 Aside from the 6 mountain resorts, visitors to the region enjoy great summer theater at
the Weston Playhouse, enjoy shopping for treasures, taking in a walk,
hike or bike trek through the countryside, and enjoy great dining.Art galleries, antique shops and historic sites are abundant.
Interesting culture is part of life here,
 including the Weston Priory, Vermont
Academy and Black River Academy Museum.
For the young at heart, both Bromley and Killington mountains offer summer thrill
rides, with adventures like the Alpine slide.
Live music, street fairs, fireworks, craft & antique shows and the like are regular activities
throughout the spring, summer and fall.
The Weston
Playhouse
Vermont's oldest professional
theatre company (the first season was in 1937) is located
in Weston, minutes from Ludlow, Londonderry/Peru, Chester/Andover and
Grafton.
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Visit
a Vermont Maple Farm
 A trip to Vermont isn't complete
without a visit to and the acquisition of some Pure Vermont Maple products - from syrup to
candy to ice cream - plus demonstrations and tours at many Maple Farms!
Some
Suggestions:
Mitch's Maples - Green
Mountain
Turnpike, Chester
802-228-5242
Harlow's Sugar House
in Putney (Near Bellows Falls/Rockingham): 802-387-5852
Green Mountain Sugar
House in Ludlow: 802-228-7151
Artist
Galleries
Bellows Falls, Chester, Saxtons River, Grafton, Ludlow and Springfield are
all home to a variety of artists, in various formats. Here's a
sampling...
Chester Art Guild,
802-875-3767:
1881 Academy Building; On
"The Village Green"; Gallery Shows, Lectures & Art Classes. Proceeds
benefit artistic scholarships and the arts in the region.
Crow Hill Gallery,
Chester: 802-875-3763: Crow Hill Gallery was conceived
by Jeanne and Larry Carbonetti as a unity of life and work. To visit their web site,
click here.
Gallery at the Vault,
Springfield, 802-885-7111 (Visit
them on Facebook)
Hunter Studio, Bellows Falls 802-463-3669: "Hunter's subjects range from
trains, radiators and anything that needs a coat of paint to various Vermont
and New Hampshire landscape settings usually involving old architecture,
cows - mostly Jerseys, but an occasional Holstein as well - and sheep."
http://www.hunter-studio.com/
Vitriesse Glass Studio,
Weston 802-824-6634:
Unique whimsical glass collection
in Weston, Vermont.
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Bromley
Mountain
Summer Thrill Zone
Home to both winter and summer
enthusiasts, Bromley Mountain features the Mountain Thrill Zone (in summer) with America's
longest Alpine Slide! Other attractions include DevalKarts, Championship Mini-Golf
and Pig Dog's Fun Park New Volcano Peak. Bromley Thrill Zone also features The
Trampoline Thing and 24' Climbing Wall. Coming Soon - The Big Splash - The region's
only wild-water rafting water ride. Bromley is
conveniently located on Route 11 in Peru Vermont,
minutes west of Londonderry, and close to Andover/Chester, Ludlow & Weston.
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 Stellafane Stargazing
Stargazing,
astronomy, telescopes and clear night skies create a wonderful environment for adventures
beyond the imagination. For more information, visit the Stellafane Website (click
the logo above) or email: stellafane_www@yahoo.com
The annual convention is
usually held in August, off route 11 in Springfield, close to Chester,
Bellows Falls/Rockingham and Grafton/Saxtons River.
For additional
astronomy information, visit:
http://www.astronomydaily.com
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Horse
Rides
When was the last time you saddled up?
In Proctorsville
(south of Ludlow on Route 103), Cavendish Trail Horse Rides offers guided rides and scenic
trails. Reservations preferred by calling 802-226-7821.
Deb Hodis is the
proprietor of Horses for Hire located on Route
30 North at the Junction of Routes
30 & 100 in Rawsonville Vermont.
Deb offers Mountain Trail Rides and Sleigh Rides in the heart of the Green
Mountains. Reservations can be made by calling 802/297-1468,
or visit their website:
http://www.horsesforhire.net/
Please let them know
OkemoLodging.com referred you!
Bike
Tours & Trails
Bike tours are popular throughout much of
the year in Vermont. In addition to organized tours, many guests simply like to get
away for a few days with their bicycle and simply explore the region.
