THINGS TO DO IN THE SUMMER

Lowell Lake State Park
260 ICE HOUSE RD., LONDONDERRY, VT 5148
A year-round facility offering a variety of seasonal activities, Lowell Lake State Park is equipped with hiking trails for nature walks and snowshoeing in the winter. A nearby lake is also accessible for swimming, kayaking and fishing.

Mount Equinox
OFF RTE 7A, MANCHESTER, VT
Experience Mount Equinox, southern Vermont’s highest peak, via the Skyline Drive, with picnic areas and lookouts along its 5.2 mile climb. At the summit, visit the Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Centre, with information about the Carthusian Monks, whose only US monastery is located on the mountain.

Jamaica State Park
JAMAICA, VT
Jamaica State Park was officially opened to the public in 1969 and is currently made of 772 acres of land. There is a great emphasis on fishing in the many areas of water in the park, but there are also opportunities for camping, hiking, and swimming.

Buttermilk Falls
BUTTERMILK FALLS ROAD, LUDLOW, VT
Located in the Okema State Forest, Buttermilk Falls is a series of three connected waterfalls with with trail access and a sandy beach at the lower falls. The base of the falls is a popular picnic area.
A series of waterfalls and popular swimming holes on the Branch Brook, listed in the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources inventory of significant waterfalls, cascades, gorges and swimming holes. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation manages the property which is cared for by staff from Camp Plymouth State Park during the summer

Lye Brook Falls
LYE BROOK FALLS ACCESS ROAD, MANCHESTER, VT
Access the 125-foot Lye Brook Falls waterfall via the Lye Brook Falls trail, where you’ll follow old logging railroad grades and woods roads to the scenic falls, one of the highest in the state of Vermont. Looking for a relatively easy hike to one of Southern Vermont’s most lovely waterfalls? The hike to Lye Brook Falls in Manchester, Vermont is a moderate 4.6-mile woodland walk that is easy enough for families with outdoor-loving kids. This hike is perfect for summer because the trail is shaded the whole time, and it’s one of our favorite hikes to bring guests who come to visit us in Bennington. Here’s an overview of this beautiful trail in the expansive Green Mountain National Forest.

Camp Plymouth State Park
2008 SCOUT CAMP RD., LUDLOW, VT 5149
Home to a gold mine operation in the 1850s, Camp Plymouth State Park now houses a sandy beach, concession stand and change rooms, picnic area, volleyball nets and playground, and campground. Canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals available to explore Buffalo Brook.

Healdville Trail
OKEMO MOUNTAIN, LUDLOW, VT
Located in the Okema State Forest, the Healdville Trail is a hiking route from the base of Okemo Mountain to a fire tower lookout at its summit. Hike through forest and across streams on this 6-mile trail with mountain views.

Deer Leap Trail
RUTLAND, VT
Suitable for intermediate hikers, Deer Leap Trail provides views of both Rutland’s Valley and Pico Peak. There is also a pub at the bottom of the trail where drinks, sandwiches and salads are served. Get to know this 2.2-mile out-and-back trail near Killington, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Paradise Park
PARADISE PARK RD, WINDSOR, VT
Located in the Windsor Municipal Forest area, Paradise Park is situated on 200 acres that provides access to the forest and to Lake Runnenede. The park contains open space, hiking trails and habits for wildlife. Such a nice place for walking, fishing, or going for a run! You can see geese and goslings, many fish, snapping turtle and LOTS of beaver activity. I’m sure if we had been out there at dusk we would have seen plenty of them. Lots of different areas to explore, from the water, to a field with swallows everywhere, woods, marshy area, etc. beautiful spot.

Mount Ascutney
WINDSOR, VT
The total span of the park that contains Mount Ascutney is roughly 2000 acres. There are several camping sites, picnic areas, and paths for hiking that go all the way to the summit of the mountain. Flanking 3,144-foot high Mt. Ascutney to the north, south and east, the park is a favorite of many outdoor enthusiasts and sightseers.

Molly Stark State Park
705 RT 9 E, WILMINGTON, VT 05363
With a hiking trail that leads up a local mountain, Molly Stark State Park provides scenic views of an area that was settled prior to the American Revolution. There are also several maintained campsites. Molly Stark State Park, named for the famous wife of General John Stark of the Revolutionary War. The park is located along the Molly Stark Trail Scenic Byway (State Route 9), the main east-west route in Southern Vermont that connects Brattleboro, Wilmington and Bennington.

