Fall Things To Do
This is the time when the Green Mountain state really shines. Every color imaginable can be seen on the landscape.
Golf – There are several nearby golf courses and we are happy to assist you with tee times. Equinox, Stratton, Lake St. Catherine Country Club and Manchester Country Club.
Hiking – Many hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail and Mount Equinox are nearby. Check out Vermont Hiking Guide on line or click here for more info. Just a short drive from the inn is Merck Forest with over 2,900 acres of woodlands, meadows, ponds and streams.
Biking – There are many back roads and trails for biking in the area. Vermont Mountain Biking & Cycling Guide is a good resource. Look for trails in the Southern Vermont area. Battenkill Sports sells gear and also has group rides throughout the season.
Fishing – There are fishing opportunities everywhere…ponds, lakes, streams. Fly-fishing is nearby on the Battenkill or Mettawee Rivers. Get updates and licenses at Take Me Fishing. And the best part, Manchester is home to the world headquarters of the renowned Orvis with teaching ponds and the American Museum of Fly-Fishing. Private guided fishing trips with some of America’s top instructors can be arranged with www.vtflyfishingguide.com, www.bissieux.com, www.thereelangler.com, www.outdoorswithjohnmorawski.com, or www.vermontfishingtrips.com.
Canoeing & Kayaking – Rentals for both are available at BattenKill Canoe Ltd. in Arlington and at several local lakes.
Fun for Kids & the Family – Bromley Thrill Zone offers alpine slide, mini golf, rides for all ages & many other thrills.
Horseback Riding – For seasoned riders or beginners alike at Horses for Hire, Kimberly Farms and The Mountain Top Inn & Resort.
Guided Tours – “Experience” the real Vermont! Backroad Discovery excursions offer wonderful insight into what makes Vermont perfect.
Need more extreme? Extreme Adventures of Vermont can arrange all manner of exciting outdoor activities including unusual hikes, kayaking, rock climbing and much more.
