"Thanks to all of you for your hospitality, great food and comfortable lodging. With your good directions, we were able to find Montreal, challenging hiking and places to eat. Steve never understood before why people would travel so far to experience the fall foliage, but after looking at such visual beauty for several days he agrees we will come back. Thanks again." - Mary Jo & Steve, Texas
SightseeingThe history of the area of Franklin County can be explored by car as you wander into the neighboring towns, go to the town clerk's office and check family trees. Less than thirty miles away on a beautiful highway (I-89) is the Shelburne Museum. This is an excellent example of Americana on an exquisite farmsite. If you are into the outdoors... one can hike locally or at Smuggler's Notch, explore the VT state parks and bike paths. Biking around lake Champlain is very popular. The Lake Champlain Fishing Derby is an annual event in June. Dairy Days in Enosburg Falls, held on the first saturday of June, gives you a taste of rural life with marching bands, exhibits and plenty to see. If you come in April, St Albans has an annual Maple Festival with sugar on snow, the midway, and friendly faces as spring approaches. Speaking of St Albans, every Saturday in Taylor Park, there is a Farmer's Market inviting you to browse, buy and bring home local produce, plants and crafts. If you venture to Stowe, you can go to the Trapp Family Lodge where Maria Von Trapp escaped the Nazi's with her family and came to VT which reminded Papa Von Trapp of the Austrian mountains in the famous Sound of Music. While in the same environs, go to Ben & Jerry's and taste fresh ice cream and have a fun tour of the plant. Perhaps you wish to explore Burlington, the Church Street Marketplace with its lovely boutiques and whimsical stone structures. Dine at a bistro or coffeehouse, try the Flynn Theatre for the Performing Arts, go to ECHO and check out the science exhibits which are "hands-on" for children and parents. The Lake is right there to look at or get on a ferryboat and check out the islands and geography. Some people come to this are for "college shopping" with the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Champlain College and everything these campuses can offer. In July, the Vermont Mozart Festival welcomes you to nightly concerts with excellent musical fare. If international travel is your thing, for the day, drive to Montreal and get a taste of Europe on a local level... It's easy and affordable, in addition to being a beautiful city. Tourists enjoy our covered bridges, our wonderful Green Mountain range, Jay Peak, Stowe, Smuggler's Notch and Sugarbush ski areas. Sailing and golfing can take up your funtime. Minutes away is the Boyden Valley Winery, art galleries, restaurants or you can just stay at home at out B&B and rest, relax and inhale the country air. |
