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Creemees
Maple may be Vermont’s iconic creemee flavor, but it’s only the beginning. From pickle and toasted coconut to basil, Thai tea and limoncello, these Vermont creemee stands are getting creative.
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Bakeries
Twisted Halo’s brioche donuts are back in Chittenden County with a new café at Lang Farm in Essex, joining its riverside Waitsfield location in the Mad River Valley. Here’s where to find both and what to order.
6 min read
Budget Stays
Stay, dine, and unwind at Madbush Falls in Waitsfield, where a boutique adventure lodge, restaurant, and waterfall saunas come together.
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Destinations
Ski, hike, mountain bike, paddle, climb and swim your way through Vermont with five towns that make particularly good bases for outdoor recreation in every season.
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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.
8 min read
Bakeries
Light, airy, custardy and crisp around the edges, French crullers deserve their own Vermont road trip. These are three of my favorite places to find them.
7 min read
Wellness
Vermont's sauna and cold-plunge scene is growing, with experiences ranging from a private pond-side sauna in Huntington to guided plunges in Waitsfield and outdoor contrast therapy in Stowe. Here are five places to heat up, cool down and slow down around Vermont.
8 min read
Creemees
Maple, black raspberry or even dill pickle? Creemee season is one of the best parts of summer in Vermont. From working maple sugarhouses to stands serving wildly creative flavors, these are some of my favorite places to get a Vermont creemee.
6 min read
Bakeries
From old-school classics to creative flavors, these nine Vermont donut shops are worth the stop, including exactly what I’d order at each one.
8 min read
Inns & Bed-and-Breakfasts
The Mad River Valley has long been one of my favorite Vermont destinations. From smoked meats at The Mad Taco and creemees at Canteen to skiing at Sugarbush, swimming at Warren Falls and exploring Warren Village, here's my guide to spending a weekend in Waitsfield and Warren.
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