Adams Farm: Wilmington 464-3762 FARM ACTIVITIES
Fishing, scenic tractor & wagon rides, sleigh rides, bonfires, horse drawn wagon, maple syrup. (farmfun@sover.net)
Allen, Jack: Peru 824-5110 FISHING
Fly Fishing Guide service.
American Museum of Flyfishing: Manchester 362-3300 MUSEUM
Featuring rods, reels, flies and other unique items including tackle of many famous Americans.
American Precision Museum: Windsor 674-5781 MUSEUM
Machine tools, guns, scale models, typewriters.
Ascutney Mountain Resort: Brownsville 484-7711 SKI RESORT
Great family ski area with 56 trails, 95% snowmaking and a 10 acre learning area. www.ascutney.com. (info@ascutney.net)
Auclair's Riding Ranch: Shelburne 238-6964 HORSEBACK RIDING
We offer riding instruction, boarding, after-school, camps, indoor & outdoor arenas, birthday parties, and more! (heather@auclairsridingranch.com)
Avalon Adventures for Women: Vermont 723-5470 RETREATS
Women's Retreats in Vermont. Yoga, kayaking, hiking, fly-fishing and more at a Vermont Inn. (info@vtadventures.com)
Backroad Discovery Tours: Manchester 362-4997 TOURS
Discover what makes our area so unique! Not your "typical tour". Limited to 6 passengers. www.backroaddiscovery.com (bckrddisc@aol.com)
Battenkill Angler Fly Fishing Guide Service: Manchester 379-1444 FLYFISHING GUIDE SERVICE
Personalized guided trips based on a lifetime of experience fishing the rivers of Southern Vermont and the Catskills. (tom@battenkillangler.com)
Battenkill Sports Bicycle Shop: Manchester 800-340-2734 BICYCLING
Renting, Selling, Servicing bicycles in beautiful Southwest Vermont since 1972. Our highly qualified staff is ready to help you enjoy your Vermont bike riding experience.
Beartown News: Dorset 867-2237 HUMOR
Vermont facts, fiction, funny pictures and sounds. To be enjoyed by Vermonters and Flatlanders alike! (dernc@sover.net)
Belle of Brattleboro Cruise Boat: Brattleboro 257-7563 TOURS
Scenic cruises on the Connecticut River. (marina@sover.net)
Bennington Museum and Grandma Moses Gallery: Bennington 447-1571 MUSEUM
World's largest Collection of Grandma Moses paintings; Bennington pottery, military artifacts, antique touring car, paintings,furniture, tools toys and dolls.
Billings Farm and Museum: Woodstock 457-2355 MUSEUM
Celebrating Vermont's heritage of rural life.
Boyd Family Farm: Wilmington 464 5618 FARM
Vermont Hillside Farm featuring Pick Your Own Flowers, Blueberries, wreaths and seasonal decorations and crops. (boydfarm@sover.net)
Brighton Snowmobile Club: Island Pond 723-4316 SNOWMOBILING
Official Website. Online Trail Reports, forums, local information. Award winning trails! www.brightonsnowmobile.org. (webmaster@brightonsnowmobile.org)
Bromley Ski Area: Peru 824-5522 SKIING
Downhill skiing at Southern Vermont's only South facing ski slopes.
Charlie Horse Sleigh & Carriage Rides: Hyde Park 888-2804 SLEIGH & CARRIAGE RIDES
We offer private and group rides in sleigh, carriage, or wagon. We also have other fun things to do such as sledding, tubing, snowshoeing and more. Check out our website at www.charliehorserides.com. (anthony@charliehorserides.com)
Consider Bardwell Farm: West Pawlet 645-9928 CHEESEMAKING
Award winning handmade cheese producer offering cheesemaking workshops, farm tours and farm dinners. (consider@considerbardwellfarm.com)
Dance With Shelly: Readsboro 423-9972 DANCE
Jazz, tap and ballet classes for all ages. Special dance workshops and events too! (shelly@dancewithshelly.com)
Dancing with Molly: Manchester 362-5534 DANCE
Ballroom dance lessons.
Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Fair: Wilmington 319-0117 FAIR
Traditional Annual Vermont Country Fair with exhibits. Horse, Ox & Truck Pulls; Cattle, horse and lumberjack shows. August. (info@dvfair.com)
Dorset Players Inc: Dorset 867-5570 THEATRE
The Dorset Players is Dorset's own community theater founded in 1927. We offer four productions a year, fall, holiday, winter and spring. Call our office to obtain details. We hope to see you there! (ctutor@vermontel.net)
Downtown Farmers Market: Rutland 866-766-7236 FARMERS MARKET
Plants, vegetables, local produce. unique handcrafts, specialty foods, baked goods, a bit of everything!! (michele@rutlandcountyfarmersmarket.org)
Dream Quilt: East Dummerston 257-0262 QUILTING
Quilting workshops and custom made quilts in all sizes. (drmqlt@sover.net)
E-Lounge: Mount Snow 464-2200 VIDEO GAMES & INTERNET
E-Lounge offers internet access & Xbox Live videos games. For only $20, kids can hang out for up to 3 hours playing Xbox, IM'ing their friends online or just surfing the net (parental controls in place). They can order in delicious brick over pizza from next door and have a cold drink on us! (info@e-lounge.net)
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium: St. Johnsbury 748-2372 MUSEUM
Take a trip to the stars in Vermont's only public planetarium, and visit the unique museum shop.
Find and Go Seek: Burlington 233-9709 KIDS
Helping families to discover what to do and see in northern Vermont. www.findandgoseek.net (dana@findandgoseek.net)
Friesians of Majesty: Townshend 365-7526 EQUESTRIAN SERVICES
Carriage/sleigh rides, riding/driving lessons, performances, getaways. www.friesiansofmajesty.com. (info@friesiansofmajesty.com)
Full Blown Motorcycle Tours: Greenville, NH 603-878-4869 MOTORCYCLE TOURS
Fully guided and custom self-guided motorcycle tours specializing in New England. fullblowntours.com. (mail@fullblowntours.com)
Great Outdoors Adventure Tours: Killington 800-345-5182 TOURS
We guarantee that you will be better served on our bike tours than with any other company. (cortina1@aol.com)
Green Mountain Bikes: Rochester 767-4464 BICYCLING
Best bike service north of anywhere. Sales Service, MTB tours. www.greenmountainbikes.com (offthepigs@yahoo.com)
Green Mountain Flyer: Bellows Falls 463-3069 TOURS
Climb aboard & journey scenic southern Vermont in restored coaches pulled by vintage diesels.
Green Mountain Marina: Rockingham 463-4973 BOATS
Boat, Motor & Trailer Sales & Service, Winterization, Shrink Wrapping & Storage, Boat & Canoe Rentals. Dock Rentals. VT Hunting & Fishing Licenses. Full service marina dealer. (gmmarina@adelphia.net)
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center: Rutland 773-3343 ROCK CLIMBING
Indoor Rock Climbing Center, 8,000 square feet of climbing. Beginners welcome. ONE STOP ADVENTURE CENTER. 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland. www.VermontClimbing.com (gmrcc@adelphia.net)
Green Mountain Rug School: Montpelier 223-1333 RUG HOOKING SCHOOL
One of largest rug hooking camps in the country, held annually in June at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. (www.GreenMountainHookedRugs.com)
Hartness-Porter Astronomy Museum: Springfield 885-2115 MUSEUM
Astronomy museum, amateur telescope making, antique telescope observatory (innkeeper@hartnesshouse.com)
Haystack Golf Club: Wilmington 464-8301 GOLF
18 holes of championship golf. Unique clubhouse offering a full service restaurant, pro shop & panoramic views. packages.
Hildene: Manchester 362-1788 MUSEUM
Robert Todd Lincoln's home, authentically restored and furnished.
