Daytripper 2017
Vermont Family Summer Fun Guide: 5-Action-Packed Itineraries; Ski Resorts in the Summer; Outdoor Festivals; Berry-Picking Roundup
Daytripper 2017: The Vermont Family Summer Fun Guide
We all have those in-the-know friends we turn to for tips on the best places to visit, hike or eat out with the kids. This guide is kind of like that friend. Or like a group of those friends, actually. The Daytripper is produced by the award-winning staff of Kids VT, Vermont’s free monthly parenting…
Summer Fun for Families at Vermont Ski Resorts
1. Okemo Mountain Resort Okemo is home to the Timber Ripper, a mountain coaster that sends riders zooming downhill in sled-like cars — solo or with a partner. Each car is mounted on tubular rails and equipped with hand brakes so riders can control their speed while descending 375 vertical feet into the Jackson Gore…
Bustling Burlington: Strolling, Shopping, Beaches and Boats
There’s so much to do in Burlington that families could easily fill a day or two without leaving the city limits. Distinctive local shops, restaurants and galleries dot its downtown — especially along the pedestrian-friendly Church Street Marketplace. Vermont’s largest city is also home to numerous parks and a paved bike path that winds along…
Shelburne to Middlebury: Cows, Creemees and Otter Creek
The Burlington to Shelburne stretch of Route 7, crammed with an abundance of chain stores and traffic lights, looks more like New Jersey than Vermont. Cruise on past all of that to find the picturesque farmland, mountain views and mom-and-pop shops you’d expect in the Green Mountain State, as well as a quintessential New England…
Montpelier to Waterbury/Stowe: Government, History, Hikes — and Ice Cream
Measuring by population, Montpelier — home to fewer than 8,000 souls — is the smallest state capital in the U.S. It’s also the only one without a McDonald’s. There are no golden arches in Montpelier (pronounced “Mont-peel-yer”), but there’s a golden dome. It sits atop the Vermont Statehouse; from January to May, members of Vermont’s…
St. Johnsbury to Derby Line: Planetarium, Puppets, Parks and Pups
The Northeast Kingdom — made up of Essex, Orleans and Caledonia counties — is just as magical as the name suggests. Remote but rich in mountains and lakes, the NEK has long beckoned artists, activists and homesteaders seeking refuge from the modern world. This route offers an eye-opening journey deep into rural Vermont, where humans…
Norwich to Woodstock: Science Exploration, Birds of Prey and River Wading
It only takes about half an hour to drive from Norwich to Woodstock, but there are enough natural and man-made attractions in the area to occupy a family for days. From the science-themed Montshire Museum to the pastoral Billings Farm, the falcons and owls at VINS to the baking supplies at King Arthur Flour, there’s…
Vermont’s 10 Best Summer Festivals for Families in 2017
1. Sam Mazza’s Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 24, at Sam Mazza’s Farm Market in Colchester. Info, 655-3440. Get a sweet start to summer, with fresh berries, strawberry milkshakes and shortcake topped with whipped cream. Pony rides, kids’ games and a petting zoo give visitors a break from all that chowing down. [location-1] 2. Quechee Hot…
Pick Your Own at 10 Vermont Berry Farms
1. Adam’s Berry Farm Stock up on fresh organic blueberries and raspberries at this community-focused farm. Sweaty kids can grab a fruity popsicle from the cooler in the on-site farm store. [location-1] 2. Brown’s Beautiful Blueberries Widely spaced bushes make for easy picking at this hillside Northeast Kingdom patch with a stunning view of Craftsbury…
Al Fresco Fun: 6 Options for Outdoor Dining and Entertainment
1. Intervale Center’s Summervale Live music, kids’ crafts and food-focused activities provide locavore fun at this agricultural oasis in the state’s largest city. No pets. Thursdays from July 6 to August 31; 5:30-8 p.m.; free admission; donations accepted. [location-2] 2. Snow Farm Vineyard Summer Concert Series Located on Grand Isle, half an hour north of…
