CULTURAL:
Leisurely weekends of literary-inspired diversions at The Governor’s House have something for every Jane Austen devoteé. Book discussions of Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Emma, or Sense and Sensibility. Movies. Afternoon tea. Informal talks. Carriage or sleigh rides. The challenging quiz over Sunday brunch. Stay for the weekend or come for individual activities. Or try a special weekend where each participant becomes a character from one of Jane Austen’s novels. It’s not Bath, but it is Hyde Park and you’ll love Vermont circa 1800. For more details, please go to our Jane Austen page. For the schedule, please check our Vermont calendar of events. Hyde Park Opera House
Burklyn Ballet Nearby Johnson State College is the summer home of the Burklyn Ballet Theatre and School. Performances are Saturday evenings; please see our Vermont calendar of events for summer dates. Helen Day Art Center Music in the Meadow
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 website for the many gallery shows and lectures. www.vermontstudiocenter.org.
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 Vermont calendar of events for concert dates. www.craftsburychamberplayers.org Waterbury Festival Players Please check their website or our Vermont calendar of events for the schedule. 2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. (Route 100) 802 244-1530 www.WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com
Superb collection of American design on 45 acres: fine art and folk art. Everything from samplers and teacups to covered bridges and lighthouses! This summer’s special exhibits include Vermont firearms, American furniture, quilts, and circus photography. Open 10 – 5 daily, Shelburne Farms Shelburne Farms on the shores of Lake Champlain is a 1400-acre working farm and National Historic Landmark originally laid out in 1886 on 3800 acres by Frederick Law Olmstead as a model agricultural estate. It is now an environmental education center with guided tours, children’s farmyard, an inn, and dining mid-May to mid-October and eight miles of walking trails that are open all year. 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. Burlington Country Dancers Come to dance or to learn English country dancing on 1st and 3rd Friday evenings, September through May at the Elley-Long Music Center. We change partners frequently or there’s no need to bring your own. Casual dress. Check the website for dates and directions. or contact Val Medve 802-899-2378 or valandtom@myfairpoint.net LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:Tea at the Governor’s House
A full English afternoon tea is served with tea sandwiches, sweets, and scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Thursdays and Sundays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Other days and times by arrangement. 802-888-6888 Boyden Valley Winery Cabot Creamery Learn about cheesemaking and taste Vermont cheese. 2878 Main Street, Cabot 05647 Open daily June – October 9:00 – 5:00 Please check the website for winter days and hours. 800-837-4261 www.cabotcheese.coop Grand View Winery Max Gray Road, East Calais GPS:N 44° 20′ 380″, W 72° 25′ 480″ 802-46-7012 www.grandviewwinery.com Open late May through late October 11:00 – 5:00. Winery Events For a list of Vermont wineries, wine tastings, and a calendar of other wine-related events please go to www.vermontwine.com. Cold Hollow Cider Mill The best selection of Vermont-made food products as well as Vermont gifts. Watch apple cider being pressed; their autumn blend apple cider is the best around. And try an old-fashioned doughnut while it’s still warm. 3600 Stowe-Waterbury Road. (Route 100), Waterbury Open daily 8:00 – 6:00, 8:00 – 7:00 June – Oct. 802-244-8771 Smugglers’ Notch Auto Toll Road Drive the 3.7 mile zigzagging road to the top of Mount Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. Gondola at Stowe Mountain Resort Gentle Giants Carriage Rides 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe. Open from 11:00 a.m. daily. Winter sleigh rides. Vermont Ski Museum
Stowe Recreation Path
Laughing Moon Chocolates Main Street, Stowe 802 253-9591 www.laughingmoonchocolates.com Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Take a 30-minute tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Factory. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Route 100) Check of Vermont calendar of events for Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movies. Cabot Visitors’ Center Mansion House Maple Syrup Rock of Ages 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
At The Governor’s House we can provide detailed directions for many driving tours in Vermont. Several of them include some of the area’s many covered bridges. The Great Vermont Corn Maze
