Bed-and-breakfast inn comfortable, convenient headquarters for exploring Burlington
The Lang House on Main Street, where 19th-century charm meets 21st-century service, is a comfortable, convenient location for families ready to explore Burlington, VT and Northern Vermont area. All 11 guest rooms, including two in the cottage-like Carriage House, have en suite bathrooms, wifi and air conditioning. A sumptuous, nutritious breakfast is served each morning featuring everything from pancakes and waffles to egg dishes and granola. Home-baked goodies are offered every afternoon. The bustling Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian-only area with fun shops, restaurants and cultural venues, is just three blocks away. Nearby activities include biking, walking and jogging at Waterfront Park, farmers markets and hiking paths. It’s just a short drive to the Shelburne Museum and to Shelburne Farms, with a children’s farmyard.
Spacious accommodations perfect for families seeking relaxation, recreation
Bring the family to the elegant Castle Hill Resort and Spa and enjoy picturesque surroundings, exquisite dining and all the comforts of a charming inn. One-, two- and three-bedroom condominium accommodations on the resort property offer lots of space for families to stretch out, along with gourmet kitchens, gas fireplaces, dining areas and jetted tubs. Some have lofts and terraces. The resort, nestled among Green Mountain pines, has a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art fitness center offering private classes and personal training. There’s an on-site spa and fine-dining restaurant. In the area are fun shops, arts venues, hiking and biking trails, swimming holes, restaurants, golf and places to ski, skate and snowboard.
A stay at this exceptional farm inn means a new adventure every day for guests
Every day brings a new adventure for guests at the Liberty Hill Farm & Inn, where families come back year after year to relax in the inviting atmosphere, to help with chores, to dine on the world’s best comfort food and to enjoy being together. Rooms at the inn are cozy and comfortable. Exceptional home-cooked breakfasts and dinners are served family-style around the big dining room table. And guests are more than welcome to help with everything from cow-milking to picking vegetables for that night’s meal. But there are also endless activities, from snowshoeing and skiing in winter to berry-picking, fly-fishing and swimming in summer. Nearby activities include hiking and biking in the Green Mountain National Forest and visiting the Shelburne Museum and Billings Farm & Museum.
Whole house historic home rentals serve as inspirational Vermont retreats for two to eight people
Stay in the beautiful home, carriage house, or stable built for author Rudyard Kipling; a charming cabin once part of a sugar-making operation; or an 1800s farmhouse with apple orchard views. Those are the unique options offered by the Landmark Trust USA, the nonprofit organization that has lovingly preserved these historic Vermont properties, which represent architectural styles from 1849 to 1915. Fully furnished with well-equipped kitchens, bed and bath linens, and wifi, the homes, which sleep from two to eight people, are comfortable, inspirational retreats. One is dog-friendly, and all are close to a variety of outdoor activities, farms, and cultural amenities. Guests can order a basket of breakfast or dessert goodies to enhance their visit.
Resort’s on-site spa offers the ultimate in relaxing, reinvigorating, restorative treatments
The Spa at the Woodstock Inn & Resort invites relaxation from the moment you step into the Great Room, a peaceful sanctuary with comfortable seating, natural light, and a seasonal wood-burning fireplace. Enter your intimate therapy room for treatments including restorative massages, seasonal body treatments, soothing facials, reflexology, and Reiki. A variety of additional wellness services include a studio with mindfulness, meditation, and yoga sessions, specialty therapy enhancements like infrared saunas with halotheraphy and oxygen, and a boutique with curated products. After your treatment, relax through the four-season outdoor courtyard, breathe in the Scandinavian cedar sauna or take a dip into restorative whirlpool waters. In the summer, go for a swim in the outdoor pool.
Woodstock Inn & Resort has been voted one of the Top 10 Resorts in New England in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.
Close to activities, attractions, this mountain resort is relaxing, affordable, family-friendly
Relaxing, affordable and family-friendly, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa will make you feel like you have checked into a home-away-from-home. Suites have bunk beds, washer-dryers, full kitchens, jetted tubs and gas fireplaces. With spacious dining and living rooms, comfort is front and center. And so is fun! Activities nearby include alpine and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, ice skating, horseback riding, hiking and biking. In the non-snow season, go zip lining or zoom down the slopes on a mountain coaster. There’s mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Visit the Vermont Country Store or the interesting shops in the area’s inviting towns and villages. See what farm life was like in the 1890s at the Billings Farm & Museum, visit a cheese factory, or walk through a covered bridge.
At The Restaurant at Hill Farm in Sunderland, the menu is elevated and seasonal, from dishes built around fruits and vegetables freshly picked at the market garden just outside the kitchen door to craft cocktails, Vermont beers, and a thoughtful wine selection. Book the room and the reservation together for a full culinary trip. Mornings include a hearty breakfast with every stay, and the alpaca-shaped scones are a guest favorite. Enjoy a boutique hotel stay and a meal at the restaurant that changes with the season. Prepare for real Hill Farm hospitality, and bring your appetite.
