Information sources: A=AAA Travel Guidebook, AC=AAA Camping Book, H= Highways magazine (Good Sam

Club), L=loop tours book (Readers Digest, hardbound), X=Xerox copy, T=1992 Texas travel soft-cover book,
NOTE: Key to map-location numbering system:
A=2005 trip B=2006 trip C=2007 trip No letter = 2008 trip & later trips
NOTE: Info may NOT contain CURRENT phone numbers, prices, times of operation, etc. due to publication dates for
info sources. ALWAYS check with the attraction / location / venue for updated info rather than drive to the location
and be very disappointed !
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VT001 B Jericho (X07) has a museum honoring its favorite son, Wilson Bentley, the man who discovered that no
two snowflakes look alike. The museum has displays highlighting his research and photography (housed in the Old
Red Mill), also known as Chittenden Mills it houses a milling museum, an art gallery, and a craft shop. Jericho is
located on Highway 15 about 30 miles northeast of Burlington.
VT002 B Bellow Falls (A125) (Note: This attraction was not listed in the 2013 AAA TourGuideBook, so call ahead! )
Green Mountain Flyer is a 1930s diesel train offering sightseeing trips. Departs from Union Railroad Station at 54
Depot Street. Allow 2 hours minimum. Trips depart daily at 11 and 2, mid-Sept thru mid-Oct; Tues Sat at 11 and 2
late-June thru Aug 31. Regular fare = $14; senior discount on Fridays. AAA Discount indicated. Ph: 802.463.3069 or
800.707.3530.
VT003 B Bennington (A272-273)
1) Has 3 covered bridges: The Silk Road Bridge, Papermill Village Bridge, and Bert Henry Bridge, which
are all easily accessible from off SR67A on Murphy Road; the 3
rd
bridge also is off SR67A. US7A north
to Manchester and SR9 east to Brattleboro provide scenic drives.
2) Covered Bridge Museum (A273) inside the Bennington Center for the Arts at 44 Gypsy Lane,
describes the history of the states and nations covered bridges, many of which were destroyed in a late
1920s flood. See miniature replicas of covered bridges and learn about the bridges builders,
architectural styles and locations. Also of interest is the working train display. Allow 30 minutes min. Daily
10-5, in Oct; Mon-Sat 10-5, Jan 17-May 31; Wed-Mon 10-5, June-Sept & Nov-Dec 20. Closed JAn 1,
ThGv and Christmas. Cost (includes entire Bennington Center for the Arts complex) $9; $8 (62+ and
students ages 13-22 w/ ID); free (0-12); $20 family. Ph: 802-442-7158.
3) Bennington Center for the Arts (A273) at 44 Gypsy Lane, is home of seven visual arts galleries and a
covered bridge museum. Has 700-piece collection displayed on a rotating basis; a Native American
exhibit, Floyd Scholz bird carvings, and Eric Sloane paintings are displayed year-round. Allow 30 minutes
min. Daily 10-5, in Oct; Mon-Sat 10-5, Jan 8-May 31; Wed-Mon 10-5, June-Sept & Nov-Dec 20. Closed
JAn 1, ThGv and Christmas. Cost (includes entire complex) $9; $8 (62+ and students ages 13-22 w/ ID);
free (0-12); $20 family. Ph: 802-442-7158.
4) Plays and exhibits presented April thru October, while concerts are offered the rest of the year in
Bennington Center for the Arts on SR9. Ph: 802.442.7158 for concert & exhibition info, and
802.447.0564 for play info.
5) Hemmings Sunoco Filling Station and Exhibits displays vintage automobiles and auto memorabilia in
an old-fashioned, full-service gas station at 216 Main Street. Ph: 802.442.3101.
6) Self-guiding tours: maps available for 2 walking tours of historic buildings, houses and streets,
available at chamber of commerce. Also bike tour maps and driving tour map featuring covered bridges.
