Overnight trip to Vermont

Donzi Minx · 03-21-2018, 02:38 PM

Been a while since I was there but Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes was an
outstanding take for dinner while in the Shelburne, Lake Champlain area.

Ferry over to New York and the Chasm was a good take as well. Did that in the fall so not too sure about that at the end of March.

What I can tell you while on the ferry over was how brown the wake was,
which brings me to how fortunate we are to enjoy and preserve the pristine waters of Winni.

JanN · 03-22-2018, 08:35 AM

We stayed a couple of nights in the Woodstock area a couple of years ago. October Country Inn, about 13 miles out of Woodstock in Bridgewater Corners was very nice. Almost across the street was the Long Trail Brewing Company where we had good beer and a nice dinner. In Woodstock, the Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park was very interesting and there is a farm museum there too. The Calvin Coolidge Homestead is in Plymouth which is not far.

If you like cheese and maple syrup, SugarbushFarm is just out of town.

The Woodstock Inn looks very nice, right in the center of town, and friends have stayed there and enjoyed it.

Everything I mentioned has a website you can check out.

Hope this is helpful and that you enjoy your getaway!

Barney Bear · 03-22-2018, 11:34 AM

Very impressive and thoughtful responses above. Shows what a wonderful and informative forum we share. Thank you, Webmaster Don. 🐻

Dave R · 03-25-2018, 07:24 PM

If you like machines, the American Precision Museum in Windsor VT is really cool and nearby where you'll be. I learned of it while at the Shelburne Museum last year, which is astoundingly cool, but closed this time of year and too far from where you will be. It's also a very full day to two days worth of Museum...

AB_Monterey · 03-25-2018, 07:53 PM

The Alchemist.

If you're a beer person, it's a must stop.

Patiently Watching · 03-26-2018, 07:00 PM

We spend a lot of time in Stowe
Great town
I second The Alchemist.
Pie Casso for lunch and Harrison's for dinner.
Great shopping and skiing too.

SIKSUKR · 03-28-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

If you like machines, the American Precision Museum in Windsor VT is really cool and nearby where you'll be..

Right up my alley. Had a visit 5 years ago. Really cool for a mechanical guy like myself. There was also a nice covered bridge nearby

Dave R · 03-28-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Right up my alley. Had a visit 5 years ago. Really cool for a mechanical guy like myself. There was also a nice covered bridge nearby

Took my 85 year-old dad there last November on a spur of the moment trip to pick up some studded Nokians that I got for a great price on craigs list in Lebanon. We both really enjoyed it and the Nokians rock in the snow/ice.

betterthanbacon · 03-29-2018, 12:49 PM

Hey BigDog,
I myself live in the Woodstock area also, a little town called Reading. There are several things to do in the area. For lodging it might be a bit cheaper to stay in White River Jct. As the area offers chain hotels. From there you can drive through Quechee to get to Woodstock. In Quechee Simon Pierce is a cool place to check out. They blow glass there and also have a great restaurant. You may also want to stop quickly and check out the Quechee Gorge. These are both free things to do. In Woodstock there is the Billings farm museum that may be something to check out. Woodstock is a quaint town that is great to stroll through. If you are into covered bridges there is the Taftsville bridge which is between Quechee and Woodstock. Woodstock offers a covered bridge in town and another west on Route 4. If you go out route 4 you may want to go a little further to Killington Resort and take a ride up the Mtn. on the gondola. The ride on 100 south is beautiful and there are several small towns that you will go through. Weston offers the bowl factory and the famous Vt. Country Store.
If you decide to go east to Windsor- The Birthplace of Vermont- there are several things to do there. Harpoon Brewery, Another Simon Pierce but a modern version of the one in Quechee, The American precision museum, Our Nations longest covered bridge. The Windsor/Cornish covered bridge, which spans over the Ct. river. And if you are into smoked meat just down the road from the American Precision Museum and the covered bridge is a place called Green Mtn. Smokehouse. They are a USDA processing facility, but you can purchase their delicious goods in the small retail store out front. They received the Yankee Magazine Food award for Best Bacon in New England. Sooo.. as you can see you have lots of fun options. The only thing I would suggest is to go online and check to make sure what you want to see is open as we are going into the shoulder season.
Enjoy your time and safe travels.

bigdog · 03-29-2018, 06:58 PM

Thanks to all for the great suggestions, much appreciated !

