Very Vermont

The Very Vermont tour showcases every inch of the State of Vermont, taking your through stunning scenery, picturesque New England villages with covered bridges to Majestic lakes.

Day 1: Boston, Massachusetts
Incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history to match. Since its beginnings as a homesteading community, it has evolved into a centre for social and political change and is now the economic and cultural hub of New England.
In a city filled with interesting things to see and do, the historic Freedom Trail is the highlight of Boston for many visitors. The 2.5 mile red brick walking trail leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, everyone an authentic American treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958, when the wrecking ball threatened several important places, the Freedom Trail today is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution.
You can walk the Trail yourself, or take one of the many guided tours available through the National Park Service. Tours begin every half hour from the park visitor centre at 15 State Street opposite the Old State House. If you prefer to ride, you can take a trolley tour, which is an unofficial guided tour, but does include many of the most important sites along the Trail including Old Ironsides, the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. Plan to stop and eat at Faneuil Hall, once the primary meeting place for America’s revolutionaries. It is now a bustling market of restaurants and shops
Day 2
If you were unable to experience a portion of the Freedom Trail yesterday, you can complete that journey today before choosing from the myriad possibilities for exploring that Boston offers. There are always a variety of fascinating exhibits at the Boston Museum of Science. Cheers, of the famous television show, is located on Beacon Hill. The Sam Adams Brewery is a recent addition, founded in 1984. The Boston Museum of Arts, founded in 1876, has an outstanding, world-renowned collection that includes some 450,000 items. The New England Aquarium offers special whale watching trips until October. There’s also the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Newberry Street, with some of the best antiquing in America, and Cambridge, MA, home of Harvard University, right across the river.

2 nights in Boston at the Nine Zero Hotel:
Nine Zero Hotel, a beautiful Boston boutique hotel, brings together everything the discerning traveler seeks: an ideal location in downtown Boston, luxurious accommodations, personalized service and thoughtful amenities. Nine Zero is a welcome haven for business travelers, Boston vacationers and weekend leisure package seekers alike. Situated in the Ladder District in downtown Boston, Nine Zero is only minutes from Logan International Airport, and is just steps away from the Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Financial District, Faneuil Hall, the Quincy Market, Broadway Theater, Red Sox baseball and everything this historic city has to offer. With four star accommodations that set the standard for Boston hotels, Nine Zero Hotel features a sophisticated setting that blends traditional red brick and limestone with sleek nickel, chrome, stainless steel and glass. The luxurious design carries through to the elegantly appointed guestrooms. Elegant, sumptuous and intimate, Nine Zero promises a welcoming sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nine Zero completes its luxury hotel services and amenities with exceptional meetings and events in our beautifully appointed meeting rooms (all boast views of the city). This hotel also features one of Boston’s most popular dining spots, KO Prime. An award-winning 4 star hotel, Conde Nast Traveller has placed Nine Zero on its Gold List of the world’s best hotels for three straight years. The hotel was also voted Boston’s Best Boutique Hotel 2003 by Boston Magazine. This Boston hotel evokes the sophistication, luxury and timelessness expected of a Kimpton Hotel, while echoing the character of this great city.

Days 3 & 4: Manchester, Vermont (152 Miles)
The Manchester and the Mountains region of southern Vermont is rural, beautiful and wonderfully sophisticated. The incredibly vibrant arts community serves up a host of concerts, shows, and events — activities for young and old.
The Manchester Region is snuggled between the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Mountain Range to the west offering a diverse landscape of opportunity for relaxing and enjoying all that the out of doors has to offer.

