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VERMONT ACTIVITIES
Compiled by Dianne Emmick
The lodge is a good place to visit year-round. Plan a vacation with the lodge as your staying-over place. Here are some great places to visit in Vermont, many within 40 miles of the lodge.
VERMONT COUNTIES AND TOWNS
Lodge is in Addison County;
Just east is Orange County,
Just southwest is Rutland County,
Just southeast is Windsor County,
Just north is Washington County
Nearby Villages (Distances are approximate miles from our Lodge)
| Barre (37 miles) |
Bethel (20 miles) |
Brandon (28 miles) |
Bread Loaf (9 miles) |
| Bristol (25 miles) |
Burlington (50 miles) |
Cabot (46 miles) |
E. Middlebury (18 miles) |
| Hancock (3 miles) |
Lebonan (45 miles) |
Manchester (110 miles) |
Middlebury (23 miles) |
| Montpelier (30 miles) |
Ripton (14 miles) |
Rochester (8 miles) |
Royalton (25 miles) |
| Rutland (40 miles) |
Sharon (30 miles) |
St. Johnsbury (60 miles) |
Tunbridge (18 miles) |
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| Waitsfield (15 miles) |
Warren (10 miles) |
Waterbury (18 miles) |
Woodstock (40 miles) |
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Year-Round Places of Interest
Barre, Vermont
Barre Opera House
Hosts 70-100 events each year
Local theater and arts organizations to
internationally renowned musicians and dancers
www.barreoperahouse.org
Brandon, Vermont
Home of Warren Kimble, world famous folk artist
Visit the Warren Kimble House, 4 Conant Square
802-247-3026
Stylized animals and Vermont scenes
Historic brick building featuring a museum of Kimble paintings and other folk art
Gift shop
Kimble’s work also sold at Liza Myers Gallery in Brandon
www.vtliving.com/warrenkimble/index.shtml
Brandon, Vermont
Visit Brandon Farmer’s Market on Fridays
Year-round events in town
http://brandon.org/events.php
Brandon, Vermont
Maple View Farm Alpacas
Open Houses at various times throughout the year
Visit the alpacas.
Cookies and cider
Gift shops
185 Adams St.
247-5412
www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com
Bristol, Vermont
Art on Main and Artists’ Alley
Community Art Center and gallery
Artists’ demonstrations
Artists’ alley is an outdoor summer space featuring murals, musicians, crafts people
Burlington, Vermont
Essex Junction (just north) campus of New England Culinary Institute
(Main campus in Montpelier)
Dine at their restaurant, Butler’s; reservations recommended
www.necidining.com
Charlotte, Vermont
Charlotte Village Winery
Fruit and grape wines
Wine-tasting
802-425-4599
www.charlottevillagewinery.com/index.html
Granville, Vermont
Granville Bowl
Just down the road from the lodge, this bowl company is world-famous.
Make one-piece hardwood wooden bowls.
The mill contains original machinery designed in the 1899’s.
Bowl Mill Store open 7 days a week, 9-5
Bowl Mill tours M-F. 9-3
ww w.bowlmill.com
Jericho, Vermont
Exhibit about Jericho farmer Wilson A. Bentley (the "snowflake man") who was the first man to photograph a single snowflake.
He eventually photographed over 5000 of them, proving that truly no two are alike.
Visit the "Snowflake" Bentley Exhibit at the Old Red Mill in Jericho. See http://jerichohistoricalsociety.org/ and http://www.snowflakebentley.com/.
Jericho, Vermont
The Old Red Mill
The old mill is not only the home of the Bentley exhibit, but is a tourist attraction in its own right. It was declared a National Historical Site in 1972 and houses mill machinery and artifacts.
Next door is a residence, the Mill house, gingerbread style with Gothic gables.
While you’re in Jericho, don’t forge to stop in at Snowflake Chocolates http://www.snowflakechocolate.com/.