Kennedy’s Pond
ASCUTNEY STREET, WINDSOR, VT 05089
Nested in between hills, Kennedy’s Pond offers a scenic destination for enjoying the surrounding nature. Visitors can go swimming or fishing at one of the pond’s beaches. The movie Funny Farm was filmed at this pond.

McLaughlin Falls
WHEELERVILLE ROAD, KILLINGTON, VT
Killington’s McLaughlin Falls are stunning waterfalls that provide visitors with remarkable natural views. The surrounding woods are particularly scenic in the fall. A hiking and biking trail takes visitors right up to the falls.

Stratton Mountain Golf Course
A FOREST. A LAKE. A MOUNTAIN.
“The golf is superb at this all-inclusive resort, which boasts a scenic and challenging championship 27-hole course that played host to six LPGA tournaments. The Forest, Lake and Mountain all have their own charm and danger, and are designed to be playable for any level golfer.” – Golf Magazine

Mount Snow Golf Club
The Mount Snow Golf Course has matured into one of Vermont’s premier mountain courses and has been rated one of the top five in the state by Golf Digest. Designed by New England course architect Geoffrey Cornish, our 18-hole championship course has also been named one of the top 10 resort courses in the country by SKI Magazine.
The course meanders through spectacular Vermont countryside and provides stunning views of the Green Mountains, including the peaks of Mount Snow and Haystack. Picture tamaracks, oaks, birches and sugar maples lining fairways while the mountains provide a majestic backdrop. The front nine is spread over scenic expanses and the back nine winds its way through wooded terrain. Water comes into play on 11 holes and 41 sand traps are strategically located around nearly every hole. The course sits 2,000 feet above sea level.

Bellows Falls Country Club
The Bellows Falls Country Club is a nine-hole golf course that dates back to 1922. We have a clubhouse that is relaxing and includes a bar, restaurant, and pro-shop. We also have a screened porch off the clubhouse where members and guests socialize and watch play on the first, second, and ninth holes. We boast about a friendly membership and staff, and we provide a golf environment for players of all abilities. We believe we have an above average nine-hole golf course that offers numerous challenges to all golfers.

Manchester Country Club
The Manchester Country Club “Player Experience” began in 1972, when an increased demand for golf posed an opportunity to build a championship 18-hole golf course by renovating 250 acres of family farmland in beautiful Manchester, Vermont. Positioned within the Battenkill River Ecosystem, the Club is committed to conserve the blue-ribbon fishing waters, and protect the beautiful natural surroundings.

The Golf Club at The Equinox
A Walter Travis Course
Along with our stunning course, The Golf Club at Equinox offers golf instruction, membership packages and stay-and-play options. Our world-class facility has been named one of the “Top 75 courses in the U.S.” by Golf Digest and ranked in the “Top 3 Golf Courses in Vermont” by Golfweek.

John P. Larkin Country Club
John P. Larkin Country Club is a beautiful 9 hole golf course located in Windsor, Vermont.
So, if you are a golfer that wants a GOOD challenge, OR you just want to have FUN! Come play a round!

Haystack Golf Course
Haystack Golf Course offers a classic, manicured layout with challenging greens and breathtaking scenery. Designed by acclaimed architect Desmond Muirhead in 1972. Players of all abilities are welcome – pick one of the four sets of tees to match your game. Haystack Golf Course meanders over a gently rolling landscape without the blind shots and side-hill lies one expects from a mountain course

Fox Run Golf Club LUDLOW, VT
The championship 18-hole layout is a par 70 that measures 6,400 yards in length and features bent grass greens, tees and fairways with multiple tee areas on each hole ensuring playability and challenge for all ability levels. Rolling hills, moderate elevation changes and wide fairways with well-placed hazards enhance the Heathland layout.

Killington Golf Course
Killington Resort’s golf course is open to the public from May 28 through October 10, 2022. Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the course takes full advantage of unique mountain terrain, and it shows. Snowmelt streams, a 2,000’ elevation and signature vistas set the scene. The 6,186-yard, par 72 Championship Golf Course includes a practice facility with a 12,000 square-foot putting green and practice bunker, full-size retail pro shop with all the essentials, on-course beverage cart, caddy shack with food and beverage offerings, as well as the Clubhouse Bar and Grill with indoor and outdoor seating. The Killington Golf Course offers a full season schedule of league nights and tournaments.