Things to do in and around Manchester:
Hildene, Lincoln Family home
Manchester Designer Outlets
Orvis store and American fly fishing museum
Southern Vermont Art Center
BattenKill Canoe Trips in Arlington
British School of Falconry at the Equinox Resort
Land-Rover Experience Driving School at the Equinox
Swimming at Emerald Lake, a Vermont State Park located north of Manchester

2 nights in Manchester at the Wilburton Inn (Includes Breakfast):
From the moment you turn off route 7A on to River Road, you return to an era of genuine elegance and romance. The road winds past stone walls and beautiful homes and finally you arrive at the tree lined driveway of Manchester Vermont's Wilburton Inn, one of Vermont's Historic Inns. A 20 acre grand Victorian inn, high on the crest of a hill overlooking Vermont's Green Mountains, the Wilburton Inn is the largest private estate in Manchester Village. Experience breathtaking views in a romantic setting with renowned fine dining, gracious hospitality and a proud history.
Wilburton offers fine dining, marvelous views, swimming pool, tennis, nature walks and nearby ski mountains, golf, biking and designer outlet shopping nearby. The views from the Wilburton, over the valley and toward the surrounding mountains, are among the finest in Vermont.
Gangsters, celebrities, politicians, society, and even royalty have mixed at the Inn !.

Days 5 & 6: Chittenden, Vermont (68 Miles)
Things to do en route to Chittenden:
Travel north by the scenic Route 100 byway
Taylor Cheese Farm in Londonderry
Vermont Country Store in Weston
Weston Playhouse (June – early September)

In the early nineteenth century the town and surrounding area were noted for lumbering and mining, but now maple syrup and Christmas trees are produced.
Chittenden in Rutland County is a great base in the heart of the Green Mountains and is well-known for its pristine beauty and its outdoor recreational opportunities. The region is a four-season paradise, offering limitless opportunities to enjoy skiing, hiking, golfing, fishing and water sports as well as many other recreational pursuits.
The nearby city of Rutland provides the region with a thriving historic downtown, a variety of businesses and services including the second largest mall in Vermont, the Diamond Run Mall, a regional library, numerous clubs and churches.
Within minutes you can enjoy many year round activities. The quiet of the woods is perfect for hiking, horseback riding and mountain bike riding. Area resorts offer golf and tennis. On one of our many beautiful lakes in the Lakes Region enjoy sailing, kayaking, swimming, waterskiing and fishing. Enjoy world class downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing at the best in the east at Killington, Pico and Okemo ski resorts.
When visiting there are many attractions to enjoy including the New England Maple Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, Wilson Castle, Vermont Marble Exhibit, Green Mountain Rock Climbing, Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Pico Alpine Slide, Killington Chairlift, Concerts in the Park, Vermont Chamber Ballet, the Rutland Historical Society and more.
Enjoy a band concert by the oldest municipal band in the country, the Farmers Market or just enjoy a drive through any one of seven original covered bridges. The Rutland area has 8 excellent golf courses to choose from as well as great hiking and biking trails.

Things to do in and around Chittenden:
Crossroads of Vermont Byway
Killington Snowmobile Tours (winter)
Long Trail Brewing Company in Bridgewater Corners
Killington Adventure Center
Vermont Marble Museum in Proctor
New England Maple Museum in Pittsford

2 nights in Chittenden at the Mountain Top Inn:
"A little piece of heaven" - The Mountain Top Inn & Resort is Vermont's classic four season resort, located in Central Vermont, just 11 miles from Killington. Majestically set on 350 acres with sweeping views of a mountain lake and Green Mountain National Forest, The Mountain Top Inn & Resort offers an endless array of outdoor adventures, ideal for both couples and families....there's something for everyone at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort.
Rooms are decorated with a cozy, mountain lodge theme. All rooms have private bathrooms with full tubs or walk-in showers, cable television; most have a comfortable sitting area and writing desk.
Guests enjoy breathtaking views from their room of the mountains and lake or views of the scenic meadow, as you watch cross country skiers and sleigh rides in winter or horseback riding in summer.
The Mountain Top Inn & Resort offers guests an endless array of outdoor adventures for all skill levels
Inc swimming in the lake, scenic pontoon boat rides, Tennis, Golf, clay bird shooting, sand volley ball, fly-fishing, Massage therapy, kids club, Mountain Top Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center.
The Highlands Dining Room offers sumptuous cuisine in the ambiance of a traditional Mountain Lodge, after dinner head to the Highlands Tavern, Enjoy a casual, friendly atmosphere and daily specials. A full service bar with an extensive wine list, including Vermont wines, and a wide selection of beer and Vermont micro brews on tap and bottled.
Play a game of pool, relax by the fire, or watch your favorite television show or sporting event.
Seasonal outdoor seating is available on the Terrace, all with spectacular views.

