We've just come across this section of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce website which has some suggestions for bike tours, and we thought we'll share it with you because we believe they did a very nice job with it.
Read More9 Back Road Bike Tours
You can hike or have a pleasant walk if you are not eager to tackle the 400 feet of descent and re-ascent to the shore of the lake.
Read MoreDay Hike: Mount Independence
We attended the Vermont Mozart Festival’s Wednesday (July 16) event, Grand Isle Jazz with the Helen Sung trio. What a fabulous location right on a point into the lake, with water on three sides, and such a majestic historic building – the Lakehouse - on the site.
Read MoreGrande Isle Magic… and Jazz
This weekend, July 19 – 20, is the Mount Independence Encampment and Re-Enactment "Soldiers Atop the Mount". If you haven’t been to one of these before, don’t miss it.
Read MoreMount Independence – Reenactment
Last weekend – June 14-15 – Vermont Days were our excuse to drive around.
Read MoreOur Favorite Vermont State Historic Sites!
Route 17 is not frequently listed among “scenic drives” but it definitely has a stunning view from the top of the Green Mountains at the Appalachian Gap (great during the foliage season) and lots of sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley.
Read MoreVermont Scenic Drives: Route 17
Two award-winning restaurants in Waterbury! Or rather two award-winning Chefs I should say - to be more accurate.
Read MoreWaterbury Award-winning Restaurants
As you travel south from Montpelier, on route 14, don’t miss the historic floating bridge in Brookfield on route 65.
Read MoreBrookfield: its Unique Floating Bridge