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VERMONT ACTIVITIESFor a wealth of general info, check out Vermont Outdoor Guide AssociationSOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO NEAR OUR LODGE...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)
Year-Round Places of Interest
Barre, VermontBarre Opera House Hosts 70-100 events each year Local theater and arts organizations to internationally renowned musicians and dancers http://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 http://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 AlpacasOpen Houses at various times throughout the year Visit the alpacas. Cookies and cider Gift shops 185 Adams St. 247-5412 http://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 http://www.necidining.com Charlotte, Vermont Charlotte Village Winery Fruit and grape wines Wine-tasting 802-425-4599 http://www.charlottevillagewinery.com/index.html Granville, Vermont 
Granville BowlJust 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 
http://www.bowlmill.comJericho, 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, VermontMaple Landmark Woodcraft Largest wooden toy factory in the U.S. Visit factory show room 802-388-0627. http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.maplemuseum.com/index.html 
Proctor, Vermont (between Pittsford and Rutland)Wilson Castle Tours May October Haunted Halloween tours in late October Christmas tours http://www.wilsoncastle.com Proctor, Vermont (near Rutland/ Pittsford) 
Vermont Marble MuseumOpen May through October History of marble Quarry walk Gift shop, artist-in-residence 800-427-1396 http://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. http://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 http://www.benjerry.com Waterbury, Vermont Cold Hollow Cider Mill Tours Gift shop Grand View winery tasting room as well http://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. http://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. http://www.brattleboroliteraryfestival.org Cabot, Vermont 
Cabot Apple Pie FestivalAnnual 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 http://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, VermontBasin 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 http://www.boston.com/travel/articles/2006/07/28/the_price_might_be_right_at_brandons_yard_sale/ Also see http://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 http://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 http://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 eastNorthern 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 http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org SPRING
Throughout VermontVermont 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 http://www.vtmaple.org/open-house.html?src=vtvacation |
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