Farm-to-table philosophy guides selections at historic inn’s restaurant, pub
A pioneer in the farm-to-table philosophy, the Grafton Inn offers diners several options to enjoy timeless, hearty dishes that will appeal to every palate. The menu at the 1801 Tavern is sophisticated but not stuffy, with a seasonally rotating menu with entrees like vegetable paella, grilled halibut, duck breast and fish and chips. The historic Pine Room Bar encourages guests to cozy up by the fireplace or mingle at the bar. Pub fare with a Vermont twist is on offer at the warm, appealing Phelps Barn Pub. Originally a carriage house, the “hayloft” now provides an elevated seating area, perfect to enjoy a delightful appetizer and a craft cocktail. The barn also has a seasonal patio for al fresco dining.
Award-winning restaurant features gourmet cuisine served in casual but elegant atmosphere
The lovely location, world-class service, the creative menu: Come see why guests rave about their dining experience at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. The restaurant features contemporary American cooking in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. The seasonal menus showcase local produce, meats, cheese and other products. You might start with lobster and brie fondue, moving to grilled local filet mignon. In addition to the comfortable main dining room, there is al fresco dining in season on the covered terrace, with views of the gardens and Mt. Equinox. (The restaurant has multiple Wine Spectator awards for its wine list). Ask about the Vermont Epicurean Experience, which includes lodging, dinner, as well as wine and cheese in your room.
Discover an ingredient-driven dining experience at this Vermont resort
Richardson's Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort is a welcoming, contemporary dining experience centered around seasonality, craftmanship, and locally sourced ingredients. The rich color tones and warm lighting are an exciting departure from a traditional tavern, without being pretentious. The bold dishes, curated wine list, and creative cocktails showcase a deep connection to seasonality, intentional sourcing, and storytelling through food. The seasonal menus reflect the creativity of the culinary team and the best of our local farms, artisan producers, and the resort's own organic Kelly Way Gardens. All-day dining is available at the Red Rooster restaurant, and seasonal, showstopping meals are also served at the resort's Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens, the Fairway Grill, and Perley's Pourhouse.
Woodstock Inn & Resort has been voted one of the Top 10 Resorts in New England in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.
Fall in the Green Mountains: Harvest Bounty & Fiery Colors
Vermont is a place, but also a state of mind that revels in outdoor beauty, good food, and the preservation of unique small towns and cities. Visitors love Vermont for its colorful fall foliage; ski resorts including Killington, Smugglers' Notch, Ascutney, Stowe, and Mount Snow; mountain vistas; and attractions for families and kids. Although Vermont is an inland state, there are wonderful beaches along Lake Champlain, along with many lakes, streams, and swimming holes.
In the center of this region is Green Mountain National Forest, which welcomes nature lovers all year. Major ski areas here include Killington, Okemo, Sugarbush, and Middlebury. Families can enjoy the outdoors and get hands-on with nature at Billings Farm & Museum and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Woodstock, VT, the New England Maple Museum in Rutland, VT. The state capitol of Montpelier, VT is fun and full of activity. The Vermont Country Store in Weston, VT is treasure house of nostalgic shopping.
The term Northeast Kingdom was a distinction first mentioned by former Governor George Aiken in the late 1940s to refer to the natural majestic beauty of the area, which follows the northern reaches of the Connecticut River alongside New Hampshire from St. Johnsbury, VT to the Canadian border, then east to the eastern edge of the Green Mountains at Jay Peak. Much of the area is pristine wilderness - great forests and hilly plains that provide the perfect setting for camping or hunting, dotted with glacial lakes including Lake Memphremagog, which stretches from the city of Newport, VT deep into Quebec, Canada.
In the state's northwestern corner you can find the dynamic city of Burlington, VT, right on the shore of lush Lake Champlain and a great place to be for good food, entertainment, a lake excursion or public festival. The nearby state capitol Montpelier, VT is the smallest, and one of the prettiest, in the entire country. The ski areas here are among the most recognized names in the world for winter sports - Stowe and Smugglers' Notch, VT. Families and kids have plenty to do in the area, from a visit to the cows at the Ben & Jerry's factory in Waterbury, VT to a journey into history or science at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT.
A short drive from New York and Boston, Southern Vermont has a great mix of year-round outdoor activities, historic sites, outlet shopping, beautiful village greens, fall foliage, and covered bridges. The area's large ski areas at Stratton, Peru, West Dover and Londonderry, VT offer great family fun in summer as well as winter. Principal towns are Brattleboro, VT - artsy and bohemian; Bennington, VT - home of Norman Rockwell; and Manchester, VT - a historic resort town with great shopping.
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