Middlebury: Middlebury Vermont is one of
Vermont's most popular communities - in no small way due to
Middlebury being the home of Middlebury College, one of America's most
prestigious colleges! However, Middlebury is not just a
"college town" - it's a place of sophisticated shops, some great
places to eat and beautiful places to stay. Just ask any parent of a
Middlebury college student!
Shopping? Make certain to visit
Woody Jackson's Holy Cow at 44 Main Street. His legendary art is synonymous
with Vermont! 
You've seen some of his creations on Ben & Jerry's ice
cream cartons, now you can buy one for yourself. You'll also want to check out the Old Marble Works - it too
has become a shopper's destination. Among others, it is the home of Danforth
Pewter and Frog Hollow, one of three Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft
Centers. Art galleries, rare book shops, pottery shops - they're all here in
Middlebury. And... you guys out there that can only take so much shopping...
while "she" is shopping - you can visit Otter
Creek Brewing for a tour... and Yes, samples. They're on Exchange Street
in Middlebury. Enjoy!
In short, you'll love the
Middlebury Area, Robert Frost did. He summered in nearby Ripton, near
Middlebury College's summer Breadloaf School of English and home of the
Breadloaf Writers Conference.
Note: Each year, in early August, the famed Addison
County Fair takes place just slightly north of Middlebury in New Haven.
It is Vermont's largest agricultural fair... make certain to put it on your
calendar!
See East Middlebury below....
East Middlebury: East Middlebury, offers a completely
different taste of Vermont. Drive east on Route 125 from Route 7, heading
into the Green Mountain National Forest, and you'll soon be in Ripton, [the
summer home of poet Robert Frost for many years until his
death in 1963]. Here you find a picnic area and trail named after the
famous poet, part of which he maintained himself.
On to Breadloaf, home of the nationally recognized
Breadloaf Writers Conference during the summer months.
Next? Middlebury
Gap - crossing the famous Long Trail near the Middlebury Snow Bowl.
Last
stop? Hancock, Vermont at the intersection of Routes 125 &100 - the
other side of the Green Mountains!
Shoreham: Shoreham
is probably
best know for The
Fort Ti Ferry
which provides a historic seven-minute crossing on Lake Champlain between
Shoreham Vermont and Ticonderoga New York. This ferry has operated on Lake Champlain
[officially] since 1799,
and since 1759 on an unorganized basis. Take
a ride on the Ti!
Vergennes: Claimed to be the smallest city
in the U.S., Vergennes is caught in a time warp. It is both very old and
very new. An example being its Opera House. Long vacant, now vibrant!
Check out the Vergennes
Opera House and it's current
schedule of events. Likewise, you'll find new names and faces on its
restaurants and shops. Park the car and take a look. You'll probably stay
awhile. Enjoy!
Brandon: Brandon is typical "Home Town
Vermont" - a great little community located on Route 7 between Rutland
and Middlebury. However, although it is not a typical tourist destination it
offers some very nice lodging and eateries.
You'll find many Middlebury College families staying here during Parent's
Weekend. Don't miss their July 4th Celebration!
What Else Is Of Interest In The Area? Mount
Independence, Branbury State
Park, DAR State
Park, Chimney
Point Historic Site and lots more. Check out our Area Map and tour the
back roads and smaller towns.
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