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Jamaica Fiber Festival
Jamaica Village, 3796 Vermont Route 30
Jamaica, VT
Phone: 802-874-7201

May 16, 2009

See fiber animals, sheep-shearing, spinning, and weaving at this community street fair featuring all things fiber. Buy spindles, homespun and hand dyed yarn, and knitted, crocheted, woven, felted, and sewed creations. Watch demonstrations, listen to live music, and eat great food. Come play and be inspired. Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.JamaicaFiberFestival.org.

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

Nestled in the green Vermont hills

Nestled in the green Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, Lake Morey Resort provides the perfect getaway any time of the year. Whether you are looking for a convenient four season New England family resort with something for everyone, or a picturesque lakeside conference center to accommodate most any need, Lake Morey Resort is ready for you. Come join us to play golf or tennis, stroll around the lake, water ski, hike, swim, ski, snowmobile, or just relax because at Lake Morey Resort everything you want is at our doorstep. A Full Service Resort offering 130 rooms and suites. Recently renovated, more than half the rooms have stunning views of the lake and a portion of the rooms have private balconies. The remainder of the rooms overlook our courtyard/putting green with the golf course framing its border.

Lancaster Kwik Stop on the Connecticut River
Route 2 at New Hampshire/Vermont border
Lancaster, NH

Parking: trailer, 5 a.m.- 11 p.m., no fee. Headway speed within 150 ft from shore. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Liberty Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast
511 Liberty Hill Road
Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: 802-767-3926
Fax: 802-767-6056

The ultimate Vermont farm vacation

Stay at a working dairy farm with 150 head of cattle and generous amounts of kittens! This farm vacation offers lodging with meals (both dinner and breakfast) served with Vermont charm at the family table. Guests can visit the barn, swim or fish in the river, hike or snowshoe in the woods. Trails start right at the front door. Our 150-year old house has seven guest bedrooms and four shared baths. Sitting areas throughout the house provide plenty of space to relax. This is a great place to schedule a family reunion or find new best friends. Come and see why we've been featured in Family Fun, Yankee Magazine, Gourmet, VT Life, and Travel and Leisure.

Made in Vermont and Much More
Connecticut Valley Fairgrounds, Carson Lane
Bradford, VT

September 12, 2009

Unique vendor will be selling items such as glassware, pottery, baskets, maple products and more. Vermonster 4 X4 will be displaying a monster truck. Events all day on the field include Gymkhana horse show, kiddie oxen pulls, live music, lawnmower racing and more. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: www.madeinvtanmuchmore.com

Manchester and the Mountains
5046 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: 802-362-2100
Toll-Free: 800-362-4144
Fax: 802-362-3451

Check out Vermont Maple Open House Weekend

The Manchester and the Mountains region truly is a Four-Season Wonderland. Want proof? Pick a view any view. Now consider that view variously dressed in winter¹s brilliant whites, spring and summer¹s palette of greens and the reds, yellows and gold of autumn. Okay, which is most beautiful? And another thing: We¹re just as much fun in the warmer months as we are in winter. Consider, for example, championship golf and tennis playing, fly fishing, water-slide riding, gondola riding, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, river rafting, tubing, swimming, theater going, horseback riding, apple picking and leaf peeping.

Montpelier-Barre (MPR) Amtrak Station
301 Junction Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Mount Orne Bridge
South Lancaster Road
Lancaster, NH 03584

Location: Crosses the Connecticut River between Lunenburg, Vermont, and Lancaster, New Hampshire

The Mount Orne Bridge, built in 1911, is the second bridge at this site; the first bridge was constructed in the 1860s or 1870s. It was destroyed by a log jam in 1908. A new bridge was built in 1911. In 1969, a truck dropped through the deck. The front of the truck was snagged on a steel rod on the bridge and the rear of the truck landed on the iced-over river below. The truck was lifted, disentangled from the bridge, lowered to the ice, and dragged away. The bridge was closed in 1983 for rehabilitation, and reopened and dedicated in November 1983. Howe truss construction; 266 feet long.

Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont
Route 4 East
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: 802-773-6095

Open: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

A comprehensive and chronological display covering the entire span and diversity of Rockwell's career. The collection shows the development of Rockwell as a commercial illustrator and reflecting the political, economic and cultural history of the united Sates in the first three quarters of this century. Collection dates from 1911 until his death in 1978. Gift shop and gallery, in-house matting and custom framing.

Northeast Kingdom Travel and Tourism Association
P.O. Box 465
Barton, VT 05822
Phone: 802-525-4386
Toll-Free: 800-884-8001
Fax: 802-525-4387

Enter... the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The beauty and peace of this hidden jewel of Vermont will have you mesmerized. Be ready to have your senses awakened! Pristine lakes back dropped by beautiful Green Mountains will surround you. Captivating Vermont towns will delight you. Shopping, dining, hiking, biking, golfing, tennis, horseback trails all await you. Kayak, sail, glide, and fish our beautiful Kingdom lakes and rivers. In winter enjoy some of the best skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile trails in the East. Our Kingdom accommodations await your arrival to pamper and spoil your soul.

Northern Vermont

Enjoy life in The Lakes and The Kingdom.Summer sun, winter sports and bright fall colors; the beauty of Lake Champlain and tall peaks. Life's moments are magic in Northern Vermont!

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

Our slopeside location is primOkemo!

Okemo Mountain’s deluxe condominiums and the Jackson Gore Inn offer the ultimate in value and convenience with all the comforts of home in a picturesque mountainside location. Nestled at the base of Jackson Gore Peak, the Jackson Gore Inn has the warmth, charm and amenities of a full-luxury hotel. Guest rooms range in size from well appointed standard guestrooms to three-bedroom suites. Okemo Mountain Lodge, Kettle Brook, Winterplace, Ledgewood and Solitude Village condominiums offer direct ski-in/ski-out and mountainside access with all the amenities of home. Many locations include use of swimming pool, jetted tubs, sauna, tennis courts or exercise room. All properties include cable TV with DVD or VCR, sofa bed in the living room of most units, telephone, washer/dyer in unit or building; most units also have a fireplace.

Poultney Vermont Farmers Market
Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
Phone: 802-468-5805

Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; June 25 through October 8, 2009

This market has been around for nearly 30 years and has a European flavor; shoppers mill about the beautiful market grounds with baskets full of fresh eggs, produce, honey, organic meats, and bakery items for the coming week.

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A Store Brimming with Food, Gifts,
and Vermont Tradition

Deli, wine shop, bakery, general store, overall friendly place. The Warren Store on Main Street in Warren Village has been described as “…not just a store; it's a living, breathing, Vermont spirit." Open 363 and one-half days a year, Warrne Store serves food, of course, and tempts shoppers at the upstairs “More Store,” packed with quirky toys for kids of all ages, clothing for men and women, jewelry, cards, gifts, and house wares. Hours: Opens at 8 a.m.; closes at 6 or 7 p.m. Phone: 802-496-3864.

Anchorage Inn
108 Dorset Street
So. Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802-863-7000
Toll-Free: 800-336-1869

Burlington's Best Lodging Value

Your best lodging value in the Greater Burlington are is conveniently located at 1-89 Exit 14E. We're close to downtown Burlington, and Scenic Lake Champlain, Burlington International Airport, UVM, and IBM. Amenities include an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, free 60 cable television, and a breakfast bar with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, cereal and doughnuts. You'll love our large family rooms with kitchenettes, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access.

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Appalachian Trail Adventures
P.O. Box 155
Killington, VT 05751
Toll-Free: 888-855-8655

We look forward to showing you a Vermont Adventure

Appalachian Trail Adventures at the Grey Bonnet Inn is a hiking and wellness spa that provides daily guided hikes throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont for the novice, intermediate and advanced hikers. We offer an affordable all inclusive vacation; the accommodations, spa cuisine, daily stretch and yoga classes, evening cooking demonstrations and guided hikes followed by excursions to Vermont’s quaint villages are only part of what we offer. For a la carte activities we offer massage, acupuncture, personal trainer sessions, kayaking, horseback riding, caving and rock climbing. We are the perfect retreat for weight loss, de-stressing, or those trying to quit smoking. We have collaborated with a registered dietician to create a delicious spa menu for those seeking a healthier lifestyle by providing two meal sizes, a weight loss portion and regular hiker’s portions, so our guests can have a customized vacation.

Artwork With a Soul Planted Firmly in the Vermont Heartland

Studio Place Art is a vibrant community center for the visual arts, offering workshops, classes, and a gallery of changing exhibits that is open to the public. Among the recent exhibits at the gallery, housed in a restored historic building on North Main Street in Barre, are Rock Solid: Ninth Annual Stone Show (remember that Barre is the center of New England’s marble and granite sources), paintings and drawings by various regional artists, and Leave a Paper Trail (a show that exposes the versatile and beautiful qualities of paper). Clearly, the geography and culture of central Vermont are integral to the art shown here. To see art that expresses the heart of central Vermont, visit here. Hours: year-round, Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, nooon-4 p.m. Phone: 802-479-7069

Balwin Creek Hosts Cooking Classes With Vermont Flavor

Working directly with the owner/chef of the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol, visitors can take part in hands-on Vermont cooking classes throughout the year. Learn the secrets of the culinary trade from a Slow Food perspective. Prepare seasonal dishes using high-quality ingredients, then dine with the chefs. In 2009, four of the Vermont cooking classes are held as companion events with wine-pairing dinners, as follows: The Red Heads Wine Dinner and the Braising and Stews cooking class (February 6-7); the Bridging Vermont and Tuscany Wine Dinner and the Bridge to Tuscany cooking class (March 14- 15); the Born on the Bayou Wine Dinner and the Born on the Bayou cooking class (May 1- 2); the Wine, Cheese, Vege Love Wine Dinner and the Vegetable Love cooking class (August 15- 16). These dinner-and-class pairings are just a taste of what’s coming up in 2009. Other stand-alone classes cover pastas, sauces, the Vermont harvest, and Thai cuisine. In the warmer months, classes begin with a tour of the gardens at Baldwin Creek. With a chef as guide, students survey the day's harvest and pick herbs and vegetables to use during the cooking class. Phone: 888-424-2432

Bellows Falls (BLF) Amtrak Station
54 Depot Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland/Killington
1 US Route 4 East
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: 802-773-3200
Toll-Free: 866-229-6188
Fax: 802-773-3200

Elegance in the heart of Vermont's picturesque Green Mountains

Best Western Inn & Suites is located conveniently three miles east of Rutland. The recently renovated Condominium-style property features 12 uniquely landscaped acres, seasonal outdoor heated pool, tennis courts and fitness room. Our rooms offer two double beds along with private bath, color TV, coffeemakers, iron and ironing boards, and telephones with dataports. All one-bedroom suites offer a living room (with queen sofa pullout), dining room, and fully equipped kitchen along with two queen beds and TV in bedroom. A complimentary breakfast with waffle station is included.

Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N & River Road
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663

Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms in America and a museum of Vermont's rural past.

Enter the gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage and explore one of the finest Jersey farms in America, featuring interactive farm programs and activities and award-winning historical exhibits. Explore the barns and calf nursery and stop by for the afternoon milking. The restored farm house, engaging farm life exhibits, and visitor center featuring the Academy Award nominee film A Place in the Land, showcase this model farm, a Woodstock landmark since 1871. Hands-on activities are available each day, as well as a variety of seasonal events, museum shop, and dairy bar. We are handicapped accessible.
Open: May–October, daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and weekends November - February 10 a.m- 4 p.m. and December 26 - January 1 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Birds of Vermont Museum
900 Sherman Hollow Road
Huntington, VT 05462
Phone: 802-434-2167

Open: May 1 - October 31, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; in winter by appointment

Exhibits feature carvings of over 450 species of birds, including an archaeopteryx and other extinct and endangered species. There is a wild bird observation area, as well as nature trails, carving demonstrations and a gift shop. Cost: Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children age 3-17, $3; family, $15.

Books About Vermont Life <br>and Anything Else You Can Name Books About Vermont Life
and Anything Else You Can Name

The independent, family-owned Northshire Bookstore on Main Street in Manchester Center, in business since 1976, is a paradise for browsers and literature fiends of every variety. All kinds of books for all kinds of readers, along with DVDs, gifts, music, readings by authors, and book discussions. Lots of Vermont authors and Vermont-oriented reading matter. And if you don’t know quite what you want, the well-read staff is on guard to offer big ideas. The neighboring Spiral Press Café offers sustenance to keep you going. Hours: Sunday-Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: 802-362-2200.

Brattleboro (BRA) Amtrak Station
10 Vernon Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Burlington-Essex Junction (ESX) Amtrak Station
29 Railroad Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Central Vermont

The Heart of Vermont is a nature hike or a country fair, a dramatic mountain view full of fall color, a New England village filled with history, and an outdoor adventure for any season!

Champlain Orchards -- Shoreham, Vermont

You can turn out a great turnkey, but your pies are near-hopeless. Jump on the website of Champlain Orchard, which will deliver butter-crust pies -- Double Crust Apple, Oat Crumble Apple Pie and Crumb Top Apple Pie – to your door. Other gift boxes offer apples, applesauce, apple butter, butternut squash purée, sauerkraut, kim chee, apple cider and cranberry cider. Shipped year-round from the orchard to your door. Information: 802-897-2777

Come and Meet Vermont's <br>Covered Bridges Come and Meet Vermont's
Covered Bridges

Few structures in America combine architectural ingenuity, economic necessity, and romantic idealism better than the covered bridge. Covered bridges flourished in the United States in the 19th century. Pennsylvania has the greatest number of covered bridges, and Vermont, with about 104 covered bridges, has the highest number relative to the state’s size. In Southern Vermont, some highlights of the many covered bridges include the Bridge at the Green (Arlington Bridge) in Arlington and the Henry / Burt Bridge in Bennington, which is a short distance from the rebuilt Paper Mill Bridge and the Silk Bridge. Covered bridges offer a wonderful opportunity to stop, take pictures, dip your feet in the river, and even to picnic.

Country Willows Bed & Breakfast Inn
332 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
Phone: 802-375-0019
Toll-Free: 800-796-2585

Where Vermont Innkeeping is our family's tradition.

Built c.1850, the lovely and historic Country Willows Bed & Breakfast Inn in the historic district of Arlington, Vermont is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an intimate, smoke-free inn for the discerning traveler. This Arlington, VT Historic Village Landmark with spacious lawns and gardens offers elegantly presented bountiful breakfasts. The inn is furnished to a high standard with antiques and traditional furnishings, in-room guest robes, coffee/tea service, air conditioning and cable TV, and some rooms have fireplaces. And for that extended self-catered stay, we invite you to view our Hideaway Cottage, in the heart of Manchester center.

Covered Bridges of Vermont

This guide will answer many questions about all 106 of Vermont's authentic, historic covered bridges. Arranged by convenient driving tours, it provides precise directions to help travelers find each bridge -- touring through the most scenic countryside along the way -- and shares each bridge's history and folklore. Advice on photographing the bridges, parking, and finding nearby historical sites and museums is also included in each tour.

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Doveberry Inn & Restaurant
284 Route 100
West Dover, VT 05356
Phone: 802-464-5652
Toll-Free: 800-722-3204
Fax: 802-464-6229

Yankee Magazine's 2008 Editor's Choice Award

The Doveberry Inn is one of Vermont's finest bed and breakfast treasures. Inside the inn the sitting room echoes the same cozy personality, with a finished bar and fireplace that invite quiet cocktails and conversation. Tasteful simplicity abounds in all eleven rooms at our Vermont bed and breakfast and comfort is paramount whether curling up for a movie in bed or enjoying stargazing on a balcony. Some rooms have a whirlpool tub, fireplace, and, balcony. Although The Doveberry Inn is cozy and provincial, the food is anything but. The Authentic Northern Italian cuisine prepared by owners Michael and Christine Fayette promises to turn a memorable stay into a downright unforgettable visit — and a very, very tasty one at that. Both Michael and Christine are trained chefs who have honed their skills in superior restaurants from California to Florida, from Nantucket to Vermont.

Experience Vermont Spas

Vermont spas offer a calming, rural ambience. Relax on a massage table with a mountain view. After a day on the ski slopes, hiking on nature trails or biking through the fall foliage, your legs need a break. Immerse those aching muscles in the sauna, Jacuzzi, Hungarian Mineral Soaking Pool or hydrotherapy waterfall in Stowe, Vermont. Shiatsu or a sports massage will target any areas of tension caused by your outdoor activities. On your Vermont vacation, visit a day spa or treat yourself to a Vermont resort spa. Come to Burlington, Vermont and the nearby town of Essex, Vermont, for a body wrap followed by hot cocoa beside the fireplace, or a walk on a wooded path. What better combination than aromatherapy, and the scent of pine trees outside. Vermont’s luxurious hotel spas will pamper you to no end. It’s a feast for the senses, from the soothing motions of a Swedish back massage to the breathtaking scenery of waterfalls and covered bridges. When you feel rejuvenated, your body will thank you for an unforgettable spa experience in Vermont.

Fairbanks Inn
401 Western Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: 802-748-5666
Toll-Free: 866-359-8204

Vermont's Best Kept Secret

Located in historic St. Johnsbury our classic boutique inn celebrates the distinctive charm, ambiance, and unspoiled natural beauty of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Embrace leisure in one of our 45 charming guestrooms, spacious mini-suites, romantic honeymoon suites, and pet-friendly rooms, designed with classic Vermont charm and comfort bed and breakfast style for restful, romantic or relaxing retreats. All our comfortable and amenity-rich guestrooms feature one king bed with pull-out sofa or two double beds per room. Guestrooms also offer an extra dressing vanity, private balcony or courtyard side access, expanded cable, and HBO. All of our guest rooms also include a microwave and refrigerator. The Fairbanks Inn is easily accessible to major interstates, ski resorts, mountain ranges, Vermont attractions, recreational landscapes, preserved nature trails and wildlife habitats.

Foliage Drives in Vermont

The spectacular colors of Vermont’s hillsides in the fall are famous the world over. Peak viewing time is mid-September in the northern areas to late October in the south. Below are some driving loops where visitors can see spectacular foliage. Keep these points in mind:

♦ Different varieties of trees change at different times. Red maples are among the first to change, especially those along roadsides and in wet areas.
♦ The earliest foliage change generally occurs in the northern part of the state near the Canadian border and at higher elevations.
♦ By mid-September full color begins to appear across the north, moving progressively south during October. Typically, groups of trees with brilliant color can be found throughout September.
♦ "Peak color” is a bit of a myth, since every person has their own ideas of what peak looks like. Typically, the fullest color can be found from late-September in the north through mid-October in the south.
♦ Many experienced foliage viewers actually consider late October the most beautiful time in Vermont. Once the most brilliant colors have passed, the hills take on a subtler and richer range of hues that are just as beautiful, if not as spectacular.

Fun with the Family in Vermont and New Hampshire

Here's the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Green Mountain and Granite States. Fun with the Family in Vermont and New Hampshire leads the way to amusement parks, hiking trails, ski resorts, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Written by parents, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom. Contains information on Vermont and New Hampshire's family attractions, detailed maps, quick reference icons, age-appropriate guidelines, kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay.

Fun with the Family in Vermont and New Hampshire

Here's the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Green Mountain and Granite States. Fun with the Family in Vermont and New Hampshire leads the way to amusement parks, hiking trails, ski resorts, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Written by parents, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom. Contains information on Vermont and New Hampshire's family attractions, detailed maps, quick reference icons, age-appropriate guidelines, kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay.

Getting to Southern Vermont By Car

Southern Vermont is bounded by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west.