Days 7 & 8: Vergennes, Vermont (46 Miles)
Vergennes on the shores of Lake Champlain is the smallest city in the United States with a population of 2,741.
Use the next couple of days to relax by the lake or visit one of the many attractions and parks this area has to offer. From here the city of Burlington is just a 30 minute ride and offers a whole host of further attractions to offer.

Things to do in and around Vergennes:
Village of Brandon
Mount Independence Historic Site
Morgan Horse Farm
Morgan Horse Museum
Vergennes Opera House
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Burlington, Vermont’s largest city with 40,000 people is 30 miles north of Basin Harbor Club.

Things to do between Vergennes and Burlington:
Dakin Farm
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Shaftsbury Cider

Rokeby Museum

Philo Bridge Farm

Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Vermont Teddy Bear
Shelburne Museum
Shelburne Vineyards
Shelburne Farms


To do in Burlington
Spirit of Ethan Allen cruises
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Church Street Marketplace
Lake Champlain Chocolates

2 nights in Vergennes at the Basin Harbor Club:
When Ardelia Beach, founder of the Basin Harbor Club, first came to Vermont to establish a working farm that would take in summer boarders anxious to escape the urban living, she could not have chosen a better locale. Since the farmhouse’s creation in 1886, Beach’s vision has evolved into a 700-acre resort including 77 distinctive cottages, many of which offer fireplaces, decks and views of the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The property is the first in Vermont to be designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and on-site golf courses and pristine gardens echo the natural splendor with landscaped perfection. Regardless of the motivation for heading to Basin Harbor Club, its attentive staff, lakeside location and calm pace of life will create a memorable experience. 115 rooms. 4 restaurants serving a wide variety of foods. Nonsmoking and smoking rooms with private bath, telephone, TV ,air-conditioning, hair dryer. Fitness center, bicycles, sailing, golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, children’s programs, gift shop, playground.

Days 9, 10 & 11: Stowe, Vermont (55 Miles)
Only Stowe Vermont combines a classic 200-year-old village with Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak. This unique juxtaposition imbues Stowe with a character reminiscent of great European mountain resorts.
Stowe is a vibrant, sophisticated, year-round, international mountain resort, offering abundant historical, cultural and recreational activities, while celebrating and encouraging the preservation of its natural beauty and serenity.
Visit Vermont's #1 tourist attraction: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream plant, a mecca for lovers of premium ice cream. Not far up the road are a number of specialty food shops: Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Visitor's Center and Cafe, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cabot Creamery Annex, plus maple syrup and other goodies for which this part of Vermont is famous.
If you want to shop ? Stowe offers everything from antique and craft galleries to outdoor clothing and equipment stores, Stowe is a paradise for shoppers. Stowe boasts an abundance of independently owned shops whose merchants have taken great care in selecting the merchandise they proudly offer.
Feeling hungry ? Stowe's dining consistently receives positive buzz from such sources as SKI Magazine, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, the New York Times and Boston Magazine. With over 45 restaurants, offering everything from haute cuisine to pub fare, Stowe has something to please everyone's taste.
Fancy a drive ? The Green Mountain Byway runs through the towns of Waterbury and Stowe, between the spine of the northern Green Mountains to the west and the peaks of the Worcester Range to the east. Traveling along the byway provides stunning views of open meadows, farmlands and forests, all with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Historic homes, farmsteads, villages and mill sites are accessible all along the route as well as the area’s most prominent natural feature, Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak.

