Location: Windsor
Top Things to do in Windsor
- 1. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
- 2. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
- 3. Ascutney State Park
- 4. Still River Outfitters
- 5. Harpoon Brewery
- 6. American Precision Museum
- 7. North Star Canoe & Kayak - Day Tours
- 8. Mount Ascutney
- 9. Blow-Me-Down Bridge
- 10. Great River Outfitters & uuThe Path of Life Garden
10 Things to Do in Windsor That You Shouldn't Miss
Windsor is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. As the "Birthplace of Vermont", the town is where the Constitution of Vermont was adopted in 1777, thus marking the founding of the Vermont Republic—a sovereign state until 1791 when Vermont joined the United States. Over much of its history, Windsor was home to a variety of manufacturing enterprises. The population was 3,553 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Windsor
1. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
5 based on 220 reviews
Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this beautiful home and garden is now open to the public for free concerts and picnics.
Reviewed By McGone-agle - Hartford, Connecticut
Saint-Gaudens' sculptures are national treasures and this site of his summer home and sculpture studio houses many of his works in a garden setting. Individual sculptures can be found in public places in Boston, NYC, D.C., but his major works are all represented here in the bucolic landscape that inspired the artist. Operated by the National Parks Service, this historic site is worth a very long drive, and if you live or are visiting anywhere within an hour or two, be sure to put it on your 'to do' list.
2. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Ali921 - Edinburgh, Scotland
It's certainly not the most attractive but that is not why we visit it ! People have it on their list because it is the longest in the US. Unfortunately it covers quite a busy round so you don't get a chance to walk down or enjoy it in peace and quiet. Don't let that put you off. There is a very small parking area on the Cornish NH aspect.
3. Ascutney State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ctjustdoit - Connecticut
There are trails from the base of the mountain which if you are up to it are a challenge and awesome . The reward at the observation tower or west peak are worth your efforts . If you have less time or don't have the fitness to get all the way up, drive the auto road. It gets you with in 3/4 of a mile of the summit or 1/2 mile of west peak. These are still steep hikes over Boulder and rock fields (wear proper hiking boots) but you won't be hiking as long . But you still need the strength to climb steep trails with varied footing.
As nearly every Vermont State Park this o e is impeccably maintained .
4. Still River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Kendra F - West Chazy, New York
Fun way to spend the afternoon. We did the path of life this time and look forward to going what it is warmer and doing a river tour.
5. Harpoon Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By smm628 - Glen Burnie, Maryland
This review is from the perspective of 2 non-beer-drinking adults visiting on a Saturday in November. We enjoyed the tour and found it very informative. We feel that beer drinkers would be pleased with the amount of tasting samples you were given for a $5 price tag.
When we entered the room, we were given safety glasses to put on, a souvenir glass and, once all attendees were in, our first free sample. We were given the first part of the tour in this fenced off area of the brewery, but then went out into the brewery itself at a few different stations for the middle of the tour. There were 3 tour guides who switched speaking at the different stations. Thought that was a great technique - kept it more animated than I think one person would have been. About mid-way through the tour, we were given a second sample. At the end, participants were allowed unlimited samples from the taps in the tour room.
6. American Precision Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Museum has the largest collection of machine tools in the country.
Reviewed By ChickenLady1 - Boston, Massachusetts
Interesting place to visit. Man at desk was very knowledgeable and engaging with the visitors. Once we were inside the section past the front room, quite a few machines on display. Lathes, sewing machines, presses, etc. We spoke with a young man who was working there as an intern. He gave us a live demonstration of the machines in his area. Great job and savy young man!
7. North Star Canoe & Kayak - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
A small family owned Canoe and Kayak Rental on the Connecticut River. Shuttle service provided. Full day, half day and overnight trips.
Reviewed By deniseo39 - Acton, Massachusetts
Beautiful location on the Ct. River. The company makes the process very easy with drop offs to the launch area, navigation tips and info about wildlife you might see. Eqpt was great and we felt the experience was fun and affordable.
8. Mount Ascutney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Mountain and state park in Windsor, Vermont.
Reviewed By Denise V - Harrisburg
The hikes are very hard, it feels like you are going straight up! The weatherfield trail had scenic waterfalls which was very pretty. The Brownsville trail had a lot of switch backs and was very steep, a rock scramble at times but the view was amazing!
9. Blow-Me-Down Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By mjc404 - Derby, United Kingdom
You have to be really determined to find this delightful little covered bridge which is at the end of a rough track leading off Route 12A. Parking is difficult but it is well worth making the effort to visit it. We were rather surprised to find other "Covered Bridge hunters" there at the same time as we visited, so we were able to compare notes.
10. Great River Outfitters & uuThe Path of Life Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The Path of Life Garden is a crafted landscape open to the public in Windsor, Vermont. Visitors experience the story of the great circle of life while traveling through sculptures of varying sizes and materials. Inspired by a famous garden in Europe, these eighteen works of art symbolize the journey from birth to death and beyond. Since its conception in 1997, the garden has grown on its own path, providing space for recreation, relaxation, contemplation and realization; making it a great destination for families looking for fun things to do around Quechee, Woodstock, and Hanover. The path is also home to some of a 5+ mile trail network, groomed in the winter for dogsledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The garden is located in a 14-acre of field of trails, wildflowers and open spaces on the banks of the Connecticut River. It is enjoyed by people of all ages and was recently featured in Vermont Life and Pastoral Magazine.
Reviewed By toscwolfstar - Chester, Vermont
$6 each is a bit high for my expectations. A lot of the wood sings and posts were almost falling off/over and need to be updated.
It was an interesting take on "life". Many stops to ponder. Some large camping and boating groups had taken over a few stops for their own use.
Not much shade so be prepared accordingly.
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