7) Bennington Battle Monument, [Gem site] .5 miles west of junction of SR9 and US7, then north to end
of Monument Avenue to 15 Monument Circle. Was the tallest battle monument in the world when
completed in 1891, at 306 feet, and still the tallest structure in Vermont? Upper lookout chamber allows
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view of 3 states. A diorama and exhibit illustrate the battle. Allow 30 minutes. Daily 9-5, second week of
Apr thru Oct 31. $3; $1 (6-14). Ph: 802.447.0550.
8) Bennington Museum [Gem site] (A273) is 1 mile west of junctions of SR7 & SR9 on W. Main Street at
75 Main Street. A large collection of Grandma Moses paintings. Also the Bennington flag, one of the
oldest Stars & Stripes in existence; firearms; American paintings and sculpture; American furniture from
18th & 19th century; 19th-century pottery; a Martin-Wasp 1924 luxury touring car. Also Hadwen Woods
and Geo. Aiken Wildflower Trail on the grounds (hiking). Cell phone audio torus available. Allow one
hour. Daily 9-5, July-Oct; Thurs-Tues 10-5, Feb-June and Nov-Dec. $10; $9 (62+); free (0-17). Ph:
802.447-1571.
9) Old First Church is on Monument Avenue in Old Bennington Village. Congregation dates from 1762
with building from 1806. Regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in New England. Mon-Sat 10-
noon and 1-4; Sun 1-4, July 1 thru Columbus Day; Sat 10-noon and 1-4, Sun 1-4 Memorial Day weekend
thru June 30. Donations. Ph: 802.447.1223.
VT004 B Brattleboro (A126) The Belle of Brattleboro is a flat-bottom, 49-passenger wooden vessel providing 75-
minute scenic cruises on the Connecticut River. Departs from the marina off I-91 exit 3, then south 1.5 miles on US5
(Putney Road): Fri @ 7, Sat-Sun @ noon, 3:30, & 7PM, June 1 thru mid-Oct. Phone to verify schedule. $10-$12,
seniors = $8-$10. Ph: 802.254.1263.
VT005 B Burlington (A127)
1) The Burlington Bike Path is a 7.5-mile scenic route from Oakridge Park to the paths terminus at the
Winooski River and travels through the towns historic waterfront, along Lake Champlain shoreline and
through woodland areas.
2) Battery Park, downtown at the foot of Pearl Street, was eh 1812 scene of engagement between US land
batteries and British vessels on Lake Champlain. Park affords scenic views and free summer concerts
Thursday and Sunday. Park open daily dawn to dusk. Free. Ph: 802.864.0123.
3) Spirit of Ethan Allen III a 400-passenger, triple-deck cruise ship offering sightseeing cruises on Lake
Champlain; an audiotape provides info about Revolutionary War battles and local history. Brunch, lunch,
nightly dinner, and murder mystery cruises are offered. Reservations reqd for dinner cruises. 90-minute
sightseeing cruises depart from Burlington Boat House, at the bottom of College Street, every 2 hours
daily 10-4, mid-May thru mid-Oct. Sightseeing = $15.49; $7.49 (3-11). Fares may vary. Ph:
802.862.8300.
4) Northern Light Cruises departs from 1 King Street. Narrated 90-minute scenic cruises on Lake
Champaign, on 115-foot cruise boat designed to resemble 19th and early-20th-century lake steamboat.
An optional lunch buffet is offered on the noon cruise. Allow 1.5 hours min. Scenic cruises depart daily at
noon, 2 & 4, mid-June thru Columbus Day. $16; $6 (3-11). Optional lunch buffet on noon cruise = $10; $7
(ages 3-11). A fuel surcharge may apply. Reservations recommended. Ph: 802-864-9669.
5) Shelburne Museum see Shelburne (VT014)
6) Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center (A279) Numerous tanks hold 70 species of fish, amphibians,
invertebrates and reptiles found in this area, also more than 100 hands-on experiences are available to
enhance learning. Allow 1.5 hrs min. Daily 10-5. Closed ThGv, Christmas Eve, & Christmas. $12.50;
$10.50 (60+ and college students w/ ID); $9.50 (3-17). Parking: Apr-Oct $8. Rest of year free parking.
Ph: 802-864-1848 or 877-324-6386.
