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photo of Hyde Park Opera House production taken at The Governbor's House photo of gathering sap for Vermont maple syrup, a staple on the table at The Governor's House photo of hiker in the Green Mountains of Vermont photo of skiing at Jay Peak photo of Haymaker Card & Gift Shop in Morrisville, Vermont photo of Fairbanks Museum photo of massage possible at The Governor's House in Hyde Park


 

CULTURAL:

Jane Austen Weekends

Leisurely weekends of literary-inspired diversions at The Governor's House have something for every Jane Austen devoteé. Book discussions. Movies. Afternoon tea. Informal talks. Carriage or sleigh rides. The challenging quiz over Sunday brunch. It's not Bath, but it is Hyde Park and you'll love Vermont circa 1800. For more detials, please go to our Jane Austen page. For the schedule, please check the calendar of events.


Hyde Park Opera House
Just a two-minute walk across the street, the Lamoille County Players present a series of theater productions in the summer and fall. Enjoy a pre-theater al fresco supper on the lawn at The Governor's House before the performance. Or come for afternoon tea after the Sunday matinee. Please check our calendar of events for dates and details and our specials page for theater packages.
www.LCPlayers.com

photo of Burklyn Ballet poster shot at The Governor's House, closest accommodatin to Johnson State College

Burklyn Ballet

Nearby Johnson State College is the summer home of the Burklyn Ballet Theatre and School. Performances every Saturday evening July 7 - August 4, 2007.
www.BurklynBallet.com

Helen Day Art Center
Located in the center of Stowe, the museum offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions and programs for adults and children.
www.helenday.com

Stowe Theatre Guild
A summer series is presented in the Stowe Town Hall Theatre. Please see our calendar of events for the schedule.
802 253-3961

Music in the Meadow

photo of concert in the Green Mountains, Stowe, Vermont Pack a picnic and enjoy the summer concert series at the Trapp Family Concert Meadow in Stowe. Please refer to our calendar of events for this summer's dates.

www.StoweArts.com

 

Vermont Mozart Festival

vermont mozart festival iconA series of concerts in six beautiful Vermont locations including Sherburne Farms and the Trapp Family Concert Meadow which invites picnic suppers. Please refer to our calendar of events for the dates of the summer series.

www.vtmozart.org.

The Vermont Studio Center

Founded in 1984 in Johnson, Vermont, just four miles away, the Studio Center is the largest international artists' and writers' residency program in the United States. Please check their their website for the many gallery shows and lectures. www.vermontstudiocenter.org.


Craftsbury Chamber Players

From Corelli to newly-commissioned works, their summer series is presented at the University of Vermont's Recital Hall on Wednesdays and in near-by Hardwick on Thursday evenings. Please refer to our calendar of events for concert dates.

www.craftsburychamberplayers.org

Waterbury Festival Players

2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. (Route 100) 802 244-1530

www.WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com


Shelburne Museum
Superb collection of American design on 45 acres: fine art, and folk art. Everything from samplers and teacups to covered bridges and lighthouses! Open 10 - 5 daily, May 1 - October 31. $18, children $9. One hour away near Burlington. 802 985-3346
www.shelburnemuseum.org

Johnson State College

Many of the events at Johnson Sate College, just five miles away, are open to the public. Please check their website for dates. wwwjsc.edu/NewsAndEvents/Events/default.aspx.


LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Boyden Valley Winery
Governor's House in Hyde Park special package with Boyden Valley WineryTours and wine tasting at Boyden Valley Winery
Route 104, Cambridge
802 644-8151
Check our specials page for some great deals.
www.boydenvalley.com

Auto Toll Road
photo of Auto Toll Road at Stowe, Vermont

Drive the 3.7 mile zigzagging road to the top of Mount Mansfield for a view of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May 31 - October 13
$15 per car ($4 per person over 6 persons)
$8 per motorcycle 802 253-3500

