RETAIL
Butternut Mountain Farm Store
Local farmers have been selling their maple syrup to the Marvin family of Butternut Mountain Farm for forty years. Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, Vermont (storefront in Johnson, Vermont) is one of the largest maple processors and distributors in the United States. Our team of eighty plus employees steward maple syrup's transformative journey from local trees to food ingredient manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers worldwide.
The Studio Store
A family run store, nestled in the mountains of Johnson, Vermont that sells high quality, well priced art supplies to budding and established artist.
foote Brook Farm & Farm stand
Located in Johnson, Vermont, Foote Brook Farm grows more than 145 varieties of organic produce. The farm's on-site store also sells a variety of locally produced food products & more. We also offer bulk and single order non-organic sod grass during the spring & summer months.
Ebenezer Books
Ebenezer Books enjoys sharing a literary community with our neighbor, the Vermont Studio Center. We sell a contemporary and thoughtful collection of new and used books, high-quality toys and games, world and local music CDs, cards, fine locally-produced chocolate, and a rotating selection of gallery art.
Sterling Market
Johnson's Sterling Market specializes in the groceries your family needs. Whatever you are looking for, you'll find it at Johnson's Sterling Market. Visit our supermarket and see what we have to offer.
Johnson Hardware & Retail //
Johnson Farm & Garden
The Lehouillers employ over 40 locals with almost no turnover which is a reflection of “their family friendly atmosphere.” This 3rd generation store is still family run, Alan and his son Cole bale over 24,000 bales of hay and kids still get free lollipops!
The Forget Me Not Shop
Where you'll find brand name off-price clothing for men, women and teens. Also, an extensive collection of jewelry and accessories. Route 15 Johnson, VT Open everyday 10am-7pm.
Zoe’s Kaleidoscope
“Zoe’s Kaleidoscope is an amazing shop located in beautiful Johnson, Vermont. We have been operating for over a decade and LOVE what we do! We wanted to extend our joy and wonderful products with people, like you, around the globe! Our jewelry is designed and hand crafted allowing you to enjoy a unique piece of your own.”
Red House
Red House Vermont is home to the best products from the action sports and outdoor industries. Red House Vermont is owned by industry insiders who have unrivaled access to closeout, sample and clearance products.
Vermont Flannel Company
“We’re a family-owned business, a husband and wife team. Working with a committed team of employees, we have been hand-cutting and sewing Vermont Flannel™ in the USA for over 25 years. We hope you love our products as much as we do!”
Johnson Woolen Mills
For over 177 years and lead by four generations of the Barrows Family, Johnson Woolen Mills continues to bring you new designs, classic woolen products and rugged outerwear for the whole family. By combining old world values with new world ideas and integrations you will wear your Johnson Woolen Mill product for a lifetime.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Sheep’s hole
A wonderful local swimming hole located just down the road from Northern Vermont University. You can easily sit in the pool with your back against the cascades for a massaging effect. All this occurs along one of the most beautiful brooks around. Pick up your trash please.
JOURNEY’S END
“Journey’s End” is a spectacular swimming hole and waterfall carved in the bedrock of Foote Brook, a cold water, steep stream flowing to the Lamoille River. The protected property contains 25 forested acres along 2,500 of Foote Brook, and helps protect the high quality trout habitat in the Brook, and deer yards, songbird habitat, and forested buffer along Foote Brook, with an access corridor from Plot Road.
Beard's Recreation Park
Partnering with the Town of Johnson, the Vermont River Conservancy secured major funding to purchase the property and protect it. With approximately 600 feet of river frontage, this parcel possesses beautiful shoreline, waterfalls, and swimming spots along the Gihon River. A rock ledge outcropping in the river creates a deep swimming “pool” with an extensive sand and gravel beach – suitable for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The bedrock also forms beautiful waterfalls and cascades in the Gihon River channel. The upper fields have trails and flat, open land for enjoying nature.
HIKE
Prospect rock
Prospect Rock is a popular, family-friendly hike in the Lamoille Valley near Johnson, Vermont. The 2.6-mile round-trip trail climbs roughly 460 feet to a spectacular outcropping with views of the Lamoille River and the Sterling Range. The trail begins along the Long Trail, crossing a dramatic suspension bridge over the Lamoille River near Ithiel Falls. Website: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/
Lamoille River SUSPENSION FootBRIDGE
Located along Hogback Road, this is a beautiful section of the Long Trail that eventually leads (if North bound) to Prospect Rock.
