Top Things to do in Green Mountains
Top Hotels in Green Mountains
10 Sights & Landmarks in Green Mountains That You Shouldn't Miss
Vermonts Green Mountains are the peaks that gave the 14th state its name. Still largely covered by the verdant forest, the area is a year-round destination, popular with both skiers and hikers. The Long Trail, a wilderness hiking trail, traverses the state, while drivers set a slower pace on Vermonts scenic roads. Quaint towns, such as Stowe and Montgomery, acres of farmed valleys, apple orchards, covered bridges and specialty stores take visitors back in time, and charming inns await.
Restaurants in Green Mountains
1. Mad Tom Orchard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By dreymatthew - Brooklyn, United States
We were so thrilled to find this beautiful orchard, run by a super friendly semi-retired couple and their adorable older dog. When you imagine apple picking in Vermont, this place is what you imagine: Tremendous views of the mountains, meticulously-maintained red barns and row after row of trees brimming with easily-reached apples. We especially enjoyed picking Macintosh apples off one of a few 78 year-old trees they have! We came on a weekday, so we had the place to ourselves. The prices are very reasonable and the apples are delicious. The owners also welcome leashes dogs to join their families in the orchard. Add this to your “must do” list when visiting southern Vermont.
2. Wildwood Berry Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Wildwood Berry Farm is a U-Pick Blueberry Farm in southwestern Vermont. Guests can spend as much time as they like picking blueberries in a scenic setting. Blueberries are priced per pound. Don't forget to try the homemade world famous fresh fruit popsicles. Families are welcome.
3. Bridge at the Green
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By kolbow - Northville, United States
Sometimes it's the simple things that catch your attention after you have slowed down on your trip. The covered bridge and white church with the fall colors is a perfect example. Only a few miles west of Arlington, it a must see.
4. North Meadow Farm
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
We are a small dairy farm and cheese making facility. We sell farmhouse cheese and local humanely raised meats and raw milk. We give tours of the farm and our progress and answer questions about farm to table. Our goal/mission is to educate our community and guests about a small farm life.
Reviewed By spage36 - Dorset, United States
What a fantastic farm settled into the hills of Manchester. The owners couldn’t be nicer and take care of the animals that range from massive 800 lb pigs (we like Pierre the Pig the best) to calfs, goats and sheep and others. They let our little ones pick up the animals, collect eggs and do just about as much as we pleased in terms of farm help! It is a smaller family run organization where tours are personable and you can wander into their shop full of both their eggs, meats and cheese. There is also loads of breads, honey, sauces and other food products that we’ve seen sold at the weekly farmers markets in town so it’s been a nice tip of the cap to some of the local businesses. In the summertime, the fresh vegetable garden is a source of big envy for us as aspiring gardeners.
5. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews
Historic home of Robert Lincoln, only child of President and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. The estate has beautiful gardens, restored 1903 wooden Pullman palace car, goat farm and cheesemaking facility, 12+ miles of walking trails, teaching greenhouse and cross-country skiing in winter.
Reviewed By aschwartz10100 - Brooklyn, United States
After visiting Manchester dozens of times, we finally went to HIldene and can't believe we didn't go before. The entrance fee seemed pretty high, but surely that is needed to support the maintenance and operation. You could spend much of a day touring the historic house and restored Pullman car (with great docents to give insight into what you're seeing), visiting the goats and farm, and hiking or skiing the trails.
6. Molly Stark Trail
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
A 40-mile scenic drive between Bennington and Brattleboro.
Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States
My wife and I had a very pleasant ride along Route 9 west of Brattleboro and visited three stops that were well worth our time. First, east of Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook. we stopped at Matt's Maple Syrup outlet where we bought one half gallon of delicious syrup. Second, on the west side of Hogback Mt. Scenic Overlook, we stopped at the Molly Stark State Park where we walked along the trails with our Golden Retriever in quiet woodlands. Thirdly, we stopped at the Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook where one can see for miles and miles.
7. Merck Forest & Farmland Center
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Merck Forest and Farmland Center is a non-profit educational institution with a mission to inspire curiosity, love and responsibility for our natural and working lands. We offer a variety of seasonal recreational opportunities including rustic backcountry cabins and campsites for rent and over 30 miles of forest trails for recreational hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. We produce farm and forest products for sale and Vermont-Certified-Organic maple syrup. We conduct educational programs specializing in environmental sciences, sustainable agriculture and silviculture for students, adults and apprentices. Through education we seek to encourage our visitors to engage in the activities of a working landscape, and to become good stewards of the land.
8. Bennington Battle Monument
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4.5 based on 720 reviews
Monument to a key battle of the American Revolution. The monument stands over 300 feet tall.
Reviewed By amandaeliza23 - Hershey, United States
Loved this stop! If you go up the elevator you get a view of Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts (they have them labeled which I appreciated). The monuments placed around the grassy area were surprisingly interesting too, and continued in a little museum on the ground floor by the elevator. The gift shop was a perfect souvenir treasure trove. Oh, and nice bathrooms are right next to the gift shop too, which is a definite plus mid road trip.
9. Old First Congregational Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
This 1805 Bennington church is where poet Robert Frost is buried.
Reviewed By Doc3100 - Traverse City, United States
This is a classic New England church which proudly maintains its Puritan connections. Although an active parish, docents are available during the week to share its history dating back to 1805. From the soapstone foot warmer to the architectural sound dome in the ceiling, you will not want to miss this gem.
10. Bennington Centre Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By S5196IRmichellew
We visited the cemetery on September 14, 2020. There is a veritable whose who of Revolutionary War heroes, early US politicians and State of Vermont founding fathers-and of course Robert Frost's gravesite. The cemetery is well kept. Unobtrusive markers and plaques give visitors a comprehensive history without interfering with the peace of this hallowed ground. Well wroth a stroll. Spend a couple hours wandering through and learning about America's early days.