From Massachusetts and Connecticut, take I-91 north, which travels along the eastern border of the state and on to the Canadian border.

From northern Vermont, Canada, and points north, I-91 and U.S. Route 7 each travel one side of the region from north to south. Travelers from Montreal can pick up I-91 by taking I-89 south from Burlington.

From New York City, New Jersey and points south: Take I-87 north to Albany in New York, and pick up Route 7, which goes directly into Bennington.

From New York State and points west, I-88 and I-90 both travel east into Albany, where Route 7 can be picked up to the Vermont border.

From New Hampshire, Southern Vermont is best accessed via NH Route 9, which runs from Keene west into Vermont, just north of Brattleboro.

In Southern Vermont, I-91 travels through Brattleboro, Dummerston, Putney, Westminster, Saxtons River and Rockingham.

On the western side of the state, U.S. Route 7 crosses the Massachusetts border at Pownal, then winds through Bennington, Shaftsbury, Arlington, Manchester and Dorset.

VT Route 9 runs between Brattleboro and Bennington, and through Marlboro, Wilmington, Searsburg and Woodford.

Further north, VT Route 11 runs eastward out of Manchester, passing through Pery and Londonderry.

Getting to the Central Vermont By Car

Visitors can easily reach Central Vermont by car, using several Interstate highways:

From Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York City and points south, travelers can take I-91 north which traverses Vermont along its eastern border with New Hampshire.

From New York City and New Jersey, travelers may also elect to take I-87 (the New York thruway) north to Albany, then pick up U.S. Route 7 north into Vermont. U.S. Route 7 is known as the Ethan Allen Highway, and runs along the western edge of Vermont and Lake Champlain.

Travelers from New Hampshire, Boston, and points south and east should take I-89 north, which enters the state at White River Junction, and goes all the way to the Canadian border.

I-91 travels along the eastern edge of the state, and will take travelers to Central Vermont through or near these towns: Springfield, Windsor, Plainfield, White River Junction, Thetford, Norwich, Fairlee, Newbury and Wells River.

I-89 enters the state at White River Junction, and then travels northward past Tunbridge, Royalton, Randolph, Brookfield, Williamstown, near Barre, then up to Montpelier and on to Waterbury.

U.S. Route 7 runs northward along the western side of the state. In Central Vermont, Route 7 passes through or near Danby, Wallingford, Rutland, Proctor, Pittsford, Brandon, Salisbury, Middlebury, Vergennes and Ferrisburg.

Traveling east-west across the central part of the state, U.S. Route 4 enters the state at Fair Haven near the New York border, and travels through Castleton, Bomossen, Rutland, Mendon, Sherburne, Woodstock, Quechee and White River Junction.

Vermont State Route 30 (the Seth Warner Memorial Highway) travels northward right along the New York state line, and passes through or near Poultney, Bomoseen, Sudbury, Orwell, Whiting, Cornwall, before ending in Middlebury.

Getting to the Northern Vermont By Car

Although parts of it may seem quite remote, Northern Vermont is very accessible by car.

From Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York City and points south, travelers can take I-91 north which traverses Vermont along its eastern border with New Hampshire.

From New York City and New Jersey, travelers may also elect to take I-87 (the New York thruway) north to Albany, then pick up U.S. Route 7 north into Vermont. U.S. Route 7 is known as the Ethan Allen Highway, and runs along the western edge of Vermont and Lake Champlain, and ends in Burlington.

From Quebec and points north, a variety of highways run south to the Vermont border. Travelers may elect to take Canada Route 15 into New York State (at which point it becomes I-87), and then cross Lake Champlain on U.S. Route 2 into Alburg. A bit further west, Quebec Route 133 crosses the border near Phillipsburg, where it becomes I-89. A more direct route from Quebec City is Canada Route 55 south, which turns into I-91 in Vermont.

Travelers from New Hampshire, Boston, and points south and east should take I-93 north, which enters the state at Waterford, and ends at St. Johnsbury.

I-91 enters Northern Vermont at Ryegate, and continues through Barnet, St. Johnsbury, Lyndon, Sheffield, Glover, Barton, Orleans, Irasburg, Brownington, Derby and Newport, and on up to the Quebec border.

I-89 crosses into Northern Vermont at Bolton from Central Vermont, passing into Bolton, Jonesville, Richmond, Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Milton, Georgia, St. Albans, and Highgate, before reaching the Quebec border.

Going Green Expo
University of Vermont’s Gutterson Athletic Center
Burlington, VT
Phone: 603-786-9278

May 10-11, 2008

Come to Vermont's first Going Green energy and eco-living exposition. Learn more about environmental construction in the Green Building and Design Zone, or discover the latest in sustainable clothing at the Eco-Fashion Show. Explore dozens of workshops taking place throughout the weekend. Gather up the kids for story time, free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, and a musical puppet show in the Green Kids Zone. Information:goinggreenexpos.com.

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

Sample the best of Stowe Vermont

Enjoy one of New England's most affordable resorts. 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. In the winter, ice skating, snowshoeing and sleigh rides are available. Beautifully appointed accommodations range from spacious guest rooms to luxurious suites and apartments with fireplaces.

Green Mountain Sugar House
820 Route 100 North
Ludlow, VT 05149
Toll-Free: 800-643-9338
Fax: 802-228-2298

Our red roofed sugarhouse, just steps away from the water's edge, is where we make everything from maple syrup to mouth-watering maple fudge. It's also a Vermont country gift shop. Make the Green Mountain Sugar House a planned stop whenever you're in the area... you'll be glad you did! Browse through our well stocked gift shop full of fine Vermont products. During the months of March and April watch some of Vermont's best maple syrup being made in our sugarhouse, or drop in for a self-guided tour. We are open year-round, daily 9-6. If you are unable to visit, you can order our famous maple products via our catalog.

Harrington’s of Vermont -- Richmond

Harrington’s smokehouse gift baskets and samplers are filled to the brim with a selection of smoked treasures: fully cooked smoked hams, smoked sliced Canadian bacon, and Vermont maple syrup are just some of the treats in store for the receiver. Holiday gift packages also offer smoked pheasant, duckling, turkey breast sampler, and baby back ribs. Don’t look now, but Harrington’s also offers a gift selection of desserts, starting with classic New York cheesecake and linzer tarts. Let the feasting begin. Information: 802-434-3415

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

Vermont's premier four season destination

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.

Henry Sheldon Museum Of Vermont History
1 Park Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone: 802-388-2117

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 pm.

One of Vermont's premier collections of furniture, art, textiles, tools and other artifacts displayed in an 1829 brick Federal style marble merchant's home. Extensive archival collections in the Stewart-Swift Research Center. Changing art and history exhibits in the Cerf gallery. Museum Shop, gardens, public programs and special events year round. Cost: Adults, $5; youth age 6-18, $3; students, $3.50; seniors, $4.50; family, $12.

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Randolph (RPH) Amtrak Station
3 L Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Rodgers Country Inn
582 Rodgers Road
West Glover, VT 05875
Phone: 802-525-6677
Toll-Free: 800-729-1704
Fax: 802-525-1103

Sit deep and come often -- you're one of the folks

Your hosts, Jim and Nancy Rodgers, welcome you to their 1840 farmhouse on 350 acres in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, 30 miles from the Canadian border. The inn has five guest rooms with shared baths, each with their own color scheme and furnished with homemade quilts and some antique furniture. There is also a crib and toys for the little one. The large kitchen/dining area is the setting for Nancy's bountiful home cooked meals, served family style. Meals include homemade bread, muffins and taste-tempting desserts. Breakfast may include fruit, fresh eggs, muffins or pancakes, waffles, French toast, and, of course, pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Any time of the year, visitors will find plenty of peace and quiet and a friendly atmosphere. Snowmobilers are welcomed in the wintertime as we are located on main VAST trail.

Scenic Drives Vermont

Central Region

Lakes Bomoseen and St. Catherine Loop ---------- (55 miles)

--via Castleton, West Castleton, Poultney, Wells, Pawlet, Middletown Springs, Ira, Castleton.

■ Begin in Castleton and travel west on Route 4A to intersection with Route 30; turn right on to Route 30.
■ Follow Route 30 north to interesection with Hortonia Road; turn left on to Hortonia Road, then left on to Black Pond Road and follow it south to West Castleton
■ Take West Shore Road along Lake Bomoseen, then turn left on to Route 4A and travel east on Route 4A to Route 30
■ Turn left on to Route 30 and follow south through Poultney, along Lake St. Catherine, through Wells to Pawlet
■ Turn left on to Route 133 and follow north through Middletown Springs and Ira
■ At junction with Route 4A turn left and return to complete this drive

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Fair Haven – Bomoseen State Park, 22 Cedar Mountain Road, 802-265-4242
♦ Hubbardton – Hubbardton Battlefield Monument, 5696 Monument Road, 802-759-2412
♦ Proctor – Vermont Marble Exhibit, 52 Main Street, 802-459-2300
♦ Proctor – Wilson Castle, West Proctor Road, 802-773-3284
♦ Poultney – Lake St. Catherine State Park, 3034 Vermont Route 30 South, 802-287-9158

Upper Connecticut River Valley Loop ---------- (130 miles)

-- via Woodstock, Taftsville, Hartland, Windsor, Brownsville, Felchville, South Reading, Tyson, Plymouth Union, West Bridgewater, Killington, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Talcville, Rochester, Randolph, Randolph Center, East Randolph, North Tunbridge, Tunbridge, Strafford, South Strafford, Sharon, Hewitts Corners, South Pomfret, Woodstock

