Overview
Ludlow is in Southern Vermont and great place to visit any time of the year. Ludlow is a small village surrounded by wooded hills. Ludlow is a small town located at the base of the popular Okemo Mountain. There is plenty to do all seasons of the year.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 8 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Ludlow
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
Nonprofit regional theatre dedicated to original, unique monthly shows. Call for reservations/show times.
Zucchini Festival
Enjoy everything made out of zucchini. Zucchini bread, latkes, pies and candy! Art is sold and exhibited by Vermont's talented artists. Food and drinks are available and don't miss out on zucchini carving and Vermont's l…
Llamas at local shops/restaurants
It was a Ludlow tradition to originally and decoratively paint life-size llamas as a fundraiser. Local shops bought the llamas and their money was donated to local foundations. You can see colorful, different llamas disp…
Okemo Mountain Resort
Skiing, cross country, boarding, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking.
Buttermilk Falls
On the side of the road off Route 103, after walking through a short walk in the woods, you will come to a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall. This local favorite is protected by the Vermont River Conservancy. There a…
Echo Lake.
Echo Lake and Park offers boat rentals, beach, swimming, picnic, private island, playground, hundreds of acres of fields and grass.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 16 mi away. Directions
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 25 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
The best way to get in to Ludlow is by car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, Llamas at local shops/restaurants
- Lunch Pot Belly Pub
- Afternoon Buttermilk Falls
- Dinner Sam's Steakhouse
Day 2
- Morning Zucchini Festival, Okemo Mountain Resort
- Lunch The Hatchery
- Afternoon Echo Lake.
- Dinner Java Baba's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Local restaurants and pubs offer many choices in food and drink and entertainment.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
The best way to get in to Ludlow is by car.
Get around
The best way to get around in Ludlow is by car. However, in the heart of Ludlow, there are about 5 blocks of shops and restaurants on Main Street that are a great walk when the weather is nice. In winter, snowmobiles and ski lifts are useful modes of transportation.
See
See Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
Nonprofit regional theatre dedicated to original, unique monthly shows. Call for reservations/show times.
See Llamas at local shops/restaurants
It was a Ludlow tradition to originally and decoratively paint life-size llamas as a fundraiser. Local shops bought the llamas and their money was donated to local foundations. You can see colorful, different llamas displayed outside of Ludlow's shops on Main Street.
Do
Just north of the village are a number of Lakes for fishing, swimming and boating.
Do Buttermilk Falls
On the side of the road off Route 103, after walking through a short walk in the woods, you will come to a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall. This local favorite is protected by the Vermont River Conservancy. There are rocks up to 10 feet high that risk-takers jump off of into the chilly waters below. There is one large waterfall and a wading, rocky pool of fresh water at the bottom. A local secret.
Do Echo Lake.
Echo Lake and Park offers boat rentals, beach, swimming, picnic, private island, playground, hundreds of acres of fields and grass.
Buy
There are many shops that have a large variety of Vermont made goods and souvenirs. Vermont is known for its maple syrup and nature and animal oriented original art pieces.
Eat
Local restaurants and pubs offer many choices in food and drink and entertainment.
Eat Pot Belly Pub
This small pub combines unique seating arrangements; booths, barseats, long tables, round tables; in sectioned rooms and also offers outside and upstairs seating. Known for its appetizers and "pot belly burgers".
Eat Sam's Steakhouse
10-foot-long salad bar with over 20 toppings along with a fresh bread bar. Crab cakes, chicken & early bird specials.
Eat The Hatchery
A small breakfast nook located at the bottom of the mountain. Offers pancakes the size of plates and any breakfast fix-in you could imagine. Open for breakfast and lunch. For lunch, grab a quick bite before exploring Ludlow. Paninis, sandwiches, soups and omelettes, coffee and smoothies. Everything is homemade food written on chalkboards on the wall. A popular local spot.
Eat Java Baba's
Slow cooked food "deli", offering smoothies, coffee and breakfast food. Located in the shopping center at the bottom of the hill. Abundant booths, tables and festive decorations to eat your food "here", or take it "to go".
Eat Sweet Surrender Bakery
Family-owned bakery and coffee shop in the heart of Ludlow. Homemade muffins, pastries and doughnuts. Coffee, tea and cold drink selections. Upstairs and downstairs.
Eat Cafe at De Light
Known for its breakfast, sandwiches and friendly atmosphere. Town's favorite breakfast spot. Warm, cozy and friendly.
Eat Wicked Good Pizza
Colorfully decorated and themed. During warm weather, there are picnic tables outside you can eat on that view the entire town.
Eat Echo Lake Inn
Bed and breakfast.
Sleep
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