Middlebury, Vermont
Vermont Soap Works
Tours and gift store
802-388-4302
http://www.vermontsoap.com/
Middlebury, Vermont
Maple Landmark Woodcraft
Largest wooden toy factory in the U.S.
Visit factory show room
802-388-0627.
www.maplelandmark.com
Middlebury, Vermont
Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
Gift shop and classes
An old mill building next to Otter Creek Falls.
Visit neighboring cafes and unique shops
802-388-3177
www.froghollow.org/galleries
Montpelier, Vermont
New England Culinary Institute
Eat at one of the two Culinary Institute Montpelier restaurants
Chef’s Table and Main Street Grill
Visit bakery / café, La Brioche, for baked goods or lunch
Reservations recommended at restaurants
www.necidining.com
Pittsford, Vermont
New England Maple Museum
Museum tour and exhibits about making maple sugar
Gift shop
Open all year except for January, February, and first half of March
(802) 483-9414
www.maplemuseum.com/index.html
Proctor, Vermont (between Pittsford and Rutland)
Wilson Castle
Tours May October
Haunted Halloween tours in late October
Christmas tours
www.wilsoncastle.com
Proctor, Vermont (near Rutland/ Pittsford)
Vermont Marble Museum
Open May through October
History of marble
Quarry walk
Gift shop, artist-in-residence
800-427-1396
www.vermont-marble.com
Ripton, Vermont
Farm owned by Robert Frost, was his final permanent residence
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail; several of his poems mounted along the trail.
www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl/green_mountain/recreation_management/dayhiking/rfrosttrail.htm
Sharon, Vermont
Visit the birthplace of Mormon leader Joseph Smith
Waterbury, Vermont
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
Guided tours
Free sample of the day
Gift shop
www.benjerry.com/ourcompany/aboutus/tours
Waterbury, Vermont
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Tours
Gift shop
Grand View winery tasting room as well
www.coldhollow.com
Seasonal Events of Interest
*Dates can change from year to year, so do call and check that the event is scheduled and get the dates before you travel.
FALL
Fall brings numerous fall fairs and festivities to Vermont. It seems as if every small town is having a leaf festival or an apple festival or a Halloween festival. Check the Internet for events. Check out http://www.travel-vermont.com/seasons/fall.asp.
Barnet, Vermont
Ben’s Mill Day
The event is fun for the entire family and features a Rubber Duck Race, Rib Dinner
Live Music, and chance to views this marvelous old mill and Blacksmith Shop.
Tours from 10 am - noon.
Rubber duck race starts at 11. A rubber duck can be purchased for the race; call for more information
Usually first Saturday in October
Ben Theshers Mill, Barnet Road, Barnet VT
Barre, Vermont
Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, 61 Seminary Hill, Barre, VT, 05641,
This event is dedicated to preserving and promoting Old-Time Fiddling and its related arts and skills.
Usually last weekend in September.
(802) 862-6708.
www.central-vt.com/web/nefiddle/index.html#contest
Barre, Vermont
Rock Solid: Annual Stone Show, Stone Carvers’ Show.
Stone carvers from Barre and around the area show their talent.
Contemporary and classic designs in 3-D sculpture and 2-D relief, stone assemblages, and paintings or drawings that show the beautiful qualities of stone.
Usually through the month of October.
Bennington, Vermont
Annual Garlic and Herb Festival
First weekend in September
Brandon, Vermont
Tango Vermont
Held in September
An enchanting Full Moon Tango Weekend in Brandon.
Brandon, Vermont
Celebrate Harvest Fair
Held in October
Catch a glimpse of the spinning wheel at work.
See treasures in wood, iron, wool, and fabric.
Taste quality baked goods, vinegars, honey, mustards, and maple syrup.
See the patchwork of color. Pumpkins, gourds, indian corn, and wreaths.
Bring home the charm of small town.