■ Take Route 4 in Woodstock east to Taftsville
■ In Taftsville turn right on to Route 12 to Hartland
■ In Hartland turn right on to Route 5 and proceed to Windsor
■ In Windsor take Route 44 west through Brownsville to the junction with Route 106
■ Take Route 106 south to Felchville
■ Follow Tyson Road west through South Reading to Tyson
■ Take Route 100 north from Tyson through Plymouth Union, West Bridgewater, Killington, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Talcville, and Rochester
■ In Rochester, travel east on Bethel Mountain Road, Camp Brook Road, to Route 12.
■ Take a left on to Route 12 north into Randolph
■ Travel east on Route 66 through Randolph Center to East Randolph
■ At the intersection of Routes 66 and 14 turn right, then almost immediately left on to Chelsea Road, Angel Road, Dickerman Road from East Randolph to Route 110.
■ Turn south on Route 110 through North Tunbridge to Tunbridge
■ Go east on Town Highway #2/Strafford Road, from Tunbridge through Strafford and to South Strafford
■ In South Strafford take Route 132 west to Sharon
■ Take Town Highway #3/Howe Hill Road, south from Sharon through Hewitts Corners, on to Town Highway #1/Pomfret Road and through South Pomfret to Route 12 and into Woodstock

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Killington -- Killington Gondola, 4763 Killington Road, 800-621-MTNS
♦ Strafford – Justin Smith Morril Homestead, Justin Smith Morrill Highway, 802- 828-3051
♦ Plymouth – Calvin Coolidge Homestead, 3780 Route 100A, 802- 672-3773
♦ Plymouth – Plymouth Cheese Company, Calvin Coolidge Homestead, 3780 Route 100A, 802-672-3650
♦ Quechee – Quechee Gorge, Quechee State Park, 764 Dewey Mills Road, 802-295-2990
♦ Woodstock – Billings Farm and Museum, Route 12 and River Road, 802-457-2355
♦ Woodstock – Covered bridges in Windsor, Taftsville
♦ Windsor – Vermont Craft Center, 1 Mill Street, 802-388-3177

West-Central Mountains & the Appalachian Gap Loop ---------- (116 miles)

… via Middlebury, Ripton, Lincoln, Jerusalem, Irasville, Granville, Hancock, Goshen, Goshen Corners, Brandon, Leicester, Salisbury, and Middlebury

■ Starting at Middlebury, travel east from Middlebury to Ripton via Route 125
■ Turn left at the Ripton Country Store onto Lincoln-Ripton Road and follow this road north to Lincoln
■ At Lincoln General Store, turn right onto Quaker Street, then right onto Downingville Road to Jerusalem and Route 17
■ Turn right onto Route 17 over Appalachian Gap
■ Take Route 100 from Irasville through Granville to Hancock
■ From Hancock travel Route 125 through Bread Loaf, then take a left on to a town road, the Goshen/Ripton Road, and follow it to Goshen
■ In Goshen turn left on Capen Hill Road and follow it to Goshen Corners
■ Turn right on to Route 73 and travel west from Goshen Corners to Brandon
■ Take Route 7 north from Brandon to Leicester; in Leicester turn right on to Fern Lake Road and follow it to Route 53
■ Turn left on to Route 53 and circle Fern Lake and Lake Dunmore, then turn left on to Shore Road, right on to Rogers Road and, in Salisbury, turn left on to Smead Road and follow it back to Route 7
■ Follow Route 7 south to return to Middlebury

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Middlebury -- Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street, 802-388-2117
♦ Middlebury -- State Craft Center at Frog Hollow, 1 Mill Street, 802-388-3177
♦ Ripton -- Robert Frost Cabin & Interpretive Trail, Route 125
♦ Hancock – Texas Falls , Route 125 to Forest Road 39
♦ Brandon -- Warren Kimble Studio and Gallery, 22 Center Street, 802-247-5229
♦ Weybridge – University of Vermont Horse Farm, 74 Battell Drive, 802-388-2011

Northern Region

Northern Mountains and Islands Loop ---------- (120)

-- via St. Albans, Stevens Mills, Montgomery Center, Belvidere Corners, Jeffersonville, Fairfax, Chimney Corner, South Alburg, Isle La Motte, Swanton, and St. Albans

■ From St. Albans, take Route 105 east through Stevens Mills to the intersection with Route 101
■ Take Route 101 south one mile then turn right on to Route 242 and follow it to Montgomery Center
■ In Montgomery Center turn left and go south on Route 118 to Belvidere Corners then turn right on to Route 109 and take it to Jeffersonville
■ Travel from Jeffersonville through Fairfax on Route 104; about 2 miles north of Fairfax turn left on to Route 104A and follow it to Interstate 89
■ Take I-89 south to exit 17, exit at Chimney Corner, turn on to Route 2 and follow it west to South Alburg
■ At South Alburg take a side trip on Route 129 to Isle La Motte, then return to Route 2 and travel north to Swanton and the intersection with Route 78 east and Route 7
■ Take Route 7 south to return to St. Albans to complete this journey

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Isle La Motte – St. Anne’s Shrine, 92 St. Anne’s Road, 802-928-3362
♦ Milton – Sand Bar Wildlife Refuge, 1215 US 2, 802-893-2825
♦ Swanton -- Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge, 29 Tabor Road, 802-868-4781
♦ Swanton – Carman Brook Farm Maple and Dairy, 1275 Fortin Road, 888-846-2753

Stowe and Northern Mountains Loop ---------- (125 miles)

--via Stowe, Johnson, Morrisville, Belvidere Center, Waterville, Cambridge Junction, Jeffersonville, Cambridge Underhill Flats, Jeffersonville, and Stowe

■ From Stowe, travel north on Route 100 about 2 miles, then take left fork on to the Stagecoach Road and follow it for about 6 miles
■ Turn left at stop sign on to French Hill Road (marked Walton Road at further end). Follow it to a right turn on to White Road (which is not marked)
■ Travel into Johnson on Railroad Street to the intersection with Route 15
■ Turn right on to Route 15 through Johnson village and go past the junction of Route 100 and Route 15
■ Travel about 6 miles then turn right on to Route 100 at the stop light and follow it to a blinking light in Morrisville
■ Turn left onto Greaves Hill Road, then left on to Couchaine Farm Road (which becomes Elmore Pond Road), and take it to Route 15
■ Turn left on Route 15, then take first right turn on to West Hill Road
■ Take right on to North Wolcott Road and go 8 miles, turn left just past cemetery to Gulf sign, left again 7 miles to Eden Mills)
■ In Eden Mills turn left onto Route 100, go about 1 mile then turn right onto Route 118; follow it to intersection with Route 109 in Belvidere Corners and take Route 109 west through Belvidere Centerto Waterville
■ Take the second left on to unpaved Hogback Road And follow it to intersection with Route 15
■ Take a sharp right onto Route 15 and follow it through Cambridge Junction, Jeffersonville, Cambridge and into Underhill Flats
■ Turn left on to unpaved River Road, then take the third left on to Pleasant Valley Road and follow it about 10 miles, and take the Upper Valley Road to Jeffersonville and intersection with Route 108
■ Turn right on to Route 108 and travel it for approximately 18 miles to return to Stowe

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Elmore – Lake Elmore State Park, 856 VT Route 12, 802-888-2982
♦ Stowe – Moss Glen Falls and Bingham Falls
♦ Stowe – Gondola skyride, Stowe Ski Resort, 5781 Mountain Road, 802-253-3000

Northeast Kingdom Loop ---------- (210 miles)

--- via St. Johnsbury, West Danville, Hardwick, Craftsbury, Albany, Irasburg, Lowell, Montgomery Center, Jay, North Troy, West Charleston, Lyndonville, East Burke, Hartwellville, East Haven, Island Pond, East Brighton, Bloomfield, Maidstone, Guildhall, Lunenburg, North Concord, Concord, East St. Johnsbury, to St. Johnsbury

■ Start at St. Johnsbury and travel west to West Danville via Route 2 then turn right and take Route 15 from West Danville to Hardwick
■ In Hardwick turn right on to Route 14 and follow it north past Craftsbury, through Albany and to Irasburg
■ In Irasburg take Route 58 west through Lowell and along Hazens Notch to Montgomery Center (some sections of the road are unpaved)
■ Take Route 242 from Montgomery Center, with a side trip to Jay Peak, and back on Route 242 through Jay
■ Go through Jay to intersection with Route 101; take a left and follow Route 101 to North Troy, turn right on to Route 105/5A, follow it to West Charleston
■ Take Route 5A from West Charleston south to Route 5 and take south to intersection with Route 114 just north of Lyndonville
■ Turn left on to Route 114, take it north through East Burke, Hartwellville and East Haven to Island Pond (the last few miles are merged Routes 114 and 105)
■ Travel east from Island Pond through East Brighton to Bloomfield via 105.
■ Travel from Bloomfield, south in the Connecticut River valley, through Maidstone and Guildhall, to merge on to Route 2 and take it west through Lunenburg, North Concord, Concord and East St. Johnsbury to St. Johnsbury

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ St. Johnsbury -- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, 802-748-8291
♦ St. Johnsbury – Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main Street, 802-748-2372
♦ St. Johnsbury – Maple Grove Maple Museum, 1052 Portland Street, 802-748-5141
♦ Jay – Jay Peak Tramway, Jay Peak, 4850 VT Route 242, 802-988 2611
♦ Island Pond/Brighton – Brighton State Park, 102 State Park Road, 802-723-4360
♦ Guildhall – Maidstone State Park, Route 1, 802-676-3930

Southern Region

Lower Windham County Loop ---------- (90 miles)

-- via Brattleboro, East Jamaica, Rawsonville, South Londonderry, Londonderry, Peru, Weston, Chester, Rockingham, Brattleboro

■ From Brattleboro, take Route 30 northwest to East Jamaica and Rawsonville
■ Turn right onto Route 100 north through South Londonderry to Londonderry
■ For a side trip, turn left and travel west on Route 11 to Bromley Mountain and a spectacular lookout
■ Return on Route 11 east to Peru, then take Hapgood Pond Road to Weston/Landgrove Road which brings you back to Route 100 in Weston
■ Turn left on Route 100, then right on to Andover Road and follow to Route 11.
■ Turn left on to Route 11 east to Chester
■ Turn onto Route 103 to Rockingham
■ Turn onto Route 5 south from Rockingham to Brattleboro