This amazingly confusing autumn activity can be great fun with a new design each year. It’s been rated the second best corn maze in America. 1404 Wheelock Road, Danville, VT 05828 802-749-1399 Fat Toad Farm Take a tour of a small family goat dairy farm, meet their herd of 60 Alpine goats, taste their farmstead cheeses, and visit the farm store. 787 Kibbee Rd., Brookfield 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. RockArt Brewary Tour the factory, taste the beer, purchase some to take home. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with tastings 9:00 – 5:30 and tours at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. 632 Laporte Road (Route 100), Morrisville 802-888-9400 Jay Peak Aerial Tramway In summer or autumn, take the ten-minute ride to the top where, at 4000 feet, you can hike or enjoy a picnic while you can see four states and into Quebec, Canada. Route 242, Jay 802-988-2611 Movie Theaters: Bijou Route 100, Morrisville 802 888-3293 www.boxofficemojo.com/showtimes/theater.htm?id=14g&p=.htm Stowe Cinema Mountain 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 St. Johnsbury & Fairbanks Museum First floor gallery, rest rooms & gift shop accessible. 802 748-2372. www.fairbanksmuseum.org The St. Johnsbury Atheneum is a 19th-Century architectural gem housing the town’s public library and a first-class collection of American paintings. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 10:00 – 5:30, Tues. and Thurs.: noon – 7:00, Sat. 10:00 – 3:00. 802 748-8291 www.stjatheneum.org Burlington On the shore of Lake Champlain and home of Ben & Jerry’s, Leunig’s Bistro on the mall doesn’t exaggerate when it boasts the “panache of Paris”. 15 Church Street, on the corner of Church & College in Burlington’s Marketplace 802-863-3759 or www.leunigsbistro.com www.ethanallenhomestead.org Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruises: http://www.soea.com Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 802-475-2022 Montpelier
Visit the State of Vermont Welcome Center in Montpelier. 800-VERMONT or www.1-800-vermont.com SPORTS & ADVENTURES:Glider Rides Stowe Soaring See our Glider Ride Weekend Special. Hot Air Ballooning
See our balloon special package. Jericho 802-899-4007 or 877-386-7473 Stoweflake Mountain Resort Stowe Hiking
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 and choose the time or distance that’s 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 802 244-7037
Immediately adjacent to The Governor’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 mountains 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
Moss Glen Found in our guide to hikes with children, this easy hike to a waterfall remains one of our favorite short hikes.
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 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 strategically located parking areas. Maps available. Sunset Rock Beautiful 23-acre hillside in Stowe with a series of gentle trails which are perfect for a mellow walk in the woods. Maps available on site. Handicapped accessible. Emore State Park Trails for hiking up Elmore Mountain. 802-888-2982 Craftsbury Outdoor Center Hiking trails in a beautiful setting. Nature walks and Bird Walks. Craftsbury Common 800-729-7751 BikingCottonbrook Stowe Recreation Path SwimmingThe Swimming Hole Competition-sized pool, toddler & child 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. Elmore State Park Fresh water beach. 802-888-2982 Lake Eden Fresh water beach. Route 100, Eden Smugglers’ Notch Water Park Swimming pools and water slides. June – Sept. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville 800-451-8752 Fishing
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 official Vermont fishing guide lists 13 varieties 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 802 253-7346 or 800 535-9763 Catamount Fishing 802 253-8500 Pleasant Valley Fly Fishing Guides Beginners through experts are welcome on half or full-day trips. Equipment provided. Accommodating special requests. Underhill 802 338-0649 www.pleasantvalleyflyfishing.com Canoe & Kayak
Green River Canoe & Kayak
Montgomery Adventures Rentals, guides, camping trips. 802-370-2103 Kayak Rolling Lessons 802 253-2317 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 Route 100 in Eden. Green River Reservoir See unspoiled Vermont as you paddle the clean waters. Primitive campsites dot the islands. 802 888-1349 Pinnacle Ski and Sports Kayak and canoe rental. Mountain Rd., Stowe 877-445-1280 TennisTopnotch Resort Indoor, outdoor, instruction. 4000 Mountain Rd., Stowe 802-253-8585
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Pack a picnic and enjoy the summer concert series and Vermont’s mountain views at the Trapp Family Concert Meadow in Stowe. Please refer to our 
Tours and wine tasting at Boyden Valley Winery
Take 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.
Driving Tours & Covered Bridges 
They use full-sized replicas of historic vessels to teach the history and archeology of Lake Champlain. Hands-on programs for kids and many special events during the season.
The country’s smallest state capital may just be the most charming. Vermont’s 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.
Glider rides or instruction are available
Above Reality
The 270-mile footpath follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains the length of Vermont 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 and it was the first leg of the Appalachian Trail. Guides and maps available from the Green Mountain Club which maintains the trail and also schedules organized hikes.
Umiak Outfitters
Stowe Gold Park
Mountain Road, Stowe
Included in our Shopping Spree Package.
A friendly family-run 