VT006 B Cabot (A128-129)
1) Cabot Creamery, 2878 Main Street, is a working creamery, dating back to 1893 and cooperatively
owned since 1919 by diary farmers who ship milk to town. Plant processes cheddar cheeses. 30-minute
guided tours include videotape presentation. Free cheddar samples. Tours daily every half-hour
9:30-3:30, June-Oct; Mon-Sat 10:30-3:30 rest of year. Phone ahead for cheese-making schedule. Last
tour begins 1/2 hour before closing. Tour = $2; free (ages 0-11). Ph: 802.229.9361 or 800.837.4261.
2) Goodrichs Maple Farm, 2427 US2 halfway between Marshfield and West Danville, offers tours that
outline production of maple syrup from tree to table. On display is one of the worlds largest maple sap
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evaporators. Visitors can talk to the people who do the sugaring. Free syrup samples. Mon-Sat 9-5.
Closed major holidays. Free. Ph: 802.426.3388, or 800.639.1854.
VT007 B Graniteville (A284) Rock of Ages Visitors Center, at 558 Graniteville Road, follow signs; from I-89 take
exit 6. Guided tours of the 1880 quarry shows drilling, blasting & removal of stone from 550-foot-deep, 50 acre hole
carved out of hillside. One of the largest granite plants in the world. Observation deck. Visitors can engage in a
hands-on sandblast activity. Visitor center open daily 9-5, Sept-Oct; Mon-Sat 9-5, mid-May thru Aug 31; Self-guiding
plant tours Mon-Sat 8-3:30; (also Sun noon 5, May-Oct. Manufacturing division open Mon-Sat 8-3:30. Allow 2 hours
min. Also a 40-minute shuttle tour of active quarry departs Mon-Sat (also Sun, Sept 1 to mid-Oct) about every 45
minutes 9:15-3:35, Mem Day thru mid-Oct (weather permitting). Admission free. Shuttle fare = $5, over 62 yrs. =
$4.50; $2.50 ages 6-12). Ph: 802.476.3119 or 866.748.6877.
VT008 B Manchester (A133)
1. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home [Gem site] 1.5 miles south on US7A to 1005 Hildene Road, is a 24-
room Georgian Revival mansion built as the summer home of Robt. Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincolns only
child to live to maturity. Contains original furnishings, 1000-pipe organ and family memorabilia. Allow 1.5
hours. Guided tour available daily on the half-hour 9:30-4:30. Guided house tours = $16; $5 (6-14).. AAA
Discount previously indicated. Ph: 802.362.1788.
2. American Museum of Fly Fishing, 4104 Main Street (SR7A) chronicles ht history of fly fishing dating back
to a.d.200. Museum has a library, angling-related art, and an impressive collection of rods, reels, and flies.
Tues-Sat 10-4 (also Sun 10-4, May-Oct). CLosed major holidays. $5; $3 (5-14); $10 family. Ph:
802-362-3300.
3. Mount Equinox, on SR7A, 5 mi. south of jct. SRs 11 and 30, is owned by a Carthusian monastery. At
3,848 feet, the mountain is the highest peak in the Taconic Range. The view form the summit encompasses
NY, NH, Mass, & Quebec. Summit reached by 5.2-mile paved road w/ guardrails, steep grades, and sharp
curves. The Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Center features exhibits detailing the history of the monastery and
the mountain; a two-level deck affords grand views. Hiking trials available. NOTE: Vehicles large than 15-
passenger vans or small campers are NOT permitted. Motor homes prohibited. Daily 9am to dusk, May-Oct
(weather permitting). Phone ahead to confirm schedule. $15 for private vehicle & driver. $12 motorcycle &
driver*. $5 (per passenger in private vehicle); free (ages 0-10 & *motorcycle passenger). Ph: 802-362-1114.
VT009 B North Bennington (A135) Park-McCullough House [Gem site], is 1 block west off SR67A at jct. Park
and West streets. Built in 1865, the 35-room Victorian summer home contains original furnishings & decorative art,
period clothing. Also has gardens and carriage house with carriages. Picnicking permitted. Allow 1 hour. Guided tours
given by appointment; reservations are required at least 24 ours in advance. $15; cash or check only. Ph:
802.442.5441.