Things to do in and around Stowe:
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Visitor Center
Ben & Jerry’s Factory tour
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cabot Annex Cheese
Helen Day Art Center
Stowe Mountain’s attraction park
Stowe Mountain Alpine slide
Stowe Mountain’s gondola Skyride
Stowe Performing Art Center
Trapp Family Lodge Brewery
Stowe recreation path
Horse-drawn carriage ride
Hiking Mount Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont
Vermont Ski Museum
Swimming at Little River, a Vermont State Park

3 nights in Stowe at the Green Mountain Inn:
The Green Mountain Inn offers some of the best accommodations in Stowe Vermont, with the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic touches in 105 unique guest rooms.
In the heart of Stowe village guests enjoy two acclaimed restaurants, specialty shops, a year-round heated outdoor pool, game room, afternoon tea and cookies and use of a fully equipped health club offering a large Jacuzzi, sauna and massage services.

Days 12 & 13: Woodstock, Vermont (74 Miles)
To do on the way to Woodstock via Interstate 89:
Montpelier (exit 8), Vermont’s state capital and a visit to the Statehouse
Morse Maple farm in Montpelier
Barre (exit 6), Rock of Ages, granite quarry
Randolph (exit 4) Porter Music Box
and pristine gardens, our picturesque Vermont hotel and resort takes you back to a simpler time while providing every contemporary convenience.

Woodstock, Vermont is famous for the architecture of many of its houses, churches and businesses. It is the only town in America with four Paul Revere church bells.
In 1969 the Middle Covered Bridge was built over the Ottauquechee River ("Winding Waters") which flows through the center of the Village. The bridge faces the beautiful Village Green, where locals and visitors alike enjoy a casual stroll or a break from a busy day. On Wednesdays afternoons in the summer, this picturesque spot is the venue for the Market on the Green (an outdoor marketplace of organic food and local crafts). Thursdays transforms the Green into a stage for performers at the free Summer Brownbag Concerts which are sponsored by the Pentangle Council on the Arts.
Woodstock, Vermont was the winner of the 1997 National Contest conducted by the Ladies Home Journal magazine as the "Prettiest Town in America", it was chosen as the community with the most beauty, charm and character. A panel of judges named it the clear winner for its natural physical beauty, architectural splendor and civic-minded residents. Visitors today are welcomed to the village by beautiful annual flowers outside every business and twinkling white lights adorning the trees that line the main street in the winter.

Things to do in and around Woodstock:
Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock
Marsh, Billings, Rockefeller National Park in Woodstock
Sugarbush Farm in Woodstock
Swimming at Silver Lake State Park, north of Woodstock
Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s Raptor Center
Quechee Gorge (scenic view)
Quechee Gorge Village (antiques, collectibles, etc)
Simon Pearce Glass Blowing Studio

2 nights in Woodstock at the Woodstock Inn:
The Woodstock Inn & Resort is located in the center of Vermont in the village of Woodstock, known as the prettiest small town in America. The Inn defines sophistication without pretension, with its Four Diamond lodgings; three restaurants, including the exquisite Four Diamond-rated Main Dining Room; world-class amenities such as golf, tennis, skiing (both downhill and cross-country); and superb health and fitness offerings. The Inn is surrounded by all the best of Vermont: beautiful scenery, charming shops and galleries, historic covered bridges, a national park, a working dairy farm from the 1800s. So, too, the Inn’s 142 newly refurbished guest rooms and suites reflect Vermont at its finest. Original artworks by noted regional artists grace the walls. Custom designed furniture and adornments fill the guest rooms, many of which have the kind of real fireplaces often imagined but seldom found. Recently remodeled bathrooms offer every amenity, like heating lamps and oversized shower heads, which soothe and pamper. Inn in residential/mountain location. 144 rooms Nonsmoking and smoking rooms with shower, tub, telephone, color TV, cable, air conditioning, hair dryer. Room service and laundry service. Bar/lounge, game room, safe deposit box, gift shop, hairdresser, indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, fitness center, whirlpool, sauna, tennis, golf (18-hole), bicycles, babysitting.

