Activities:
With flowing streams, hidden waterfalls, secluded lakes, quaint
villages, breathtaking views, covered bridges, green hills and
cool breezes, the Vermont summer seems endless.
The Killington Region has many unique areas to hike
and explore, with trails for all ages and levels. If you prefer
biking you can tour the region
along country roads, scenic Rt 100, or ride Killington's mountain
trails.
Central Vermont is home to numerous championship golf
courses. Enjoy playing in the cool mountain air on greener
than green impeccably manicured courses, many of which have
splendid views, all of which will challenge even the serious
golfer.
The rivers, streams and lakes of central Vermont provide the perfect
setting for fly fishing. A summertime
favorite of Vermonters and visitors alike, take a lesson or
a guided trip. Horsebackriding
is yet another activity that allows you to explore the Vermont
outdoor scenery.
Culturally, central Vermont boasts many museums,
galleries, areas to shop, and
historical sites to visit. Just a short drive away is Woodstock
Vermont, a quaint little town with interesting shops and home
of Billings Farm and Museum. Or, the outlets of Manchester
are a great day trip.
So come and enjoy all that central Vermont has to offer
in the summer. Check out our summer
packages. Stay with us for a weekend, a week, or a few
months.
Dining
Grist Mill -
Open all summer, the Grist Mill features great food, live music, and strong drinks. Be sure and try
the Killington speciality, the Goombay Smash, while sitting out by the pond.
Outback Pizza -
Stop by Outback for the best wood-grilled pizza around. They also feature live music, video games, pool,
and more.
There are also a number of other dining options on the main access road that are open seasonally. If
you want to head down to Rutland, you can also find fast food, family restaurants, and fine dining
establishments.
Adventure
Black's Back
Country Adventures - Whether you are a novice or an avid outdoors
person, and regardless of age, they have the perfect adventure tour for
you! offering a wide variety of adventure tours and educational programs
from half day or full day, to multi-day excursions, including fly fishing
and hiking tours.
Killington Adventure Center- A summer adventure, climbing wall,
water slides, alpine slide, skate board park, gondola rides, mini golf,
and hiking and mountain biking on 40 plus miles of trails... rentals available.
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Tennis
Sherburne - Located at the Recreation Center on River Road, just
a short drive away. Three public courts, picnic area.
Killington East Mountain Road Courts - Two public courts.
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Hiking
Deer's Leap - Off Rt 4 behind the Inn at the Long
Trail. A very popular short hike, two hour round trip trek.
Panoramic views.
Killington Adventure Center - Trail maps available.
Mt Tom Trails - Located in Woodstock, about twenty
minutes from the Access Road. Miles of ski trails make pleasant
hiking and bird watching. Map available at information booth
on the Green.
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Biking
Killington Adventure Center - Mountain biking on 40 plus miles
of trails... rentals available. Guided group mountain bike tours available
for all skill levels. The tour emphasizes riding skills, bike handling
and exposure to various terrain surfaces.
Northern Ski Works - Rentals available, tune ups.
True Wheels
- The full-service bike shop at the top of the Killington Road. GT
and K2 mountain bike rentals, ride info and maps. Used Mountain. bikes.
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Horseback
Riding
Stables at Hawk - Guided trail rides along the Vermont
countryside. Instructional programs, western style rides,
pony rides for kids, and old fashioned carriage rides. 20-30
minutes from the Access Road, 802-672-3811.
Kedron Valley Stables - Instruction, guided tours.
Located in South Woodstock, 20-30 minutes from the Access
Road. 802-457-1480.
Mountain
Top Inn - Instruction, guided tours. Located in Chittenden,
15 minutes from the Access Road.
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Golf
Green
Mountain National Golf Course - What separates this
course from others is its unique design features. Every hole
is an entity unto itself. Generously carved out of the Green
Mountains, the course offers solitude and a private golf experience
that will challenge players of all abilities. Located 2 miles
down Rt 100N.
Killington Golf Course - One of Vermont's most spectacular
tests of golf. Tree lined fairways offer little if any, hope
of recovery for errant drives.
Neshobe
Golf Course - Located in Brandon. Its claim to fame
among locals has always been its reputation as the first course
to open in the spring.
Rutland Country Club - Ranked among the best golf
courses in the state, it is one of the older layouts in the
region and superior care and attention to the course over
the years have brought it to a mature and stately condition.
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Shopping
Downtown
Rutland - Downtown Rutland is home to nearly 300
stores and services! We have great shopping, dining, movies,
and our newly restored Paramount Theatre!
Diamond
Run Mall - Where you'll find a wide variety of stores,
offering everything from unique Vermont gifts to special events.
Stop in and see why the Diamond Run shopping experience is
worth the trip.
Manchester
Designer Outlets - "Fifth Avenue in the Mountains".
Located in historic Manchester Vermont. A unique blend of
New England charm, style, arts, and culture. Over 50 stores.
The
Vermont Teddy Bear Company - Factory Tour & Shop.
Groups welcome. The prefect gift for every occasion.
Simon
Pearce Glass - A glassblowing workshop, reatil store,
and restaurant. Simon Pearce is a designer and blower of glass
who successfully revived the traditions of glassblowing.
Warren
Kimble Gallery & Shops - Join us at the WARREN KIMBLE
GALLERY and SHOPS, stocked with original works, prints, ceramics,
textiles and many other items featuring his stylized animals
and rural scenes.
Jacaranda Antiques - This quaint shop on Route 4 in Bridgewater (just East of Killington) has high quality antiques and is frequented by NYC dealers.
Long Trail Brewery - Have a great lunch and a flight of microbrews from this Vermont staple. Then buy souvenier a case of "Hit the Trail Ale", our favorite! Located just East of Killington on Route 4 in Bridgewater.
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Museums
Norman Rockwell
Exhibition and Gift Shop - Where Norman Rockwell's models and
neighbors are your hosts! Hundreds of examples of Rockwell's printed works
exhibited in his VT hometown including Saturday Evening Post covers.
Billings Farm
and Museum - The Billings Farm & Museum is a living museum of
Vermont's rural past, as well as a working dairy farm.
Montshire Museum
of Science - Inside, see live animals, aquariums, and exhibits
on space, nature, and technology. Outside, explore 110 acres of nature
trails and picnic areas along the Connecticut River.
Vermont Marble
Exhibit - Polished panels of Vermont marble, from Verde Antique
- a stunning green stone - to Champlain Black - a black marble that still
contains fossils - to Imperial Danby - the bright white marble that Vermont
is famous for.
Vermont Institute of
Natural Science - Witness up close the grace and power of owls,
hawks, falcons and eagles. Find your own wildlife along self-guided trails
on the center's 78-acre nature preserve. Nature Gift Shop.
President
Coolidge Home - The President's 1924 "Summer White House" office,
the birthplace, the homestead where Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as US
President, the cheese factory once owned by the President's father, as
well as the church where generations of Coolidges worshipped, and a modern
Visitors Center are open to the public.
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