Vermont from bottom to top!
Mar 6th, 2001 | 06:07 AM
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Theresa,
May's a good time to catch the Spring flowers in Vermont, particularly if you come on the later side of the month (and if it ever stops snowing here this winter!!) I'll throw in a third pitch for Shelburne Farms! Also, the Shelburne Museum has a lilac festival -- but I believe it's in June. Keep in mind early May in Vermont is often still mud season. It's a quieter time of the year, which means you should get great rates on lodging, but some restaurants may be closed as that's the time of the year many locals go on vacation. Also, I don't know if you are planning on hiking but hikers are requested to stay off the higher-elevation trails until Memorial Day. There are still plenty of great places to take a stroll or light hike though!
May's a good time to catch the Spring flowers in Vermont, particularly if you come on the later side of the month (and if it ever stops snowing here this winter!!) I'll throw in a third pitch for Shelburne Farms! Also, the Shelburne Museum has a lilac festival -- but I believe it's in June. Keep in mind early May in Vermont is often still mud season. It's a quieter time of the year, which means you should get great rates on lodging, but some restaurants may be closed as that's the time of the year many locals go on vacation. Also, I don't know if you are planning on hiking but hikers are requested to stay off the higher-elevation trails until Memorial Day. There are still plenty of great places to take a stroll or light hike though!
Mar 6th, 2001 | 06:49 AM
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Listen to juli- with a madriver address, she's real VT. Don't miss the capital bldg.in Montpelier, one of the coutry's most beautiful (my hometown)The Montpelier Inn is gorgeous and small. Barre has the granite quarries that are famous all over the world. Woodstock is beautiful but not true VT - it's fantasy Rockefeller VT. Warren and Mad River gorgeous, Burlington has changed from my college days and is more touristy than before, still great. Anywhere on Lake Champlain is great.Champlain Mills in Winooski, Shelburne Museum is great, esp. The Ticonderoga paddle wheel ship and Ben & Jerry's won't disappoint even if touristy. Top Notch in Stowe is highly rated but not charming B&B. The Shedd in Stowe for lunch and Shedd burgers.Have fun!
Mar 12th, 2001 | 09:42 AM
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Thanks again, guys! We have made our reservations and this is what we came up with:
*Arrive and overnight in Manchester, NH
*Drive Kangamagus Highway and up to Errol, NH overnight
*Drive to Quebec City for a three night stay
*Move on to Montreal for a two night stay
*Arrive at Rabbit Hill Inn for two night stay.
*Spend last three nights at Winham Hill Inn in West Townshend, VT.
How did we do? I would love some more input on country drives(covered bridges, picnics, antiques, etc) from each of our Inns in Vermont.
Thanks!
*Arrive and overnight in Manchester, NH
*Drive Kangamagus Highway and up to Errol, NH overnight
*Drive to Quebec City for a three night stay
*Move on to Montreal for a two night stay
*Arrive at Rabbit Hill Inn for two night stay.
*Spend last three nights at Winham Hill Inn in West Townshend, VT.
How did we do? I would love some more input on country drives(covered bridges, picnics, antiques, etc) from each of our Inns in Vermont.
Thanks!
Mar 24th, 2001 | 08:20 AM
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You will LOVE Vermont!
DEFINITELY include 'Shelburne Museum' --- it's set on a beautiful acreage outside Burlington --- Rte. 7 (southern part of Burlington). Although it's a "museum" which may conjure up more indoor & stuffy imagery, this is a collection of various types of Americana ranging from furniture/quilts/ to recreations of rooms & cabins in early 1800's. The woman who created the 'Shelburne Museum' (as well as the Shelburne Farms) came from a rich family & sounded like a wonderfully eccentric & strong-minded woman. In addition to smaller items, she managed to purchase the steamboat 'Ticonderoga', an de-commissioned lighthouse, a 19th century carousel (still works!) as well as several other large pieces and have them either hauled overland or dismantled piece-by-piece and reassembled in Shelburne.
www.shelburnemuseum.org
Also, although Burlington is the capital & state's largest city, I found it to have a nice 'small town' feel --- actually it IS rather small, but since the rest of the state is rural, then all things are relative.
IF you're a chocoholic (yours truly), then a quick visit to the Lake Champlain chocolate factory may be on your list. They have a website --- but when you go there in person, you can purchase good deals in the factory store. Mmmmmmmmmm --- it's some mighty good truffles . . .
DEFINITELY include 'Shelburne Museum' --- it's set on a beautiful acreage outside Burlington --- Rte. 7 (southern part of Burlington). Although it's a "museum" which may conjure up more indoor & stuffy imagery, this is a collection of various types of Americana ranging from furniture/quilts/ to recreations of rooms & cabins in early 1800's. The woman who created the 'Shelburne Museum' (as well as the Shelburne Farms) came from a rich family & sounded like a wonderfully eccentric & strong-minded woman. In addition to smaller items, she managed to purchase the steamboat 'Ticonderoga', an de-commissioned lighthouse, a 19th century carousel (still works!) as well as several other large pieces and have them either hauled overland or dismantled piece-by-piece and reassembled in Shelburne.
www.shelburnemuseum.org
Also, although Burlington is the capital & state's largest city, I found it to have a nice 'small town' feel --- actually it IS rather small, but since the rest of the state is rural, then all things are relative.
IF you're a chocoholic (yours truly), then a quick visit to the Lake Champlain chocolate factory may be on your list. They have a website --- but when you go there in person, you can purchase good deals in the factory store. Mmmmmmmmmm --- it's some mighty good truffles . . .