The area is a great location for accessing many bike
routes and trails without having to move their car.
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Golf,
Tennis, Hiking & Canoeing
Several golf courses
from 9 to 18-holes are located within the region. Windam Hill, an 18-hole course
on route 11, midway between
Andover/Chester and Londonderry/Peru, close to Grafton and Weston. Their telephone number is 802-875-2517.
The town of Chester boasts 2
tennis courts, a public inground swimming pool and skateboard park. All are located
about a 1/2 mile from the Village Green on Lovers Lane
(home to the Orcutt Forest).
Planned walking trails are located in
Springfield,
along route 11, heading towards the Connecticut River and New Hampshire
border at Charleston. Many visitors enjoy the secluded Lowell Lake
a mile from the entrance to Magic Mountain.
Canoeing and fishing
in the many rivers and lakes is available throughout the
area, with many options in Ludlow. For
RENTAL information on CANOE'S, KAYAK'S or FLOAT TUBES, contact
Extreme Adventures of VT. During peak periods, availability may be limited!
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The Green Mountain Railroad
Railroad enthusiasts will delight on a
scenic train ride from Chester to Bellows Falls - a great chance to step back in time
during your visit! Plus special seasonal runs to
Ludlow/Rutland.
Vermont
State Parks
The following parks are
located in our midst. Click on any park name for more information.
Lowell Lake State
Park (Londonderry)
Townshend State
Park
Wilgus State Park
(Ascutney)
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Spectacular
Fall Foliage
From late September to
mid-October, the Green Mountains become a spectacle of color. For
decades, visitors have flocked to the state to enjoy the beautiful season of
Fall in Vermont. During this period, the area boasts some wonderful
antique shows and the Weston Playhouse features it's Fall Classic.
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Year Round
Activities
Vermont
Country Store
We cannot begin to
explain a trip to the
Vermont Country Store. Rest assured you're certain to find
something you simply cannot live without. Be it a set of cat salt and pepper shakers
or delicious Vermont Made cheeses and gourmet foods. The samples are
delightful! There are actually two locations, on
Route 103 in Rockingham (closest to Bellows Falls,
Grafton
& Saxtons River), or the
flagship store in Weston.
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Grafton Village Cheese
A Vermont tradition since 1892, the
company and store is located in the picturesque village of
Grafton.
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Marie Miller Antique Quilts
An outstanding collection of over 300
antique quilts from the 19th and early 20th century. Located in Dorset, near
Manchester Vermont. Click
here to visit their web site.
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Simon Pearce
Glassblowing, pottery making and a
retail center complete a visit to the factory/shop in nearby Windsor Vermont, the
birthplace of Vermont. A must-see collection while visiting southern Vermont. Walk the
catwalk above the glassblowing factory floor below and watch master craftspeople create
works of art. Glory holes reach thousands of degrees! Click here or
call 802-674-6280 for more information. Open daily.
Therapeutic
Massage
Therapeutic massage is available
through several local massage therapists, including:
Touch Chi -
www.touchchi.net
Ruth Stanton, Chester:
802-875-3914
Patrice Johnsen
Massage Therapy, 70 Main Street, Ludlow VT; 802-228-2935 or email: patricegj@adelphia.net
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The Claremont Opera House
To our east in
Claremont New Hampshire, the Opera House, originally built in 1897 serves as wonderful
venue for great music and performance. Minutes from
Springfield Vermont. Visit their website for a current schedule of
events:
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
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The Billings Farm & Museum
Located in Woodstock,
this living museum of Vermont's rural past is an easy
drive north from our region.
Ben
& Jerry's Ice Cream
No visit to Vermont is complete
without a visit to Ben & Jerry's! The closest Scoop Shop to the
area is in Rutland. That does seem a bit far for ice
cream, but it's worth it. Click Ben
& Jerry's for more information.
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Vermont Teddy Bears
If you are traveling through Vermont, you'll
certainly want to plan a visit to the Vermont Teddy Bear Store / Factory / Cafe in
Shelburne. Shelburne is a relaxing day-trip to
northwest Vermont.
