The Mountains (Ski country)
Biking, Gondola rides, Tours and Fishing, Avalanche Paintball, Hiking, Tennis School, Stratton Golf School plus 27 holes of championship golf. In Winter 95 trails for skiing - stratton.com
248 locals recommend
Stratton Mountain
Biking, Gondola rides, Tours and Fishing, Avalanche Paintball, Hiking, Tennis School, Stratton Golf School plus 27 holes of championship golf. In Winter 95 trails for skiing - stratton.com
Outdoor exploration camp for kids6 weeks to 12 years old. In Winter 145 trails - mountsnow.com
231 locals recommend
Mount Snow
Outdoor exploration camp for kids6 weeks to 12 years old. In Winter 145 trails - mountsnow.com
Summer: Sun Mountain Adventure park featuring 23 rides and attractions, and a 63-element Aerial Adventure Park.
Winter: 45 sunny trails - broomley.com
166 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain
Summer: Sun Mountain Adventure park featuring 23 rides and attractions, and a 63-element Aerial Adventure Park.
Winter: 45 sunny trails - broomley.com
TimberQuest Park is a tree-top adventure course for the entire family - www.timberquestparks.com
136 locals recommend
Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain AccTimberQuest Park is a tree-top adventure course for the entire family - www.timberquestparks.com
Fun activities to do:
Stratton escape room - https://www.strattonescaperoom.com
Stratton Escape Room
36 VT-30Indoor and outdoor setup.
Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdVermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7Shopping
If you want to take a break or simply shop until you drop. Perfect day trip in bad weather.
139 locals recommend
Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StIf you want to take a break or simply shop until you drop. Perfect day trip in bad weather.
Equipe Sport Ltd
8749 VT-30Great place for renting bikes, kayaks and winter gear
Hikes, Walks, paddling and swimming
Green Mountain Trail
Green Mountain TrailThis is manmade pond that features stumps and lily pads in which many birds and animals spend their days. Try your luck catching bass, perch or pickerel.
19 locals recommend
Gale Meadows Pond
This is manmade pond that features stumps and lily pads in which many birds and animals spend their days. Try your luck catching bass, perch or pickerel.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers schedules two water releases each year from Ball Mountain Dam for whitewater paddling on the West River. Check our water release schedule here - https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html
15 locals recommend
Ball Mountain Dam
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers schedules two water releases each year from Ball Mountain Dam for whitewater paddling on the West River. Check our water release schedule here - https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html
Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole LnEquinox Mountain
A trail hiking and mountain biking paradise.
Griffith Lake
Halfway to the lake there is a beaver pond which provides some fun wildlife viewing.
This is a great area for families: picnic tables, lifeguard, bath house with flush toilets, and lots of shady trees and nature trails.
48 locals recommend
Hapgood pond campground
This is a great area for families: picnic tables, lifeguard, bath house with flush toilets, and lots of shady trees and nature trails.
This small wilderness pond has boat access off Kelly Stand Rd and easy to intermediate loop trails.
55 locals recommend
Grout Pond
This small wilderness pond has boat access off Kelly Stand Rd and easy to intermediate loop trails.
Harriman Reservoir
Kendall Farm Road
Kendall Farm RoadLye Brook Falls Trailhead
Lye Brook Falls TrailReasonably priced day camps and multi-day educational kids’ programs from June through August.
66 locals recommend
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315Reasonably priced day camps and multi-day educational kids’ programs from June through August.
Fantastic short walks for young hikers. Try the Ghost trail (1,7 miles). Has lookout tower and open lawn spaces for picnics.
53 locals recommend
Molly Stark State Park
705 VT-9Fantastic short walks for young hikers. Try the Ghost trail (1,7 miles). Has lookout tower and open lawn spaces for picnics.
Prospect Rock Trail
663 Rootville RdOffers spectacular views of Manchester valley (1,5 miles).
Spruce Peak
Moderate walk trail which will take approximately 3,5-4 hours.
Stratton Pond
Styles Peak
This hike is difficult but rewarding with good views at Styles.
Branch Pond Access Road
Branch Pond Access RoadPoints of interest include a natural bridge which spans a stream and ravine, birdwatching and trout fishing.
53 locals recommend
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake LnPoints of interest include a natural bridge which spans a stream and ravine, birdwatching and trout fishing.
Lake Raponda
Somerset Reservoir
Food scene
Irene and Ed are great hosts and also you can get fresh eggs, bacon and milk from their farm. Just call them and walk a street over to pick it up.
Cold Moon Farm Bed & Breakfast LLC
251 Pratt Bridge RdIrene and Ed are great hosts and also you can get fresh eggs, bacon and milk from their farm. Just call them and walk a street over to pick it up.
This industrial style fast food place is the perfect spot to get burger and fries after long day at the mountains. Their cauliflower is the best.
122 locals recommend
Honeypie
8811 VT-30This industrial style fast food place is the perfect spot to get burger and fries after long day at the mountains. Their cauliflower is the best.
Village Pie
8 Village SquareGood food and beverage in one stop.
Fat Crow Restaurant
550 VT-30Great beer
Ungrounded Coffee Roasters
8814 VT-30Rawsonville Marketplace
8701 VT-30Summer performances
Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdWanderlust Festival
5 Village Lodge RdSightseeing
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Rd