Vermont Vacation Ideas

The countryside around Bennington is typical New England and makes a nice place for a drive. You will encounter many interesting and old covered bridges in the area. At the Bennington Museum you can see the largest collection of Grandma Moses art and memorabilia anywhere.

Bennington is a very romantic vacation spot and the Vermont bed and breakfast, South Shire Inn, is perfect for a romantic getaway. You can stay at the South Shire and then head out to the nearby Green Mountain National Forest for some hiking, winter snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

After spa treatments guests retreat to the Inn where wood burning fireplaces, steam showers and cozy accommodations in the likes of themed guest rooms called Ski, Trout, Mallard or School, among others, provide a respite for those in need of rest and relaxation. Dining at the Inn's acclaimed and award-winning restaurant is a highlight, as is sampling items from its extensive wine list which has garnered Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1998 and the Best of Award of Excellence since 2004.

• Near epicenter of first environmental awareness -- maybe in world.
• Right on Silver Lake for boating (no engines) and swimming; ice fishng skating, hockey in winter.
• Near Barnard Inn -- one of best restaurants in region.
• Thriving country store that hosts regularly scheduled community chats; meet and chat with the locals over coffee every morning.
• Only 6 miles from Appalachian Trail.
• 12 miles from Woodstock, Vt's galleries, shopping, fine architecture.
• Un-gentrified community -- very natural.
• Visible exhaling when folks discover this tiny quiet village of 800.
• Excellent accommodations at The Fan House, Inn at Chelsea Farm, Maple Leaf Inn.
• Home of Twin Farms that gets $1400 a night all-inclusive for folks who can afford same.

Cross-country skiing is also popular on the trails. You can spend some time camping in the forest while canoeing and fishing in the many ponds and brooks. In the fall the leaves are turning colors and there is no better place for a scenic drive to watch nature glory in the changing foliage.

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