The Area: This is the extreme south central portion of
Vermont. Strange as it may seem , although within the
shortest driving distance for most who come to visit this
state, it is far less developed than the areas north of
it. This can be a real treat. Enjoy! Current
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Mount Snow, Dover, E.
Dover, W. Dover (Pop. 994): Yes, there's
much to do here during the warmer months,
but since this is better known as a ski area let's
address this first! A major ski area in every sense of
the word, the Mount Snow
region, has somehow managed to maintain the image that it
is a ski area, and nothing else. The look and feel of the
area in winter makes it clear why you're here...to ski,
sit before blazing fires, eat hearty fare, have fun!
You could comfortably say that the Mount Snow Area is
largely surrounded by wilderness, which gives it a
quality all its own. Stop for gas on Route 100 in West
Dover in a snowstorm after dark and you might as well be
in Alaska...the feeling 
is much the same. You've made it.
You've escaped. Tiny lights from small establishments
guide your way. You're in snow country!
Should you leave the Mount Snow area on Route 100
heading north, you'll see nothing for many miles, till
you come upon the small town of West Wardsboro. To the
south of Wilmington? Again, nothing! In winter it is as
if nothing existed outside of the Mount Snow/Wilmington
Area. You're on a fun-filled snow-covered island!
It is important to note that the area is filled with
truly delightful dining and lodging establishments, and
you don't have to be a skier to enjoy winter here.
There's many other activities. Horsedrawn sleigh rides, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, and even
heated indoor pools are here for you to enjoy.
You'll equally enjoy visiting during the warmer
months. The Mount Snow area's strong identity with skiing
is their loss and your gain at this time of the year. 
There's tons of things to do, and beauty everywhere. Great
golfing, tennis, hiking, biking, swimming, boating,
fishing...it's all here. You can even take scenic flights
from Mount Snow Airport! How about a cruise aboard a 65'
tour boat on Lake Whittingham, a visit to North River
Winery, lunch with a vista on Hogback Mountain, or a
visit to the Farmer's Market? And those roads that seem
foreboding in winter are easy to travel and simply
beautiful now! There's some truly gourmet restaurants
here, or you can dine as simply as you wish. And the
lodging establishments range from B&B's, to having
your own condo looking down on us all. This is a fun
place to be regardless of the season!
Wardsboro, South
Wardsboro, Wardsboro Center, West Wardsboro (Pop. 654):
As you can tell by the population count covering these
four communities, you don't have to worry about putting
money in the parking meter when here. These are home
towns of Vermonters, little affected by tourism other
than that some of the folks who live here probably make
their living working at something that is
visitor-related. Wardsboro has a quilt shop of
reputation, and a general store untouched by time. Most
of the other businesses here are service type businesses
serving the local population.
Wilmington (Pop.
1,968): Wilmington wears two hats. In
winter, it is totally married to Mount Snow in that it's
dining and lodging establishments are 
wall-to-wall with
skiers. Simply put, it's a ski town in winter. And it is
a town, with a charming atmosphere, chartered in 1751 to
be precise. It is not a place manufactured for skiers!
During the warmer months it is a natural stop for
those heading for the Route 100 corridor from Brattleboro via Route 9. It is also trafficked by
all those folks out there camping, swimming, boating and
the like at nearby Lake Whitingham and the several state
parks in the area. There's some great scenic drives
nearby, as is the Hogback Mountain scenic outlook, the
Marlboro Music Festival, and the North River Winery. In
short, there's lots to do in the Wilmington area, check
it out!
Whitingham, Jacksonville
(Pop. 1,177: The main
attractions here are Lake Whitingham (aka Harriman Reservoir) and the winery in
Jacksonville (a village within the town of Whitingham).
This is a sizable lake, 11 miles long. There are picnicking facilities (tables, grills, etc.), boat
rentals, fishing, swimming and the like in the area.
Whitingham's claim to fame it that Brigham Young, the
Mormon prophet was born here. A monument to him it still
here high on a hill.
Whitingham and Jacksonville are just a few minutes
south of Wilmington on Route 100.
Marlboro (Pop. 924):
This small town located almost mid-way between Wilmington
and Brattleboro, just off of scenic Route 9 is the home
of renowned Marlboro
College and the highly acclaimed Marlboro Music
Festival which is held each summer here on its 350 acre
campus. The festival is a gathering of world-class
musicians who come to work together here every July thru
Mid-August. Chamber Music Concerts take place Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays, during the seven-week period.
Even if you're not a chamber music fan, stop and visit,
you'll be glad you did!
Halifax, West Halifax
(Pop. 588); Readsboro, Readsboro Falls, Heartwellville
(Pop. 762); Searsburg (Pop. 85); Stamford (Pop. 773):
These towns and villages are little known to other than
those who live in them or are in very close proximity.
There are located in the extreme south/central portion of
the state, below Route 9. And, except for Shearer Hill
Farm in West Halifax, we're not even aware of any lodging
establishments. The terrain varies by village. Searsburg,
for example, is in mountainous country and the population
has never exceeded 100. Other of these villages border
small lakes. In short, there's nothing here for the
visitor that we're aware of. Should you find otherwise,
please let us know so that we can pass the information
on. Incidentally, we recommend you research the area when
there's no chance of snow!
