Local Services:

Electric:

Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)- (800) 649-2877  www.cvps.com

Green Mountain Power- (888) 835-4672 www.greenmoutainpower.com

Gas:

Keene Gas- (800) 421-0080 www.keenegas.com

Oil:

Fleming Oil- (802) 254-6095 www.flemoil.com

Discount Oil- (603) 352-0583 www.discountoilpriceprotection.com

Tv/Phone/Internet:

SoverNet- (877) 877-2120 www.sover.net

Comcast- (802) 266-2278  www.comcast.com

FairPoint- (866) 984-2001 www.fairpoint.com

Things to do:

Gallery Walk- The first Friday of every month downtown Brattleboro stays open late, offering a fun evening of shopping, gallery viewing, music and food. www.gallerywalk.org

Brattleboro Farmers Market- From May-October the market is held twice a week. On Saturdays from 9-2 in West Brattleboro and Wednesdays from 10-2 downtown. The market offers local vendors selling produce, handmade crafts, jewelry, baked goods and ethnic foods along with live music. www.brattleborofarmersmarket.com

Living Memorial Park-The park offers a fun playground, a large outdoor community pool in the summer and a skating rink, a ski lift and sledding in the winter as well as softball fields and other open park space.

Brattleboro Rec Department-The Brattleboro Rec maintains the local parks as well as offering numerous programs for kids and seniors. They sponsor all sorts of programs from youth soccer to gymnastics to lacrosse as well as offering an open gym downtown. www.brattleboro.org

Canoe and Kayak Rental- Explore the scenic West River, Retreat Meadows or Connecticut River by Canoe or Kayak! Bring your own or rent them from the Touring Center on Putney Road (802) 257-5008

Retreat Trails-This set of trails offers a 9 mile recreational trail network. Great for hiking, walking, snowshoeing or biking.  www.theretreatfarm.com/trails-.html

Mount Wantastiquet-The big mountain just across the river in Hinsdale, NH and behind downtown Brattleboro. It is a great hike.

Places To Eat:

Fireworks Pizza- Gourmet open-hearth style pizzas, pastas and salads in downtown Brattleboro. They use many local  ingredients and the food is always flavorful and unique, served in a chic atmosphere. http://fireworksrestaurant.net/

Alicis Bisto- An upscale bistro overlooking the Connecticut River off of Main St. www.alicisbistro.com

The Riverview- A fun, family style restaurant overlooking the Connecticut River at the base of Main St. www.riverviewcafe.com

Vermont Country Deli- On Western Ave near the entrance to 91.Offering homemade sandwiches, salads and wonderful entrees to go, along with a selection of jams and syrups from the region. www.vermontcountrydeli.com

The Marina- A fun family restaurant with a great deck overlooking the West River. Just off Putney Road. www.vermontmarina.com

Thai Bamboo- Authentic Thai food at the corner of Main and High Streets. Great for a casual lunch or dinner. www.thaibamboovt.com

Brattleboro Food Coop- At the base of Main St., offering a great variety of produce, groceries and prepared foods with a small sit down cafe. A great selection of healthy and organic foods. Community owned and operated. www.brattleborofoodcoop.com

Chelsea Royal Diner-A fun and funky diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also have a great ice cream stand with food to go out front. www.chelsearoyaldiner.com/home.php

Coffee Country- A small cafe located in the Harmony parking lot downtown. They serve great coffee along with soups, salads and sandwiches.

Amys Bakery Arts Cafe- Located on Main St. This cafe offers excellent baked goods and lite fare as well as espresso drinks. With a seating area in the back overlooking the river.

TJ Buckleys-Upscale and intimate, a great choice for a special occasion. Some would call this the best restaurant in Brattleboro and with good reason. Located near our office on Elliot St. in an old railroad car. With a simple and understated exterior, the cuisine in this chef owned establishment never fails to impress.

Peter Havens- Another upscale choice located slightly further down Elliot St. toward Main st. This restaurant offers excellent cuisine in an ellegant atmosphere. Especially noted for their fresh and impressive seafood and desserts that are to die for. www.peterhavens.com

Theatre:

Latchis Theatre- in Downtown Brattleboro offering big name films as well as local music and theatre. www.latchis.com/indexTheater.php

New England Youth Theatre- A professional level children's theatre offering fun performances throughout the year as well as acting programs for kids. www.neyt.org

Colonial Theatre- Located in Keene, NH. Offering a selection of music, dance and theatre performances throughout the year. www.thecolonial.org

Northampton Area Theatres- Northampton, MA offers a number of venues with a great musical selection including some big names. www.nbotickets.com

Surrounding Area:

Northampton, MA- about 40 minutes south on I-91. A fun college town, home to Smith College with Amherst College, UMASS Amherst, Hampshire College and Mount Holyoke College within a few miles. It also offers a great bike trail. www.explorenorthampton.com or www.noho.com

Manchester, VT- about 45 minutes Northwest on Route 30. A lively Vermont village full of outlet shopping. www.manchestervermont.net or www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com

Wilmington, VT, Dover, VT and Mount Snow- About 25 minutes west on Route 9. Wilmington and Dover are charming Vermont villages with great alpine skiing and tubing at the nearby Mount Snow. www.mountsnow.com or www.visitvermont.com.

Ludlow, VT and Okemo Mountain- About 45 minutes Northwest on I-91, Route 5 and Route 103. Okemo mountain offers some of the best skiing and riding in the local area. www.okemo.com.

Keene, NH- About 20 minutes East on Route 9. Keene is a small town, similar to Brattleboro which offers some fun restaurants and shopping along with good theatre. www.keenechamber.com

For more Brattleboro area information check out www.ibrattleboro.com, www.reformer.com or www.brattleborochamber.org.