Mar 25th, 2001 | 05:50 PM
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Last time I checked, Montpelier is the state capital of Vermont, not Burlington. That said, the above poster is absolutly correct-Burlington is a great small city. Very progressive politically, cool restaraunts, bars, shops etc. The waterfront is nice--a large park, marina, boat house, bike/blade/walking path, boat rides etc.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Apr 5th, 2001 | 04:56 PM
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Hello.
I'm a former Mass. resident who lived in Vermont for 4 years, ...and a food promoter who is not alone in their rave reviews for the cuisine executed in fine Vermont restaurants. There's more to the state of Vermont than meets the eye.
On your way to Montreal, if you take Rte. 89 North there are some interesting places of note.
A must visit is the historic town of Woodstock: Rte. 93N,to Rte. 89 N,
Exit 1 "Woodstock/Rutland". Visit their town website at www.woodstockvt.com for complete listing of activities, restaurants and lodging. FYI-the Jackson House Inn, Rte. 4, Woodstock is a gem and has a very fine restaurant. For a visit to a classic General Store & more, visit Gillingham's on Elm St. near the center of town. Recent motion picture releases can be viewed at the Woodstock Town Hall and Theater. Woodstock is located in a region known as the Upper Valley. See www.valley.net for resources & special events in that area.
Approximately 50 mile north is the state capital of Montpelier. A walk through the town followed by lunch at The New England Culinary Institute's (NECI) "Cafe" can make for a pleasant visit. The Cafe and Institute received great reviews in a The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine feature in 1997.
From Rte. 89 North, about a 30 minute ride up is the beautiful mountain village of Stowe, Rte. 100 N. Stowe has an abundance of fine dining & specialty restaurants, antique & fine artisan shops, town theater and lodging establishments. And of course, in season some of the finest skiing in the Northeast. Visit www.gostowe.com for complete information, and to www.topnotch-resort.com (reviewed in travel publications)for a hotel suggestion. Stowe has a bike path you can walk, or in winter x-country ski or snow shoe, throughout most of the entire village.
If your travel itinerary allows, from Stowe, take a ride along Rte. 100 South through the villages of Waterbury, Waitsfield and Warren for beautiful views of mountain countryside. The general store in Warren has a memorable bakery, fine wine selection, a sandwich and deli counter that uses fresh farm produce & ingredients, and loads of country store treats. Across the street from the General Store is The Pitcher Inn, a fine lodging and reastaurant establishment. Up the main street of town is a lovely classic wooden bridge to view. The Suguarbush ski area (Sugarbush Mountain Road) is nearby and offers several additional activities, and dining and lodging opportunities.
On your way to Montreal via Rte, 89, a consider a visit to Burlington, Vermont. A walk through Burlington's Church Street Marketplace (a version of the Quincy Marketplace), can make for a nice visit. The New England Culinary Institute also manages a restaurant "NECI Commons" on Church Street. The city is located on Lake Champlain, and in season boat excersions including dinner cruises sail daily. Visit www.vermont.org for complete information on Burlington and the state of Vermont.
Bonne voyage!
I'm a former Mass. resident who lived in Vermont for 4 years, ...and a food promoter who is not alone in their rave reviews for the cuisine executed in fine Vermont restaurants. There's more to the state of Vermont than meets the eye.
On your way to Montreal, if you take Rte. 89 North there are some interesting places of note.
A must visit is the historic town of Woodstock: Rte. 93N,to Rte. 89 N,
Exit 1 "Woodstock/Rutland". Visit their town website at www.woodstockvt.com for complete listing of activities, restaurants and lodging. FYI-the Jackson House Inn, Rte. 4, Woodstock is a gem and has a very fine restaurant. For a visit to a classic General Store & more, visit Gillingham's on Elm St. near the center of town. Recent motion picture releases can be viewed at the Woodstock Town Hall and Theater. Woodstock is located in a region known as the Upper Valley. See www.valley.net for resources & special events in that area.
Approximately 50 mile north is the state capital of Montpelier. A walk through the town followed by lunch at The New England Culinary Institute's (NECI) "Cafe" can make for a pleasant visit. The Cafe and Institute received great reviews in a The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine feature in 1997.
From Rte. 89 North, about a 30 minute ride up is the beautiful mountain village of Stowe, Rte. 100 N. Stowe has an abundance of fine dining & specialty restaurants, antique & fine artisan shops, town theater and lodging establishments. And of course, in season some of the finest skiing in the Northeast. Visit www.gostowe.com for complete information, and to www.topnotch-resort.com (reviewed in travel publications)for a hotel suggestion. Stowe has a bike path you can walk, or in winter x-country ski or snow shoe, throughout most of the entire village.
If your travel itinerary allows, from Stowe, take a ride along Rte. 100 South through the villages of Waterbury, Waitsfield and Warren for beautiful views of mountain countryside. The general store in Warren has a memorable bakery, fine wine selection, a sandwich and deli counter that uses fresh farm produce & ingredients, and loads of country store treats. Across the street from the General Store is The Pitcher Inn, a fine lodging and reastaurant establishment. Up the main street of town is a lovely classic wooden bridge to view. The Suguarbush ski area (Sugarbush Mountain Road) is nearby and offers several additional activities, and dining and lodging opportunities.
On your way to Montreal via Rte, 89, a consider a visit to Burlington, Vermont. A walk through Burlington's Church Street Marketplace (a version of the Quincy Marketplace), can make for a nice visit. The New England Culinary Institute also manages a restaurant "NECI Commons" on Church Street. The city is located on Lake Champlain, and in season boat excersions including dinner cruises sail daily. Visit www.vermont.org for complete information on Burlington and the state of Vermont.
Bonne voyage!
