We attended an excellent Natalie MacMaster concert here on 12/4/13. It's a very intimate little…read moretheater with no more than around 500 seats. We were in the 2nd row and it was an awesome treat to witness Natalie and her band up so close! Even for someone as directionally-challenged as me, the venue is easy to get to and there is plenty of free parking. No complaints. We had a great time!

Love love LOVE coming to the Barre Opera House. The building is gorgeous and comfortable. The staff…read moreare extremely professional, especially the ushers. I have no doubt they are mostly volunteers which makes the feat even more amazing. I've never had trouble with tickets or parking. The experience is always easy from start to finish, even at really full shows. I've been coming here since I was a child and I expect to keep on going forever, even though I don't live in the area anymore.

A great quaint theater in the mountains of N Vermont with unusual, often brilliant performances…read more Very ambitious in its undertakings, very far from manhattan, its standards & its aspirations. Realizing that the performers of , let's say, Lear, were milking their cows & haying their fields just before going on stage, provides an additional sense of awe & wonder.

A summer evening spent at the Opera in Marshfield is as good as it gets! Bring a picnic, sit on…read morethe well taken care of lawn, and enjoy one of the many breathtaking views in Vermont. As it's a rural area, you've probably not seen it from this perspective. The performers are talented, the sets beautiful, and the setting cozy. Bring a few dollars for the amazing homemade chocolate chip cookies at intermission.

Awesome dive bar in downtown Montpelier! I always stop in first a pop and a slider or 2. Bottled…read morebeer is cheap and the music is on point. Pool table if you wanna shoot some stick The sliders are great and filling, actually I ate 2 of them and I was full, they are 5 bucks each. A must stop if you're in Montpelier for sure. CASH ONLY

Horrible. Wicked judgement. If you are from out of town you are not welcome!!!! We were cut off…read moreafter only 2 drinks! We went to another local bar and they confirmed that is the overwhelming consensus that this bar has a wicked bad policy & attitude toward friendly guest from out of town. Do not go here. They do not deserve 1 penny! I am going to look into legal option to stop this place from being so intolerant! The bartender was Brandy! Zero stars!! Her attitude flipped without reason! We have never been cut off from a bar before!

Dan has such a wealth of knowledge and experience... and a definite passion to pass it on. I came…read morein knowing some basics and he immediately had a sense of not only my taste in music, but exactly how to scaffold lessons that are fun and understandable. The addition of videos and exercises help tremendously to keep it up successfully once I walk out of the lesson.

From the owner: Lakeside Guitar offers one-on-one guitar lessons, professional electric & acoustic guitar "setups",…read moreand repairs in Mallets Bay, just above Burlington. With over over 35 years of guitar experience, Dan would be honored to be a part of your musical journey.

fantastic store full of local art. feels like you're browsing in a mini art gallery, not just…read moreshopping. highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area even if you don't feel like buying something

One of the things i love most about VT is the support of local artists. this store is a perfect…read moreshowcase for such work. you'll find anything from knit clothes to handmade clay whistles and paintings. the variety means you'll want to allow enough time to browse. the prices are a tad high, but it is original art.

If you're visiting Montpelier, this is a must visit. This quirky little Theater shows interesting…read morealternative films and has a great old ambience. They serve gourmet popcorn with really creative toppings that you can personalize. I love the old brick walls, and the downstairs theater has couches that you can cozy up on.

Are you freaking kidding me? This place is adorable! My mom and I came here to watch "My Penguin…read moreFriend", an independent movie, and this was the only place nearby that had a showing. We walked in and were greeted by the friendliest people. They serve beer and I think wine, as well as other drinks like sparkling water and kombucha. They also have your classic movie snacks and popcorn, and seasonings to add to your popcorn. There are two theaters, and we were in the one downstairs. It's adorable, and feels like you're in a cozy, comfy basement watching a movie. It's all comfy couches and was so cute and cozy! This theater shows lots of independent films, and I was so happy to be able to support such a lovely hidden gem in Vermont!