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Brattleboro – Estey Organ Museum, 108 Bridge Street, 802-246-8366
♦ Brattleboro – Latchis Hotel, 50 Main Street, 802-254-6300
♦ Bellows Falls – Three Rivers Gallery, 21 Canal Street, 802-463-1991
♦ Bellows Falls -- Adams Old Stone Grist Mill, Mill Street Under-the-Hill, 802-463-4280
♦ Weston -- Vermont Country Store, 657 Main Street, 802-824-3184

Brattleboro to Mount Snow Loop ---------- (135 miles)

--- via Brattleboro, East Jamaica, Wilmington, Mount Snow, Searsburg, Heartwellville, Readsboro, Readsboro Falls, Whitingham, Jacksonville, to Brattleboro

■ Drive Route 30 northwest from Brattleboro to East Jamaica
■ Take Route 100 south from East Jamaica to Wilmington stopping at Mount Snow via the north or south entrances
■ In Wilmington take Route 9 west to Searsburg
■ Travel Route 8 from Searsburg to Heartwellville
■ In Heartwellville leave Route 8 and travel southeast on Route 100 through Readsboro, Readsboro Falls and Whitingham to Jacksonville
■ Continue on Route 100 north to the intersection with Route 9
■ Complete the tour by traveling east on Route 9 to Brattleboro

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Bellows Falls – Adams Old Stone Grist Mill, Mill Street Under-the-Hill, 802-463-4280
♦ Brattleboro – Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon Street, 802-257-0124
♦ West Dover -- Mount Snow chairlift ride (Operates through October 15), 39 Mount Snow Road, 802-464-3333
♦ Newfane – Newfane Common
♦ Townshend – Mary Meyer Stuffed Toy Factory, 1 Teddy Bear Lane, 800-451-4387

Southwestern Corner Loop ---------- (104 miles)

--- via Manchester Center, Shaftsbury, Old Bennington, Pownal, Williamstown, Searsburg, Bennington, to Manchester Depot

■ Starting at Manchester Center, follow Route 7A south to South Shaftsbury
■ From South Shaftsbury take Route 67 to Route 67A in Old Bennington
■ Continue to Pownal Center via Bennington and South Stream Road (Morgan Street)
■ Drive Route 7 from Pownal Center to Williamstown, Massachusetts
■ Take Route 2 east to Route 8 north to Searsburg, Vermont
■ From Searsburg, take Route 9 east for a short distance, then, via Somerset Road, an unpaved road, you can take a beautiful side trip to Somerset Reservoir. Retrace your steps to Route 9 and travel west to Bennington
■ Take Route 7 north from Bennington to Manchester Depot

Nearby Points of Interest:

♦ Manchester Center – Manchester Designer Outlets, 1601 Depot, 802-362-3736
♦ South Shaftsbury – Robert Frost Stone House, Route 7A, 802- 447-6200
♦ Old Bennington – Bennington Battle Monument , 5 Monument Circle, 802-447-0550
♦ Williamstown, Massachusetts – The Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, 413-458-2303
♦ West Dover -- Somerset Reservoir (off Route 9 just east of Searsburg)
♦ Bennington – Bennington Museum, 75 Main Street, 802-447-1571
♦ Manchester – Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Road, 800-578-1788
♦ Manchester -- Southern Vermont Art Center, West Road, Manchester, 802-362-1405

* Our thanks to Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont
4323 VT Route 108 South
Smugglers’ Notch, VT 05464
Toll-Free: 800-451-8752

#1 for family programs in North America

As America’s Family Resort we understand these are uncertain times, but one thing is for sure - it’s still important to spend quality time with your family. That’s why this Summer we’ve rolled back our rates 5 years! Here in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains you’ll find Smugglers’ Notch Resort, where we provide all the ingredients for a perfect Summer family vacation – all you have to do is add your family! Your Smugglers’ FamilyFest Vacation Package will include accommodations in a comfortable, fully equipped condominium home, unlimited access to 8 pools and 4 waterslides, award-winning children’ s programs for ages 3 to 17 years, spectacular guided hikes and walks, and much more - all just a short walk or on-demand shuttle ride to the Village center with dining and shopping.

Southern Vermont

Visit the places where traditions were born. Ski down a winter mountain or fish a summer stream. Wander down roads filled with autumn color. Southern Vermont is calling you!

Southern Vermont Art & Craft Festival
Hildene's Meadow, River Road
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2100

July 31-August 2, 2009

175 creators and makers of contemporary craft and fine art, specialty food section, live music, kids activities, craft demos and lessons, food from area chefs, seasonal beer and wine tent. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or Shine under Camelot Tents. Cost: Adults, $8; children, free; free parking. Information: www.hildene.org.

Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Hildene Meadows, River Road
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-425-3399

August 1-3, 2008

One hundred eighty 180 jury-selected artists and artisans selling handcrafted fine art and contemporary craft. Live music, artist demonstrations, and specialty food complete the weekend, including a Vermont pig roast on Saturday, a Bistro Barbecue on Sunday, and a Vermont beer and wine tent all weekend, Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $8.

Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Hildene's Meadow (River Road off Route 7A)
Manchester, VT

August 1-3, 2008

Although the festival, held under white Camelot tents, is three decades old, each year is distinctly different. There are always new exhibitors and those who return have fresh products. The exhibitors are not merely salespeople with cool stuff; they are the actual creators and makers of all the Art and Craftwork shown. All media are included: pottery, glass, fiber, photography, leather, jewelry, metal, graphics, painting, prints, wood, furniture, and more.
On Saturday August 2, Candeleros Restaurant will have pig roast with all the trimmings. On Sunday, Henry Bronson from Bistro Henry’s will offer Fat Henry’s Bistro Barbeque Menu. There will also be a beer and wine tent featuring Vermont micro brews and summer wines. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Cost: Adults, $8; children age 12 and younger, free; youth age 13-17, $2; weekend pass $10. Information: 802-362-2100 or visit www.craftproducers.com/festivals.php

Southern Vermont Arts Center
West Road
Manchester, VT 05254
Phone: 802-362-1405

Open: Year-round, Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.

The Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, is a secure repository and display space for the Arts Center’s permanent collection, now approaching 800 pieces, of 19th and 20th century works, including the world’s largest collection of works by Luigi Lucioni, and a venue in which to host major national and international traveling exhibitions. Cost: Adults, $ 8; students, $ 3.

Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
Phone: 802-464-0048

Open: Late October through Memorial Day; hours vary; please call ahead.

This natural history museum in the foothills of the Green Mountains offer mounted specimens of 600 native New England birds and mammals as well as live hawks and owls. The museum presents an amphibian and reptile exhibit and a wildflower exhibit in the summer and fall. A good side trip is a hike up nearby Mount Olga. The museum has one of the largest collections of mounted birds to be found in New England, containing over 600 birds in 100 small dioramas. Raptor center has live exhibits of owls and hawks. Cost: Adults, $5; children, $2; seniors, $3.

St. Albans (SAB)Amtrak Station
40 Federal Street Street
Albans, VT 05478
Phone: 800-872-7245

Service by The Vermonter

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

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

Vermont’s Best Kept Secret!

Located on a scenic back road, you can enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside. The property offers stunning vistas of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Smugglers Notch. One and two bedroom log cabins have country furnishings with modern amenities. Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living-dining area with a fireplace, a color TV, a sleep sofa, covered porch and an outdoor grill. The property also offers a 3 or 4 bedroom suite, each with about 1,200 square feet of living space. Both suites have the same amenities: 3 full bathrooms, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a spacious living/dining area, a gas stove, color TV with satellite, and a private covered front porch. All linens are included.

Stone Hill Inn
89 Houston Farm Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-6282
Fax: 802-253-7415

A luxury inn just for couples

In the beautiful mountain town of Stowe, Stone Hill Inn is the perfect romantic getway, with nine lavishly decorated guest rooms, each with a fireside two-person Jacuzzi and king bed. Our private, wooded setting with spectacular summer gardens is exclusively for couples. Everything – from our luxurious guestrooms, to our candlelit breakfasts, to our glorious gardens and common rooms – provides you with the space and surroundings for relaxation and romance. Stowe itself is a charming and sophisticated village featuring unique owner-operated shopping, unforgettable scenery, and countless opportunities for year-round outdoor fun. After a day of exploring, you'll look forward to returning to the Inn for an evening hors d'oeuvre, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant and a soak in your private Jacuzzi for two. This is the romantic Vermont vacation you've always imagined.

Stowe Central Reservations and Visitor Information
51 Main Street
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-7321
Toll-Free: 877-GO-STOWE

Great Snow. Great Values. Easy Drive.

Stowe and our classic 200-year-old New England village are decked out for the holidays. We still have rooms available -- some great values, all within an easy drive of major markets like Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Temps are predicted to be in the twenties with snow for the next ten days, and Stowe is gearing up for some great on-and off-mountain activities. There’s still time for pre-and post-holiday shopping: Shop Savor Sip & Ski offers discounted lift tickets and puts you on track for FREE skiing, plus the opportunity to win some great prizes, now until January 4. Join us at one of our Events while you’re here, and get in the Holiday Mood!

Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region
P.O. Box 445
Morrisville, VT 05661
Phone: 802-888-7607
Toll-Free: 877-247-8693

Come join the adventure

The Green Mountains dance from South to North across the whole of Vermont but produce their highest drama in the Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region. Summer is a wonderful time to hike in the cool woods, but in the fall legendary red and yellow foliage is not to be missed. Walks, hikes, and bikes from Smugglers’ Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort provide visitors of all abilities a chance to get to know the mountains better. Skiing and snowboarding in our region is made famous by two well-known resorts: Smugglers’ Notch and Stowe. The mountains help define the uniqueness of the Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region.

