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Lodging
Mendon/Killington
The Snowed Inn in Killington Resort is tucked away in a quiet, woodland setting in the heart of the Killington mountains. The family owned and operated Vermont inn/bed and breakfast welcomes you with warmth and casual grace. For over twenty five years, guests from around the world have experienced the warmth and casual elegance of the
Greenbrier Inn and Gift Shop. Stay, Shop, and Ski in the beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains. Offering beautiful views right from our guest rooms, the Greenbrier Inn is the perfect ski vacation destination.
The North Star Inn can be described with one word: Cozy. During peak ski season, hop aboard the ski shuttle that will whisk you to the Snowshed Base Lodge for a day of skiing or riding. Relax afterwards by reading in front of the fire, with a swim in their pool, some time in their dry sauna, or maybe with some gaming in their game room.
The Inn at Long Trail is a classic Vermont inn, bed and breakfast with Irish pub, and is close to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and golf. Located in Killington Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains; The Inn has been serving skiers, hikers and people who love the mountains since 1938.
The Vermont Inn is a country inn from 1840 situated on five acres in the Green Mountains. Offering the charm of a family run inn with excellent New England and Continental cuisine. Their restaurant has achieved a three diamond rating from AAA and has also won the Killington Champagne Dine-Around Award for fine dining for three consecutive years. The inn was named one of the Top Fifty Inns of America by "The Inn Times" and is featured in "Recommended Country Inns of New England" and "America's Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns".
At The Summit Lodge & Resort is situated high on a knoll, just minutes from the slopes of Killington and Pico. Enjoy our commanding views of Killington Peak and the surrounding Green Mountains of Vermont. Their two lovable Saint Bernards, 200 pound Otto and adorable newcomer Louise, eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to their home. The Summit Lodge is built for comfort, with two restaurants on premise, two lounges, two swimming pools (one heated for year 'round use), a large hot tub, and clay tennis courts.
Mendon Mountain Orchards Motel is a family run motel and apple orchard just minutes from both Killington and Rutland. They offer affordable country lodging nestled in an historic working apple orchard, and are pet-friendly. Each room is individually decorated with lots of country charm.
The Mountain Meadows Lodge on Kent Lake in Killington offers lakefront lodging and dining. The lodge has 17 rooms, all with private baths, in an assortment of styles: standard rooms, balcony rooms overlooking Kent Lake, suites, farmhouse rooms, and one handicap-accessible room. They also can host and cater your family reunions, retreats, business meetings, weddings, and other events, and offers special discounts for those hiking the Appalachian Trail.
The Inn of the Six Mountains is a leisure hotel in Killington, VT surrounded by the scenic Green Mountains. Their 3-Diamond, AAA-approved resort is the perfect place to enjoy year-round recreation, or to discover the unique charm of local villages. With 103 comfortable guest rooms, on-site dining and event services for Killington, Vermont weddings or meetings, The Inn of Six Mountains is ideal for every vacation.
Rutland
Discover rustic elegance in the heart of Vermont's picturesque Green Mountains at the affordable Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland, near Killington, the area’s only hotel with condominium-style accommodations in a village setting. Enjoy best-in-class service and easy access to the majestic, snow-covered slopes of Killington and Pico Mountains-two of the East's finest ski areas-and Vermont's scenic state parks.
The Inn At Rutland is a stately Victorian Mansion built by William F. Burditt for his family in 1889 and located within a few miles of Killington, Vermont. Voted Best Bed & Breakfast in the Greater Rutland area every year since 2000, it is a perfect place to stay for people skiing at Killington, hiking the Green Mountains of Vermont or enjoying the Fall Foliage (on a Vermont Backroad Tour perhaps!).
The Econolodge of Rutland, located in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains, is close to everything, and offers pet friendly, cozy rooms at reasonable rates. There is free deluxe continential breakfast, and all rooms offer free local calls and free wireless high-speed Internet access.
The Holiday Inn of Rutland/Killington,offers more facilities, services and amenities under one roof than any other area hotel, plus convenient access to Killington, Okemo and Pico Peak. The hotel provides both the leisure and business traveler the quality, comfort and dependability that you want.
The Comfort Inn - Trolley Squareis conveniently located off Route 7 in the heart of Rutland. Points of interest close to this hotel include the Green Mountain National Forest, Castleton State College and the Norman Rockwell Museum as well as the ski areas of Killington and Pico Mountain. The South Station Restaurant, located next to the hotel, is a landmark for casual dining, and a Ben and Jerry's shop, featuring Vermont's famous ice cream, is right next door as well.