Horse Carriage Rides: Brattleboro 603-256-3190 CARRIAGE RIDES
Fancy horse drawn carriages for weddings, proms, anniversaries. We accept MC/Visa/AmEx (stevenscarriage@yahoo.com)
Horses For Hire: Rawsonville 297-1468 SLEIGH RIDES
Wonderful winter sleigh rides. Located in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains. Open daily, December thru March. Group and private rides available. (horseforhire@aol.com)
Husky Hill Outfitters: Chelsea 685-4316 TOURS
Dogsled Adventures! 1 hour rides and full day trips, complete with a campfire lunch. girdogsled/@aol.com
Husky Works Mushing Company: West Wardsboro 896-3478 DOG SLEDDING
Kennel of Siberian huskies offering guided dog sled adventures in southern VT. Experience winter as never before. Be pulled by a team of huskies on a ride of a lifetime. (info@huskyworks.com)
Kayak Fishing of VT: Berlin 309-1225 KAYAK FISHING
Offering guided kayak fishing trips in and around Central Vermont using sit-on-top kayaks. (vtkayakfisherman@yahoo.com)
Kedron Valley Stables: Woodstock 457-1480 RIDING
800-225-6301 Full livery w/trail rides, lessons, boarding, Inn-to-Inn packages, clinics, sleigh/surrey rides, year-round. (barbkend@aol.com)
Kids VT: Burlington 865-0272 FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Providing parents with ideas and resources for planning family fun, including Vermont-wide event listings. (info@kidsvt.com)
Killington Tennis at Cortina Inn and Resort: Killington 800-451-6108 TENNIS
Tennis camp for adults and juniors with 5 hours of instruction, lodging and meals. www.killingtontennis.com (cortina1@aol.com)
Lake St. Catherine Country Club: Poultney 287-9341 GOLF
18 holes of golfing enjoyment in the Lakes Region of Vermont. $20 Greens Fees (Weekdays), $27 (Weekends/Holidays). Economical Memberships available for Singles, Families and Students. Men's, Women's, Couples Get-togethers. Snack Bar, Lounge, Pro Shop. Call 802-287-4060 (out-of-season)
Let's Dance: Brattleboro 348-6671 BALLROOM DANCING
Fridays, 7-10 pm, ballroom dancing with lesson at The Church in Brattleboro, corner Main and Grove. www.letsdancesovt.org (silver44@copper.net)
Living the Dream Alpaca Farm: Quechee 802-490-8329 ALPACA FARM
Visit with lovable alpacas while enjoying some great shopping. (livingthedreamalpacafarm@yahoo.com)
MAC Center for the Arts: Newport 744-9991 ART CENTER
Gallery, Performance, VT Product and Craft Shop, Classes, Coffee Cafe. (memphremagogarts@pshift.com)
Manchester Maple Leaf Half Marathon & 5K Race: Manchester 800-362-4144 MARATHON
Race through beautiful Southern Vermont to benefit Lions Club Charities. (info@manchestervtmapleleaf.com)
Maple Grove Museum and Gift Shop: St. Johnsbury 748-5141 MUSEUM
Tour the oldest and largest maple factory in the U.S.
Maple View Farm Alpacas: Brandon 247-5412 ALPACAS
Scenic 100 acre farm in western Vermont with beautiful alpacas and alpaca products. www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com (info@mapleviewfarmalpacas.com)
Merck Forest & Farmland Center: Rupert 394-7836 OUTDOORS
Over 30 miles of hiking, snowshoeing, cross country ski trails, rustic cabins, beautiful views. (info@merckforest.org)
Missisquoi Valley Arabians: Newport 334-8560 HORSES
We are an all breed boarding facility that breeds Arabian & pinto Horses. We give wagon and sleigh rides also. Please visit our website for more information, www.mvarabians.com. (mvarabians@hotmail.com)
Moondance: Windsor 674-292 FESTIVAL
Magical, Mystical, Astronomical, Gastronomical and very Celestial Annual Street Festival in the ninth revolution. (www.moondancevt.com)
Moonlight Festival: Milton 893-9966 FESTIVAL
Body Mind Spirit Festival. (moonlightgiftshoppe@yahoo.com)
Mountain View Ranch: Danby 293-5837 HORSEBACK RIDING & SLEIGH RIDES
Beautiful family run ranch offers horseback trailrides, lessons, riding camps, sleigh rides, pony rides. www.mountainviewranch.biz. (riding@mountainviewranch.biz)
Murray, Thomas: Manchester 362-4700 TENNIS
Private and group lessons for juniors and adults at the Equinox Hotel. Instruction open to the public. (TMurr@aol.com)
Mystic Meadow Alpacas: Brattleboro 257-4421 ALPACAS
We extend a very warm welcome to visit us so you can see the wonderful alpaca lifestyle and what it can do for you. www.mysticmeadowalpacas.com. (contact@mysticmeadowalpacas.com)
My Turn!: Brattleboro 254-8030 GAMES
Play and rent board games Thursdays at The River Garden. Starts 7:30 pm. $6. (myturngames@hotmail.com)
New England Jams: MUSIC FORUM
A discussion forum for live music fans, bands and venues in New England. (damien@readyramps.com)
Norman Rockwell Exhibition and Gift Shop: Arlington 375-6423 MUSEUM
Housed in Rockwell's hometown, gallery displays Saturday Evening Post covers, illustrations, ads, large prints.
North Country Sno-Tours: Bondville 800-447-1769 TOURS
Snowmobile tours through the Green Mountain National Forest.
North River Winery: Jacksonville 368-7557 TOURS
Taste award winning wines at one of the most scenic wineries in the East.
