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Best Foliage Drive in New England?
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WHEN YOU GO
Places to stay, shop, and eat in Vermont's Lamoille County.
Trapp Family Lodge
The Von Trapps' mountain retreat is home to more than a few of our favorite things, including some of Vermont's best walking trails; wurst and torten on the deck of the Austrian Tea Room, overlooking all creation; and, of course, the big, homey lodge itself. It's all a calculated Tyrolean fantasy, and it works just fine. [DETAILS]
Edson Hill Manor
Secluded 225-acre property. Rooms in carriage houses or inn, with fireplaces and fine dining. [DETAILS]
Governor's House in Hyde Park
Built in 1893 by Vermont governor Carroll S. Page, this Georgian Revival home has been elegantly restored and decorated by innkeeper Suzanne Boden to reflect Victorian sensibilities. Enjoy a game of croquet on the manicured lawn; then relax on the back veranda with complimentary hor d'oeuvres. Afternoon tea ($5.50-$19.75) is served in the library by reservation. With advance notice, Suzanne will also prepare dinner for guests. [DETAILS]
Smugglers' Notch Inn and Village Tavern
Eighteenth-century village inn, with restaurant and pub. [DETAILS]
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Full-service condominium resort with extensive family programs, plus hiking, canoeing, and horseback riding. [DETAILS]
Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort
Set on 80 private acres on the "quiet side" of Mount Mansfield and Smugglers' Notch, this lodging features and outdoor hot tub and pool, canoes, mountain bikes, snowmobiles, hiking trails, and groomed cross-country ski trails. [DETAILS]
TopNotch Resort & Spa
For a full luxury experience, you can't beat this destination, situated on a 120-acre wooded estate. Tennis, golf, and fitness training are just a few of its many amenities. [DETAILS]
Johnson Woolen Mills
Since 1842, fine woolen outerwear has been cut and sewn right here, most memorably the red-and-black plaid shirts and dark-green pants worn by generations of Vermont hunters and farmers. In addition to its own label, Johnson also carries Pendleton, Carhartt, and other brands of sturdy woolen clothing. [DETAILS]
Stowe Craft Gallery
Opened as a pottery studio in 1967, this gallery has evolved into one of the state's premier arts-and-crafts centers. Browse among fountains, wind chimes, kaleidoscopes, weathervanes, clothing, works by Vermont artists (including Sabra Field), stained glass, designer jewelry, and handmade furniture. [DETAILS]
Boyden Valley Winery
Owners/vintners David and Linda Boyden offer delectable tastings of a wide selection award-winning dry fruit wines, grape wines, and Vermont cheeses, all on an eye-boggling outdoor patio. [DETAILS]
Reader Comments
Comment from Rosalie Cooksey on September 4, 2008
Great story for this part of Vermont. I am hoping you will do the same for The Lakes Region partially in Southern Vermont. Keep up the good work!
Comment from Robert Skibniewski on September 17, 2008
We have been up to "Jeff" and the surrounding area many times and highly recommend spending time up there. The scenery is GREAT and the local people are fantastic and the food is the best in New England. Can't wait to get back there to enjoy again. Robert Skibniewski Cheektowaga, New York.
PS Hi Tom, Nancy and the kids.
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