Serving the tourists who come, largely seasonally,[2] to South Hero and the Islands, one of the attractions in South Hero includes the Allenholm Farm, a fully functional farm complete with petting zoo and homemade pies.
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Rays’s Seafood Market
The first thing that strikes you as you come to Ray’s is that it’s off the beaten path. Unassuming, with a lighthouse built into the roof, you may think you’re in a coastal New England town, not in a parking lot overlooking the Champlain Valley in the hills of Essex Junction, Vermont. As you step in and look around, the restaurant/store is unassuming.
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Al’s French Fries
The interior of Al’s French Fries looks like a typical diner, minus the counter stand. Clean, well lit, with ample seating inside, with an outside overlooking a play area for kids to enjoy while parents relax and eat their meals in peace. As stated previously, the French fries are the stars at Al’s, and deservedly so.
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Fat Daddy’s
f you visit Vermont at the end of summer, right before Labor Day, there is one event that dominates the Champlain Valley: The Fair, and more specifically, The Champlain Valley Fair and Exposition.
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Maxi’s Restaurant
Right off of route 89, as you make the turn into the town of Waterbury, Vermont, you will find the little restaurant Maxi’s. Maxi’s has a small footprint, but the owners have done a lot with their limited space. You’ll have to wait for a table during rush times of the day, but the friendly staff is prepared. There’s even a small desk and supplies to entertain your restless child as you wait to be served.
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