Located in the heart of the Green Mountains,the Red Roof Inn is just minutes from skiing, hiking and many great lakes. The Inn is also within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. They also offer high speed wireless internet access in all rooms, an indoor heated pool, a sauna, free continental breakfast, a business center with high speed internet access, coin laundry facility, and interior corridors. One well-behaved family pet per room is welcome.
Ludlow
Okemo Mountain Resort Properties offer the best in slopeside lodging on Okemo Mountain. Nothing beats the freedom to ski home for lunch, make a quick gear change or take a relaxing break. The Muellers pioneered ski-in/ski-out accommodations in Vermont and have set the standard. Don't forget - kids 12 and under stay free at Okemo Mountain Resort! Plus, every slopeside residence has access to a pool!
No matter which season you choose, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa in Ludlow, Vermont offers plenty of activities from which to choose: skiing in the winter, leaf-peeping in the fall, and golf in the spring and summer. You’ll also enjoy their well-appointed accommodations, tip-top service and access to such popular attractions as the Okemo Mountain Ski Resort and Vermont Country Store.
Discover luxury lodging and peaceful ambiance at the Best Western Ludlow Colonial Motel, a charming, pet friendly resort in the heart of Vermont’s breathtaking Green Mountains.Enjoy an exciting Vermont ski vacation or a romantic getaway that will satisfy your spirit and rejuvenate your senses all for an affordable price tag!
Brandon
The Lilac Inn is a leading romantic luxury Vermont Country Inn Bed and Breakfast known for romantic getaways, Vermont Country Inn Dining, Vermont weddings, New England wedding receptions, family reunions and special celebrations - in any season! Featured in Yankee, Country Living and Vermont magazines, the feel throughout is that of a "small luxury hotel with personal service to match".
The Brandon Inn is a true "New England Country Inn" which flanks the village green and is the center piece of the charming, New England town of Brandon, Vermont. Vermont Weddings are their specialty, and in addition to lodging, they offer a variety of other services including customized tour planning and an on-site restaurant.
The Brandon Motor Lodge, surrounded by spacious lawns, is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the breathtaking vista of the Green Mountains, especially during fall foliage season. Relax in the enclosed hot tub room, Play a game of beach volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, bocce ball, or take a swim in their heated swimming pool. Your hosts have made it their mission to make sure your stay at the Brandon Motor Lodge is as comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable as humanly possible.
At The Gazebo Inn, you can experience a classic bed and breakfast home in the quintessential Vermont town of Brandon. Cozy elegance and true New England style are found at this 1860s National Historic Register home. The Gazebo is located in picturesque Brandon at the foot of The Green Mountain National Forest. Mountain vistas and pastoral scenes abound. To top it off, mother-daughter hostesses Donna and Lindsay provide a sumptuous (but healthy) Vermont breakfast, refreshments of traditional treats, and take-away goodies!
Wallingford/Danby
The Silas Griffith Inn brings the intimacy and romance of a bed and breakfast, the amenities of a country Inn, and the service and facilities of modern society together, making your stay a wonderful and memorable experience. Located in Danby, Vermont, just 15 minutes north of Manchester's shopping delights and about 25 minutes south of Rutland. The Silas Griffith Inn welcomes all well-mannered adults, children, and pets.
At the White Rocks Inn Bed & Breakfast you will experience the warmth and charm of Old Vermont on a historic dairy farm. This is a Vermont bed and breakfast at its best, the way you always dreamed it would be. Located on the historic Ethan Allen Highway, the farm beckons with the architecture of its elegant Greek Revival farmhouse and landmark Gothic barn. This idyllic pastoral scene in the heart of the Otter Creek Valley, nestled between two mountain ranges, has offered escape to travelers since 1983.
Restaurants
Paynters Restaurant , offers a contemporary atmosphere with a broad array of moderately priced meals, all home-cooked on site by their professional chefs. The Centre State Lounge is located next door and is the area's fun spot with dancing and entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. Five large screen TV's are always available to show your favorite sporting event so relax with your favorite beverage.
