Attractions and Parks near our Vermont vacation rentalclick on images to view a larger size |
| Ben & Jerry's -- tour their world-famous ice-cream factory and have a sample in Waterbury, Vermont. About a two hour drive north. | |
| Billings Farm and Museum – first-rate family fun, instructive on farm life and animals, well-maintained. In Woodstock, Vermont. An hour north. |  |  |
| Camp Catherine Capers – On the western shore of Lake St. Catherine. Play camp for boys and girls age 4-7, weekday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Day camp for boys and girls age 8-15. Call 645-0216. | |
| Fly-Fishing -- Learn Fly Fishing at the Orvis Fly Fishing School or visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing in historic Manchester village. A half hour south. | |
| The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom – a multi-acre outdoor park on Route 9 between exits 19 and 20 of Interstate 87 in Queensbury (Lake George), New York. Visit http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatescape/. | |
| Six Flags Great Escape – An Adirondack theme 38,000-square foot indoor water park in Queensbury, NY. Open year round. The waterpark is called White Water Bay and features a unique Texlon roof of transparent, lightweight material that allows Ultraviolet light penetration and tanning. Air and water temperatures remain at 80 degrees year-round. White Water Bay includes a unique beach setting and eight attractions. Visit http://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/indoor-waterpark.asp. | |
| Guided Tours – call Lara Bitler, Certified Hunter-Safety and 'Let's Go Fishing' Instructor. Call 802-235-1400 for rates. Guided hiking, hunting and/or fishing tours can be arranged -- for all levels from child to expert. | |
| Hicks Apple Orchard – 18 Hicks Rd., Granville, NY. Call 518-642-1788. Apple grower, U-Pick, farm market, cider, cider doughnuts, gift boxes. | |
| Merck Forest and Farmland Center – Rupert, Vermont. Call 394-7836 or visit www.merckforest.org. | |
| Miniature Golf – Cones Point Miniature Golf, Route 30, in Wells. Open 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. daily. Call 287-9925. Adults $5, children $4.50. Discount for a group. | |
| Simon Pearce Glass – world famous glass, watch them blow the glass or eat at their gourmet restaurant in Quechee, Vermont. Visit www.simonpearce.com. | |
| Summer Alpine Slides -- Neighboring winter ski resorts Killington, Pico, Bromley and Stratton offer summer alpine slides and scenic chair lifts. |  |
| Vermont Farms – tour working farms…farmer’s markets…pick your own berries…go on hayrides. Call Vermont Farms! Association, Call 802-362-4771. | |
| Comprehensive information on Vermont - www.vermont.gov | |
Parks For information on Vermont State Parks visit http://www.vtstateparks.com. | |
| Lake St. Catherine State Park -- Route 30, Wells. May 26 - September 4. Call 802-287-9158. |  |
| Bomoseen State Park – Fair Haven, Vermont. Call 802-265-4242. Season: May 26 - September 4 | 
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