Places to Hike and Ski
Wonderful place to be in nature, hike, swim, ski, paddle
There are so many things to do in Groton. Short hike around Kettle Pond, paddle one of many ponds, hike up Little or Big Deer, sand play at Boulder Beach.
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Groton State Forest
There are so many things to do in Groton. Short hike around Kettle Pond, paddle one of many ponds, hike up Little or Big Deer, sand play at Boulder Beach.
Just 9 miles away. Easy to bike or drive to on scenic paved or dirt roads. Cute little village and wonderful paddling and swimming.
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Curtis Pond
Just 9 miles away. Easy to bike or drive to on scenic paved or dirt roads. Cute little village and wonderful paddling and swimming.
One of Vermont's premier hiking spots! Wonderful variety of trails that take you to the summit, beaver ponds, shelters, and more.
38 residents recomanen
Camel's Hump State Park
3429 Camels Hump RdOne of Vermont's premier hiking spots! Wonderful variety of trails that take you to the summit, beaver ponds, shelters, and more.
One of my favorite hikes. Lots of open space for taking in the views. If you are up for the adventure, head on over to White Rocks.
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Hunger Mountain Trailhead
One of my favorite hikes. Lots of open space for taking in the views. If you are up for the adventure, head on over to White Rocks.
Lovely nature center with miles of trails that head into Hubbard Park or up to North Street. Stroll along the river, have a picnic and play in the naturescape.
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North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm StLovely nature center with miles of trails that head into Hubbard Park or up to North Street. Stroll along the river, have a picnic and play in the naturescape.
About an hour away, Craftsbury is a quintessential lovely Vermont town. In the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, you'll find a gem of an outdoor center for walking, skulling, and skiing. Olympians train here!
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Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdAbout an hour away, Craftsbury is a quintessential lovely Vermont town. In the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, you'll find a gem of an outdoor center for walking, skulling, and skiing. Olympians train here!
Cool historic sites
If you like history, or even if you don't, this is a must-visit. A dedicated group of volunteers is restoring this historic millpond and sawmill. The entire area is a wonderful visit be car, foot, or bike.
Robinson Sawmill
Robinson Cemetery RoadIf you like history, or even if you don't, this is a must-visit. A dedicated group of volunteers is restoring this historic millpond and sawmill. The entire area is a wonderful visit be car, foot, or bike.
Barre is rich in history, with world-class stone carvers coming to carve headstones and some of our country's most famous memorials.
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Vermont Granite Museum
7 Jones Brothers WayBarre is rich in history, with world-class stone carvers coming to carve headstones and some of our country's most famous memorials.
Interested in history? This is well worth a visit to understand how Vermont has changed over the years.
38 residents recomanen
Vermont Historical Society Museum
109 State StInterested in history? This is well worth a visit to understand how Vermont has changed over the years.
Sightseeing
Our statehouse is just plain gorgeous! And there is easy access, something quite unusual in our country. Go on a tour, check out the chambers, and check out the trail in the back up to Hubbard Park.
49 residents recomanen
Vermont State House
115 State StOur statehouse is just plain gorgeous! And there is easy access, something quite unusual in our country. Go on a tour, check out the chambers, and check out the trail in the back up to Hubbard Park.
Neighborhoods
People love Stowe for many reasons: the bike path, lots of yummy places to eat, Trapp Family Lodge, views galore, hikes of any length and difficulty. Just 40 minutes away.
179 residents recomanen
Stowe
People love Stowe for many reasons: the bike path, lots of yummy places to eat, Trapp Family Lodge, views galore, hikes of any length and difficulty. Just 40 minutes away.
Food scene
Three Penny Taproom
108 Main StBurgers and beer, the best you can get. Anywhere!
Woodbelly Pizza
79 Barre StTopnotch pizza using local ingredients. Interesting toppings and such yummy crust!
Royal Orchid Restaurant
38 Elm StKind staff, tasty food.
Wonderful restaurant, great for kids, so good at sourcing local ingredients.
46 residents recomanen
The Skinny Pancake
89 Main StWonderful restaurant, great for kids, so good at sourcing local ingredients.