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Hotels
Tucked into the tiny Southern Vermont village of Weston, this nine-room luxury hotel combines beautiful suites, thoughtful hospitality, an intimate spa and an exceptional on-site restaurant. Here's why my stay at The Weston became one of my favorite luxury hotel experiences in Vermont.
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Vermont Fall
Cruise Harriman Reservoir near Wilmington for a different view of Vermont foliage, with mountain scenery and undeveloped shoreline all around.
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The Arts
An old dairy barn along Route 7 in Wallingford hides reclaimed stained glass, an eclectic gift shop, a room filled with flowers and a half-acre Magic Garden worth pulling over for.
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Southern Vermont
Visit Hildene in Manchester in late May and early June to see its historic formal garden filled with fragrant peonies, then tour the Lincoln family home and take in one of my favorite views in Vermont.
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Vermont Summer
Swim in a freshwater pond behind the historic Grafton Inn for one of the simplest and sweetest ways to spend a Vermont summer afternoon.
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Bakeries
Green Cat brings laminated pastries, artisan breads and elaborate desserts to Weston, creating a new Southern Vermont bakery worth the drive.
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Spend a fall weekend exploring Dover and Wilmington with mountain hikes, local food, breweries, backroads and plenty of time to slow down.
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Vermont Fall
Explore Wilmington, Dover and the Deerfield Valley on a Southern Vermont fall road trip filled with mountain views, hikes and backroads.
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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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