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE PARK at Bromley
Alpine Slide
Giant Swing
Aerial adventure
Climbing Wall
Space Bikes
Big Splash Waterslide
Mini Golf

Horses4Hire
893 South Road, Peru, VT 05152.
Guided horseback riding on the local scenic wooden trail. Experience the indescribable Vermont wilderness like never before – truly unique! Our favorite ❤ Have a great time riding the trail – call (802) 297-1468 to reserve your spot.

CLIFF DRYSDALE TENNIS CENTER
STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VT
Stratton Mountain’s Cliff Drysdale Tennis School offers coaching for adults and juniors. There are sixteen clay and hard courts (two indoors). The club offers clinics and individual instruction as well as fitness and massages areas, indoor pool, and fitness shop.

Vermont Canoe Touring Center
451 PUTNEY ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
The Vermont Canoe Touring Center offers canoe and kayak rentals in the Brattleboro area by the hour, half day, or full day. Open seasonally from May to October, the company also offers tube rentals by the day.

BattenKill Canoe Day Trips
6328 HISTORIC ROUTE 7A, ARLINGTON, VT 05250
Offerings canoe trips from their base Vermont location since 1983, the BattenKill Canoe Day Trips have become a popular attraction in the region. Their focus is on travel for small groups and families, but individual trips can be arranged as well. The Battenkill is a natural flow river which meanders out of the Manchester, VT area headwaters, and converges with the Hudson River in Greenwich, NY.

KILLINGTON ADVENTURE CENTER
Vermont’s ski areas have devised some awfully clever ways of attracting summertime visitors. When you find yourself longing for a downhill thrill long after the snow has melted, head to Killington, where the Beast Mountain Coaster races 4,800 twisting and turning feet through the woods. Other attractions:

• Beast Mountain Coaster
• Zip Line Racer
• Skye Ropes Course
• The Soaring Eagle
• Trampoline Jump
• Amaze’n Maze
• Downpour Derby
• Jump Tower
• Alpine Tubing
• Mountain biking

West River Farmers Market
2242 N MAIN, LONDONDERRY, VT 05148
The West River Farmers Market offers a variety of locally-grown, fresh produce each Saturday. The market also offers other fare, like fresh pastries and locally-made cheeses, all in a scenic mountain setting.

Taylor Farm
825 ROUTE 11, LONDONDERRY, VT
Taylor Farm is a working dairy farm that is over 180 years old. In addition to the dairy operation, they have lodging, a cheese making facility, a farm stand, educational activities, and sleigh rides through the farm during the winter.

Fair Winds Farm
511 UPPER DUMMERSTON ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
Sitting on 42-acres of farmland, Fair Winds Farm is a horse-powered and family operated farm. The goal of the farm is to work with horses, chickens, sheep, and pigs in order to feed the community.

Adams Family Farm
15 HIGLEY HILL ROAD, WILMINGTON, VT 05363
Serving as a working six generation farm, the Adams Family Farm offers a wide range of activities for visitors. There are seasonal activities and agricultural experiences along with a seasonal petting zoo and small retail space with farm fresh products.

The Retreat Farm
350 LINDEN ST ROUTE 30, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
The Retreat Farm is a historic site that is also an outdoor amusement and recreation area. Located on 475 acres, the farm features a variety of animals that visitors can pet. The farm also has a trail network.

D. Lasser Ceramics
6405 Vt Route 100, Londonderry, VT 05148-9522
CERAMICS AS COLORFUL AS YOUR LIFE
Whether you are entertaining friends, or enjoying a family gathering, a beautiful and impressive presentation makes all the difference.
Lasser serveware makes an impression indeed!

Crow Hill Gallery
729 FLAMSTEAD ROAD, CHESTER, VT 5143
Visitors can view the original artwork of Jeanne Carbonetti at the Crow Hill Gallery. Her works on display include a variety watercolors depicting landscapes, figurative imagery, still life and floral.
Jeanne Carbonetti has been a professional artist for more than 30 years, and has exhibited in numerous one woman and group shows. Specializing in developing the power of the creative process, she is the author of six books: The Tao of Watercolor, The Zen of Creative Painting, The Yoga of Drawing, Making Pearls: Living the Creative Life, The Heart of Creativity: Imagination, Inspiration and Destiny, The Magic Heart: Three Myths to Live By and the instructional DVDs,

Manchester Hot Glass
79 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER, VT 5255
Manchester Hot Glass is a glass blowing gallery and studio, featuring classes and lessons in the art of glass. Hands-on activities include beginner sessions, and projects for kids as young as 5 years old.