Lamoille River paddlers Trail
The Lamoille River is one of Johnson's most prized natural resources and recreational playgrounds- loved by anglers, canoers, kayakers and swimmers alike! Find access points, maps, recommend tours, campsites, and volunteer opportunities, here: http://www.lamoilleriverpaddlerstrail.org/
laraway mountain trail
Laraway Mountain Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Johnson, Vermont that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/laraway-mountain-trail
SKI
Smuggler’s Notch
A family vacation paradise.
Stowe Mountain
A once in a lifetime experience- every winter.
Jay peak
A four-season resort with something for everyone no matter the weather!
BIKE
Johnson Skatepark & Bike Track
Come skate, bike and roller blade at this local skatepark. The bike track offers several obstacles and many jumps. Come enjoy!
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
New England’s longest rail trail! LVRT is a historic treasure extending across some of Northern Vermont’s most beautiful landscapes. The 93-mile Trail spans the breadth of Northern Vermont from the Connecticut River Valley to within two miles of Lake Champlain.
Lamoille Valley Bike Tours
LVBT is a local, family owned and operated business specializing in electric bicycle tours, rentals and sales on and around the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. We excel at truly exceptional rides filled with inspiring and enriching experiences. We believe in seeing rural Vermont in the most unique way possible, by bike!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
RESTAURANTS
Moogs Joint
Thomas Moog’s delicious family restaurant in Johnson, Vermont. Live music, trivia, board games and more!
Downtown pizzeria
The finest pizza in Johnson, Vermont!
Johnson’s Kitchen
Johnson's Kitchen offers delicious dining and takeout to Johnson, VT.
Johnson's Kitchen is a cornerstone in the Johnson community and has been recognized for it’s outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Fledermaus Tea House
A beautiful place to visit and relax with good coffee or tea and maybe a scrumptious treat, too.
Come as a guest - leave as a friend
moogs place
The sister restaurant to Moogs Joint located in downtown Morrisville. Located next to the Bijou movie theatre.
black diamond bbq
Real Vermont barbeque! Our secret to success: We start with only the finest meats, marinades and rubs, using only the highest quality herbs and spices. We then use time and Mother Nature to produce some of the best barbeque in New England.
fork and gavel
Located in Hyde park and open for breakfast & lunch seven-days-a-week. Try their Saturday/Sunday brunch. It is incredible. They offer delicious catering as well.
BREWERIES
lost nation
After years honing skills in the brewing and process industry, LN set forth to create a brewery with a simple mission; to produce honest beer. The result is a 7,000bbl brewery located in Northern Vermont that is capable of brewing any style of ales and lagers.
Rock art brewery
Our brewery store features a tasting room where you can try sample flights of our beers, shop from wonderful local artists, check out our brewery viewing room, and purchase our beer in Cans, Bottles, Growlers, and Kegs
ten bends
It all started when two brewers embarked upon a collaboration in a shed in the deep north woods of Vermont. While facing the adversities of brewing craft beer in a harsh climate with home-made equipment, Ten Bends Beer was born. Our ales represent these early efforts as we continue to craft beer that is inspired by the unique nature of Vermont.
boyden farm vineyard
The Boyden family has been farming the 800 acres of land in the valley for over 100 years. Today The Boydens continue to cultivate the land with beef cattle, organic corn, hay, soy beans, a sugarbush with around 10,000 taps, a wedding barn, and a vineyard with cold climate grapes, rhubarb, and a winery.
DISTILLERIES
green mountain distillers
All of the Green Mountain Organic products are meticulously crafted, using small-batch fermentation and a proprietary distillation process. Certified Organic by Vermont Organic Farmers, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious certifying agencies, as well as the USDA National Organic Program. The Green Mountain Distillers method guarantees premium quality and exceptional taste.
smugglers’ notch distillery
A Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for our award-winning vodka back in 2011 through countless awards for each new offering, whether hopped or 802 gin, bourbon, rum, wheat whiskey, or maple bourbon underscore that we strive for a memorable experience with every sip.
