Updated September 25, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty. Our office is at 26 North Main Street in Waterbury.

Central Vermont is all about local charm, and there’s a reason people love the Waterbury area. Here are a few special spots around town, updated for 2026.

Quick Answer

Waterbury, Vermont packs a lot of local character into a small town: an independent bookstore on Stowe Street, a working glassblowing studio and a cider mill along Route 100 in Waterbury Center, the Ben & Jerry's factory, and Little River State Park on the Waterbury Reservoir. For buyers, Waterbury is also one of Central Vermont's most active markets: 35 single-family homes sold in the six months ending September 25, 2026, at a median of $573,800.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Waterbury's charm comes from locally owned shops, makers, and easy access to the outdoors, all within minutes of I-89. That same appeal keeps demand for homes here steady, with a $573,800 single-family median over the past six months.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

  1. Bridgeside Books on Stowe Street remains Waterbury's independent bookstore, open since 2009.
  2. Route 100 in Waterbury Center is a local's loop: Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and the Ben & Jerry's factory.
  3. Waterbury homes move: 35 sold in six months, with 18 for sale and 8 under contract on September 25, 2026.

Quick Facts

  • Single-family sales (6 months to Sept 25, 2026): 35, median $573,800
  • For sale / under contract: 18 / 8 single-family homes
  • Bookstore: Bridgeside Books, 29 Stowe Street
  • Glassblowing: Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio, 3029 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100)
  • Cider and donuts: Cold Hollow Cider Mill, 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road
  • Outdoors: Little River State Park on the Waterbury Reservoir

Local Spots Worth a Stop

Bridgeside Books

Bridgeside Books on Stowe Street in Waterbury, Vermont

Bridgeside Books sits beside the bridge on Stowe Street in downtown Waterbury and has been the town's independent bookstore since 2009. Hardwood floors, reading nooks, and tables of cards, games, and gifts make it the place to stop for a new read or a present for a friend.

Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio

Glassblowing studio viewing area in Waterbury Center, Vermont

The glassblowing studio on Route 100 in Waterbury Center, long known as Ziemke Glass Blowing Studio, now operates as Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio. A large window between the shop and the studio lets you watch molten glass become vases, bowls, and the studio's colorful glass fish.

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

A few minutes up Route 100, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a year-round stop for fresh cider, cider donuts, and Vermont-made foods.

Ben & Jerry's Factory

The Ben & Jerry's factory is also on Route 100 in Waterbury. Check its website for the current tour and scoop shop schedule before you go.

Little River State Park

Little River State Park sits on the Waterbury Reservoir, with camping, hiking trails, and paddling close to town.

A note on The Tiny Acorn: Waterbury's beloved toy shop closed on August 15, 2025, when owners Sally and Bob Dain retired after 21 years.

Have a favorite local shop we didn’t mention? Let us know your go-to stops when family comes to town.

Living in Waterbury: The Real Estate Picture

Waterbury's location between Montpelier, Burlington, and Stowe, right on I-89, keeps buyer demand steady. In the six months ending September 25, 2026, 35 single-family homes sold in Waterbury at a median of $573,800, with prices from under $500,000 to more than $2 million. On that date, 18 homes were for sale and 8 were under contract.

See current listings and neighborhood details on our Waterbury VT real estate page, and statewide trends in the Vermont Real Estate Market Report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Waterbury, Vermont?

Browse Bridgeside Books on Stowe Street, watch glassblowing at Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio, stop at Cold Hollow Cider Mill and the Ben & Jerry's factory on Route 100, and hike, camp, or paddle at Little River State Park on the Waterbury Reservoir.

Is the Ziemke glassblowing studio still open?

The studio on Route 100 in Waterbury Center, formerly Ziemke Glass Blowing Studio, now operates as Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio at 3029 Waterbury-Stowe Road.

Is The Tiny Acorn in Waterbury still open?

No. The Tiny Acorn closed on August 15, 2025, when its owners retired after 21 years.

What is the median home price in Waterbury, VT?

Single-family homes in Waterbury sold at a median of $573,800 across 35 sales in the six months ending September 25, 2026.

What to Do Next

We live and work in Waterbury, and we're glad to share more local favorites or talk through a move here. Stop by our office at 26 North Main Street, call 802-253-4711, or reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107.

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