Vermont Ski Mountain Resorts

• Ascutney Mountain Resort – Ascutney Mountain Resort is Vermont's premier family ski destination. This mountain brings the word "family" back into winter vacations. This is a big mountain with dozens of trails covered by 95 percent snowmaking. The Ascutney Mountain Resort offers diverse skiing and snowboarding terrain for all family members.
  
  Ascutney Mountain is a short drive from just about anywhere. It is only six miles off I-91 in southeastern Vermont, just over two hours from Boston and Hartford, and four from New York City.
  
• Killington Mountain & Ski Resort – Killington is the largest ski and snowboard area in the East, offering the most skiing and most variety of terrain served by the East's highest capacity lift system. Seven interconnected mountains provide unparalleled diversity of skiing and the greatest vertical in New England. Snowboarders are challenged with the longest terrain park in the East. The Killington ski area posts the longest ski season in the eastern United States (October - June) and offers a tremendous variety of terrain on 7 mountains.
  
  Killington is also known for its diverse after-ski options. Along the Killington access road you can choose from more than 100 restaurants, nightclubs with live music and dancing. The Killington area offers cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides, snow shoeing, ice skating and a variety of shopping, including factory outlets, antique shops, artisan workshops, craft fairs and rustic country stores.  [Top]

• Pico Mountain - Pico is one of Vermont’s largest mountains, as rich in history as it is in ski and snowboard terrain. Today's big mountain, with high-speed lifts and a terrain park, has lost none of its classic Vermont charm. It has more vertical drop than 80% of the downhill ski areas in New England.
  
• Okemo Mountain Resort - Okemo Mountain Resort is conveniently located in South/Central Vermont in the Village of Ludlow. One of the most outstanding vacation spots in the country, Okemo’s new Jackson Gore Base Area, Jackson Gore Inn, Coleman Brook Express Quad, and new trail network is open and already receiving rave reviews. Okemo’s 601 acres of terrain offers 113 slopes, trails and glades, family programs, terrain parks and the highest vertical drop in Southern Vermont, 2,200 feet. In 2003, Ski Magazine ranked Okemo #1 in grooming and the Okemo Superpipe 5th in North America.
  
• Bromley “Sun” Mountain – Bromley Mountain is the only major winter ski resort which gets Southern exposure and plenty of warm sunshine. Bromley offers diverse and varied terrain for skiing and snowboarding, and one of the best family programs in Vermont. Bromley is conveniently located in southern Vermont, just six miles east of historic Manchester. Bromley is accessible from most anywhere and, depending upon your starting point, one of the closest resorts in Vermont.  [Top]

Attractions/Points of Interest

• Vermont Country Store - Enjoy a real country store experience at the famous Vermont Country Store in Weston, Vermont, where you can buy a wedge of aged cheddar cut from a 20-pound wheel, a long-lost apothecary brand you remember and trust, new red longjohns, a cozy for your teapot, and then fill a bag full of your old favorites at the candy counter. Stocked to the rafters with a huge assortment of practical and hard-to-find merchandise you can't find anywhere else, The Vermont Country Store has something for everyone. It's like shopping in a museum, but only better.
  
• Montshire Museum of Science - The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. The building is located on a 110-acre site near the Connecticut River, and the Museums' outdoor environment is a large part of the visitor experience. Montshire’s Science Park is a two-acre exhibit area in a beautiful, park-like setting. Also outside is a network of easy-to-moderate walking trails for visitors of all ages and fitness levels. Montshire is located off exit 13 of I-91 in Norwich, VT, five miles north of White River Junction, VT. It is directly across the Connecticut River from Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College.
  
• Grafton Village - Grafton is one of the prettiest villages in Vermont. Many of its beautiful old buildings have been lovingly restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so what you see today looks much like it did years ago. Grafton's uniqueness, however, comes from being a real town - not a museum-like town - with its citizens being its most valuable resource. It is a vibrant community, still holding the traditional Town Meeting for government, with participation from a wonderfully diverse population of 600 people. Walk the quaint village streets, picnic by a covered bridge or visit shops, galleries and museums. Linger a few days and experience the beauty that surrounds in the hills and feel the peace and quiet charm.
  
• Crown Point Country Club - Springfield is the home of one of the premier golf courses in the state. The Crown Point Country Club, Vermont's hidden gem in the mountains, is a challenging 18-hole championship course that regularly hosts statewide and regional tournaments. The layout of the course not only offers a challenge no matter the handicap but the stunning vistas, especially on the back nine, are a must for any golfer who wants the ultimate Vermont experience.  [Top]
  
• Dartmouth College – Dartmouth, a member of the Ivy League, is a private, four-year, coeducational undergraduate college with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine and 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences. Dartmouth is the nation's ninth-oldest college. Dartmouth's unique blend of university resources with a college's focus on undergraduate education offers small classes, excellent facilities, and an outstanding faculty.
  
  At the heart of the college is one of the oldest research libraries in the United States — Baker Library. Dartmouth is also at the forefront of educational computing. Dartmouth's 34 intercollegiate teams are members of NCAA Division I and compete largely within the Ivy League and the ECAC. With a strong emphasis on equal opportunity, Dartmouth's athletic opportunities include 16 women's programs, 16 men's programs and two coed teams.  [Top]
  
• Quechee Gorge Village – Quechee Gorge Village is Vermont’s premier shopping and dinning attraction. The Village features an old-fashioned general country store with charming gifts, souvenirs, apparel and homemade fudge, and specialty stores. You can have breakfast or lunch at Farina's Diner, check out the beautiful glasswork at Stellaire Stained Glass. The Christmas Loft has Christmas spirit all year long, as well as unique collectibles and ornaments.
  
