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The Area: This small and rural area
of Vermont is a major visitor destination during summer and fall. Read
below and you'll find out why! In winter it's a popular home away from home for those who
enjoy winter sports. Current
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Weston: Dwarfed by mountains on all sides, with the West River
as its back fence, this village of fewer than 500 year-round residents
is simply beautiful. During the warmer months visitors come from far and
wide to visit the nationally renowned Vermont Country Store, the Weston
Priory (a small Benedictine Monastery known world-wide for the singing
voices of the Monks who live there), and the Weston
Playhouse.
In fact, this tiny village is a major destination of folks from out of
state. Its beautiful setting is dotted with delightful Shops,
Galleries, Inns and Eateries.
The shops are such that it's near impossible to visit Weston and not
become a serious browser. The Farrar Mansur House & Old Mill Museum
maintained by the Weston Historical Society are also a worth a visit.
AND, make absolutely certain to stop in the Wilder Memorial Library, a few
steps off of the Village Green. The interior of this tiny building is in
itself a work of art [Click On Image Below]... The residence of Judge
Wilder from 1825 to 1877, it was given to the town in his memory in 1908
The
foliage season is Weston's busiest by far! It is also the time of two
incredibly popular attractions, the
Weston Antiques Show and the Weston
Craft Show. 
Consequently, if you're planning to book a room at a local
inn anytime during leaf season make your reservation early or plan on
spending your nights outdoors in a sleeping bag.
Weston in winter? It's so quiet here you can hear the snowflakes hit
the ground. This is not to say there aren't people here, it's just
that
most are indoors or on the nearby slopes. Located in the heart of the snow belt
and within minutes of four major downhill ski areas and several
cross-country ski
touring centers, Weston is a popular haven for winter enthusiasts.
There's no place prettier in winter, or more inviting!
Londonderry
& South Londonderry (Pop. 1709):
Londonderry is the metropolis
of the two in that it has a small shopping center containing a
well-stocked, full-size supermarket and a variety of other businesses. The town also has an auto repair shop, a
clothing and shoe barn, several restaurants, lodging establishments, and
the like.
Although a small town by
anyone's standards, Londonderry is a busy place in the winter due to its
proximity to the ski areas. Magic
Mountain, perhaps Vermont's best kept
secret, is literally 5 minutes down the road. Magic will bring
back memories to those who remember parking within a few steps of a base lodge
and short lift lines! This is a great ski area for families, as well as
challenging to experts.
South Londonderry? You could easily pass through it and not know it.
The few visitor-type businesses it contains are spread apart. There are
several noteworthy restaurants here, and a popular inn. South
Londonderry is more identified with the Stratton-Bondville
Area than
with Londonderry, especially in winter.
Landgrove (Pop. 144): Although only
minutes away from the other villages in the area, this is not a village
you are going to stumble across! And, although it has a town hall, it's
not really a town as most would describe one. It is better defined
as a "place"...and a beautiful place it is! Landgrove is
comprised of a town hall, a country inn, and a number well-manicured
homes of varied type, owned almost exclusively by folks from down
country. That's it...there are no shops, no post office,
nothing... just
forest, meadows, dirt roads, and quiet beauty!
Landgrove can be reached from Peru, Londonderry, and Weston.
Regardless of from where, it's dirt road all or part of the way, so
drive slowly.
What's to do in Landgrove? During the warmer months it's walking or
biking...or
a dip in nearby Hapgood
Pond, maintained beautifully by the National
Forest Service. In winter it pretty much comes down to skiing nearby Bromley
Mountain, cross-country
skiing, or taking a horsedrawn sleigh
ride.
However, you're just minutes away from just about anything you might
choose to do, regardless of the season.
Peru (Pop. 416): Peru
is a tiny village located between Manchester and Londonderry. If you're a skier you think of Peru as the home of
Bromley
Mountain Ski Area (although many skiers probably believe it is in
Manchester). If you're a frequent summer visitor you probably
think of Peru as the home of the Hapgood Pond Recreational Area
maintained by the National Forest Service.
Of course, if you've ever been to Peru in the fall, you
definitely think of Peru as the home of the Peru Fair.
The "Fair" is more like a incredible street fair and pig roast than what one thinks
of as a Fair. It should certainly be on your fall calendar if it isn't
already! Check LinkVermont's Calendar
of Events during the summer for the exact dates.
Local
Attractions & Places of Interest
Listings
Are In Alphabetical Order
Farrar-Mansur House (Southern
Vermont)
Description: Historic Home & Tavern
Location: Old Mill Yard
Town: Weston
Phone:
Weston
Playhouse (Southern
Vermont)
Description: Professional Summer Theatre
Location: Village Green
Town: Weston
Phone: 802-824-8167
Weston
Priory (Southern
Vermont)
Description: Small Benedictine Monastery.
Location: Route 155
Town: Weston
Phone: 802-824-5409
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