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Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
1746 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-7355
Toll-Free: 800-253-2232
Fax: 802-253-6858

One of Conde Nast's top spas of 2008

Located in one of America’s most sensational, natural paradises, the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont offers the ultimate, year-round vacation experience. Stowe’s AAA Four-Diamond resort is also home to one of New England’s premier, world-class spas - the 50,000 square foot Spa at Stoweflake. This getaway for singles, couples and families offers relaxed, luxurious accommodations, a fully-equipped sports club and two sensational, award-winning restaurants. Choose from spacious suites, luxurious guestrooms or private townhouses all fully appointed with superb amenities, handsome furnishings, mountain or garden views. Children under 12 stay for free with parents.

The Ponds at Bolton Valley
4302 Bolton Access Road
Bolton Valley, VT 05477
Phone: 802-434-6867
Toll-Free: 877-9BOLTON
Fax: 802-434-6850

A Romantic Setting For Your Most Memorable Day

The Ponds features breathtaking panoramic views, an extraordinary deck overlooking the spring-fed pond and the elegance of a great room where guests will enjoy the spectacular display of nature that surrounds them. Whatever the size of your wedding or civil union, we will ensure that your style shines through with thoughtful planning and attention to detail. We have a formal seating capacity for up to 250 people and a maximum capacity of 300 for large receptions. Our Sales and Service Manager will offer you sample menus, accommodation options, referrals to top wedding and party professionals and details regarding a wide range of activities. We will carefully tend to each aspect of your wedding and accommodate your special requests. The Ponds at Bolton Valley is a romantic setting for both ceremonies and receptions.

On that special day, we’ll take care of the details, so that you may savor each and every moment with your friends and family.

The Vermont Festival of the Arts
Mad River Valley
Warren, Waitsfeld, Fayston, Moretown, VT
Phone: 800-517-4247

August 1-31, 2008

One of the most diverse festivals in New England, designed to entertain the soul, enlighten the mind and energize the spirit. Daily exhibits, workshops & demos by a wide variety of artists. Information: www.vermontartfest.com.
A Taste of the Valley in Warren on August 4 is the signature event of the Vermont Festival of the Arts. The setting of the Taste includes the Timbers Restaurant in a soaring round barn structure and the Gatehouse Base Lodge with indoor and outdoor settings. Local restaurants and food-providers offer samples of their finest culinary specialties. Let a wine connoisseur recommend the flavor to accompany the various tastes, or try one of Vermont’s many micro-brews. Tap your toes to live music of the Green Mountain Swing Band as you peruse the silent auction. A ticket to A Taste allows guests unlimited samples from the various vendors. Location: Sugarbush Resort, Lincoln Peak Village. Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Information: 802-496-6682 or info@vermontartfest.com

The Vermont Folklife Center
88 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone: 802-388-4964

Open: Call for hours of operation

The Vermont Folklife Center preserves and presents the folk arts and cultural traditions of Vermont through exhibits, media, publication and educational projects. The center has made preservation of the spoken word the core of its endeavors, and its archive now comprises more than 3,800 taped interviews, which have been transcribed and electronically indexed.

The Vermont Inn
H.C. 34 Box 37 J, 69 Route 4
Killington, VT 05751
Phone: 802-775-0708
Toll-Free: 800 -541-7795

Named one of the Top Fifty Inns of America by "The Inn Times"

Please join us at our small c. 1840 country inn on five acres in the Green Mountains. We offer the charm of a family run inn with excellent New England and Continental cuisine. We are located in an area that offers year-round activity with great skiing in winter and a terrific setting for a summer or fall vacation. We have special package rates including dinner and breakfast. The inn was named one of the Top Fifty Inns of America by "The Inn Times" and is featured in "Recommended Country Inns of New England" and "America's Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns". We have achieved a three diamond rating from AAA and our restaurant also won the Killington Champagne Dine-Around Award for fine dining for three consecutive years. Many of our rooms have a flat screen television with cable. Please see our Current 2008/2009 Special Get-Away Packages. We have packages for many occasion and interests.

Thrill Ride Awaits at Ballons of Vermont

The spectacular Quechee Gorge in Central Vermont – sometime called the Grand Canyon of the East – attracts spectators of all kinds. One heart-stopping way to see the gorge and the vast, forested beauty of its surroundings is from a hot air balloon. This is really the adventure of a lifetime. Balloons of Vermont , among other businesses, will take intrepid travelers above the treetops over the Ottauquechee River and the upper valley region for an unforgettable show in the most serene, majestic flying machine knows to man. The Quechee Balloon Festival, with lots of non-ballooning fun, like music, crafts, and children’s activities, takes place in June, and ballooning will be a central theme, but Balloons of Vermont takes people up over the gorge year-round. It is a thrill. Phone: 802-291-4887.

Town & Country Resort at Stowe
876 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-7595
Toll-Free: 800-323-0311
Fax: 802-253-4764

Located in the Heart of Stowe Vermont

Offering comfortable guest rooms that are reasonably priced, Town & Country Resort at Stowe is a family owned and operated 45 room resort. Our facilities include the Carriage Room Restaurant, Fireside Pub, Stowe's largest Outdoor Pool, an Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, a Tennis Court, and we are adjacent to the award winning Stowe Recreation Path. Town and Country Resort at Stowe consists of 3 buildings spread over 10 acres. The Stowe Recreation Path runs through the back of our property, allowing access for biking, walking or in-line skating. In the winter season cross-country skiing is also available on the path. Our Carriage Room Restaurant serves breakfast daily during the Summer, Fall and Winter seasons and dinner daily during the Fall and Winter seasons.

Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-8511
Toll-Free: 800-826-7000

A little of Austria, a lot of Vermont

Vacation at one of Vermont's premier resorts this Summer. Nestled in the mountains above the village of Stowe, Trapp Family Lodge is the ideal vacation destination for any season. The 96 room alpine lodge features deluxe accommodations combining the charm of Vermont with the sophistication of Austria. Luxury Villas and Guest House Chalets are the perfect alternative to the standard condo rental. Relax and rejuvenate at our 2,400 acre mountain resort with 100km hiking & biking trails, gourmet cuisine, wine tastings, Fitness & Wellness center with heated indoor pool, rock climbing wall and massage. Facilities for weddings and meetings are also available.

University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm
74 Battell Dr.
Weybridge, VT 05753
Phone: 802-388-2011

The farm is home to Morgan history and many educational programs. For over 50 years, the farm has provided educational experiences for students and visitors. Children and adults who love these majestic animals are welcome to visit daily from May 1 to October 31. Tours on the hour. Gift shop offers of horse-related items.

Vermont An Explorer's Guide

The many charming facets of Vermont are all captured in this guidebook: fall foliage walks, music festivals, artists' studios, country bed & breakfasts, theater, maple sugarhouses... Over 900 Lodging and Dining Reviews.

"Perhaps the most complete guide to the state remains Christina Tree and Peter Jennison's remarkable little encyclopedia." --Vermont Life

Vermont and New Hampshire Both
Host this Scenic National Byway

The Connecticut River National Byway is a two-state byway spanning the east and west shores of the Connecticut River in both Vermont and New Hampshire. Along this byway, you may drive across a covered bridge built in 1866, visit a museum of machine tools, and wander through two restored historic railroad stations. Comfortably spaced along the byway are Waypoint Centers that provide a wealth of information to travelers. This byway starts at its south end on U.S. 91 at the Massachusetts-Vermont border and follows the river northward for about 120 miles to St. Johnsbury, where U.S. 91 turns northwest, away from the river. To stay along the river course, follow U.S. 5 to U.S. 2 to U.S. 3, and onward to the Canadian border. See map.

Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show
Riverside Middle School, Route 11
Springfield, MA

October 11-12, 2008

The Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show is a celebration of the fall harvest, with over 50 crafters, live entertainment, agriculture and activities for the whole family, and, of course, apples. Wellwood Orchards is once again the official Vermont Apple Festival Orchard. They'll have bushels of red, juicy, ripe apples plus plump pumpkins, sweet cider and other delectable items of the harvest. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: www.vtapplefestival.com.

Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show
Riverside Middle School, Route 11
Springfield, VT
Phone: 802-885-2779

October 10-11, 2009

Juried crafters, book fair with local authors, activities, rides, games, live music, food, and of course apples. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.vtapplefestival.com

Vermont Apple Season Kick-Off
Shelburne Farms, 216 Orchard Road
Shelburne, VT
Phone: 802-985-8686

September 15, 2009

Shelburne Orchards will host an Apple Season Kick-Off Event featuring woodchuck cider, apple iPods, Shelburne Farms cheese, and live music to celebrate the autumn harvest. The event is free and open to the public. The event is also the official launch of the third annual Apples to iPods promotion, giving visitors to Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards a chance to win an Apple iPod. Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: www.shelburneorchards.com.

Vermont Association of Snow Mobilers

Phone: 802-229-0005

For those who enjoy snowmobiling, Vermont has over 2,000 miles of available, groomed trails every winter. These trails run throughout the state, and are maintained by the Vermont Association of Snow Mobilers and local snowmobile clubs. All visitors who wish to ride their snowmobiles must register them with the state and join the Vermont Association of Snow Mobilers, as well as a local club. For more information on how to register and join, call the Association at 802-229-0005.