Gondola at Stowe Mountain Resort
Ride the gondola up Mount Mansfield for stunning views of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. Have lunch at the Cliff House Restaurant. Hiking trails.
$11.00 round trip, $7.00 6-12 year-olds, $9.00 seniors
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 15 - October 13
802 253-3500

Vermont Ski Museum
Main Street, Stowe Village
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
802 253-9911

Alpine Slide
alpine slide at Stowe, VermontTake the 2,300-foot Alpine slide down Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., June 15 - September 2 and then weekends only September 7 - October 13.
802 253-3500

Bungee Trampoline

Stowe Mountain Resort

10:00 - 5:00 JUne 26 - Sept. 4, then weekends through Oct. 15

802 253-3500 or 800 253-4754


Stowe Recreation Path
Five and a half easy miles up the mountain road from Stowe Village on a paved walkway. Great for biking with kids and in-line skating.

 

photo of dipping chocolates by hand at Laughing Moon

Laughing Moon Chocolates

Main Street, Stowe
Delicious hand-dipped chocolates. Take a tour Mon. - Fri. 10 - 5 and watch a demonstration of hand-dipping at 2 p.m. See our calendar of events for special activities at Laughing Moon Chocolates.

802 253-9591

www.laughingmoonchocolates.com


Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Take a 30-minute tour of the Ben & Jerry's Factory.
Nov. - May 10-5, June 9-5, July - Late Aug. 9-8, Late Aug. - Oct. 9-6.
$2.00, seniors $1.75, kids 12 & younger free
866-258-6877 (toll free)
www.benjerry.com

Cabot Visitors' Center
See how Cabot Cheddar cheese is made and enjoy generous free tasting of cheese and other dairy products.
802 244-6334 or

800 837-4261
wwwcabotcheese.com

Vermont Clay Studio
Make your own pottery
802 244-1126

The Painting Place
Paint your own pottery
Stowe Village
802 253-7753



photo of sugar house

Mansion House Maple Syrup
Visit a working sugar house in nearby Johnson.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during sugaring season (usually March & April)
www.mansionhousemaple.com


 

Rock of Ages
Tour the world's largest and the US's oldest granite quarry founded in 1885, visit the facatory, hands-on activities. Dailey May - October 9:00 - 5:00, factory Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 3:30.  558 Graniteville Rd., Graniteville (I-89 exit 6)

802 476-3119, 866 748-6877 www.rockofages.com

Stowe Farmers' Market

Sundays through October, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mountain Road, Stowe

Locally grown produce, but also meat, cheese, maple syrup, ethnic foods, breads & pastries, preserves, herbal products, pottery, and baskets.

 

photo of covered bridge near The Governor's House in Hyde ParkDriving Tours & Covered Bridges

At The Governor's House we can provide detailed directions for many driving tours in the area. Several of them include some of the area's many covered bridges.


Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Take home a fresh Christmas tree from Vermont. Paine's will make it easy, even if you want to have it shipped. Visit out SPECIALS page for a package including a fresh tree.
www.paineschristmastrees.com

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Route 100, Waterbury

802 244-8771

Movie Theaters:

Bijou

Route 100, Morrisville

802 888-3293

www.boxofficemojo.com/showtimes/theater.htm?id=14g&p=.htm

Stowe Cinema

Mounatin Rd., Stowe

802 253-4678

www.boxofficemojo.com/showtimes/theater.htm?id=1oF&p=.htm

Nightclubs

There are several nightclubs in Stowe that routinely feature live bands and dancing. For their schedules you mgiht call The Rusty Nail at 802 253-6245 or The Matterhorn at 802 253-8198 for specific dates.

 

DAY TRIPS:

Montreal
Head north to Montreal for the day. It is only a two-hour drive to this world class French-speaking city with a wealth of historic and cultural activities and great shopping. Passport is required for US/Canada border crossing.

