GOLD PANNING
Many people don’t know that Vermont had a gold rush centuries ago. People still enjoy spending summer afternoons panning in the cool mountain streams in search of that pretty yellow metal. Our summer houses come equipped with all the things you’ll need for an afternoon of gold panning and some of the best panning spots are only a few miles away. Our favorite spot, Browns Bridge in nearby Shrewsbury is also a great place to bring your dogs while you pan for gold.
For more information about panning for gold in Vermont:
http://gometaldetecting.com/gold-in-vermont.htm
You can visit Mike’s Country Store nearby to purchase your own kit and get maps to area streams where locals pan for gold.
81 Route 7B North, North Clarendon, VT 05759
802-773-7100
CLICK HERE for a map to Mike’s.
Browns Bridge in Shrewsbury just north of Wallingford Vermont.
CLICK HERE for a map to Brown’s Bridge.
HIKING
WHITE ROCKS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Wallingford, VT
Just up the hill from us. White Rocks offers stunning views from the top after a brisk hike. Down below the ice beds are a collection of small caves where frigid air blows from the base. A natural wonder.
Sugar Hill Road, Wallingford, VT 05773
802-747-6700
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/greenmountain/recarea/?recid=65137
GYM
VERMONT SPORT AND FITNESS
Rutland, VT
A full service health and tennis club with weight room, cardio, spinning and yoga. Child care available and even a large outdoor pool. Only 12 quick miles from us and conveniently located near groceries and liquor.
40 Curtis Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-9916
BACK ROAD TOURS
VERMONT BACK ROAD TOURS
Wallingford, VT
Custom back road tours of the special parts of Vermont only a native can show you. For questions, rates, and booking information, call 802-446-3131, or email: info@vtbackroadtours.com.
2788 US 7 South, Wallingford, VT 05773
802-446-3131
GOLF
STONEHENGE GOLF COURSE
North Clarendon, VT
Only a few minutes north in the town of Clarendon. Family friendly and very affordable.
216 Squire Road, North Clarendon, VT 05759
802-773-2666
KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
Killington, VT
World class golf surrounded by amazing mountain views.
227 East Mountain Road, Killington, VT 05751
802-422-6700
PROSPECT POINT GOLF CLUB
Castleton, VT
Prospect Point Golf Club is the most scenic 9 holes in Vermont. Nestled on the shores of historic Lake Bomoseen you will enjoy golfing on rolling hills and views of the Lake.
111 Prospect Road, Castleton, VT 05735
802-468-5581
THE GOLF CLUB AT EQUINOX
Manchester, VT
Named to the “best in Vermont” list by both Golf Digest and Golfweek for 2013, the surrounding mountains provide an unforgettable backdrop at this par 71 6.423 yard Rees Jones/ Walter Travis 18-hole championship design.
108 Union Street, Manchester, VT 05254
802-362-7870
HORSEBACK RIDING
POND HILL RANCH
Castleton, VT
Enjoy the spectacular views as you ride through the beautiful green mountains. We dare say that riding through this gorgeous country is the best way to see it. Enjoy peace and quite while taking in the ranch scenery.
1683 Pond Hill Ranch Road, Castleton, VT 05735
802-468-2449
MOUNTAIN TOP INN & RESORT
Chittenden, VT
Located on 350 beautiful acres, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest and overlooking a recreational mountain lake, The Mountain Top Inn & Resort is the perfect setting for a “Horseback Riding Vacation”.
195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, VT 05737
802-483-2311
http://www.mountaintopinn.com/equestrian_center.php?gclid=CJXoyviGjsACFQcwaQodjLkA2Q
MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH
Danby, VT
Their Mission at Mountain View Ranch is “to bond Horses and People together an a joyful way.” Trail rides through the spectacular southern Vermont countryside, horseback riding lessons, childrens riding camps, life coaching sessions with horses, winter horse drawn sleigh rides and much more.
502 Easy Street, Danby VT 05739
802-293-5837
KIMBERLY FARMS
North Bennington, VT
Kimberly Farms of Shaftsbury, Vermont, offers unique horse riding experiences and panoramic views. The 60-acre farm includes Vermont’s oldest marble quarry and a mountainside wildlife preserve.
1214 Cross Hill Road, North Bennington, VT 05257
802-442-5454