ColletteRI

Before I start my new management job!!! yeah I am taking the week of June 20th off. I live in Rhode Island and have my 74 year old mother visiting from Florida. She wants to see some mountains. I would like to take her and maybe one of the aunties( also Seniors in pretty decent physical shape) for an overnight trip but not have to drive too far. We would like pretty villages, some shopping, history and a good resturant. Not low budget but can't break the bank either.

any suggestions, particulary thinking about Manchester Village or Bennington VT.. it looks like I could drive there from RI in under 4 hours?
Anyone have a nice Inn or resturant.? I saw the Equinox in Vt but it is over $200 night... I would like to keep it under 150 a night.

Thanks, and if you have any other great ideas bring em on.

herself

How about Lincoln NH. The Kangamugus Highway from Lincoln to North Conway is the place to see mountains and it's only about 3hours from RI. Picnic along the K-highway. Shop in North Conway, small flat walks by rivers and waterfalls. 36 miles of great views.
Have fun.

ColletteRI

thanks, will consider that.. have driven the Kangemangus with DH .. the only thing I don't like is driving through Boston area to get there!

herself

Why drive through Boston? take 295 north to 95 to 3

herself

Woops, that should be 295 to 3.

bm

Stowe, VT would be another good choice. You could stay at the Stoweflake or the Top Notch and have spa treatments. Lots of nice restaurants/shops and gorgeous scenery.
www.gostowe.com

Heavens

I know this is not the mountains, but Concord Mass is one of my favorite places in the world. Peaceful, serene, history, literature, Little Women, Waldon Pond, quaint and charming inns. It is chock full of lots of things to do. The aunties might like it there.

yk

How about the White Mountains in NH? I liked the Franconia State Park area, and the Flume Gorge has a nice non-strenuous hike. Other nearby attractions include the Echo Lake, the Basin etc.
http://www.franconianotchstatepark.com/
http://www.flumegorge.com/

ColletteRI

I have been to NH several times so would sort of like to aim for Vermont this time... anyone been to Bennington and surrounding area? Can you see the Green Mountains ?

thanks and looking forward to more comments/suggestions.

ColletteRI

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bm

Hi Collette...
Manchester is in a valley between the Southern Green Mountains and the Taconic Mountain range. It's a very busy town w/lots of shops (outlets)and restaurants. Your group may enjoy visiting Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, and also a drive up Mount Equinox.
As far as lodging, can't really help you as I don't need lodging while I'm in the area (mom lives nearby), but there are lots of nice Inn's and B & Bs. If you do a search in this forum, you'll see lots of suggestions....

bennnie

If considering Stowe, then also consider the Trapp Family Lodge. Very beautiful.