Central Vermont offer lodgings and hospitality to families and kids

Central Vermont’s hotels, motels, inns, and resorts strive to be family friendly, welcoming parents and children with a relaxed atmosphere and, in some places, lots of planned activities for the kids. Some resorts in Central VT, which includes the towns of Killington, Montpelier, and Rutland, have kids’ camps, with swimming, arts, field trips, and cookouts. Some offer day care, playgrounds, and kids’ night out activities. And any vacation spot in Vermont is, of course, surrounded by world-class skiing, golf, hiking, biking, swimming, sightseeing, and just plain relaxing, for adults and children.

Basin Harbor Club

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000 Fax: 802-475-6545

Family resort on Lake Champlain
offers active fun for the kids

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.

Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort

Route 100 Plymouth, VT 05056 Phone: 802-672-3811 Toll-Free: 800-685-HAWK Fax: 802-672-5585

Activities for every member of the family

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

Daily children's programs available in the summer

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.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311 Fax: 802-483-6373

With 350 acres to explore Family Fun is always available at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in central Vermont. Overlooking the sparkling lake and majestic mountains, The Resort has sensational year-round getaways for families to swim, kayak, horseback ride, hike, cross country ski & snowshoe, ice skate, go dog sledding, take a sleigh ride or “swoosh” down the old-fashioned sledding hill (sleds provided). Our Children's Summer Horsemanship Camp is popular with our young guests. It is a fun learning experience and a memorable part of their summer vacation. Our kids menu is always available with favorites like mac & cheese, pizza, hot dogs and P&J.

Okemo Mountain Resort

77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 Phone: 802-228-4041 Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO

Our slopeside location is primOkemo!

Okemo Mountain Resort and the surrounding area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. Situated conveniently in Central Vermont, consider Okemo your home base for exploring all of what Vermont has to offer. On resort, enjoy our brand-new Adventure Zone featuring Vermont’s first alpine coaster, a bungee trampoline, disc golf and a brand-new miniature golf course (the mini golf will be opening in August 2011). Kids can also enjoy Camp Gokemo, our day camp program designed to feature the best of Vermont outdoor activity. Add to that our summer outdoor concert series, spa services, and exceptional lodging and dining options, and you have all the makings for an ideal summer family vacation.

The Vermont Inn

78 Cream Hill Road Mendon, VT 05701 Phone: 802-236-3082 Toll-Free: 800-541-7795

Children are welcome here.

Children’s services and amenities at The Vermont Inn:
  • Childcare always available at very reasonable sitting rates, with a certified babysitter, days or evenings
  • Daily juice and cookies for afternoon snack time
  • Supervised children’s dining room available, before, after, or during parents' dining in our restaurant
  • Family suites with separate sleeping areas for kids and parents
  • Children’s favorites for breakfast including chocolate chip pancakes and kids' cereals
  • Children’s menu for dinner with pasta, chicken fingers, London broil, macaroni and cheese, and more.
  • Children’s television room stocked with favorite Disney and other G movies only
  • Game room fully stocked with books, board games, pool table, air hockey, and ping pong
  • Children’s playground outside with slide, swing, tire swing, climbing wall, basketball hoop, and a chest of outdoor fun toys
  • Fenced, in-ground pool with shallow end, plenty of flotation devices, and lots of lounge chairs, covered picnic table, and patio table for lounging
The True Vermont Experience!

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 800-448-7900 Fax: 802-457-6699

Hike, Bike, Swim, Go Fishing

We are a family vacation destination. You can also play tennis, golf, take a horseback ride, go kayaking or canoeing and in the in winter you can ski and enjoy other snow sports. Woodstock Inn & Resort balances nostalgic living with a low-key atmosphere.

The Inn faces the heart of town - the Village Green - with shops, restaurants, and area attractions just a short walk from the lobby. As quaint as our community feels, The Resort offers our guests a full range of modern services and luxuries. We balance the best of both worlds to make your vacation memorable, comfortable, and as convenient as possible.