Happy
Fall!
As
you have seen in previous blogs we have sent, Wilmington has SO much to
offer. We wanted to give you a sneak
peek into destinations NSEW (north, south, east, west) of Wilmington. All of these spots are within an hour drive of
the Inn.
Mount Snow – 8 miles
North
Mount
Snow is the closest ski mountain to Wilmington.
Mount Snow has lots of fun summer\fall activities such as; mountain
biking, golf, scenic chairlifts & more.
During the winter time, Mount Snow has 87 trail lifts, 20 chairlifts
& 587 acres of land. Besides skiing,
they also offer Snowmobiling, tubing & snow-shoeing. Make sure to check out their website for all
of their fun events year round.
Want
to go to the mountain & not worry about driving? Take the Moover- The
Moover is a free bus from downtown Wilmington directly to Mount Snow year-round.
Brattleboro, VT- 19 miles East
Downtown
Brattleboro is the cultural & economic hub for Southern Vermont and the
region.
Known for its fun and funky art vibe, Downtown
Brattleboro’s compact, walkable footprint houses an incredible variety of
entertainment venues.
Looking to shop while you’re there? Among others,
Downtown Brattleboro offers: 4 independent bookstores, 3 sporting goods shops,
2 record shops, 4 vintage boutiques, 3 jewelers, and an abundance of galleries,
studios, and local crafts folks. All within an easy stroll.
If you like to eat and drink, you’ll find Downtown
Brattleboro has become a true foodie destination. Specialties range from Thai
to Farm Fresh, Vegan, Fine Dining, Italian, and more. A year-round Farmer’s
Market, award-winning Co-op, pubs, distillers, artisanal food creators, and 4
local breweries round out the offerings.
Visit
here to see what they recommend doing if there for a day.
Bennington, VT- 20
miles West
Bennington has a rich cultural heritage, beginning with the
Native Americans drawn by an abundance of fish & game in & along the
area’s numerous waterways. In 1749, New
Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth chartered the first town in the territory
now known as Vermont, and named it Bennington, in honor of himself. The town’s original settlement was formed in
the area known today as Old Bennington in 1761 by Congregational Separatists
from Connecticut & Massachusetts. The
independent spirit of these early settlers was reflected in their overt resistance
to land claims from New York Colony & eventually led to the formation of a
local citizen militia headed by Ethan Allen, which came to be known as the
Green Mountain Boys.
The Bennington Monument is a great spot to visit
to learn more about this famous battle.
While there is a lot more to do in this great city, Bennington is a
great stop over town before heading North into Vermont on Route 7 Byway.
North Adams MA &
Williamstown- 24 miles South
The smallest town in Massachusetts! Filled with lots to do and home of MASS MOCA.
The
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted factory
building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the
largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United
States. For more to do in the area
visit:
Also explore Williamstown, home of the Clark Art
Institute & Williams College
Stratton VT- 24
miles North
Stratton Mountain is easy drive from Wilmington if
you are looking for a change of pace. In
the Summer, Stratton offers an adventure park with tons of fun activities for
all such as kayaking, hiking, ATV Tours & a full ropes course. During the Winter, Stratton offers 97 trails,
11 lift with 670 acres of land.
While visiting Stratton, check out Hamilton Falls. A great natural sight to see in the Vermont-
multiple options to hike in from easy to moderate; perfect for all ages.
Shellburne, MA- 32
miles South
Shelburne Falls is the
business district shared by the towns of Buckland and Shelburne. Once a prime
Salmon fishing spot for native Americans, the village gradually emerged more
than a century ago as a manufacturing community centered around industry on the
Deerfield River. The village experienced a revitalization in the 1980s and
1990s, and unlike many similar communities, evolved and continues to be a vital
downtown with a growing reputation as an arts community. The village resisted
the "urban renewal" trend of the 1950s and 1960s, which has left this
generation with an historic, turn-of-the-century setting for a unique mix of
locally owned businesses.
Shelburne Falls is home to
the world-famous Bridge of Flowers, which attracts more than 35,000 visitors a
year, as well as the Glacial Potholes, a curiously beautiful rock formation.
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum celebrates the village's transportation
heritage.
Manchester VT- 44
miles North West
A vibrant, creative community tucked in
the valley of the Green Mountains, where big, undiscovered experiences await.
Where you can sip, savor, and shop. Where you can unplug, restore, and
recharge. With world-class recreational activities and premiere cultural events
at your fingertips, we don't blame you if you never want to go home.
Manchester is a town in southern Vermont that
homes Hildene, the estate of Abraham Lincoln’s son Robert, which has a Georgian
Revival mansion, gardens and a farm. In Manchester there is also The American
Museum of Fly Fishing with displays rods, flies and angling-related art.
Nearby, the Southern Vermont Arts Center has varied exhibits, a sculpture
garden and a performance space, plus sprawling grounds with forest paths. West
of town, a trail climbs Mount Equinox.
While in town you can also browse designer outlets and locally owned shops. Visit here to see more of all that Manchester has to offer.
While in town you can also browse designer outlets and locally owned shops. Visit here to see more of all that Manchester has to offer.
These are just a few of the easy day trips from
downtown Wilmington. Every day we find
out about new day trips for people explore! Don’t forget to book soon for
foliage (leaves are already turning!) and ski season.