St. Johnsbury & Fairbanks Museum
Opened in 1891, the Fairbanks Museum was one of the first teaching museums in the nation. In addition to the vast collection, you'll find Vermont's only planetarium all inside this massive Victorian architectural masterpiece. Tues - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00, Sun. 1:00 5:00. 802 748-2372. www.fairbanksmuseum.org
The St. Johnsbury Atheneum is a 19th-Century architectural gem housing a library and first-class collection of American paintings. Weekdays 10:00 - 5:30, Sat. 9:30 - 4:00.

802 748-8291 www.stjatheneum.org

Burlington
On the shore of Lake Champlain and home of Ben & Jerry's, this small city with a "college town" atmosphere and unique, lively down-town mall also has the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Morgan Horse, and lots of interesting things to do along the shores of Lake Champlain plus ferries and tour or dinner boats on the lake. Leunig's Bistro on the mall doesn't exagerate when it boats the "panache of Paris".
2009 celebratesthe 400th Birthday of Champlain's discovery of the lakewww.ethanallenhomestead.org
www.shelburnemuseum.org

www.shelburnefarms.org

www.lcmm.org  or 802 475-2022

Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruises: http://www.soea.com

www.leunigsbistro.com

Montpelier

photo of Vermont's historic state capital buildingThe country's smallest state capital may just be the most charming. The historic capital building is open to the public and free. You'll find several nice bookshops and many restaurants including three associated with the New England Culinary Institute.

Visit the State of Vermont Welcome Center in Montpelier.

800-VERMONT or www.1-800-vermont.com

 

SPORTS & ADVENTURES:

Glider Rides

  Stowe Soaring
photo of glider in the sky over the Governor's House in Hyde ParkGlider rides or instruction are available

at the Stowe-Morrisville Airport
Daily May - October.
802 888-7845 or 800 898-7845
www.stowesoaring.com


Hot Air Ballooning

Stoweflake Mountain Resort
802 253-7355


Hiking

hiking trails near the Governor's House, a Vermont B&B

Your hike can start at  the front door of the Governor's House. Take your choice of town, country roads, nature trails, woods, or along the river as you follow the map an choose the time or distance thats right for you. We also have many books which list nearby hikes and we have printouts to share of our favorites.  A few are listed below.

 

Long Trail
hikers leaving The Governor's House for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Hyde Park, VTThe 270-mile footpath follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada. Built between 1910 & 1930, it's the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the country. There are 175 miles on its 82 side trails. Guides and maps available.

802 244-7037

www.greenmountainclub.org


Lamoille Valley Rail Trai
l

Immediately adjacent to The Govenor's House in Hyde Park, this scenic trail that traverses the state from New Hampshire to New York is open for non-motor use and connects to a network of other trails. The old rail bed which follows, and sometimes crosses, the river through the mounatins has been described as the prettiest in Vermont. In winter, the trail is maintained by VAST for snowmobile use, but is also great for cross-country skiing.

Cricket Hill Trail

This trail was established and is maintained by Lamoille Union High School students and friends for hiking and cross-country skiing for our high school teams and the general public. There is no charge, but feel free to make a donation.

www.luhs.k12.vt.us/crickethill/home/index.html

Smugglers' Notch State Park
It's a climb to the top, but the view is spectacular as you follow in the footsteps of those prohibition-era smugglers who gave the pass its name.

Moss Glen

Found in our guide to hikes with children, this easy hike to a waterfall remains one of our favorite short hikes.

swimming hole near the Governor's House, a northern Vermont country inn

The Gorge

The easy five-mile round-trip walk starts on Main Street in Hyde Park and ends in deep woods with a spectacular gorge that hides a beautiful pool which the adventuresome hiker may choose to use as a swimming hole.

 

 

Wiessner Woods Trails
Look for partridge, thrush, grouse, falcons, owls, deer, fox and an occasional moose or bear as you hike the beautiful trails in Wiessner Woods which are overseen by the Stowe Land Trust who also provide trail maps.

802 253-7221.

Stowe Recreation Path

A paved trail, five and a half miles, that gently winds up toward the mountain from the center of the village of Stowe. Several stregetically located parking areas. Maps available.