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
JULIAN SCOTT MEMORIAL GALLERY
An airy, light-filled contemporary gallery located off the main lobby of Dibden Center for the Arts, the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery is Northern Vermont University’s main visual arts exhibit venue.
RED MILL GALLERY
Located on the beautiful property of Vermont Studio Center. This gallery host exhibits by staff, trustees, community, and international artists whose full fellowship includes an exhibition component.
MINEMA GALLERY
A minimalist, contemporary art gallery in the heart of downtown Johnson.
The Johnson Historical Society
The mission of the Johnson Historical Society is to preserve our history by weaving stories of the past with the present, using our collections of artifacts and displays, creating a legacy for future generations. Come visit our museum and galleries today!
BRIAN MEMORIAL GALLERY
Visit Vermont's most dynamic gallery for the exhibition of the finest landscape painters in New England. Jeffersonville, Vermont has been an inspirational home to American landscape painters for over 100 years. Generations of artists have found their way to this mountain community, and continue to paint here to this day.
River Arts
River Arts is a nonprofit community arts center, founded in the year 2000, located in the historic Peoples Academy school house in downtown Morrisville, Vermont.
ENTERTAINMENT
DIBDEN THEATRE (NVU)
Built in 1971, Dibden was named for the late Arthur Dibden, President of Johnson State College from 1967-1969. President Dibden died in office, and the new arts center was named in his memory by popular appeal of the students. Dibden houses an auditorium, practice rooms, classrooms, and the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery.
LAMOILLE COUNTY PLAYERS
LCP is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts by providing high quality and affordable theater experiences for Lamoille County’s residents and visitors, providing a supportive, educational and fun atmosphere for cast and crew members, and facilitating the use and maintenance of the historic Hyde Park Opera House.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 4
Located on route 100 in Historical downtown Morrisville the Bijou Cineplex 4 presents a variety of 1st run movies for your entertainment in DIGITAL PRESENTATION with 5.1 SURROUND SOUND and VOLFONI 3D.
STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX
If you’re looking for an affordable relaxing night out, you’ve come to the right place. At STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX we show first run movies with a full concession and a full cocktail bar. We offer the best popcorn in town, made with canola oil and served with real butter.
STOWE THEATRE GUILD
A “beautiful little opera house, capable of seating six hundred people and thoroughly up-to-date in its accessories and equipment ... The decorations are said by many to be the finest in the State.”
HEALTH & FITNESS
Dharma Yoga Vermont
We are a small yoga studio dedicated to sharing the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra taught by Yogi Gupta and preserving the classical eight limbs of yoga.
Shape Gym & Pool, NVU
Northern Vermont University-Johnson athletes, students, faculty and staff are able to practice, compete and stay fit in the College's top notch athletic facilities. Local community members are encouraged to utilize the space and take part in the numerous group exercise classes offered at the SHAPE Facility.
Yoga VSC
From beginner to advanced, Yoga *VSC offers classes for every levels of practitioner.
YOGA *VSC is located in the heart of Johnson, Vermont and serves the public community as well as the Vermont Studio Center and Johnson State College Students.
Come share this beautiful space with us. Your mind and body will thank you.
SPA & WELLNESS
Tangles Salon
Haircare for the entire family right here is Johnson Vermont!
Fern hill Massage
Incorporating a variety of modalities
Swedish, Esalen, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Cranio Sacral.
Energy Work, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage.
Northern Highlights
We are a very motivated, modern salon, ready for anything. We love to continuously learn, so we can help you keep up.
Johnson Barbershop
Traditional Barbershop, walk ins only, no appointments. $14 haircuts, plus we do straight razor shaves for your neck
BRIDGES
Lamoille River SUSPENSION FootBRIDGE
Located along Hogback Road, this is a beautiful section of the Long Trail that eventually leads (if North bound) to Prospect Rock.
WATERMAN COVERED BRIDGE
The Waterman Covered Bridge was an historic covered bridge in Johnson, Vermont that carried Waterman Road across Waterman Creek. Built in 1868, it was one of three surviving 19th-century bridges in the town. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Scribner Covered Bridge
The Scribner Covered Bridge, also known as the Mudgett Covered Bridge, is a covered bridge that carries Rocky Road across the Gihon River off State Route 100C in eastern Johnson, Vermont. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is one of a small number of Vermont's covered bridges that are the result of covering and existing open bridge.