VT010 B Norwich (A300)
1. Montshire Museum of Science [Gem site], exit I-91 exit 13 to 1 Montshire Road off SR10A. Features more
than 100 hands-on exhibits about science, natural history, and technology. Permanent displays include
freshwater aquariums, live animals and mounted specimens from New England and around the world.
Museum is on 110 acres of woodland along the Connecticut River. Nature trails and outdoor park with water
activities are available. Allow 4 hours. Daily 10-5. Closed ThGv and Christmas. $12; $10, (2-17). Ph:
802.649.2200.
2. King Arthur Flour Baking Education Center, Bakery and The Bakers Store (A300) is at 135 SR5S and
draws visitors from all over the USA and Canada. The store is staffed with experienced bakers who delight in
answering technical baking questions and are quick to provide demonstrations and samples. The education
center offers registrants the chance to work alongside some of the nations finest master bakers. Classes
range from half-day to full week covering subjects from chocolate to artisan breads to pasta; phone
802-649-3881 or 800-827-6836 to order a catalog.
VT011 B Plymouth (A301) President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site at Plymouth Notch [Gem site] at 3780
SR100A, includes birthplace, boyhood home and burial place of Calvin Coolidge, 30
th
US president. Birthplace and
homestead have original furnishings. Other buildings include: Pres. Calvin Coolidge Museum & Educ Center,
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exhibits of Coolidges career w/ changing displays of gifts he received while in office; Wilder House, childhood home
of Coolidges mother, now a restaurant; Wilder Barn, displays collection of 1800s farm implements; Plymouth
Cheese factory, built in 1890 by Coolidges father and still making cheese using the original 1890 recipe; 1850s
General Store; office of the 1924 summer White House; Union Christian Church, an 1840 meetinghouse; Aldrich
House contains exhibits re: the village and Coolidge. Allow 2 hours. Complex open daily 9:30-5, Memorial Day thru
mid-Oct. $8; $2 (6-14); $20 family. Ph: 802.672.3773.
VT012 B Proctor (A136-137)
1) Vermont Marble Museum (A302) at 52 Main Street. Said to contain one of the largest exhibits of its kind
in the world, illustrates the origin, quarrying and finishing of marble. More than 100 exhibits. Hall or
Presidents has marble relief carving of all past US presidents. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier exhibit
chronicles the history of the shrine, from quarrying of the marble to the burial vaults arrival at Arlington
National Cemetery. Also 11-minute video. Visitors can also observe the museums sculptor-in-residence
create marble carvings. Allow 1 hour. Daily 9-4:30, mid-May thru late-Oct. $7; $5 (62+); $4 (13-18). Ph:
802.459.2300 or 800.427.1396.
2) Wilson Castle (A302) [Gem site], 3.5 miles south on W. Proctor Road, built in 1867 on 115-acre estate.
Castle has 32 rooms with distinctive architecture incl. 84 stained-glass windows and 13 fireplaces with
domestic tiles and bronze. Not all rooms are open for touring. Nineteen open proscenium arches
overlooked by a towering turret, parapet and balcony dominate the elaborate facade of English brick and
marble. Guided tours of 2 of 3 floors depart continuously daily 9-5, MemDay weekend thru mid-Oct.
$10.75; $9.50 (62+); $5.50 (6-12). Ph: 802.773.3284.
VT012b B Randolph (A138) Porter Music Box Museum, on US66; from I-89 take exit 4 then go 2 miles west on
US66 to parking lot then up wooden stairs. Museum houses collection of antique items from 1700s to 1900s. 15-
minute videotape about history and construction of large disk music boxes. Allow one hour. Mon-Sat 9:30-5 May thru
Oct (also Sun noon-4, mid-Aug thru mid-Oct). Last tour leaves 90 minutes before closing. $5. Ph: 802.728.9694 or
800.811.7087.
VT013 B St. Johnsbury (A139) Maple Grove Farms Factory Museum, 1 mile east of US2, has maple exhibits
and videotape showing the sugaring process. Tours given Mon-Fri 8-2, May thru Oct. Museum free. Factory tour =
$1. Ph: 802.748.5141.
