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Whether you enjoy taking in beautiful views or
wandering through small museums, puttering about craft shops or
loading up on goodies at the general store, Vermont has
something for everyone. The Inn’s friendly staff will be happy
to suggest one of many memorable adventures. Help yourself to
any of the walking and area maps in the office, some of which
highlight hiking trails which feature varying degrees of
difficulty.
Craftsbury
Common
Mill
Village Pottery
Fine Stoneware and Raku pottery. 586-9971
Greensboro
Willey’s General Store
This local legend carries just about everything you could want,
including the New York Times and Boston Globe. 7:30 A.M. – 5:30
P.M.
The
Miller's Thumb
This former grist mill hosts an idiosyncratic collection of local
crafts, Italian and Portuguese pottery and English sweaters.
Peek through a window in the floor to see the waterfall below! 533-2960
Barr
Hill Nature Preserve
Owned by the Nature Conservancy,
Barr Hill is 256 acres of pristine natural beauty, with walking
trails and lovely views. Ask at office for directions.
Caspian
Hot Glass Studio
Glass blowing studio and gift shop.
Open daily 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 533-7129
Glover
Bread & Puppet Theater Museum
You'll clap your hands with glee when they unveil the huge
puppets and clever stage sets! A unique and fun outing! Route 122 off Route 16. 525-3031
Westmore/Lake Willoughby
Follow Route 5A for breathtaking
drive. Mt. Pisgah and Mt. Hor flank the southern end of the lake
and offer enjoyable, very "do-able" hiking trails.
Derby Line
Haskell Library and Opera House
Built at the turn of the century, this library once had the
distinction of being the only library in the U.S. with no books.
Located so that both Americans and Canadians would have free access to
the library, the building was placed directly on the border
between America and our northern neighbors. The restored Opera House is a reproduction of the
now destroyed Boston Opera House. Open 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.,
Tuesday - Saturday.
St. Johnsbury
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
This old-fashioned natural history museum, housed in an
incredible building, is chock full of many locally-donated
exhibits. The planetarium is a U.S.
weather station and on Vermont Public Radio, it’s the "Eye in
the Sky." Open daily.
Athenaeum
This small museum and gallery is home to an outstanding Hudson River painting – The
Mounds by Bierstadt. Open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed Sunday.
Redberry
A delightful specialty food
store offering Vermont products as well as an exceptional line
of their own, Redberry is located on Railroad Street.
The Original Maple Museum and Factory
Guided tours of this, the world's oldest Maple Candy Factory, are
available on weekdays.
Brownington
Old Stone House
Museum
Historical Society Museum offers fascinating exhibits set in a
lovely hill town. Open 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday –
Tuesday.
East Montpelier
Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop
Enjoy a free guided tour, maple syrup tasting and a walk through
the maple woods. Open all year!
Barre
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
This is the world’s largest granite quarry. Self-guided or narrated
shuttle tours.
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Saturday.
Cabot
Cabot Creamery
Makers of some of the best cheddar cheese in the U.S. Enjoy a
tour, samples and an amazing gift shop. Open daily 9:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M.
Brownington
Old Stone House Museum: Historical
Society Museum
Fascinating exhibits are set in a lovely hill town. Open daily
11:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M., Friday - Tuesday.

East Craftsbury Church
(Presbyterian),
East Craftsbury. 11:00 A.M.
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic
Church, Craftsbury Village. Saturday at 7:00 P.M.
St. John the Baptist (Episcopal),
Hardwick.
10:00 A.M.
St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church,
Greensboro Bend. Sunday at 11:00 A.M.
St.
Norberts Roman Catholic Church, Hardwick. Saturday at
4:00 P.M., Sunday at 9:00 A.M.
United Church
(Congregational),
Craftsbury Common. 10:00 A.M.
We
have done our best to assemble this information as accurately as
possible. Please note that all rates and times are subject to
change without notice.
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