Last summer, a close friend and I were sitting around talking about our favorite road races. Almost immediately he started gushing over the Covered Bridges Half Marathon, a late spring race that snakes through the picturesque Vermont towns of Woodstock, Quechee, and Pomfret. “It’s the most beautiful race I’ve ever run,” he said. But […]
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The Green Mountain State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Vermontt for 2014. BEST PARK FOR BIKES & HIKES: PINE HILL PARK, Rutland Three hundred wooded acres on Rutland’s outskirts are laced with 16 miles of well-maintained single-track trails, ideal for mountain biking, hiking, […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Green Mountain State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Vermont. BEST LAKESIDE LUXURY: INN AT SHELBURNE FARMS, Shelburne Country ease meets Gilded Age opulence. Many guestrooms in the Tudor-style mansion overlooking Lake Champlain feature furnishings […]
Hungry? The Green Mountain State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Vermont for 2014. BEST HOMEMADE ICE CREAM: LU•LU, Bristol Where else but in Vermont can you get artisanal ice cream made with yolks from eggs laid on the […]
An inn-to-inn walking adventure lets travelers discover a side of Vermont that you just can’t see by car.
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Vermont for 2014. BEST OUTDOOR WEAR: KL MOUNTAIN SHOP, Shelburne Spending time in Vermont’s great outdoors? Stop at this outlet first for terrific bargains (up to 60 percent off) on clothing and gear from top brands, including North Face, Patagonia, and […]
Looking to rest your head in the Green Mountain State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Maine for 2014. BEST SMALL B&B: THE EDDINGTON HOUSE INN, Bennington This gem of a B&B offers more activity packages than many larger establishments. Tailor your stay around XC skiing, cycling, horseback […]
Looking for fun in the Green Mountain State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Vermont for 2014. BET PLACE TO MAKE A SPLASH: PUMP HOUSE WATER PARK, Jay Skiing mecca Jay Peak’s recent spate of development has made it an all-season destination. This top indoor attraction includes […]
Come along on a late-spring visit to charming town of Manchester, Vermont.
Atop the chilly expanse of Joe’s Pond in West Danville, Vermont, a pallet awaits the moment when the ice starts breaking up, heralding the much-anticipated spring thaw. Credit: Corey Hendrickson When the pallet sinks, the connection to the clock on the dock breaks, stopping the clock at the official “ice out” time.Credit: Corey Hendrickson Credit: […]
I skied Stowe Mountain Resort, in Stowe, Vermont, for the first time when I was in fifth grade. It was memorable for a few reasons, but probably the most exciting part wasn’t skiing, but riding a chairlift. I started skiing almost before I could walk, but from that time until my trip to Stowe, I […]
Newfane, Vermont, is some 60 houses and other buildings that amount to a white-clapboarded, black-shuttered, Greek Revival epitome of small-town New England.