Randi Solin Glass: Handblown Glass Art
Randi creates original blown glass sculptures for galleries, art consultants, interior design trade, public and private collections, and art collectors. Randi’s studio is located on the beautiful West River in the Southern Vermont Town of Brattleboro, Vermont. Solin’s art has been collected, shown, and exhibited throughout the world. Her work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and in the permanent collections of the White House and nine U.S. Embassies.

ANNE KANTOR KELLETT GALLERY
7 N. MAIN STREET, WILMINGTON, VT 05363
Featuring unique art with a focus on ambiguity and thought provocation, the Kantor Kellett Gallery is an upscale art gallery offering a number of works for display. The gallery includes works of fine arts, sculpture, and photography.

Grafton Village Cheese
TOWNSHEND ROAD, GRAFTON, VT 05146
Handmade cheeses are the focus of Grafton Village Cheese which is partnered with the Windham Foundation to support Vermont’s rural communities. They offer aged cheddars, cave-aged cheeses, and even specialty cheeses.

The natural, healthy qualities of raw milk infuse Grafton Village Cheese products with a creamy, smooth flavor not found in mass-produced cheeses. The award-winning, naturally aged and naturally flavored cheeses are still handmade, true to the Grafton Village tradition.

Follow the Vermont Cheese Trail
Speaking of cheese… the state prides itself on the quality and diversity of its dairy products, and this Vermont Cheese Trail map will help you locate and visit cheesemakers statewide. The Cabot Visitors Center in Cabot, Vermont, is a popular stop. After a video tour of the cheesemaking process, you can taste free samples and compare this household name’s world-famous cheddars. Don’t miss the chance to discover artisan cheeses made in small batches

Wine & Cheese Depot
46 DEPOT ST., LUDLOW, VT
A specialty shop with a selection of over 500 wines including international and Vermont labels, the Wine & Cheese Depot also offers a wide selection of locally produced cheeses and beer from Vermont microbreweries.

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 HILDENE ROAD, MANCHESTER, VT 05254
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. The Home is open to guests for tours of the home, grounds and walking trails.

Black River Academy Museum
14 HIGH STREET, P.O. BOX 73, LUDLOW, VT 5149
Originally serving as a school, Black River Academy Museum was previously attended by President Calvin Coolidge. The museum includes local historical artifacts such as documents, photos and maps as well as a World War II area.

Gondola ride at Stratton Mountain
The summit of Southern Vermont’s highest peak is only a scenic ride away. Take the Gondola for views that stretch clear across four states including the White Mountains, Adirondacks, Berkshires and Green Mountain ranges. Hike the historic fire tower or explore any of your favorite winter trails and plan a picnic lunch. Ride down to explore the Stratton Village filled with retail shops and restaurants. ❤

Green Mountain Sugar House
820 RTE 100 N, LUDLOW, VT 5149
Green Mountain Sugar House is a specialty shop offering homemade maple products from syrup to ice cream. February through April, tour the maple syrup process, from tapping trees to boiling and packaging.

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
For a fraction of the cost, you can see Broadway-caliber shows at the intimate, 300-seat Weston Playhouse in Weston, Vermont, this summer. Plays have been staged in this repurposed Greek Revival church for more than 80 years

Green Mountain Flyer (railroad)
RTE. 103, CHESTER, VT
The Green Mountain Flyer is a train that provides its guests with the opportunity to ride through the scenic countryside of Vermont. Visitors enjoy viewing the colorful foliage of the native trees and plants that the train rides provide.

Rutland Bowlerama
158 S MAIN STREET, RUTLAND, VT 5701
A 32-lane bowling facility, Rutland Bowlerama offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides video games, a pool table, a pro shop, dart boards and a lounge with food, drinks and adult beverages.

Harpoon Brewery
336 RUTH CARNEY DRIVE (OFF ROUTE 5), WINDSOR, VT 05089
Tours of the Harpoon Brewery are available seven days a week throughout the year and include a beer tasting. The site also features the Beer Hall that offers views of Boston along with the brewing and canning facilities with Harpoon beer straight from the source and some snack foods.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory
Go Behind the Scenes at Ben & Jerry’s
Factory tours at Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vermont, will give you new appreciation for summer’s top treat. During your 30-minute guided experience, you’ll see cherished ice cream flavors like Chunky Monkey being produced in huge batches and have the opportunity to sample the day’s fresh—sometimes limited edition—frozen creation.