Explore
In addition to the peace and serenity of the Vermont countryside, the Champlain Valley offers an enormous number of unique local opportunities to explore.
Craft beverage tours
Savor Vermont offers top-rated, brewery, cidery, winery and distillery tours in metro Burlington, Stowe and Mad River locations. Make it a day trip or explore locals on your own!
Museums and local history
Visit any of our wonderful nearby museums, including Shelburne Museum , Rokeby Museum, Folk Life Center, Henry Sheldon Museum and Middlebury College Museum of Art.
Historic buildings and colonial battlefields abound, such as Chimney Point, John Strong Mansion, Maritime Museum and Fort Ticonderoga.
Beautiful swimming locations on Lake Champlain with public park access, as close as a 10 minute drive.
Local music and entertainment
Check out Town Theatre, Marquis Theatre, Middlebury College and surrounding towns. And always feel welcome to ask — there are sometimes concerts / events in local parks that are on more niche websites … but we have our ear to the ground!
Outdoor adventures
Cloud Nine Fishing Charters, based in Ferrisburg, on Lake Champlain, offers guided charters, on their own equipped boat, to the best fishing spots in western Vermont.
Fly Fishing, with StreamandBrook.com, offers guides & instruction on local creeks, rivers and lakes.
Horse Riding Lessons just a short walk up our country road, at Better Days Ranch and Equine Services.
Sky Diving Lessons are right in our backyard — enjoy tandem skydiving in West Addison, at Vermont Skydiving.
Boating on Lake Champlain — rent your own motor boat at River’s Edge in Vergennes, or take a boat tour, departing from Burlington and other locations.
Spa & Massage — Enjoy a relaxing massage or manicure at Waterfalls Day Spa in Middlebury.
More of the great outdoors …
Hiking at Snake Mountain, Mount Philo, Camel’s Hump, Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, and more.
Stargazing — amazing open views, on property, or visit Middlebury College's Observatory (limited dates).
Skiing (seasonal) — back country, on property — or at Rikert Touring Center and Middlebury Snow Bowl for groomed Nordic and Alpine trails at affordable prices.
Cycling, bring your bikes for exploring the many backroads. Gorgeous views abound, with farms and mountains everywhere. Or rent from Frog Hollow Bikes in Middlebury.
Bird Watching — We have identified close to 50 types of birds on the Whitford House property! Visit Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, best bird hot spots in Vermont, a short 10-minute drive, or visit the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.
Hot air balloon rides offer spectacular views of the Green Mountain State!
Golf - 18-holes at Ralph Myhre Golf Course (college-owned).
Covered bridges, antiques
Covered Bridges - Addison County is home to five of the state’s 100 covered bridges, Cornwall-Salisbury Covered Bridge, Pulp Mill Covered Bridge, Halpin Covered Bridge, Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge and The Spade Farm Covered Bridge.
Antiquing, ask us about other smaller, local shops!
Delicious eats
There are many excellent restaurants in the area, from casual bites to fine dining. Vermont cuisine has been farm-to-table since before it was trendy, highlighting fare from local farms. Ask us for a list of our favorites!