VT014 B Shelburne (A139)
1) Shelburne Farms, 1.5 miles west of SR7 at junction of Bay & Harbor Road. A 1400-care working dairy
farm producing cheese & furniture. Landscape created by Frederick Law Olmsted (Biltmore fame). 15-
minute slide show. 8 miles of walking trails. Farm Barn & Childrens Farmyard. Allow 2 hours. Open daily
9-5:30, guided 90-minute property tour at 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, AND 3:30, mid-May thru mid-Oct. Grounds &
welcome center open daily 10-5 rest of year. $8; $6 (62+); $5 (3-17). Guided property tour = admission
plus $3. Ph: 802.985.8686.
2) Shelburne Museum [Gem site], (A19-140) on US7, consists of 39 galleries and historic structures, over
45 acres. We have visited here. This is definitely a place to visit. You can spend all day there is so
much to see; refer to A307 in 2013 AAA TourGuideBook for details. Allow 4 ours minimum. Daily 10-5,
(also Wed 5-7, July-Aug); Tues-Sun and Monday holidays 10-5 rest of year. Closed major holidays. $20;
$10 (5-18 & students w/ ID); $50 family (2A, 2 minor C) Ph: 802.985.3346.
3) Vermont Teddy Bear Company, 1 mile south at 6655 Shelburne Road (US7), offers glimpse into the
step-by-step creative process required to make these jointed teddy bears. Can design and make a teddy
bear for a fee. 30-minute guided tour daily every half-hour 10-4. Closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGv and
Christmas. Phone ahead to confirm schedule. Tours $3; fee (0-12). A fee is charged for making a teddy
bear. Phone for extended summer hours. Ph: 802.985.3001 or 800-829-2327.
VT015 B Warren (A142) Granville Gulf Reservation, covers 1200 acres between Warren and Granville,
protecting the scenic beauty of the 6 miles of highway that bisect this steep, forested gorge. Deer Hollow Brook
cascades 80 feet to create picturesque Moss Glen Falls. Theres a 200-foot boardwalk. Free, 24 hours.
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VT016 B Waterbury (A318) Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tours, off I-89 exit 10, then 1 mile north on SR100
to 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road, provides guided 30-minute tours of ice cream factory. Samples given after tour. NO
ice cream production Saturday thru Monday and holidays; a videotape is shown these days. Daily 9-9, July 1 thru
mid-Aug; 9-7 mid-Aug to late-Oct; 10-6, rest of year. Guided tours every 30 minutes. Last tour begins 1 hour before
closing. Tour & production schedule may vary. CLosed Jan 1, ThGv and Christmas. $4; $3 (62+); free (ages 0-2). Ph:
802.882.1240 or 866.258.6877.
VT017 B Waterbury Center (A142) Cold Hollow Cider Mill, off I-89 exit 10, 3.5 miles north on SR100, produces
about a million gallons of cider each year. Self-guiding tours; 8-minute video. Allow 30 minutes. Daily 8-7 first Sun in
July to late-Oct; 8-6 rest of year. Free. Ph: 802.244.8771 or 800.327.7537.
VT018 B Woodstock (A322)
1) Billings Farm & Museum [Gem site], .5 miles north on SR12 across the Elm Street Bridge.
Encompasses modern working dairy and a museum of Vermont farm life. (Much detail on 2013 AAA
TourGuideBook pg. A322.) Allow 2 hours. Daily 10-5, May-Oct; Sat-Sun 10-3:30, Nov-Feb. $12, $11
(62+); $6 (5-15). Ph: 802.457.2355.
2) Sugarbush Farm, .5 miles north on SR12, 1.5 miles east on Old River Road, then 2.6 miles north on
High Pastures Rd. to Sugarbush Farm Rd. Produces maple syrup and cheeses. Allow one hour. Mon-Fri
8-5, Sat-Sun and holidays 9-5. Closed ThGv and Christmas. Free. Ph: 802.457.1757 or 800.281.1757.