Bigdog

03-21-2018, 02:38 PM	#1
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Overnight trip to Vermont Been a while since I was there but Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes was an outstanding take for dinner while in the Shelburne, Lake Champlain area. Ferry over to New York and the Chasm was a good take as well. Did that in the fall so not too sure about that at the end of March. What I can tell you while on the ferry over was how brown the wake was, which brings me to how fortunate we are to enjoy and preserve the pristine waters of Winni.

03-22-2018, 08:35 AM	#2
JanN Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 174 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	Interesting Area We stayed a couple of nights in the Woodstock area a couple of years ago. October Country Inn, about 13 miles out of Woodstock in Bridgewater Corners was very nice. Almost across the street was the Long Trail Brewing Company where we had good beer and a nice dinner. In Woodstock, the Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park was very interesting and there is a farm museum there too. The Calvin Coolidge Homestead is in Plymouth which is not far. If you like cheese and maple syrup, SugarbushFarm is just out of town. The Woodstock Inn looks very nice, right in the center of town, and friends have stayed there and enjoyed it. Everything I mentioned has a website you can check out. Hope this is helpful and that you enjoy your getaway!

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Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Sweet as Maple Sugar 🍁 Very impressive and thoughtful responses above. Shows what a wonderful and informative forum we share. Thank you, Webmaster Don. 🐻

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03-25-2018, 07:24 PM	#4
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	If you like machines, the American Precision Museum in Windsor VT is really cool and nearby where you'll be. I learned of it while at the Shelburne Museum last year, which is astoundingly cool, but closed this time of year and too far from where you will be. It's also a very full day to two days worth of Museum...

03-25-2018, 07:53 PM	#5
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	The Alchemist. If you're a beer person, it's a must stop.

03-26-2018, 07:00 PM	#6
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	We spend a lot of time in Stowe Great town I second The Alchemist. Pie Casso for lunch and Harrison's for dinner. Great shopping and skiing too.

03-29-2018, 12:49 PM	#9
betterthanbacon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 70 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Hey BigDog, I myself live in the Woodstock area also, a little town called Reading. There are several things to do in the area. For lodging it might be a bit cheaper to stay in White River Jct. As the area offers chain hotels. From there you can drive through Quechee to get to Woodstock. In Quechee Simon Pierce is a cool place to check out. They blow glass there and also have a great restaurant. You may also want to stop quickly and check out the Quechee Gorge. These are both free things to do. In Woodstock there is the Billings farm museum that may be something to check out. Woodstock is a quaint town that is great to stroll through. If you are into covered bridges there is the Taftsville bridge which is between Quechee and Woodstock. Woodstock offers a covered bridge in town and another west on Route 4. If you go out route 4 you may want to go a little further to Killington Resort and take a ride up the Mtn. on the gondola. The ride on 100 south is beautiful and there are several small towns that you will go through. Weston offers the bowl factory and the famous Vt. Country Store. If you decide to go east to Windsor- The Birthplace of Vermont- there are several things to do there. Harpoon Brewery, Another Simon Pierce but a modern version of the one in Quechee, The American precision museum, Our Nations longest covered bridge. The Windsor/Cornish covered bridge, which spans over the Ct. river. And if you are into smoked meat just down the road from the American Precision Museum and the covered bridge is a place called Green Mtn. Smokehouse. They are a USDA processing facility, but you can purchase their delicious goods in the small retail store out front. They received the Yankee Magazine Food award for Best Bacon in New England. Sooo.. as you can see you have lots of fun options. The only thing I would suggest is to go online and check to make sure what you want to see is open as we are going into the shoulder season. Enjoy your time and safe travels.

03-29-2018, 06:58 PM	#10
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 342 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Thanks to all for the great suggestions, much appreciated ! Bigdog