South Station, a Restaurant at Trolley Square, is a chef-owned restaurant located in a historic Rutland Street Rail Company Trolley Barn, built in 1894 and located on US Rt 7 in Rutland, Vermont. They offer up a menu featuring dishes that include everything from filet Mignon and steak sandwiches to caesar salads and carrot cake. The casual upscale restaurant displays Victorian decor, as well as an on-site bakery and Trolley Express Luncheon.
The Vermont Inn is a country inn from 1840 situated on five acres in the Green Mountains. Offering the charm of a family run inn with excellent New England and Continental cuisine. Their restaurant has achieved a three diamond rating from AAA and has also won the Killington Champagne Dine-Around Award for fine dining for three consecutive years. The inn was named one of the Top Fifty Inns of America by "The Inn Times" and is featured in "Recommended Country Inns of New England" and "America's Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns".
The Inn at Long Trail, is a classic Vermont inn, bed and breakfast with Irish pub, and is close to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and golf. Located in Killington Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains; The Inn has been serving skiers, hikers and people who love the mountains since 1938.
Peavine Family Restaurant & Thirsty Bull Pub is a fun place for the entire family. Great food, drink and atmosphere. A one-of-a-kind restaurant and pub that features appetizers, pasta, meat, fresh seafood and an outstanding Kid's menu. Peavine Restaurant is located just minutes from I-89 in central Vermont.
The Victorian Inn is a French second empire style building that houses one of Vermont's exceptional restaurants. The unpretentious atmosphere reflects both the professional experience and hospitable personalities of the Schönbächler's. The three dining rooms are located on the first floor, and are as quaint and charming as they come.
Sugar and Spice is a restaurant, gift shop, and working sugar house located in Mendon, between Rutland and Killington. They serve both breakfast and lunch, and in the spring visitors can watch maple syrup being made right from your table. Their gift shop has many unique gifts, including all the maple syrup products you would ever need.
Attractions and Event Planning
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to being your one stop resource for Rutland area businesses, residents and visitors. Listings include lodging, restaurants, shopping and good old Vermont-style entertainment. Check out their Calendar of Events! Are you planning a Wedding? Vermont is the perfect place for a wedding and honeymoon!
Smith Maple Crest Farm continues to be one of Shrewsbury, Vermont's last working farms, keeping in step with cultural demands, agricultural changes, and cutting edge technology. They are proud to be here, and wish to share it with the world. They offer a small-scale bed and breakfast full of "true Vermont hospitality," where visitors can experience a genuine seventh generation Vermont farm, and witness the daily routine. Be sure to check out this New England gem, nestled high in the Green Mountains.
The Falkenbury Farm offers nightly rentals in a private 3 bedroom guest house on an authentic working Vermont farm. Situated in a quiet country location, yet close to Lake Champlain and local colleges. A homestead farm with a family cow and lots of goats! Gather the eggs? Catch a frog? Snowshoe, cross country ski or just relax. Experience amazing stargazing. Also offering guided goat hikes!
The New England Maple Museum in Pittford, Vermont, is conveniently located in the heart of Maple Country and nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, where Vermont’s finest maple syrup is made. The museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup. Today, the sweet aroma of sap permeating the air, still harkens the arrival of Spring in Vermont. And a tour of the New England Maple Museum brings it all to life
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association and Vermont Maple Foundation website contains information about all things maple syrup, including educational information, suggestions for cooking with maple syrup, purchasing information, and much, much more.
The Vermont Wedding Association offers information to anyone who is planning their wedding in Vermont. Their site includes a Questions and Answers section on 'Getting Married in Vermont', a schedule of upcoming bridal shows in the area, and an extensive list of products and services offered by local businesses to help you plan your perfect wedding.
The Hathaway Farm and Corn Maze is an authentic Rutland, Vermont farm run by the same family for three generations. They run an enormous corn maze in the summer and fall months and a farm adventure searching for hidden treasure! There is also have a pick your own pumpkin patch with hay rides and many other family friendly attractions.
View the Wallingford Merchants Brochure to see a list of businesses in the hometown of Vermont Backroad Tours, just 10 minutes south of Rutland.
Country House Antiques & Gifts, located in Wallingford, is an authentic Vermont country shop offering antiques, gifts, home and garden accessories, candles, florals, folk art and Vermont-made products.
Biking and hiking vacations are becoming more popular than ever. So here is a handy helper, Your Guide to Bed, Breakfast and Biking ("the Bike/Hike Guide").
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