Orrgle Hill Farm: Essex Junction 879-5469 FARM TOURS
Orrgle Hill Farm is a small family farm, selling seasonal items and offering barnyard tours. Come visit with llamas, donkeys, pygmy goats, pot-belly pigs, sheep, and many chickens! Also offering children's programs and birthday parties. www.orrglehillfarm.com (orrglehillfarm@aol.com)
Park McCullough House: Bennington 442-5541 MUSEUM
An 1865 Victorian House, original furnishings and carriage formal gardens, carriage house, museum shop.
Path of Life Sculpture Garden: Windsor 674-6789 SCULPTURE GARDEN
18 works of art tell the story of the great circle of life on the banks of the Connecticut River. (info@pathoflifegarden.com)
Peace Pups Dogsledding: Lake Elmore 888-7733 DOGSLEDDING
Small Siberian Husky kennel offering dog scooter lessons, skijor lessons, dog sled rides, dog cart rides, and summer Vermont bicycle tours. (ken@peacepupsdogsledding.com)
Peak Survival: Pittsfield 345-2073 SURVIVAL COURSES
Teaching you the skills you need to survive alone in the wild. (peaksurvival@gmail.com)
Pioneer Learning Centers: East Dorset 362-4273 INSTRUCTION
Offering workshops, classes, and seminars. Topics include cooking, antiques, computers, art, and business seminars. (pioneer@sover.net)
Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center: Woodford 442-2575 SKIING
Great cross-country skiing in southern Vermont. Full service ski shop, restaurant,gift shop, waxing facilities. (xcski@sover.net)
Schirmer's Fly Shop: South Burlington 863-6105 FLY FISHING
Outfitting, Guiding, Instruction. We help you attain your fly fishing dreams. (schirmersflyshop@gmail.com)
SongYard: Chester 376-7163 PLAYSPACE
A drop-in Waldorf-inspired indoor playspace, party room rental and used children's clothing store. Open 7 days.(thesongyard@gmail.com)
Southern Vermont Art Center: Manchester 362-1405 MUSEUM
Gallery/museum in National Historic Trust mansion. Changing exhibitions display art to view & to buy. (manchadv@sover.net)
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum: Marlboro 464-0048 MUSEUM
This fascinating and little-known museum contains over 600 birds and mammals found in New England.
Stevens Family Carriage Service: Vermont 603-256-3190 CARRIAGE RIDES
Fancy horse and carriage rides for weddings, proms, anniversaries and special occasions in VT, NH and MA (stevenscarriage@yahoo.com)
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort: Stratton Mountain 297-4139 RESORTS
A top North American resort for skiing, snowboarding and lots of family winter vacation fun. (GMeulemans@intrawest.com)
Stream And Brook Fly Fishing: Killington 800-451-6108 FISHING
Guided Fly Fishing, Fishing Clinics, Fish for trout in the beautiful lakes and streams of Vermont. www.streamandbrook.com. (cortina1@aol.com)
Sue Z Cues Games & Brews: Bennington 888-708-6297 or 447-8558 GAMES
Upscale pool hall and gameroom with full bar and food. Open late 7 days. (sales@suezcues.com)
Sugarbush Farm: Woodstock 800-281-1757 FARM TOURS
Year round open sugar house. Learn about maple syrup production. Cheese tastings, nature trail & visit with animals during warmer months. (contact@sugarbushfarm.com)
Summerhill Alpacas Ltd: Jacksonville 368-7016 ALPACAS
A scenic farm in southern Vermont with beautiful alpacas for sale and breeding. Visitors and curious people welcome! www.summerhillalpacas.com. (info@summerhillalpacas.com)
Three Brothers Farm: Woodstock 457-4934 CARRIAGE RIDES
Year round horse drawn sleigh and carriage rides, weddings, tours and parties. (pegega@yahoo.com)
Three Winters Theatre: Woodstock 234-6811 THEATRE
A non-profit arts and education organization. Regional theatre, children's theatre, year round events. (nlarson@sover.net)
Tracks of Vermont: Weston 645-1938 RETREAT
Weekend retreats for women! Yoga, massage, hiking, skiing, canoeing and fun workshops at lovely inns. (tracks@exploreVT.com)
Upper Valley Swing Dance Network: Norwich 603-643-5341 DANCE
Monthly dances, weekly swing dance classes, DJ services, wedding dance lessons. www.uvswingdance.net (dance@uvswingdance.net)
Valley Stage: Huntington 434-4563 MUSIC FESTIVAL
A family music festival held annually in August. Great music and food in the beautiful Huntington Valley. (don@valleystage.net)
Vermont Adventure Tours: Rutland/Killington/Smuggler's Notch 773-3343 ADVENTURE
One Stop Adventure Shop specializing in rock/ice climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, mountaineering, and snowshoeing, all beginners welcome. www.VermontAdventureTours.com (info@vermontadventuretours.com)
Vermont Carriage Tours: Manchester 447-1769 TOURS
Antique 2-seater or group sleigh rides in a 12-seater.
