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Ride Mad River Glen’s Single Chair for Vermont Fall Foliage
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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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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Burlington
It’s no secret that Hen of the Wood is my favorite restaurant in Vermont. For years, it has been on my Vermont bucket list to have…
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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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Resorts
Inspired by Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, I spent a summer getaway at Basin Harbor on Lake Champlain. From our lakeside cottage and mornings exploring the grounds to boating, badminton and dinner at The Red Mill, here's why I'd love to return to this historic Vermont resort.
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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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Experiences
From cinnamon rolls to maple-pecan sticky buns, my visit to King Arthur Baking Company in Norwich proves you don't have to be a baker to enjoy it.
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Destinations
Seesaw's Lodge near Bromley Mountain combines a storied ski lodge history with beautifully renovated accommodations. Here's what I loved about our stay.
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Destinations
There aren’t many Vermont restaurants where you can settle into an oversized leather chair beside an open fire, order a great Vermont craft beer and take…
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Casual Eats
A back-road drive through Southern Vermont led me to Honeypie, a converted roadside gas station serving fantastic burgers, homemade sausages, crispy fried chicken sandwiches and milkshakes. Here's why I'd recommend making a stop in Rawsonville.
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Destinations
I'd never heard of Rawsonville, Vermont, until a detour for craft beer introduced me to this tiny village near Stratton Mountain. From Honeypie's roadside burgers to locally roasted coffee and one of Vermont's best specialty beer shops, here's why I'd recommend pulling over.s
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