Destination
Roadside Attractions
An old shipping container transformed into a giant stick of butter? Here's where to find this unusual roadside attraction in Vermont's Mad River Valley.
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Mad River Valley
A short walk from 1824 House in Waitsfield leads through a field and wooded trail to private Mad River frontage where inn guests can wade, float and swim.
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General Stores
Cheddar, apples, bacon and maple syrup make The Vermonter at the Warren Store one of my favorite sandwiches in the Mad River Valley.
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Mad River Valley
Shop local produce, Vermont cheese, prepared meals and more at The Roots Farm Market, a farmer-owned community market in Middlesex.
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Vermont Fall
Drive one of my favorite Vermont foliage loops through Warren, waterfalls, mountain gaps, Robert Frost country and downtown Bristol.
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Wellness
Sweat, plunge and stay awhile at Drip Culture, a Waitsfield wellness space combining private infrared saunas, cold water and community.
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Vermont Spring
Wander decades-old private gardens in Waitsfield during the von Trapp family's limited summer Open Garden Days.
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Experiences
For years, I’d drive through the Mad River Valley during foliage season and see signs advertising “Foliage Rides Today,” directing visitors up Route 17 to Mad…
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Waitsfield
Planning a bachelorette party in Vermont? From spa weekends in Stowe to boutique hotels in Woodstock, cocktails in Burlington and lakeside cottages on Lake Champlain, here are six destinations for a memorable girls' getaway.
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Inns & Bed-and-Breakfasts
When someone asks me about my favorite place to stay in Vermont, my answer is always The Pitcher Inn in Warren. From a surprise upgrade to the Mountain Room to a bachelorette weekend with my mom and sister, here's why this luxury Mad River Valley inn remains at the top of my list.
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