Vermont - Family Friendly Lodging

Vermont’s hotels, motels, inns, and resorts strive to be family friendly, welcoming parents and children with a relaxed atmosphere and, in some places, lots of planned activities for the kids. Some VT family friendly lodgings have kids’ camps, with swimming, arts, field trips, and cookouts. Some offer day care, playgrounds, and kids’ night out activities. And any vacation spot in Vermont is, of course, surrounded by world-class skiing, golf, hiking, biking, swimming, sightseeing, and just plain relaxing, for adults and children.

Basin Harbor Club
4800 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT  05491
Phone: 802-475-2311
Toll-Free: 800-622-4000
Fax: 802-475-6545

Family Resort on Lake Champlain

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For 120 years the Basin Harbor Club has perfected wholesome family fun on its 700 acres on the shore of Lake Champlain. For our young guests, Basin Harbor is a Vermont kid’s camp with endless fun. Our children’s program focuses on wholesome activities. Basin Harbor’s activity camp is integral to our success as a family resort. Comprised of morning camp, afternoon activities, and evening dinner events – the daily children’s program is filled with fun. Swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, cookouts, sports, games, and hiking are just a few of the activities your kids will get to enjoy at Basin Harbor. In the afternoon, children of all ages and their parents are welcome to join beach parties, softball games, carnivals and other activities aside from the summer camp.

Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort
Route 100
Plymouth, VT  05056
Phone: 802-672-3811
Toll-Free: 800-685-HAWK
Fax: 802-672-5585

Activities for every member of the family

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On 1,200 pristine acres in the heart of Vermont's breathtaking Green Mountains, Hawk has created one of the most peaceful and unspoiled resorts in the world. Luxurious villas and a 50-room inn offer an elegant perspective on these ancient wooded peaks. President Calvin Coolidge, who loved to stroll the very same woods in which Hawk villas are now artfully concealed, once wrote: "There is healing in the trees for tired minds. And for overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills." Whether you seek rejuvenation in the blissful silence and beauty of Vermont's countryside, or prefer the exhilaration of world-class service and unparalleled recreational offerings, there is one extraordinary resort that provides the very best of both. In Vermont, it is Hawk.

Lake Morey Resort
1 Clubhouse Road
Fairlee, VT  05045
Phone: 802-333-4311
Toll-Free: 800-423-1211
Fax: 802-333-4553

Daily children's programs available in the summer

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Nestled in the green Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, Lake Morey Resort provides the perfect getaway any time of the year. There is an activity for everyone - golf, swimming in the lake, canoeing, boating, tennis, video arcades, and much more. If the weather is not cooperating, try the on-site movie theater. There is also an indoor health facility which includes a pool, racquetball court, and jacuzzi. If you desire some time away from the kids, enroll them in the free children's program, offered in July and August. It’s available at no charge to our M.A.P. guests for children aged 3-12. Daily activities include arts & crafts, swimming, hiking, biking and more. The staff is CPR trained to ensure the proper safety for everybody. If babysitters are required, there is a list available.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort
195 Mountain Top Road
Chittenden, VT  05737
Phone: 802-483-2311
Toll-Free: 800-445-2100
Fax: 802-483-6373

"A little piece of heaven"

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With 350 acres to explore Family Fun is always available at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in central Vermont. Overlooking the sparkling lake and majestic mountains, The Resort has sensational year-round getaways for families to swim, kayak, horseback ride, hike, cross country ski & snowshoe, ice skate, go dog sledding, take a sleigh ride or “swoosh” down the old-fashioned sledding hill (sleds provided). Our Children's Summer Horsemanship Camp is popular with our young guests. It is a fun learning experience and a memorable part of their summer vacation. Our kids menu is always available with favorites like mac & cheese, pizza, hot dogs and P&J.

Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT  05149
Phone: 802-228-4041
Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO

Our slopeside location is primOkemo!

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It all starts with a resort that is owned and managed by a family and their reputation for excellence for more than two decades that sets Okemo apart from other resorts. Tim and Diane Mueller's personal touch can be seen and felt and is one of the reasons why the resort is a family-favorite. With a wide variety of customized ski and snowboard instructional programs that include Mini Stars (ages 3-4), Snow Stars (ages 4-7); and Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14), Okemo Mountain has a fun-filled learn-to-ski or ride program for kids of all ages. Our State-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center has two convenient locations at the Okemo base and Jackson Gore base for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Kids' Night Out is offered for ages 6 months to 12 years at The Jackson Gore Penguin Playground from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday nights and during select holiday periods, so mom and dad can enjoy an entire evening out or just an hour or two of time together.

Commodores Inn
823 South Main Street
Stowe, VT  05672
Phone: 802-253-7131
Toll-Free: 800-44-STOWE (78693)
Fax: 802-253-2360

Children Under 12 Stay Free

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The Commodores Inn invites your family to spend your next vacation at our peaceful 30-acre private lakeside setting at the edge of Stowe Village in historic Stowe, Vermont. Featuring modern comfort with country charm, our family-owned and operated Inn has all of the amenities you need to make your visit to Stowe a memorable one. The Commodores Inn offers a wide array of year-round activities to suit the outdoor and sporting enthusiast, music, art and theater for the cultural buff and an abundance of shops and restaurants and sightseeing opportunities for all ages, budgets, and appetites. The Commodores Crew invites you to lower your sails and relax at our friendly Port O' Call. Fun activities and a casual, affordable Stowe vacation are waiting for you here at the Commodores Inn. Call today and let us help you plan your getaway!