Biking

Cottonbrook
Vermont's first marked mountain-bike trail

Stowe Recreation Path
This easy five and a half miles up the mountain road is paved and ideal for biking. Several parking areas. Handy to bike shops. Maps available.

 

Swimming

The Swimming Hole

Competition-sized pool, toddler & child pool, water slide, & state-of-the-art fitness center all neatly camouflaged within a big red barn.

75 Weeks Rd., Stowe 802 253-9229

Mon. - Fri. 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

www.theswimmingholestowe.com

 

Fishing

setting off to fish on the Lamoille River from the Governor's House in Hyde Park, a Stowe VT, B&B


Lamoille River

Fly fishing on the Lamoille River is a short walk from The Governor's House.  We can't promise you'll catch some, but the offical Vermont  fishing guide lists 13 varities of fish in the Lamoille River and the fisherman pictured here caught some nice trout.


 

The Fly Rod Shop

The fly Rod Shop will rent you everything you'll need for a day of fishing and offers free casting clinics, daily guided trips and instruction classes for adults & children. Check their website for special adventures and real-time information on local waters.

802 253-7346 or 800 535-9763

www.FlyRodShop.com


Catamount Fishing
Catamount Fishing Adventures offers guided filefish, spin fishing & ice fishing trips. Three-day fly-fishing school. All abilities welcome. All equipment provided.

802 253-8500
www.catamountfishing.com


Canoe & Kayak

photo of canoeing in the Green Mountains of VermontUmiak Outfitters
Canoe and kayak tours. Rental and shuttle service.
Guided fishing trips and a very special way to arrive at Boyden Velley Winerty for touring, tasting or lunch. 802 253-2317
www.umiak.com

Green River Canoe & Kayak
Daily rentals with shuttles.
Guided trip to Boyden Valley Winery
802 644-8336 or 802 644-8714 (waterfront)
www.vermont-cabins.com

Kayak Rolling Lessons
Umiac offers kayak rolling lessons
Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:00
$35 plus $10 pool fee
Advance reservations 802 253-2317
www.umiac.com

Lamoille River

Several points of entry just west of Hyde Park will put you in very scenic country.  On the quiet waters there we have seen lots of birds and small animals, including beaver.

Eden Lake
Access onto this beautiful lake from Route 100 in Eden.

Green River Reservoir

See unspoiled Vermont as you paddle the clean waters.

Primitive campsites dot the islands.

802 888-1349


Golf

Stowe Country Club

at Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe
18-hole championship golf course
40-acre practice facility
802 253-4893
www.stowe.com/golf


Farm Resort Golf Course

Route 100, Morrisville

9 holes on 100 acres with putting green, driving range, pro shop, rental & lessons

802 888-3525

Miniature Golf


miniature golf in Stowe near Hyde Park, VermontStowe Gold Park

1613 Mountain Road, Stowe
18-hole miniature golf course

10:00a.m. - 9:30 p.m. May through October.
802 253-7159.

www.stowegolfpark.com

 


Riding

Mt. View Equestrian
802 888-9464

Edson Hill Riding Stable

Stowe
802 253-8954

Lajoie Stables

Jeffersonville

802 644-5347

www.lajoiestables.com

WINTER SPORTS:


Dog sledding

Eden Mountain Lodge
2-3 hour 10 run on mountaintop trail
$195 (2 passengers), reservations necessary, mid-week specials
802 635-9077 toll free: 866 333-6563
www.edenmountainlodge.com


Snowshoeing

Snowing shoeing right from our door
Bring your own equipment and following the VAST trail along the Lamoille River for spectacular mountain scenery.