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Yankee Candle Flagship Store
About 1 to 1 1/2 hours south of the
region in
Deerfield Massachusetts, visitors will find a Yankee Candle Flagship Store. No
trip to New England is complete without a gift from Yankee Candle.
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Manchester
Music Festival
Founded in 1974, the festival
features events year round. Most events are held in Manchester, about
15 minutes west of
Londonderry/Peru.
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Winter
Attractions
Okemo Mountain
Ludlow
One of the largest and most
popular ski resorts in the region. The mountain features 88 Trails of Downhill Skiing,
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding and (in summer), an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.
The resort is located in Ludlow.
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Magic
Mountain
Londonderry
Located in Londonderry
on Route 11, close to Chester/Andover and Weston, visitors to Magic Mountain may enjoy skiing,
snowboarding and snowtubing! Magic Mountain is one of the oldest ski resorts in the
area and in years past was one of the top rated mountains. In recent years,
ownership changes have hampered the mountains ability to compete with larger mountains,
such as Okemo. Nonetheless, through volunteers and paid staff, Magic Mountain
continues to offer the ski enthusiast some of the most challenging slopes. With
another good season of snow, guests will want to check out this option - with greatly
reduced ticket prices!
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Bromley
Mountain
Peru
(West of Londonderry)
Home to both winter and summer
enthusiasts, Bromley Mountain offers some great skiing. This family friendly
mountain is easily accessible on route 11. On extremely cold days, Bromley's
southern exposure offers skiers such much needed warmth. Smaller then Okemo
and Stratton, visitors to Bromley report good ski conditions and
less
crowds!
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Stratton Mountain
If Okemo, Bromley and Magic
Mountains are not enough, guests of the area also ski at
Stratton, a long established mountain similar to Okemo in size.
Stratton is closest to visitors of Londonderry/Peru and
Weston.
Killington
& Ascutney
More Skiing, Gondola
Rides, An Alpine Slide, Mountain Biking & Hiking await you at Killington.
Killington is
north of Ludlow (Okemo) via
Route 100, with easiest access for visitors of Ludlow and Weston.
Ascutney
is due north of Springfield, Bellows Falls/Rockingham, an
easy drive on Interstate 91.
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Chester is home to one of the
largest clubs in Vermont! Snowmobile trails lead directly to
some Inn's and Motels, including Motel in the Meadow in
Chester! Visit the
clubs web site
here.
Snowmobile Vermont
For an adventure in snowmobiling, Okemo
Snowmobile Tours offers a variety of snowmobiling for all different levels
of ability. For information and reservations, call
1-800-FAT-TRAK.
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Cross-Country
Skiing
Four popular cross-country ski areas are
located in the region:
Grafton Ponds,
Townsend Road in Grafton (Close to Saxtons River and
Chester/Andover)
Snowmaking capabilities and great trails!
802-843-2400
Viking Nordic Ski
Center in Londonderry (Close to Weston)
802-824-3933
Wild Wings Ski
Touring Center in Peru
802-824-6793
Okemo Resort Nordic
Center in Ludlow
Dependent upon natural snow, this Nordic Center boasts 28km of groomed cross-country
trails and 10km of snowshoe trails.
802-228-1396
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Green Mountain
Festival Series
Theater, music & dance - now
in its' 18th year. This artistic series is held in Chester at Green
Mountain Union High School. Tickets prices from $7 to $18.
Saturday evening performances November through Spring.
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Sleigh
& Carriage Rides
Nothing says Vermont like a horse-drawn
sleigh ride through the snow-covered countryside!
In
Londonderry, Jon & Kate Wright of Taylor Farm offer sleigh rides (for 1 to
10 people). Reservations are encouraged by calling 802/824-5690.
Deb Hodis is the
proprietor of Horses for Hire located on Route
30 North at the Junction of Routes
30 & 100 in Rawsonville Vermont.
Deb offers Mountain Trail Rides and Sleigh Rides in the heart of the Green
Mountains. Reservations can be made by calling 802/297-1468,
or visit their website:
http://www.horsesforhire.net/
More options
include: Winter Sleigh Rides by Karl Pfister - 802/824-6320; and Adams
Farm Sleigh Rides, Wilmington - 802/464-3762.
Please let these
businesses know you were referred by OkemoLodging.com!
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