Vermont - Children & Families

Ascutney Mountain Resort
Route 44
Brownsville, VT  05037  
Phone: 802-484-7711
Toll-Free: 800-243-0011
Email: info@ascutney.com
   

Families come first at Ascutney, and our success is measured in the smiles on the faces of the kids all around the resort. With programs and features including Cheddar’s Kids’ Club, Bumps Teen Center, Sidewinders Arcade, Torchlight Parades and tubing on the Village Pond, there are plenty of ways for kids of all ages and interests to have fun every day. Also on the list of fun, kid-friendly activities are many special events, such as Sugar Cookie Decorating and Balsam Pillow Party nights, Moonlit Snowshoe Hikes to a bonfire at nearby Mile-Long Field, where everyone can warm up and enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores, and Pool Parties with a live DJ at the Fitness Center. Kids + Ascutney = Fun!

Basin Harbor Club
4800 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT  05491  
Phone: 802-475-2311
Toll-Free: 800-622-4000
Fax: 802-475-6545
Email: info@basinharbor.com

Family Resort on Lake Champlain

For 120 years the Basin Harbor Club has perfected wholesome family fun on its 700 acres on the shore of Lake Champlain. For our young guests, Basin Harbor is a Vermont kid’s camp with endless fun. Our children’s program focuses on wholesome activities. Basin Harbor’s activity camp is integral to our success as a family resort. Comprised of morning camp, afternoon activities, and evening dinner events – the daily children’s program is filled with fun. Swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, cookouts, sports, games, and hiking are just a few of the activities your kids will get to enjoy at Basin Harbor. In the afternoon, children of all ages and their parents are welcome to join beach parties, softball games, carnivals and other activities aside from the summer camp.

Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N & River Road
Woodstock, VT  05091  
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org

Open: May–October, daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and weekends November - February 10 a.m- 4 p.m. and December 26 - January 1 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Enter the gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage and explore one of the finest Jersey farms in America, featuring interactive farm programs & activities and award-winning historical exhibits. Explore the barns and calf nursery and stop by for the afternoon milking. The restored farm house, engaging farm life exhibits, and visitor center featuring the Academy Award nominee film A Place in the Land, showcase this model farm, a Woodstock landmark since 1871. Hands-on activities each day, a variety of seasonal events, museum shop, dairy bar. Handicapped accessible. Route 12, Woodstock, VT.

Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort
Route 100
Plymouth, VT  05056  
Phone: 802-672-3811
Toll-Free: 800-685-HAWK
Fax: 802-672-5585
Email: hawkinn@hawkresort.com
   

On 1,200 pristine acres in the heart of Vermont's breathtaking Green Mountains, Hawk has created one of the most peaceful and unspoiled resorts in the world. Luxurious villas and a 50-room inn offer an elegant perspective on these ancient wooded peaks. President Calvin Coolidge, who loved to stroll the very same woods in which Hawk villas are now artfully concealed, once wrote: "There is healing in the trees for tired minds. And for overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills." Whether you seek rejuvenation in the blissful silence and beauty of Vermont's countryside, or prefer the exhilaration of world-class service and unparalleled recreational offerings, there is one extraordinary resort that provides the very best of both. In Vermont, it is Hawk.

Lake Morey Resort
1 Clubhouse Road
Fairlee, VT  05045  
Phone: 802-333-4311
Toll-Free: 800-423-1211
Fax: 802-333-4553
Email: info@lakemoreyresort.com
   

Nestled in the green Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, Lake Morey Resort provides the perfect getaway any time of the year. There is an activity for everyone - golf, swimming in the lake, canoeing, boating, tennis, video arcades, and much more. If the weather is not cooperating, try the on-site movie theater. There is also an indoor health facility which includes a pool, racquetball court, and jacuzzi. If you desire some time away from the kids, enroll them in the free children's program, offered in July and August. It’s available at no charge to our M.A.P. guests for children aged 3-12. Daily activities include arts & crafts, swimming, hiking, biking and more. The staff is CPR trained to ensure the proper safety for everybody. If babysitters are required, there is a list available.

Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT  05149  
Phone: 802-228-4041
Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO
Email: info@okemo.com
   

It all starts with a resort that is owned and managed by a family and their reputation for excellence for more than two decades that sets Okemo apart from other resorts. Tim and Diane Mueller's personal touch can be seen and felt and is one of the reasons why the resort is a family-favorite. With a wide variety of customized ski and snowboard instructional programs that include Mini Stars (ages 3-4), Snow Stars (ages 4-7); and Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14), Okemo Mountain has a fun-filled learn-to-ski or ride program for kids of all ages. Our State-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center has two convenient locations at the Okemo base and Jackson Gore base for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Kids' Night Out is offered for ages 6 months to 12 years at The Jackson Gore Penguin Playground from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday nights and during select holiday periods, so mom and dad can enjoy an entire evening out or just an hour or two of time together.

Burke Mountain
223 Sherburne Lodge Road
East Burke, VT  05832  
Phone: 802–626 -7300
Toll-Free: 888-BURKEVT
Fax: 802-626-7310
Email: info@skiburke.com
   

Ski a Classic

Renowned for its breathtaking views and a ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the preeminent ski academy in the country with 40 Olympians to its credit, Burke Mountain features 45 traditionally-carved trails and glades on 250 acres of terrain, averages 248 inches of snowfall a year, and has 2,011 feet of vertical. Burke is conveniently located just 7 miles from I-91 and only 3 hours from Boston. Friendly, genuine staff and classic terrain define this last of a Vermont breed. Visit Burke Mountain and experience a classic.

Commodores Inn
823 South Main St.
Stowe, VT  05672  
Phone: 802-253-7131
Toll-Free: 800-44 STOWE (78693)
Fax: 802-253-2360
Email: reservations@commodoresinn.com
   

Family, Fun & Adventure Package

Experience summer in Stowe with the crew of the Commodores Inn! Our Family, Fun & Adventure Package gives you the power to customize your perfect vacation. Select your base package and then choose from a wide selection of fun activities and attractions to complete your vacation. Package is available July and August.

July & August 2007
2-nights: $196 (midweek, Sun-Thurs) and $236 (weekend)
3-nights: $294 (midweek) and $334 (weekend)

Package prices are based on double occupancy for two adults. Breakfast is included in adult rates. Add $18/night for each additional person over 13 (children 12 and under stay free). Tax and gratuities are additional. Attraction & tour rates are per person, valid based on availability. Packages not available August 9-13, 2007. Call us now for more information and reservations, or visit us on the web.

Golden Eagle Resort
511 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT  05672  
Phone: 802-253-4811
Toll-Free: 800-626-1010
Fax: 802-253-2561
Email: info@goldeneagleresort.com
   

Enjoy one of New England's most affordable resorts. Family owned and operated for over 35 years, the Golden Eagle is ideally located on 80 acres of lawns, ponds, walking trails and forest land at the edge of historic Stowe Village. You can conveniently walk to village shops and restaurants, and at the same time enjoy our quiet country setting. On-site amenities include a beautiful fitness center with indoor pool, tennis court, fishing ponds, lawn games, playground and children's programs. In the winter, ice skating, snowshoeing and sleigh rides are available. Beautifully appointed accommodations range from spacious guest rooms to luxurious suites and apartments with fireplaces.

Shelburne Museum
U.S. Route 7 / P.O. Box 10
Shelburne, VT  05482  
Phone: 802-985-3346
Email: info@shelburnemuseum.org

Open May - October

Dynamic new exhibitions and special events each year generate fresh perspectives on art, history and culture from the settlement era to the present. Children enjoy daily hands-on craft workshops in the summer, rides on a vintage 1920s carousel and the interactive touch and learn comportments of many exhibitions.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont
4323 VT Route 108 South
Smugglers’ Notch, VT  05464  
Toll-Free: 800-451-8752
Email: smuggs@smuggs.com

Voted #1 for Family Programs in North America by SKI Magazine Readers for 9 years, Smugglers’ has been bringing together everything your family loves most… especially each other. Every member of your family will find something to love – skiing and snowboarding for every level, outdoor adventures like Winter Walking or tube sliding, and indoor activities like indulgent massages or The FunZone Family Entertainment & Recreation Center. Parents find it easy to relax knowing their children are well cared for in our award-winning children’s programs for ages 6 weeks to 17 years. America’s Family Resort offers affordable vacation packages for everyone with Family Fun Guaranteed!