Umiac Outfitters
Route 100, Stowe

802 253-2317

Rental equipment, instruction and snow show tours: everything from Ben&Jerry's Snowshoe and Ice Cream Too Tour to a romantic moonlit ramble which ends in from of the fire with a cheese and chocolate fondue dinner.
www.umiak.com

Trapp Family Lodge
802 253-8511

Stowe

http://www.trappfamilylodge.com

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily

Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Rentals & instruction
802 586-7767

www.craftsbury.com



Sleigh Rides

Sleigh rides in near the Governor's House, a cozy Vermont country inn

Gentle Giants

4000 Mountain Road, Stowe.

Open from 11:00 a.m. daily.

Summer carriage rides.
802 253- 2216

www.gentlegiantsrides.com



Lajoie Stables

992 Pollander Road, Jeffersonville

Daily throughout the year.

802 644-5347

www.lajoiestables.com

Edson Hill
Mountain Road, Stowe,

Enjoy a romantic ride for two.

802 253-7371


Stoweflake Resort
802 253-7355

Trapp Family Lodge
802 253-8511

Stowe

www.trappfamilylodge.com

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily


Ice Skating

CREW
Ice skate year round at CREW indoor arena. Skates available for rent.
802 888-0166

Jackson Arena

Stowe

Skate in covered outdoor setting Nov. - Mar., $3. Skates available for rent, $4.50.

802 253-3721

The Ice Center

Public skating year round

River Rd., Waterbury 802 244-4040

www.icecenter.org


Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country right from our door
Bring your own equipment and ski from The Governor's House on miles of trails along the beautiful Lamoille River.

Cricket Hill Trail

This trail was established and is maintained by Lamoille Union High School students and friends for hiking and cross-country skiing for our high school teams and the general public. There is no charge, but feel free to make a donation. For maps and trail conditions go to www.luhs.k12.vt.us/crickethill/home/index.html


Craftsbury Outdoor Center
85 km of groomed trails plus 50 km of back country trails.

Rentals & instruction. 802 586-7767
www.craftsbury.com

Trapp Family Lodge
Over 100 km of groomed and back-country trails. Instruction & rentals.

802 253-8511 or 800 826-7000
www.trappfamilylodge.com

Stowe Mountain Resort
A pass to the touring center allows you to ride the Toll House chairlift and access trails higher up the mountain.
802-253-3000
www.stowe.com

Smugglers' Notch
A great solution if some of the family wants to ski or snowboard because Smugglers' Notch offers it all.
Free daily bus from Hyde Park and return. (ski season only)
800 253-2754
www.smuggs.com


Skiing

Stowe Ski Resort
World-class ski resort on Vermont's highest peak.

25 minute drive to lifts.

Snow conditions: 802 253-3600 or 802.253.3600.com.
www.stowe.com

Smugglers' Notch Ski Resort
America's family resort with 72 trails.
25 minute drive to lifts.
Free daily bus service from Hyde Park to Smugglers' Notch and return. (ski season only)
800-253-2754
www.smuggs.com

Jay Peak
A skiers' mountain with more natural snowfall than any other Eastern resort, but also 80 acres of beginner terrain.
45 minute drive.

Snow conditions: 802 988-9601

www.jaypeakresort.com


Mad River Glen
1 hour drive

Sugarbush
1 hour drive


Snowmobiling

VAST
The Governor's House is adjacent to the VAST trail between Morrisville and Johnson.

Umiac
Route 100, Stowe

802 253-2317


Smugglers' Notch Snowmobile
Snowmobile along Vermont's rivers and up mountains on guided tours.
instruction provided. Custom tours day or night.
1 hr. single $6

Racquetball & Squash:

Sports Club at Stoweflake

802 253-7355

SPAS & HEALTH CLUBS

Helping Hands Massage

Mark LaBounty and his portable massage table will turn your room into a private spa where you can have Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic or Myofascial release Massage. Or visit his offices in either Hyde Park or Stowe.

By appointment. 802 253-5002

The Spa at Topnotch

Spa at Topnotch in Stowe, nice miles from Hyde ParkMountain Road, Stowe

With more than 30 warm and cozy treatments rooms and more than 120 luxurious treatments, Topnotch is consistantly rated one of the top ten spas in the country with indoor pool, whirlpool with cascading waterfall, sauna and steam rooms, Yoga and Pilates instruction, weight training, and cardiovascular studies.