Essex Resort & Spa
70 Essex Way
Burlington (Essex), VT  05452
Phone: 802-878-1100
Toll-Free: 800-727-4295
Fax: 802-878-0063

A True Recipe for Family Relaxation

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Nestled on 18 acres between the vistas of the Green Mountains and the splendor of Lake Champlain, The Essex Inn is Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa, where every member of your family will find a home away from home. As the Burlington area’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Essex is a true family destination, offering fabulous on-site activities to suit everyone’s tastes. Kids will love our tennis courts, swimming pools, fishing pond, and hot air balloon rides, while parents can opt for a day at our full-service spa and fitness center, or enjoy cooking classes, golf, and our award-winning wine list. At the end of the day, the whole family will enjoy our Saturday night bonfires, world-class dining, and our beautifully appointed rooms. Don’t forget to take advantage of our special family getaway packages!

Golden Eagle Resort
511 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT  05672
Phone: 802-253-4811
Toll-Free: 800-626-1010
Fax: 802-253-2561

Not just for kids!

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There's alot to do - ski, swim, skate, fish, go for a sleigh ride and check out the game room - it's awesome.
Family owned and operated for over 35 years, the Golden Eagle is ideally located on 80 acres of lawns, ponds, walking trails and forest land at the edge of historic Stowe Village. You can conveniently walk to village shops and restaurants, and at the same time enjoy our quiet country setting. On-site amenities include a beautiful fitness center with indoor pool, tennis court, fishing ponds, lawn games, playground and children's programs. Beautifully appointed accommodations range from spacious guest rooms to luxurious suites and apartments with fireplaces.Enjoy one of New England's most affordable resorts.

Sterling Ridge Resort
155 Sterling Ridge Drive
Jeffersonville, VT  05464
Phone: 802-644-8265
Toll-Free: 800-347-8266

A Great Spot for Family Reunions and Gatherings

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Sterling Ridge Resort is a great place for family reunions and gatherings. Our spacious Lodge has 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 kitchens, and 2 living rooms. The sprawling landscaped front lawn and the beautiful view of Mt. Mansfield is a perfect spot for barbecuing and outdoor fun and games. Our beautiful new in-ground pool, hot tub and game room are adjacent to the lodge for easy access to activities. Our Pond House, on a 10 acre pond with private beach offers an additional spot for a family gathering. This quaint 4 bedroom restored farm house is truly a Vermont experience. Plenty of lawn space to have outdoor picnics or relax down by the pond at the sandy beach. Check out our website for seasonal activities, pictures and additional log cabins for lodging.

Stowe Mountain Lodge
7412 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT  05672
Phone: 802-253-3560
Toll-Free: 888-478-6938
Fax: 802-253-9393

One Week at Stowe can Fuel a Lifetime of Memories

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If the family that plays together, stays together, than there are plenty of opportunities to stay together at Stowe Mountain Lodge. Regardless of the season, or the endeavor, Stowe offers families a rare environment to relish each other’s company. Indoors or out, it’s the kind of enjoyment that has made Stowe a world-class destination for generations. World-class skiing, golf, hiking, biking, swimming, site seeing, shopping and just plain relaxing in our Lodge will transform your family vacation into one you’ll never forget. Enroll in our kids club and participate in mountain scavenger hunts, nature walks, visits to local farms and cheesemakers, kids cooking classes, swimming pool time, family mountain safaris and nature scrapbooking.

Ascutney Mountain Resort
A Holiday Inn Club Vacation
485 Hotel Road
Brownsville, VT  05037
Toll-Free: 866-591-0448

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Your family will love the natural wonders and outdoor activities available at this delightful four-season Vermont resort. Just a quick drive from anywhere in New England, it’s a perfect retreat for a quick family getaway. In winter, hit the 150 acres of onsite groomed ski trails and nearby cross country trails, or the indoor pool. Kids will love the resort’s arcade, mom the sumptuous spa services and dad nearby golf. Warmer months open the outdoor pool, bike rentals and trails. We also offer two restaurants (one seasonal) and outdoor excursion services year-round.

Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT  05149
Phone: 802-228-4041
Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO

Our slopeside location is primOkemo!

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It all starts with a resort that is owned and managed by a family and their reputation for excellence for more than two decades that sets Okemo apart from other resorts. Tim and Diane Mueller's personal touch can be seen and felt and is one of the reasons why the resort is a family-favorite. With a wide variety of customized ski and snowboard instructional programs that include Mini Stars (ages 3-4), Snow Stars (ages 4-7); and Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14), Okemo Mountain has a fun-filled learn-to-ski or ride program for kids of all ages. Our State-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center has two convenient locations at the Okemo base and Jackson Gore base for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Kids' Night Out is offered for ages 6 months to 12 years at The Jackson Gore Penguin Playground from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday nights and during select holiday periods, so mom and dad can enjoy an entire evening out or just an hour or two of time together.