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Vermont Balloon Rally
Shelburne Museum, U.S. Route 7
Shelburne, VT
Phone: 802-233-9641

September 4-7, 2009

The Vermont Balloon Rally, featuring 30 hot air balloons, will be on the lawns of Shelburne Museum during Labor Day weekend. A Balloon Glow will take place in the museum on Saturday night. Children's activities will be available during all daytime and nighttime launches. Information: www.vermontballoonrally.com

Vermont Blues Festival at Mount Snow
Mount Snow Ski Resort Route 100
West Dover, VT
Phone: 800-245-7669

August 21-23, 2009

Three days of world class blues and soul! The beautiful vibrant green colors of summer will provide a unique backdrop for these amazing artists. The Blues Festival will also feature artisans and craft vendors, barbecue, beer, and more. Information: www.mountsnow.com

Vermont Brewers Festival
Waterfront Park
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-244-6828

July 18-19, 2008

The beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain offer a truly magnificent backdrop for the Vermont Brewers Festival. Brewers participating in this event do so by invitation only, based on brewery capacity, distinctiveness, and quality of their products. Enjoy a wide range of offerings, including traditional lagers, ales, and unique products such as fruit beers, barleywines, and Belgian-style white beers. Also on tap are gourmet foods, demonstrations, and top quality entertainment. Time: July 18, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; July 19, noon-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.Information: www.vermontbrewers.com/

Vermont Country Store
657 Main Street (Route 100)
Weston, VT 05161
Phone: 802-824-3184
Fax: 802-362-5977

Purveyors of the practical and hard-to-find

When Vrest Orton opened the doors of The Vermont Country Store in 1946, it was the first restored rural store in the nation. Where else can you buy a wedge of aged Cheddar cut from a 38-pound wheel, a long-lost apothecary item, a red union suit, a Gilhoolie, then fill a bag with old favorites at the candy counter? Stocked to the rafters with practical and hard-to-find merchandise you can't find anywhere, The Vermont Country Store has something for everyone. Experience our stores in Weston (Rte. 100; 802-824-3184) and Rockingham (just off I-91 on Rte. 103; 802-463-2224), open daily, 9-5:30.

Dine on home-cooked New England fare at Weston's Bryant House Restaurant (802-824-6287), open daily, 11-3:30; Fri. & Sat. 11-8.

Vermont Country Store -- Weston

The Vermont Country Store's first catalog, in 1945 was very small, more like a Christmas card list with only 36 products. The store grew over the years and now has something for every wish list. Holiday specialties include sweet treats for all taste buds: Rum stollen, fancy petit fours, beautiful gingerbread houses, eggnog cake, maple candy, rum balls, ribbon candy and lots more await holiday shoppers in the spirit. Information: 802-362-8460

Vermont Covered Bridge (Service Bridge)
Sturbridge, MA 01340

Originally erected in Dummerston, Vermont, in 1874, the former Taft Bridge was dismantled, moved, and re-erected on the grounds of Old Sturbridge Village in 1952, where it crosses the Quinebaug River. It is a fine example of a single-web, single-chord, wooden-lattice truss. This patented 1820 design by Connecticut architect Ithiel Town was popular across the country throughout the 19th century. Length of 55 feet.

Vermont Dairy Festival
Enosburg Fairgrounds
Enosburg Falls, VT
Phone: 802-933-5921

June 5-8, 2008

Crafts, horse pulling, stage shows, a two-hour parade on Saturday, entertainment on Sunday. Sponsored by the Enosburg Falls Lions Club.

Vermont Dairy Festival
Maple Park Enosburg Falls Country Club, and other locations in town
Enosburg Falls, VT

June 4-7, 2009

This great family event – celebrating its 53rd year – features rides for the kids, crafts, food vendors including ice cream, cheese and more, a parade on Saturday and stage entertainment all weekend. This year’s theme is Milk Rocks! For more information, visit www.VermontDairyFestival.com.

Vermont Discover Jazz Festival
Various locations
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-86-FLYNN

June 5 – 14, 2009

Listen to world-class music amid sweeping vistas, on starlit cruises and in intimate venues. See the sunset over Lake Champlain and groove to jazz echoing off the Green Mountains onto every street corner. Discover how legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins and countless others have made this one of the country’s longest-running jazz festivals. Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis and Pink Martini will headline this lively festival featuring 10 days of performances. Information: www.discoverjazz.com

Vermont Events

Vermont Expos
1 Main Street
Winooski, VT
Phone: 802-655-4200

The A-Short Season New York-Penn League affiliate of the National League's Montreal Expo's. The team plays at Centennial Field.

Vermont Farms!
Locations throughout Vermont

Phone: 866-348-3276
Fax: 802-223-4257

Visit a Vermont Farm today!

From end to end of the Green Mountain State are Vermont farms that welcome your visit and even offer overnight accommodations! You can tour farms, maple sugarhouses, take hay and sleigh rides, navigate corn mazes, watch sheep shearing, and enjoy many other pastoral pleasures. There’s no better getaway for families. Children will delight in petting and feeding farm animals. And there’s no better getaway for city and suburban dwellers. Many Vermont Farms! members welcome overnight guests and serve you a true country breakfast. These farms welcome visitors every season of the year. Be sure to visit Vermont Farms! on your travels.

Vermont Fine Art Gallery
1880 Mountian Rd. #3, Gale Farm Center
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-253-9653

Open: Call for schedule

Specilizing in award-winning Vermont artists likeGary Eckhart, Bob Aiken, Elizabeth Allen, and Peter A. Miller; exhibiting Vermont work by nationally recognized visiting artists such as Carolyn Walton, Tom Nicholas N.A. and Loren Blackburn andthe work of artist/owner Elisabeth Wooden Prior. Ongoing exhibitons of fine quality artwork, sculpture, and prints. Featuring special events and showings through the entire year.

Vermont Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival
Union Arena, 496 Woodstock Road # 3 /Route 4
Woodstock, VT
Phone: 802-747-7900

September 26-27, 2009

Vermont’s Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festival showcases Vermont artists-in-wood and their commitment to keeping traditional skills and crafts alive. Guests mingling and shopping see that the exhibitors live their lives with tools of the craft in hand. Browse the displays, make purchases, chat with woodworkers, or see them at work carving, turning, and crafting their wares. Live music, food, and forest tours make this a must do. For more. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information:, visit www.vermontwoodfestival.org.

Vermont Historical Society Museum
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 802-828-2291

Open: May–October, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m.

Headquarters of the state historical society, the museum offers exhibits and programs revolving around Vermont's history and historical figures. Cost: Adults, $5; seniors, students, children, $3; families, $12.

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Vermont History Expo
Tunbridge World's Fairgrounds
Tunbridge, VT
Phone: 802-479-8502

June 21–22, 2008

The Vermont History Expo is a two-day summer festival where Vermonters and Vermonters at heart experience our state’s living history. The Expo features distinctive exhibits from the collections of 150 local historical societies, museums and heritage attractions. Over the past several years, the Vermont History Expo at the Tunbridge World Fairgrounds has become the time for visitors to be immersed in a hands-on Vermont history lesson – in the spirit of fun and discovery.
New this year: Civil War Sunday. On Sunday, History Expo will be highlighting the Civil War and its impact on Vermont's home front, featuring presentations, activities, and exhibits. This is in conjunction with the Vermont Humanities Council's Civil War initiative.
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Adults $10; Students up to 18 years of age, $5; children under 5 years of age, free. Weekend family pass $20; Half-price admission for visitors in period dress. Information: www.vermonthistory.org/expo.

Vermont Holiday Festival
The Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington Access Road
Killington, VT
Phone: 802-773-4181

December 6-9, 2007

A weekend filled with snow-covered trees, holiday lights, Santa's workshop and horse-drawn sleigh rides. More than 100 trees will be on display at The Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center for viewing. Visitors may purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a favorite tree. A visit to Santa’s Workshop includes a toy-making session with Santa's elves, a special holiday story reading and a visit from Santa. Each child will take home a toy at the end of the workshop. A sparkle and twinkle will shine through the hills as the annual White Lights of Killington lights up local businesses. This December tradition where businesses compete to win the prestigious Best White Lights display. Time: Thursday and Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Information: 802-457-4934 or visit www.VermontHolidayFestival.com

Vermont Indigenous Celebration
One College Street
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-579-0049

July 9-12, 2009

The Abenaki People of the State of Vermont invite the public to a four-day celebration of Abenaki history, culture and tradition through a series of demonstrations, discussions, and films. Event includes a 17th-century Abenaki encampment, food, crafts demonstrations, traditional music, songs, stories, and dance. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults over age 18, $9.50; seniors and studnets, $8; children age 3 to 17, $7.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center
6565 Woodstock Road (Route 4)
Quechee, VT 05059
Phone: 802-359-5000

Open: Year round, daily, May 1-October 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; November 1-April 30, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Outdoor exhibits of owls, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey, flight demonstrations, ecology programs about the landscape and wildlife of Vermont, walking trails, and a nature shop featuring science kits, field guides, binoculars, toys and gifts. Cost: Adults: $8; children 3-16, $6.50.

Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences Nature Center
Route 4 (near Quechee Gorge)
Quechee, VT 05059
Phone: 802-FLY-5000

Some recent activities of the center that will thrill kids and adults include “Meet the Raptor” for a close-up view of these majestic birds; “Winged Wonders,” a lesson in flight mechanics; “Enter the Gorge Hike,” for a guided walk into the canyon; and “The Secret Lives of Frogs.” Many offerings are seasonal, so call ahead for scheduling.

Vermont International Festival
Champlain Valley Exposition Center, 105 Pearl Street
Essex Junction, VT
Phone: 802-863-6713

December 5-7, 2008

A three-day celebration of the world's cultures, featuring a huge craft bazaar with over 50 booths, an international food court offering at least a dozen ethnic cuisines, non-stop traditional dance and music on three stages by professional and local immigrant performers, and lots of participatory activities and informative exhibits for all ages. Time: Friday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children 6-12 years old and seniors; $15 family pass; free for children under age 6. Information: www.vermontinternationalfestival.com.