Sterling Ridge Resort
155 Sterling Ridge Drive
Jeffersonville, VT  05464  
Phone: 802-644-8265
Toll-Free: 800-347-8266
Email: vtcabins@verizon.net

A great spot for family reunions and gatherings.

Sterling Ridge Resort is a great place for family reunions and gatherings. Our spacious Lodge has 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 kitchens, and 2 living rooms. The sprawling landscaped front lawn and the beautiful view of Mt. Mansfield is a perfect spot for barbecuing and outdoor fun and games. Our beautiful new in-ground pool, hot tub and game room are adjacent to the lodge for easy access to activities. Our Pond House, on a 10 acre pond with private beach offers an additional spot for a family gathering. This quaint 4 bedroom restored farm house is truly a Vermont experience. Plenty of lawn space to have outdoor picnics or relax down by the pond at the sandy beach. Check out our website for seasonal activities, pictures and additional log cabins for lodging.

The Tyler Place Family Resort
Highgate Springs, VT  05460
Phone: 802-868-4000
   

America's Original All Inclusive Family Vacations Resort

Our family's single-minded dedication to all-inclusive family vacations for 75 years make the Tyler Place Family Resort truly unique among family resorts. We devote 100% of our time, resources, and imagination to creating the best family vacation fun possible for each family member--parents to the youngest infants. The Tyler Place continues to become more and more unique here in the U.S. for its independent flair, its extraordinary children's programs, and the balance between nostalgia and cutting-edge facilities. The more stressful family life becomes, the more The Tyler Place seems to take families "out of this world." Guests speak of the "Tyler Place bubble": a time warp that renews families, reignites marriages, and restores the natural fun and charms of childhood.

The Wildflower Inn
2059 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, VT  05851  
Phone: 802-626-8310
Toll-Free: 800-627-8310
Fax: 802-626-3039
Email: info@wildflowerinn.com
   

A Resort with Something for Everyone!

The Wildflower Inn, New England’s Country Resort, is an ideal Vermont bed and breakfast inn as well as an award-winning family resort located on 570 acres in Vermont;s pristine Northeast Kingdom. Tucked into the rolling hills of the Northeast Kingdom, the Wildflower Inn offers great family fun, kids activities and programs, skiing nearby, spectacular fall foliage, and an authentic country vacation experience! Or, if you’ve been dreaming of a romantic getaway, our romantic inn offers the best panoramic mountain views in Vermont, cozy sitting rooms with wood stove fireplaces, and charming suites. Explore our extensive network of hiking and biking trails, play a set on our tennis court, or take a dip in our in-ground heated swimming pool. The Wildflower Inn will show you the best that Vermont has to offer!

Bromley Mountain Thrill Zone
Route 11
Six miles east of Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-824-5522
Email: info@bromley.com

Vermont's Summer Sun & Fun Park featuring Vermont's longest water-slide ride, US's longest Alpine Slide, the all new Giant Condor Cable Coaster, SpaceBikes, Twinspin, Adrenaline Zip Line, Shoot Œn' Shower B-Ball, 24' Kiddie Slide, plus the two Trampoline Things, gravity-driven, DevalKarts, 24' climbing wall, scenic chairlift rides, 18-hole championship mini-golf, Kiddie Fun Park and more, plus FREE family entertainment all summer long! Grand Opening BBQ, VINS Birds of Prey & Pro-Quad Race Car, May 28; The Fabulous Lustre Kings, July 4 weekend; Radio Disney, July 8; Magic Trunk magic show, July 15; Magic with Tom Joyce. July 22; VINS Birds of Prey, Aug. 12; Labor Day w/the Lustre Kings, Sept. 3; Open weekends 5/27-6/18 and 9/5-10/15; daily 6/19-9/4. Open 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturdays in July and August.