  There are homemade candles, lamps, and candleholders to see at New England Candles, and the new Vermont Toy & Train Museum displays collections of toys from the 1950's through the 21st century. The Vermont Antique Mall at Quechee Gorge Village is the largest and busiest in the state of Vermont. The Vermont Antique Mall is where the antique dealer shop!
  
• Vermont Toy and Train Museum - The newest addition to the Quechee Gorge Village specialty shops is the Vermont Toy and Train Museum, which feature toys from the 1950's through the 2000's, along with antique dolls and trains. Come visit this summer, and see the collections!
  
• Fort at Number 4 - Originally built 250 years ago during the French and Indian Wars, this reconstruction of the fortified village of Fort at Number 4 includes a palisade, province hours and lookout tower. Furnishings, crafts and tools have been assembled to enable period-costumed volunteers to depict frontier life in this 18th century, pre-revolutionary community. The Fort is located six miles south of Springfield in Charlestown, New Hampshire, one-half mile east of Exit 7, I-91 on scenic Route 11.
  
• Miller Art Center - Located in Springfield, Vermont, the Miller Art Center captures many visitors with its grand architecture, spectacular art, and rich history. The estate, home to the Springfield Art and Historical Society, was built during the Civil War and extensively remodeled in 1917. The majestic mansion was donated to the Society in 1956 by the Edward Miller Family. Today, the purpose of the Miller Art Center is to provide a focus for creative and performing arts as well as literary and scientific endeavors. The Center also strives to promote an interest in the vast history of Springfield.  [Top]
  
• Eureka Schoolhouse - Vermont’s oldest one-room schoolhouse, built in 1785, is located on Route 11 as you enter Springfield from the east. The Schoolhouse is a square, pyramidal, hipped-roof structure, sheathed in pine boards, scored to simulate “Ashlar” or cut stone blocks. Some 19th century materials have been collected and are displayed offering a nostalgic look at what learning was like during that period. The Schoolhouse also serves as the local tourist information center.
  
• Toonerville Trail – The Vermont Agency of Transportation developed the abandoned railroad corridor along the Black River into a biking and walking path called Toonerville Trail, a 10-foot wide, paved path in Springfield. The major part of the trail’s route was formerly the railbed for the Springfield Electric Railroad. The trolleys that ran on that line from Springfield to Charlestown were affectionately called the "Toonerville Trolleys" after a cartoon strip popular during the early 20th century. The Trail is 3 miles long and connects the downtown business district with residential areas, the Meeting Waters YMCA Lewis Day Camp, Route 5 and the Cheshire Bridge that spans the Connecticut River to Charlestown, New Hampshire.  [Top]

Sports & Recreation

• Skiing, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing - Vermont offers some of the best alpine skiing in the country and there are several ski areas nearby. Within a half-hour’s drive are Ascutney Mountain Resort. Magic Mountain and Okemo Mountain. Less than an hour from Springfield are Killington, Bromley, Mt. Snow and Stratton Mountain. State-of-the-art snowmaking continues to assist Mother Nature to provide great conditions throughout the ski season. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted at Crown Point Country Club, on public land, in state forests and parks and at Green Mountain National Forest. Numerous cross-country centers throughout the state offer well-groomed trails and equipment rentals, including in nearby Grafton. Vermont is a snowmobiling paradise and is very popular in the state. There is a network of trails that run throughout the area which connects to a statewide trail system, built and maintained by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers and local clubs.
  
• Bicycling – Cyclists can enjoy a unique experience as they ride along Vermont highways and byways. Whether it’s spring, summer of fall, the scenery is breathtaking and the country air invigorating. Springfield’s Toonerville Trail provides a pathway leading to the Connecticut River and there are a number of major bicycle tours that come through the community.
  
• Fishing & Boating - Fishing in Vermont can range from a guided charter fishing trip for landlocked salmon and trout on 100-mile-long Lake Champlain (less than two hours from Springfield) to just dropping a line in a remote pond or tumbling stream. The Springfield area features terrific fishing spots. Access to the Connecticut River is convenient at Hoyt’s Landing. The Connecticut River is fed by its tributaries, the Black and Williams River, which offers their own ideal opportunities for trout and smallmouth bass. Wilgus State Park, on the banks of the Connecticut River off Rt. 5 in Weathersfield, is a very popular spot for canoeing and fishing. Many canoe groups make Wilgus an annual stop on their way down the river. North Springfield Lake/Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is located in North Springfield, at Route 106 and Reservoir Road.  [Top]

Vermont Parks

• Vermont State Parks - There are two state parks in the Sprigfield area. Wilgus State Park is on the banks of the Connecticut River off Rt. 5 in Weathersfield. A hiking trail to the top of a nearby pinnacle boasts a wonderful view of the river and the New England landscape. Mt. Ascutney State Park includes 4 hiking trails and a mountain road that winds up to the fire town on the 3,144’ summit. At that point, visitors have breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, White Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley.
  
• Hartness Park – Hartness Park is an 85-acre tract of land owned by the Town of Springfield and is located off Woodbury Road. The park is criss-crossed by many old roads that make wonderful walking trails, which will take you to varied habitats. Along the top ridge, there is evidence of the 1938 hurricane which destroyed most of the larger trees at that time. There are also picnic areas within the park.  [Top]

Vermont Festivals

• Vermont Apple Festival - The Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show is held Columbus Day Weekend, in October in Springfield, Vermont. A fall tradition and recognized as one of the top events of the season in Vermont, the Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show is a celebration of the fall harvest, with over 70 crafters, live music and entertainment, featured performers, agriculture and activities for the whole family, and, of course, apples. Wellwood Orchards is the Official Orchard of the Vermont Apple Festival. Enjoy family activities, including a scarecrow contest, the animal exhibit area, pony and wagon rides, hand-pressed apple cider, kid games and great food.  [Top]


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