Vermont hotels, motels, resorts offer family-friendly and kid-friendly stay

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 VT family friendly lodgings 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.

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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.

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Commodores Inn

823 South Main Street Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802-253-7131 Toll-Free: 800-44-STOWE (78693) Fax: 802-253-2360

Children Under 12 Stay Free

The Commodores Inn invites your family to spend your next vacation at our peaceful 30-acre private lakeside setting at the edge of Stowe Village in historic Stowe, Vermont. Featuring modern comfort with country charm, our family-owned and operated Inn has all of the amenities you need to make your visit to Stowe a memorable one. The Commodores Inn offers a wide array of year-round activities to suit the outdoor and sporting enthusiast, music, art and theater for the cultural buff and an abundance of shops and restaurants and sightseeing opportunities for all ages, budgets, and appetites. The Commodores Crew invites you to lower your sails and relax at our friendly Port O' Call. Fun activities and a casual, affordable Stowe vacation are waiting for you here at the Commodores Inn. Call today and let us help you plan your getaway!

Golden Eagle Resort

511 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802-253-4811 Toll-Free: 800-626-1010 Fax: 802-253-2561

Not just for kids!

There's alot to do - ski, swim, skate, fish, go for a sleigh ride and check out the game room - it's awesome.
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. Beautifully appointed accommodations range from spacious guest rooms to luxurious suites and apartments with fireplaces. Enjoy one of New England's most affordable resorts.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont

4323 VT Route 108 South Smugglers’ Notch, VT 05464 Toll-Free: 800-451-8752

#1 for family programs in North America

Here in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains you’ll find Smugglers’ Notch Resort, America’s Family Resort. Our Winter Family Vacation Packages are designed to combine the value today’s families seek with the memory-making fun you’ll talk about for years to come! All Club Smugglers’ Packages are designed to offer your family the total Smuggs’ family experience. There’s a choice for every budget with no cost surprises or hidden fees. Our year-round facilities offer quality accommodations, friendly service, award-winning children's programs, year-round Zipline Canopy Tours and seasonal Resort activities. All of this is just a short walk or on-demand shuttle ride to the Village center with a variety of dining and shopping choices. Call 800.451.8752 or click here today to request your free Winter planning guide & DVD!

Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265 Toll-Free: 800-347-8266

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.

Stowe Mountain Lodge

7412 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802-253-3560 Toll-Free: 888-4-STOWE-VT Fax: 802-253-9393

One Week at Stowe can Fuel a Lifetime of Memories

If the family that plays together, stays together, than there are plenty of opportunities to stay together at Stowe Mountain Lodge. Regardless of the season, or the endeavor, Stowe offers families a rare environment to relish each other’s company. Indoors or out, it’s the kind of enjoyment that has made Stowe a world-class destination for generations. World-class skiing, golf, hiking, biking, swimming, site seeing, shopping and just plain relaxing in our Lodge will transform your family vacation into one you’ll never forget. Enroll in our kids club and participate in mountain scavenger hunts, nature walks, visits to local farms and cheesemakers, kids cooking classes, swimming pool time, family mountain safaris and nature scrapbooking.
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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.