect place to enjoy the late evening hours.