VT itinerary / hotel help

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  1. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    So I am planning on a VT trip March 17th (Thurs) and 18th (Fri). I've been before and camped near Waterbury Reservoir. I loved Waterbury - thought it was a great town, and plan on staying there again for a night or two. First question: any places to stay in Waterbury that is in/within walking distance of the bars and restaurants? I see there is a best western but looks like its a pretty far walk to town. I plan on drinking and dont want to use my car.

    As for my beer stops before I settle for the day and enjoy Waterbury:

    I plan on leaving Long Island at 4am and heading straight to Hunger Mtn Co-op - what time does the HT delivery usually occur on Thursdays? I didn't go last time I went up to VT.

    I plan on heading straight to Warren Store after for Lawson's. Is this plausible? Should I reverse my stops?

    I'll prob stop at a few other shops after. Might head back to Montpelier for a stop at Three Penny before heading back to Waterbury for the day.

    I'll be doing HF Friday morning.

    Any suggestions/recommendations?

    Thanks all!
     
    #1 BoardwalkBock, Mar 4, 2016
  2. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    Best Western is walkable. I have done it many times. The worst part is the hill to the hotel if it's icy. Old Stagecoach is even closer.
     
    #2 jbart, Mar 4, 2016
  3. Evmo31

    Evmo31 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Connecticut

    Hunger mountain releases heady at 8am thursday mornings.
     
    #3 Evmo31, Mar 4, 2016
  4. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    Go for the Lawsons bottles/warren store first. heady is much easier to find. I believe stowe/ Waterbury area gets heady deliveries on Fridays.
     
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  5. Evmo31

    Evmo31 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Connecticut

    IMO the only downside to heady hunting on friday (stowe, morrisville) most stores that get it only offer low limits. Buying a case at hunger mountain is much easier if you are trying to buy a bunch.
     
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  6. elucas730

    elucas730 Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2010 New York

    Sounds like you already have a pretty good plan and the other replies are spot on. Rock Art opens at 9AM and it's on your way to HF. You may or may not want to stop at Lost Nation for lunch on your way back.
     
    #6 elucas730, Mar 4, 2016
  7. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Thursday afternoon is Lawson's drops at Hunger Mountain. Can get Heady in AM, hang around Montpelier, then get Lawson's in one trip. Lunch at Three Penny Taproom. You would have some time to kill, but would save driving time.

    I recommend Old Stagecoach for Waterbury stay.

    Could probably hit Heady by 8am, head to HF, then back to Hunger Mountain for Lawson's drop on way back to Waterbury. All on Thursday, giving you Friday for Waterbury/Stowe fun.
     
    #7 jhavs, Mar 4, 2016
  8. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Depending on how much SoS you want, on Thursdays they get it at Beverage Baron in Barre too. About 10 minute drive from Hunger Mountain coop. Corner Stone Pub in Barre has a good taplist, and HT, FB cans.
     
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  9. Skwalk47

    Skwalk47 Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2010 Massachusetts

    Lunch (or even better Brunch) at Kismet in Montpelier! Always gets left out, but my favorite restaurant in Montpelier, or Vermont, or anywhere frankly.
     
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    Skwalk47 Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2010 Massachusetts

    I kid you not, their classic benedict with roasted root vegetables, a coffee and either a heady or focal banger is my death row meal.
     
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    Skwalk47 Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2010 Massachusetts

    Oh and an Apple Beet Carrot fresh pressed juice... Strap those electodes on my now, Im ready to go.
     
    #11 Skwalk47, Mar 4, 2016
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  12. Trio2shine

    Trio2shine Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2011 California

    Do yourself a solid and head up to Parker Pie (West Glover) after HF for lunch. Stagecoach for breakfast in Waterbury is also hard to beat. Enjoy!
     
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  13. rjp217

    rjp217 Pooh-Bah (2,761) Apr 24, 2012 Massachusetts
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    You could probably walk from the new Fairfield Inn in Waterbury to downtown. It's about a mile. Would be a bit of a hike going back because it's uphill but I mean technically it's doable and you'll be feeling pretty good at that point in the night.
     
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  14. HuskyHawk

    HuskyHawk Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 Massachusetts

    Agreed. Lots of places around Mad River selling HT as well.
     
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  15. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    It's a slower time of year and Heady from yesterday's delivery is still on shelfs (Friday afternoon)at a couple burlington area stores
     
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  16. Evmo31

    Evmo31 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Connecticut

    From lawsons website:
    Due to recent travels and our upcoming 8th Anniversary event preparations, there is a limited supply of Warren-brewed specialty beer this month. The week of March 3rd you will find Carrier Coffee Maple Imperial Stout (limited bottles for sale at The Warren Store, Hunger Mountain Co-op and Beverage Warehouse).

    So there might be a chance that there are no lawsons bottles around towards the end of the month.
     
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  17. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Thanks for all the help guys!

    I'll take a look at Old Stagecoach. I don't mind walking but prefer to have somewhere close to stumble to.

    Ah damn. Well I'll keep an eye out and if there's no Lawsons i'll change my plans.

    This sounds like a plan.

    Again, thanks!

    Cheers.
     
    #17 BoardwalkBock, Mar 4, 2016
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  18. sosbombs

    sosbombs Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2016 Vermont

    seems like you can teach a course on this trip, why are you asking?
     
    #18 sosbombs, Mar 5, 2016
  19. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Haha only looking for info/suggestions to make this more efficient. I've only camped in Vt but not looking to camp in mid March so the hotel recommendations have been helpful! Plus, got some good info on alternatives!
     
    #19 BoardwalkBock, Mar 5, 2016
  20. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Looks like there will be limited beer at Warren Store this Thursday based on their website. I'm thinking that I will leave here at 3AM to get to Hunger Mt Co-Op by 8:30. Hopefully grab some heady if I get there in a time. How long is the wait there usually? I was thinking of hitting Hill Farmstead after, then heading back to Hunger Mt for Lawsons drop off. Afterwards, probably head to Three Penny for lunch. Is hitting HF after Hunger Mt in the morning and getting back to Hunger Mt for Lawsons do-able? Thanks!

    When does Beverage Baron get their SoS drop off usually?
     
    #20 BoardwalkBock, Mar 15, 2016
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