802 253-8585 or 800 244-6813  www.topnotchresort.com

Spa at Stoweflake

Mounatin Road, Stowe

You'll find a complete health tness center with classes, squash & racquetball counts, indoor and outdoor pools, women's fitness room, and personal trainers and nutritionists to custom fit a plan for you.

Stowe Gym

253-2176



GALLERIES & SHOPS

The Buggyman Antiques
Something for everyone, but the serious collector won't be disappointed.
Route 15, Johnson. 802-635-2110. Open daily 10-5.

Robert Paul Galleries
394 Mountain Road, Stowe 800 873-3791
www.robertpaulgalleries

The Art Gallery

35 South Main St., Stowe 802 253-6007

:www.StoweArtGallery.com

West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park
17 Towne Farm Lane, Stowe 802 253-8943
www.westbranchgallery.com

photo of glassblowing in Stowe, Vermont

 

Little River HotGlass
Watch glass-blowing in the studio & visit the retail shop.
Thurs. - Mon. 10 - 5, Sunday 12 - 5. Free.

www.Little RiverHotglass.com

Ziemke Glassblowing Studio

Route 100, Waterbury

Glassblowing exhibitions daily 10 - 6 year-round except Wednesdays.

802 244-6126

www.zglassblowing.com

 

photo of Haymaker Card & Gift Shop, Morrisville, VermontHaymaker Card & Gift Shop

84 Lower Main St., Morrisville 802 888-2309

The specialty is the images of owner photographer Orah Moore, but you'll also find lots of local Vermont products, both practical and whimsical.

www.haymakerpress.com

Sleeper House Gallery of Art, Home Accessories and Gifts, a unique collection of paintings and fine prints, small furniture, lamps, pillows, mirrors, candles, picnic totes.

299 Mountain Rd., Stowe 802 253-6945

www.sleeperhousegallery.com

The Wooden Needle

86 Park St., Stowe

Fine needlework supplies

802 253-3086www.wooden-needle.com

Snowflake Chocolates

Route 15, Jericho

A friendly family-run chocolate shop and you won't find better chocolates anywhere in New England. Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 5:30, Sat. 10:00 - 5:00, Sun. noon - 4:00.

802-899-3370 or 800-475-7167

Also a shop in Blue Mall, Burlington.

www.snowflakechocolates.com

 

Visions of Vermont

Works of 20 prizewinning local painters are displayed in three beauitifully restored buildings: an 1878 Victorian house and carriage barn and the sugarhouse with Eric Tobin's Vermont sugaring scenes. Tues. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

100 Main St., Jeffersonville 802 644-8183

www.visionsofvermont.org

 

Milk Room Framery

Fine art and custom framing

Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. , Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Main St., Jeffersonville 802 644-5122

Bryan Memorial Gallery
Main St., Jeffersonville 802-644-5100
www.bryanmemorialgallery.org

Windridge Farms Country Store

168 Main. St.

Jeffersonville 802 644-1988

Brick House Bookshop

70,000 old books: fiction & non, hardcover & paper

Tues. - Fri 2:00 - 5:00, Sat. 10:0 - 5:00, Sun. 2:00 - 5:00

Morristown Corners, Morrisville 802 888-4300


The Miller's Thumb

A collection of worldly goods & Vermont treasures for your family, friends, home & garden in an 1850's gristmill. Italian pottery. Open daily except mud season when you should call ahead.

4 Main St., Greensboro 802 533.2960/ 800 680-7886.
www.themillersthumb.com

M. Lewis Antiques

Mon. - Sat. 10:00 - 5:00, Sun. 11:00 - 4:00

10 Stowe St., Waterbury 802 244-8919

 

100 Main Street • Hyde Park, VT 05655
phone: 802-888-6888 • toll free: 866-800-6888
email: info@onehundredmain.com