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Vermont Escape

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A travel journal to Vermont by zabelle

Where the hiking trail begins Photo - Vermont, United States More Photos
Quote: When the stress of everyday life gets to us we escape north to Vermont. As soon as we cross the border the pace seems to slow and the tension disappears. We can relax and understand why its called the green mountain state.
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Vermont Escape Best of IgoUgo

Overview

More Vermont scenery Photo - Vermont, United States
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We begin our trip by traveling off the highway up old route 5, a road that always brings back childhood memories of vacation trips to Canada for me. Sometimes we stop at the outlet mall in Brattleboro and sometimes we keep going until we get to Basketville in Putney. After either one of these quick stops we head up to Rockingham where we hop onto route 103 for the next leg of our trip. Route 103 travels for 60 miles from Rockingham to Rutland through the pretty towns of Chester, with its stone village and Ludlow the home of Okemo ski resort . Both towns have plenty of places worth a stop. There is multitude of choices of places to stay in all price ranges,I will include 2 in my journal. From Rutland...Read More

Cortina Inn and Resort Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Cortina Inn"

Our bedroom Cortina Inn Photo - Cortina Inn and Resort, Killington, Vermont
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UPDATECLOSED 2009 This is our favorite romantic getaway hotel. From the outside it looks like a large 2 story motel. Looks can be deceiving. As you walk into the lobby it looks much more like a ski lodge with a roaring fire and sofas located in a conversation pit. This Inn has the friendliest and most helpful staff anywhere, and if you are a repeat visitor they act like they know you. You will also find a note in your room welcoming you back from the managers. I look forward to arriving here by 3:30 when tea is served in the game room, its free and includes cookies and pastries and on a cold winters day is a welcome treat. The rooms are country in design and some ha...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 20, 2001

Cortina Inn and Resort
103 Us Route 4
Killington, Vermont 05751
(802) 772-7118

Sugar and Spice Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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This looks like a barn from the outside and inside it is just as rustic with tables on two levels ( the upstairs is an open gallery where you can look down to the basement store and the maple sugar making equipment in the center). We followed the hostess up to our small table on the second floor and watched in amazement as the waitresses dashed up and down the wooden stairs with plates of food and handfuls of dirty dishes. The kitchen is open to the counter and from our perch we could watch the meals being sent out. There is always a crowd here but the prices are good and the food is better, so its worth the wait. Their menu warns that every pancake item is served with real Vermont maple sy...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 20, 2001

Crowley Cheese Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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Crowley Cheese Store is a small roadside store that offers Crowley Cheese produced in their own factory in Healdville. They offer vermont cheddar in mild, medium, sharp, extra sharp, dill, caraway and hot pepper among others. The store also has a variety of other Vermont products, mustards, maple syrup, jams and jellies, crackers and spreads. Its a great place to stop to pick up the makings of a roadside picnic which is what we usually do. This is not a slick outet store but a small old fashioned store with lots of atmosphere and chatty help.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 20, 2001

Quechee Gorge Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

View to the south Photo - Vermont, United States
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During the ice age the Ottauquechee River carved a 165 foot chasm that today is referred to as Vermonts Little Grand Canyon. The best views are from the bridge that spans the Gorge on Route 4. As you are heading east you cross the bridge and park on the far side. The hiking trail begins there, right off the parking lot, and it is a mile walk to the bottom of the gorge. It is a good family activity and even small children ( my friend went with her 3 children 5-10) can manage it. I prefer the gut-wrenching views from the sidewalks that run along both sides of the bridge. It's hard to decide which view is better: north or south. I'll leave it to you to decide. If you are not planning a trip to Arizona in...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 27, 2001

Hood Museum of Art Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

9th century reliefs Photo - Vermont, United States
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The Hood Museum is located on the campus of Dartmouth College. It was a total suprise to me. I had no idea that such a marvelous museum existed in this small corner of the north of New England. As it turns out this is one of the largest and oldest college museums in the country. They have a beautiful Rembrandt, it is a picture of his wife Saskia in Fantastic Costume with Plumbed Hat. I got a photographic pass but I was not allowed to photograph it because it is on loan, even though quite a permanent loan. Too bad, its quite lovely. Highlights of the collections are the 9th century BC reliefs from the Palace of Ashurnaisirpal II. There are also works by Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keefe, Marc Chagall, B...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 15, 2001

About the Writer

zabelle

zabelle
Portland, Connecticut

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