Vermont Lake Monsters
Centennial Field –University of Vermont, University Road
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-655-4200

Class A affiliate of the Washington Nationals

Boston can have its Green Monster (please … it’s a wall). The Vermont Lake Monsters take their name from an actual monster – an unexplained sea creature in Lake Champlain who is familiarly known as “Champ.” Champ was first sighted in 1609 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, and there have been over 400 sightings since then. Champ is also the mascot of the team, which plays in Centennial Field, one of the oldest still in use in professional baseball.
Broadcast: Gameday Audio

Vermont Latino Festival
The Boathouse, 1 College Street
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-864-0123

September 10-14, 2008

The annual Burlington Latino Festival will bring to Burlington a range of cultural activities, including, this year, a large children's component & Humanitarian Benefit.The Festival will be celebrated this year in various downtown Burlington locations. The main event will take place on September 13 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Boathouse. It will include Latin music & activities, children activity tents, dance demonstrations, Meet the artist session, music workshop, Latino foods, games, and the Latin Boat Cruise from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The boat will offer two floors of Latin music and dance. Join Vermont's finest Latino DJ "El Salsero" Hector Cobeo & DJ Papo Lopez aboard the Spirit Of Ethan Allen for two hours of cool breezes and hot sounds on the beautiful Lake Champlain. This new Boat has plenty of room to dance; rain or shine the Latino Boat Cruise is the always the popular event of the Festival. Tickets go fast!
There will be activities for the whole family. Please check the festival website at www.latinofestvt.com for more information about the festival or see the schedule at http://latinofestvt.com/Schedule.pdf

Vermont Latino Festival
Burlington Waterfront, 1 College Street
Burlington, VT
Phone: 802-8625082

September 9-12, 2009

The main event is at Burlington Boathouse on the Burlington Waterfront on Saturday, September 12, with children’s activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; live music from 6-10 p.m.; a boat cruise at 10:30 p.m. Other events take place throughout the week.

Vermont Hand Crafters Fine Craft & Art Show – South Burlington
November 19, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Downtown Dance Party with DJ Logic -- Portsmouth
November 20, 2009

Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury
November 20, 2009

Wine and Game Dinner -- Bristol
November 20, 2009

Peter Mulvey & Natalia Zuckerman -- Burlington
November 20, 2009

Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield
November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009

Tap Dogs -- Burlington
November 20, 2009

Arlo Guthrie & Family --Portland
November 20, 2009

Artfull Gifts Gift Show – Camden-Belfast
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Paula Poundstone – Fairfield
November 20, 2009

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Karmic Relief: A Cornucopia of Comedy -- Deep River
November 21, 2009

Crafts at the Capitol -- Concord
November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury
November 21, 2009

Tap Dogs – New Haven
November 21, 2009

Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester
November 21, 2009

Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester
November 21, 2009

Gospel Choir Fall Concert -- Cabot
November 21, 2009

Annual Game Supper -- Rupert
November 21, 2009

Southern Vermont Fiber Event -- Brattleboro
November 21, 2009

Festival of Sweets -- Burlington
November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009

Burlington Choral Society Fall Concert -- Burlington
November 21, 2009

Sara Tavares -- Cambridge
November 21, 2009

Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell
November 21, 2009

Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield
November 21, 2009

Big-Time Vaudeville with Michael Trautman and Michael Menes -- Gardiner
November 21, 2009

Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth
November 21, 2009

Ringing in the Season -- Bath
November 21, 2009

Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks -- Norfolk
November 21, 2009

Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston
November 21, 2009

Fine Art and Craft Show by Designing Women -- Freeport
November 21, 2009

Frozen Turkey Hunt – Boothbay
November 21, 2009

Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield
November 21, 2009

Pianist Peter Serkin -- Portland
November 22, 2009

Pennsylvania Girlchoir -- Westport
November 22, 2009

Enter The Haggis -- Norfolk
November 22, 2009

Leon Russell -- Norfolk
November 24, 2009

Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood -- -- Norfolk
November 25, 2009

Peterborough Thanksgiving Eve Contra Dance – Peterborough
November 25, 2009

Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket
November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge
November 26, 2009

Greg Piccolo and The Heavy Juice Expansion Pac! – Westerly
November 26, 2009

That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield
November 27, 2009

Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009

Littleton Christmas Celebration
November 27, 2009

Gallagher -- Salisbury
November 27, 2009

Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham
November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Holiday Tours – North Bennington
November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Market -- Newington
November 27, 2009

BLiNK! An Evening of Magic -- Portsmouth
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009

United Maine Craftsmen's Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show -- Brewer
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009

Soul Shot – Westerly
November 27, 2009

Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield
November 27, 2009

Holiday Tree Lighting -- Portland
November 27, 2009

Local Craft & Wares Fair – Bethel
November 27, 2009

Arrival of Santa Claus – Westerly
November 27, 2009

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides with Santa
– Old Lyme
November 27, 2009

Christmas in the Mansion – Milford
November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum – Woodstock
November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Lighting of the Nubble -- York
November 28, 2009

Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield
November 28, 2009

Santa Arrives by Dogsled – Waterville Valley
November 28, 2009

BEATexpo 2009 -- Stamford
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Torchlight Parade & Fireworks with Santa & Mrs. Claus -- West Dover
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Roomful of Blues-- Westerly
November 28, 2009

Holiday Open House at the Old Stone House Museum – Brownington
November 28, 2009

Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Makem & Spain Brothers -- Rochester
November 28, 2009

Santa at the Zoo – Providence
November 28, 2009

St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center Winter Carnival -- Woonsocket
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009

Coco Montoya with Jen Lowe -- Norfolk
November 29, 2009

Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert – Wallingford
November 29, 2009

Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 1, 2009

The Lee Duo performs chamber music -- Storrs
December 1, 2009

“A Christmas Carol” -- Manchester
December 2, 2009

Snowflakes and festive art at the Currier -- Manchester
December 3, 2009

“A Christmas Carol” – Concord
December 3, 2009

Brian Culbertson's A Soulful Christmas -- Norfolk
December 3, 2009

New Haven Tree Lighting Celebration
December 3, 2009

Sparkle Weekend -- Freeport
December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009

“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009

“The Nutcracker” -- Rochester
December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009

Hansel and Gretel -- Boston
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009

"My Three Angels" -- Hyde Park
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Comedy with Tim Gage and Chris Monty -- Norfolk
December 4, 2009

Homes for the Holidays Tour -- New Canaan
December 4, 2009

Jingle Jam -- Storrs
December 4, 2009

“It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” -- Bridgeport
December 4, 2009 to December 13, 2009

The Barra MacNeils with a Celtic Christmas – Manchester
December 4, 2009

Firelight Festival – Guilford
December 4, 2009

Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale and Demonstration -- Orono
December 5, 2009

Spirit of the Season Christmas Parade – Manchester
December 5, 2009

Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Chester Greenwood Day -- Farmington
December 5, 2009

A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge
December 5, 2009

Downtown Holiday Festival -- Providence
December 5, 2009

Choral Art Society presents Christmas at the Cathedral -- Portland
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas -- Woodstock
December 5, 2009

“The Toys Take Over Christmas” -- Burlington
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009

The North Pole Express -- Lyndonville
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Boston Pops Winter Gala -- Storrs
December 5, 2009

Vermont Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert -- Burlington
December 5, 2009

“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford
December 5, 2009

Audubon Holiday Craft Fair -- Smithfield
December 5, 2009

Sing We Now of Christmas! -- Manchester
December 5, 2009

Holiday Open House -- Tiverton
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Winter Wonderlands Holiday Tea -- Boothbay
December 5, 2009

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Portsmouth
December 6, 2009

Holiday Culinary Tour – New Haven
December 7, 2009

The Ying Quartet -- Manchester
December 8, 2009

A Crystal Christmas -- Rochester
December 9, 2009

Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Providence
December 10, 2009

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester
December 11, 2009

Irish Christmas with An Nollaig in Eirinn -- Concord
December 11, 2009

seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester
December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009

Vienna Boys Choir -- Woodstock
December 11, 2009

Christmas by the Sea – Ogunquit
December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009

Wassail Weekend at Billings Farm – Woodstock
December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston
December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Festival of Lights -- Mystic
December 11, 2009

“All I Want for Christmas” with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra
– Barre, Burlington, Rutland
December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Historic Musical Reunion -- Providence
December 11, 2009

A Night Before Christmas with Spyro Gyra – New Haven
December 11, 2009

Strafford Wind Symphony Christmas Concert -- Rochester
December 12, 2009

Cookies & Snow – Waterville Valley
December 12, 2009

Vermont's Own Nutcracker 2009 -- Johnson
December 12, 2009

Jamestown Community Chorus concert -- Jamestown
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009

US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 12, 2009

Winterscapes -- Providence
December 12, 2009

Warm Up for the Holidays -- Portsmouth
December 12, 2009

TubaChristmas – Wolfeboro
December 12, 2009

Victorian Nutcracker with the Portland Ballet – North Conway
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester
December 13, 2009

Willem Lange reads “A Christmas Carol” -- Randolph
December 13, 2009

Granite State Ringers holiday concert series -- Gilford
December 13, 2009

Children's Concert with Jay Mankita – Manchester
December 13, 2009

Holiday Tea -- Kennebunk
December 13, 2009

Chanukah Car Parade – Orange and New Haven
December 13, 2009

Christmas with the Rat Pack -- Hartford
December 15, 2009 to December 20, 2009

Handel's Messiah with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra – Fairfield
December 16, 2009

The Victorian Nutcracker – Portland
December 16, 2009

Brass Quintet and Counterpoint – Warren, Brandon, Grafton, Manchester
December 17, 2009 to December 19, 2009

Winter Solstice Celebration – West Hartford
December 18, 2009

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford
December 19, 2009

Music in the Galleries by Newport Brass Quintet -- Newport
December 20, 2009

Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols -- Westport
December 20, 2009

Natalie MacMaster with Christmas in Cape Breton -- Portsmouth
December 20, 2009

The Music Hall Presents Messiah Sing! -- Portsmouth
December 22, 2009

Strawbery Banke Holiday House tours -- Portsmouth
December 28, 2009 to December 29, 2009

Christmas Plus Concert with the Shoreline Ringers -- Norwich
January 13, 2010

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