Burlington Journals

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A September 2003 trip to Burlington by bettyr

Quote: I went to Vermont for the Civil Union. I saw Queeche Gorge, Simon Pearce, Woodstock, Burlington, and wineries.

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Overview

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Autumn leaves, covered bridges, wonderful restaurants, friendly people

Quick Tips:

Take Route 100 for the beautiful, scenic views which will include waterfalls, covered bridges, and quaint towns with wonderful restaurants.

Best Way To Get Around:

Driving,and hiking. There are many streams for canoeing. The area was also very bicycle friendly with safe, paved trails off the main roads.
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This was a one suite Bed and Breakfast that had beautiful hard wood flooring and open beam ceilings. Upon entry you walk up a split flight of stairs and enter a room with a king sized bed with a pictue window as the head board overlooking Mount Pennicle. A seating area with a love seat and easy chair with gas burning fireplace is accented with a complete bookshlef that is packed with games, books, and movies. There's also a refrigerator and microwave and dining area. The facilities im general were beautiful with a 2 person whirlpool tub surrounded by windows looking out to the back pasture and woods. A deck surronded the back side and left side of the suite, which gave full view to the deer eat...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 8, 2003

Hummingbird Haven
956 Richford Road
Burlington, Vermont
(802) 848-7037

Simon Pearce at the Historic Mill

Restaurant | "Simon Pearce"

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At Simon Pearce you not only enjoy a fine menu that includes everything from a lobster roll sandwich to sesame chicken, salads, soups and other tasty entrees, you can explore a glass blowing experience. There are demonstrations of glass making--everything from bowls to wine glasses. You actually dine on the glassware they produce!

In addition, you dine in view of Quechee Gorge,and the Quechee covered bridge offers a breath taking view.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 8, 2003

Simon Pearce at the Historic Mill
1760 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05059
802-295-1470