Vermont Farm Tours: 922-7346 CULINARY TOURS
VFT offers personal tours and tastings led by local food and wine expert, Chris Howell. (Chris@VermontFarmTours.com)
Vermont Fishing Tours: Claremont, NH (603) 542-4786 FISHING
Drift boat, canoe and wade fishing trips for fly and spin anglers of all ages, abilities and preferences in Vermont and New Hampshire. www.vermontfishingtours.com. (mewing@interdial.net)
Vermont Fishing Trips: Manchester 800-682-0103 FISHING
Fly and spin fishing guides for Trout, Bass, Pike. All equipment provided. Beginners are welcome. www.vermontfishingtrips.com. (ckashner@msn.com)
Vermont Fly Fishing Guide: Dorset 867-4103 FLYFISHING GUIDE SERVICE
Personalized flyfishing guide service and outfitter in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Labrador. Orvis endorsed guide. All equipment available and on-stream instruction a specialty. (Pbasta@sover.net)
Vermont Golf Vacations: Killington 800-451-6108 GOLF
Play 15 Vermont courses from 1 location in Killington, VT at Cortina Inn and Resort. www.cortinainn.com/golf.html (cortina1@aol.com)
Vermont Lake Region Fishing Service: Sudbury 273-2555 FISHING
Fishing in Vermont, we offer guide service, instructional fishing, kayak rentals, specializing in bass fishing, northern pike fishing. (fishinvermont@gmail.com)
Vermont Raptor Center: Woodstock 457-2279 MUSEUM
Introduces visitors to the owls and hawks of northern New England.
Vermont Scuba Diving Club: Williamstown 433-9897 SCUBA DIVING
All certified divers are welcome. We meet monthly from March thru November for dives both in and out of state. 50
Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival: Tunbridge 223-2456 FESTIVAL
Annual festival in October. Handcrafted natural fiber clothing, yarn, wool crafts, knitting, spinning, weaving and felting supplies, fencing, sheep supplies, meat and cheese! www.vermontsheep.org/festival.html. (festival09@comcast.net)
Vermont Soapworks Factory Outlet & Soap Museum: Middlebury 388-4302 SOAP MUSEUM
Take a fun and educational visit and see how natural soap is made. (natural@vermontsoap.com)
Vermont State Dance Festival: Lyndonville 626-1356 DANCE
Day long festival for teenagers to learn from professionals and perform for the public in the evening. (rebecca.mcgregor@lyndoninstitute.org)
Vermont Wildflower Farm: Charlotte 425-3641 WILDFLOWER FARM
The East's No. 1 Wildflower Seed and Gift Center. 6 acres of Wildflower gardens open to public. (vermontwildflowerfarm@yahoo.com)
Victory Sports: Colchester 862-0963 SCUBA DIVING
Visit Vermont's Historic Underwater Preserve. Boat Charters led by experienced/knowledgeable Divemasters. (vtscuba@aol.com)
Vital Spark Performance Art Group: Pawlet 325-2603 DANCE THEATER
A multidisciplinary ensemble integrating dance, theater and visual art for traditional and experimental venues. (elschmidt1@earthlink.net)
Walking Tours of Southern Vermont: Arlington 375-1141 TOURS
Inn to Inn walking and hiking tours with van support. May thru October.
White House of Wilmington: Wilmington 800-541-2135 SKIING
The most scenic trails in southern Vermont make this the place to visit while in Vermont for x-cross country skiing. (whitehse@sover.net)
Whole Music Learning: Brandon 345-1714 MUSIC
Play music when you play the drums. Percussionist and drummer Rob Zollman wrote the book. www.wholemusiclearning.com (drummerrob@wholemusiclearning.com)
WildWood Acres Alpacas: Newfane 365-7053 FARM
A beautiful alpaca farm in Southern Vermont. Come visit these quiet animals and see all of their wonderful products. (bellawolf@hotmail.com)
Womens Film Festival: Brattleboro FILM FESTIVAL
Entertaining and enlightening films celebrating women. Silent auction of local women’s art. Filmakers will share experiences. (wff@sover.net)