Savor the tastes and treasure tomorrow's antiques. 10 am - 4 pm
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Literary Festival
Three day literary festival
Celebrate authors, readers, and books themselves
Over 25 authors attend
Various events for all family members
Held in October
800-284-3243.
www.brattleboroliteraryfestival.org
Cabot, Vermont
Cabot Apple Pie Festival
Annual event. Local cooks compete
Free apple cider, crafts fair, light lunch and lots of pies for sale
Exhibits, entertainment, fun for family.
Free
Held the Saturday after Columbus Day
802-563-3396
www.cabothistory.org/ApplePie.html
Killington Ski Area.
Killington Brew Fest.
A variety of micro breweries and craft breweries from Vermont and New England will each have on hand a few of their top choice ales, pilsners, stouts, and hand-crafted lagers, for beer enthusiasts to sample.
Admission is charged. Please have your ID with you during the Brew Fest, as you must be 21 years or older to sample beer.
Usually the first Saturday in October.
For more information call 800-734-9435.
Pittsford, Vermont.
Halloween & Fall Celebration.
New England Maple Museum
Exhibits and decorations.
End of September through October
802-483-9414
Rutland, Vermont
Vermont State Fair
First week in September
Tunbridge, Vermont
Tunbridge World’s Fair
Real country fair
Has run continuously since 1867 (except in 1918 due to flu epidemic and during WWII)
Generally 2nd weekend in September
SUMMER
Brandon, Vermont
Basin Bluegrass Festival held in July-Annual Pickin' By The Pond
3 day festival celebrating all things Bluegrass!
Held in July
802-247-3275 or e-mail basinbluegrass@yahoo.com
Brandon, Vermont
Annual Great Brandon Auction held in July.
Benefit auction offering quality goods and services! Great fun, lots of bargains.
Held in July
4 pm in Central Park (2 pm preview);
802-247-6401
http://brandon.org/auction.php
Brandon, Vermont
Yard Sale Day
Day-long event Merchant's Fair and Town-Wide Yard Sales;
Held in August
802-247-6401
www.boston.com/travel/articles/2006/07/28/the_price_might_be_right_at_brandons_yard_sale/
Also see www.brandon.org
Mad River Valley (Waitsfield area)
Vermont Festival of the Arts
Literally hundreds of events
Along or near Rt. 100, mostly between Waitsfield and Warren
Fairs and Festivals, Galleries and Exhibits, Health and Wellness
Lectures, Literature, Music, Dance, Open Studios, Theater and Cinema
Culinary Events, Garden tour, Workshops and Demos, Photography
Three weeks in August
www.vermontartfest.com
800-517-4247
Orwell, Vermont
Mount Independence State Historic Site
Site of Revolutionary War fort housing 12,000 soldiers
Trails through 300 acres of pasture and woodlands
Views of Lake Champlain
Remains of Revolutionary War
759-2412 or in season: (802) 948-2000
Fortifications
www.historicvermont.org/mountindependence
Stowe, Vermont
Trapp Family Meadow Concerts
700 Trapp Hill Rd 05672,
Classical concerts in the Trapp Family Lodge Meadow.
Sunday evenings, late June-mid-August.
(802) 253-8511.
Stowe, Vermont
Stoweflake Balloon Festival
Stoweflake Resort Field, Hwy 108.
More than 20 balloons launched continuously
Second weekend in July
800-253-2232
Swanton, Vermont, and points east
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Over 100 miles from the lodge, but it sure does sound neat
Part of a 740-mile trail through NY, Vermont, Ouebec, NH, and Maine
174-mile section in Vermont
802-496-2285
www.northernforestcanoetrail.org
SPRING
Throughout Vermont
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
Public kick-off to the maple season in Vermont
An invitation to the public to visit one or more sugar houses throughout the state
Activities usually include maple sugar house tours where visitors can watch maple syrup being made, often sample maple products and much more.
Generally the last weekend in March
www.vtmaple.org/open-house.html?src=vtvacation
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