Vermont Vacation Ideas

A country favorite just three hours north of Boston is the Inn at Mountain View Farm in the Northeast Kingdom near the town of East Burke. The historic farm estate has 14 guest rooms and sits on 440 acres with an animal sanctuary and miles of hiking and biking trails. The inn is popular with families and romantics who want a taste of the rural lifestyle and a hint of elegance.

There’s world-class golf and a long list of water sports in the summer and prime skiing and snowboarding during the winter. The region also offers museums, a creamery, and several antique shops and boutiques. The Canadian border is only 45 minutes from the farm.

High in the beautiful Green Mountains, travelers have come to the Kedron Valley Inn for close to two centuries for amazing summer alpine fun and thrilling skiing and snowboarding during the winter. The 25-room country bed and breakfast sits on 11 acres just south of the village and allows easy access to all the best mountain hiking, golf, swimming, fall foliage and the nearby ski resorts of Killington, Okemo and Suicide Six.

The inn’s Ransom Tavern is known for its authentic Italian menu of salads, antipasti and pizza served alongside a bevy of local craft beers and a robust wine list. Guests can dine in the vintage-inspired bar or in the more formal Green Mountain Dining Room.

Stowe’s newest downtown hotel, Field Guide Lodge, allows guests to experience classic Stowe from a whole new perspective. The stylish, 30-room luxe hotel offers a unique take on mountain contemporary design with a 21st Century twist. Guest rooms are open, light and bright, and have clean lines, plush furnishings and luxury finishes with bursts of rich natural wood and posh faux fur.

Guests can start with mountain-top yoga, an early morning hike or skin up the mountain followed by an afternoon hike or ski outing, or just explore downtown. From there, make your way back to the hotel to relax by the pool or unwind at the expansive guest lounge.

Ideally located in downtown Burlington, Vermont between the Church Street Marketplace and the Waterfront Park, Hotel Vermont is designed as Vermont’s own interpretation of an independent boutique hotel, reflective of the rich cultural heritage and optimism of Burlington and our state. The 125-room Hotel Vermont promises lodging guests an authentic, local experience with the design and operations incorporate local details into everything from local and reclaimed building materials, to farm-to-table cuisine in Juniper Bar and Restaurant.

Burlington has something for everyone. Take a spin along the bike path, picnic on the shores of Lake Champlain, drink tasty sips while you catch the sunset, catch live music all over town – whatever fits your interest, Burlington will deliver. 

Western Vermont’s beautiful Lake Bomoseen is an outdoor paradise with adventure on and off the water. Summer or winter, the region offers a full complement of family outings and romantic excursions – whichever you desire. The Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Tap sits right on the water’s edge and presents wonderfully inspired guest rooms, condos and cottages that appeal to even the most discerning vacationers.

The entire property has recently been updated and renovated, including the guest rooms and the two-story family-friendly restaurant and bar, The Taproom. The tavern serves American pub favorites with a wide selection of local craft beers and is a great spot to plan the next day’s doings.

Yes, there are apples. Lots and lots of robust, tasty Vermont apples. But that’s just the start at Baked Apples at Shearer Hill Farm B&B, Wilmington’s renowned vacation inn. The property is a working farm with livestock, a barn and a flare for country living. The quaint hotel is off the beaten path, but not far from downhome annual events like the Marlboro Music Festival and the Annual Strolling of the Heifers Parade.

OK, back to the apples. Mornings at the inn start off with warm baked apples, homemade ice cream, freshly baked bread, Vermont maple syrup and hearty roasted coffee as part the B&B’s signature breakfast. Apples vary from sweet Early Macs to more tart Granny Smiths, so there’s something for all tastebuds.

For an easy and unique Vermont vacation escape that’s only 65 miles northeast of Albany, take a closer look at Barrows House in Dorset. The luxury inn is a four-seasons destination that provides quick access to top-flight skiing (Bromley and Stratton Mountain are 30 minutes away) and intriguing summer activities, as well as the peacefulness and relaxation of a quiet-yet-fascinating New England town.

Guests can choose from luxury suites, cottages and free-standing chalets at Barrows House. The property extends across eight separate buildings across six acres of beautifully manicured terrain. For eats, the Barrows House Restaurant serves up American pub classics with a contemporary twist. Guests can dine indoor, or on the large outdoor terrace during favorable weather.

Nestled among thick, mature trees just outside of Stowe, the Stone Hill Inn is a mountain dream. The intimate inn’s more than nine acres of woods and gardens provide privacy, serenity and complete relaxation for romantic couples of all ages seeking a little R&R. The adults-only bed and breakfast comes complete with King beds, double Jacuzzi tubs and a cozy gas fireplace. It’s the perfect rendezvous to commemorate an anniversary or birthday or a wonderful destination to elope, celebrate a honeymoon or maybe even pop the question.

When it’s time to get out and about to explore the amazing ski town of Stowe, guests are only six minutes from the heart of town and less than 10 minutes from the lifts. Night skiing is available at nearby Bolton Valley.

Sometimes, you just need a little room to move. It helps if you have fresh air, spectacular views, fun events and wonderful food. At the Four Columns Inn in the shire town of Newfane, guests can stretch out over the 135-acre property that’s only a beat away from southern Vermont’s hub for all things artistic, cultural and culinary. To boot, the inn is recognized as America’s first true farm-to-table restaurant and has welcomed a long list of dignitaries and celebrities over its decades of operation.

The gorgeous bed and breakfast has a distinctly European feel, from the common areas, gathering spaces and guest rooms all the way through to the simple and authentic season menu that combines local flavor seamlessly with classic Eurocentric flair.