Day 14: Ludlow / Proctorsville, Vermont (30 Miles)
Long before anyone coined the term “base lodge,” Ludlow, Vermont established a thriving four-season town, exciting marketplace and vibrant community at the base of Okemo Mountain, in the heart of the spectacular Okemo Valley. With its delightful shops and galleries, exceptional dining, lodging and unrivaled recreation all surrounded by quiet streets, country roads and scenic Vermont splendor, Ludlow, Vermont has something for everyone. Located at the junction of Routes 100 & 103, this 150+ year-old village began life as a classic mill town powered by the rushing Black River. Fast-forward a couple years, and Ludlow is home to Okemo Mountain Resort, a thrilling year-round playground with world-class amenities, trendsetting innovations and spectacular mountain vistas. You may come for the mountain and discover the town, just as easily as the other way round. Come spring and summer, skiers and snowboarders give way to hiking, fishing and some of the best golfing found anywhere in New England. Fall means festivals, craft fairs, fine dining and shopping, to say nothing of our breathtaking fall foliage. Ludlow, Vermont is what a base lodge was meant to be, the one place that meets all your needs and exceeds your expectations!

Things to do in and around Ludlow:
President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch
Okemo Mountain Resort offering golf, canopy tour, mountain coaster
Crowley Cheese in Mount Holly
Swimming at Camp Plymouth, a Vermont State Parks
Green Mountain Sugar House
Tour the Clear Lake Furniture Showroom and Workshop
High Tea at Inn Victoria in Chester
Paint Pottery at Endless Creations Pottery Studio
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center
Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts

1 night in Castle Hill Resort & Spa, Proctorsville:

Castle Hill Resort and Spa is a member of Historic Hotels Of America and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Luxury reigns supreme here at this elegant, full-service Vermont resort which features a unique collection of individually decorated guest rooms. Discerning travelers will feel pampered in the 10 Castle Hill rooms which blend classic elegance with modern technology.

All accommodations at Castle Hill feature hardwood floors, area rugs, and are furnished with period pieces. From heirloom-quality linens in rich tones to intricately carved designer plaster ceilings, and Tiffany lamps, you will find that attention to detail at Castle Hill Resort and Spa is second to none and you will feel as if you are a very special guest.  And while the Castle room accommodations evoke the ambiance of gracious times past, they are all well-appointed with the modern amenities that discerning travelers have come to expect including cable TV, Internet access, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, and complimentary bottled water.  Private bathrooms feature luxurious amenities as well as a bathrobe and blow dryer. And the ultra comfortable beds offer plenty of pillows to ensure a good night’s slumber each night of your stay.

Day 15: To Boston, Massachusetts (160 Miles)
En route to Logan Airport, drive through the State of New Hampshire, stop for lunch in Mt Sunapee State Park or Winslow State Park before heading South East back to Boston Logan airport to drop your car and take your flight home.

 
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Pre, post or extra nights: Pre, post & extra nights within the itinerary can be added to this tour, please let us know if you would like to extend your stay anywhere and we will be happy to quote the extra nights.
 
Included in the tour:
14 Nights Accommodation.
All hotel taxes.
Rooms provide private facilities and are based on the hotels standard or lead in room type.
 
Not included in this tour:
Meals other then the breakfast’s mentioned above.
Overnight parking charges if applicable.
Flights – Please contact us for a competitive quote on flights direct into Boston with our airline partner British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.
Car Hire - Please contact us for a competitive quote on car hire with our rental partner Alamo rent a car.
 

Prices

All 'from' prices quoted are per adult person per package in £ GBP and include all taxes. 

The exact cost of the tour will depend on the date of travel and the availability at the time you book.

Please call us on 0844 80 444 80 or email us reservations@purelynewengland.co.uk 

we can then check availability and provide you with a quote for your preferred departure date including tour, flights and car hire.

14 Night tour only from £999 per person, based on 2 sharing.

 Up to two children under 12 can normally stay free when sharing the same room with two adults.