3) Dana House Museum at the Woodstock Historical Society, north at junction of SR12 & US4 at 26 Elm
Street. Located in an 1807 Federal-style dwelling. Many items to view: paintings, decorative arts. silver,
china, textiles, clothing, tools, toys, furniture and furnishings. Allow 1 hour. Tues-Sat 1-5, Sun 11-3, late-
June thru late-Oct. $5. Ph: 802.457.1822. (A previous listing mentioned tours being given every 45
minutes with the last tour beginning 1 hour before closing. Unsure if the tours are currently available.)
4) (nearby Woodstock) Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (A294) is the nations only
national park focusing on conservation history and he evolution of land stewardship in the USA. Located
off SR12 near Woodstock. 550 acres. Carriage roads and trails open year-round. Park admission is free.
Park info at 802-457-3368, ext 22. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion is just inside the entrance to
the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park. Ranger-guided tours of mansion and grounds. Mansion
contains large collection of landscape art. Guided tours given daily on the hour 10-4, MemDay weekend
thru Oct 31. $8; $4 (62+); free ages 0-15). Reservations recommended. Ph: 802-457-3368, ext 22.
VT019 Ferrisburg (A284) Rokeby Museum, 4334 US7, was the home of the Robinson family for four generations.
This National Historic Landmark site, one of the best-documented Underground Railroad sites in the country, looks
much like as it did at the end of the 19th century. Guided tours of the fully-furnished Federal-style house. View
personal items spanning the Quaker familys occupancy from 1790s to the 1960s. The Free and Safe exhibit allows
visitors to follow the lives of two slaves, Simon and Jesse, who were sheltered at Rokeby in the 1800s. On the
grounds are hiking trails and 8 historic farm buildings. Allow 1 hour min. Guided tours given Thurs-Sun at 11, 12:30
and 2, MemDay weekend thru Columbus Day weekend. $6; $4 (65+ and students w/ ID); $2 (0-12). Ph:
802-877-3406.
VT020 Quechee (A302)
1. A scenic portion of Quechee Gorge, Vermonts Little Grand Canyon, lies west of Quechee (KWEE-chee).
The bridge on US4 that spans the gorge 165 feet above the Ottauquechee River provides a good view of this
natural spectacle. A covered bridge leads into this small village, known in the 19th century for its busy woolen
mills.
2. Vermont Institute of Natural Science is on SR4, 3.5 miles west of I-89 exit 1 at 6565 Woodstock Road.
Located adjacent to Quechee Gorge, this environmental learning center encompasses 47 acres inhabited by
migratory songbirds, amphibians and other Vermont wildlife. Raptors (owls, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks,
and peregrine falcons can be viewed in enclosures. Educational programs allow visitors to view raptors up
close. Nature trails encourage exploration. Cell phone and MP3 audio tours are available. Open daily
10-5:30, late-June thruOct 31. Schedule varies rest of year; phone ahead. Closed ThGv and CHristmas. $12;
$11 (65+); $10 (4-17). Ph: 802-359-5000.
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VT021 Richmond (A303) The Round Church National Historic Landmark, I-89 exit 11, 2 miles east on US2,
then .5 miles south on Bridge STreet, is a 16-sided polygon built 1812-13 as a place of worship for five different
denominations. The building was renovated in 1981 and is now used for events, weddings, concerts and public
gatherings. Open daily 10-4, mid-June thru Labor Day and during fall foliage season; Sat-Sun, 10-4, MemDay to mid-
June and day after Labor Day thru Columbus Day. May be closed for weddings. Phone ahead to confirm schedule.
Donations. Ph: 802-434-3654 or 802-434-2556 for guided tour information.
VT022 Rutland (304)
1. Rutland is known as Marble City due to quarrying. Home of oldest continuously published newspaper, the
Rutland Herald. Birthplace of John Deere, a journeyman blacksmith who developed the first self-scouring
steel plow and began a plow-building business that became the well-known manufacturer of agricultural
equipment and machinery.
2. Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont, 2 miles east of jct. US7 at 654 US4E, contains more than 2,500
published works, including illustrations for children's books, advertisements and covers for Saturday Evening
Post, Literary Digest, Life, Country Gentleman and other magazines. Allow 1 hr. Open daily 9-5, June-Dec;
9-4, rest of year. Closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGv and Christmas. $6.50; $6 (62+); $2.50 (8-17). Ph:
802-773-6095 or 877-773-6095.
VT023 Stowe (A309-312)
1. Mount Mansfield, northwest of town, rises 4,393 feet and is Vermont's highest peak. From the summit
visibility averages 50-70 miles on clear day, can see parts of Vermont, NH, NY and Quebec.
2. Stowe Auto Toll Road, entered from SR108, 6 miles northwest. The 4.3-mile unpaved road traverses
heavily forested slopes to about the 3,600-foot level; several hiking trials ranging from moderate to difficult
continue to the summit areas. Parking and restrooms are available at the end of the road; facilities also are
available at the base of the mountain. Motorcycles and bicycles are NOT permitted. NOTE: The winding road
has some sharp, steep curves and is not recommended for novice drivers or for vehicles longer than a pick-
up truck. The vehicle should be in good condition; brakes, radiator and transmission should be checked.
Open daily 9-4, early June to mid-Oct. $27 per vehicle (additional $10 per person for more than six
passengers). Ph: 802-253-3000 or 800-253-4754.
3. Stowe Alpine Slide is 7.5 miles northwest on SR108 to 5781 Mountain Road. The Alpine Chairlift at Spruce
Park climbs to the top of the slide in about 10 minutes. Riders descend 2,300 feet down the mountain on
sleds and control their speed of descent, which takes about 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Children ages 0-5 or under
48 inches tall may NOT ride alone. Daily 10:30-4:30, mid-June thru Labor Day; Sat-Sun and holidays
10:30-4:30; day after Labor Day to mid-Oct (weather permitting). Single ride = $21, $19 (ages 6-12 and 65+).
Four-ride package = $44; $38 (ages 6-12 and 65+). Ph: 802-253-3000 or 800-253-4754.
4. Stowe Recreation Path starts in the center of the village at 51 Main Street; parking areas provide access
along the route. This is a 5.5-mile scenic pathway that follows a mountain stream north toward Mount
Mansfield, past cornfields, woodlands, pastures and swimming holes. This was the first such path where land
was donated by individual owners rather than purchased by the government. NOTE: Use is restricted to
pedestrians and non-motorized vehicle. Open daily 24 hours. Free. Ph: 802-253-7321 or 877-669-8693 out
of VT and in Canada.
5. Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum is at the jct. of SR100 and SR108, in the Old Town Hall at 1 S. Main
Street. The museum utilizes permanent and changing exhibits to relate Vermonts skiing and snowboarding
history from handcrafted 8-foot-long skis to lost ski areas to the story of the 10th Mountain Division to
Vermont Olympians. ALlow 1 hr. Generally open Wed-Mon noon to 5. Closed ThGv and Christmas. Phone
ahead to confirm schedule. $3. Ph: 802-253-9911.
VT024 Vergennes (A316) Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain at 4472
Basin Harbor Rd., has over a dozen exhibit buildings chronicling the maritime history of the Champlain Valley.
Includes interactive stations, audio & video displays, historical artifacts and various images. Interesting info about
some unusual & dramatic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. There is also a full-size replica of a Revolutionary War
gunboat from Lake Champlains fleet. During the summer there are workshops on boat-building, blacksmithing and
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maritime skills, plus ecological and historical excursions. Open daily 10-5, late-May to mid-Oct. $10; $9 (62+); $6
(5-17). Ph: 802-475-2022.
VT025 White River Junction (A320) White River Flyer departs from Union Station at 102 Railroad Row. Diesel
locomotives provide power for 2.5-our strips from White River Junction to Thetford. The trains travel along the
Connecticut River and make brief stops at the Montshire Museum of Science. Allow 2 hours min. Departs Thurs, and
Sat-Sun at noon, mid-July thru Oct 31. Phone ahead to confirm schedule $25; $20 (3-12). Fares may vary for special
events. Reservations are recommended. Ph: 802-463-3069 or 800-707-3530.
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