What to do and see in Green Mountains, Green Mountains: The Best Nature & Parks

April 22, 2022 Toi Mattera

Vermont’s 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 Vermont’s 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. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park

Rt. 30 North, Manchester, VT 05255 +1 802-362-1439 http://manchester-vt.gov
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park

Reviewed By MoniqueG1561 - Winchester, United Kingdom

We were on a road trip to the north side of Vermont and we made a stop here to let our kids run around. They loved the playground at this park! Very good mix of equipment for little ones and bigger kids. Great scenery!

2. Kimberly Farms

1214 Cross Hill Rd, North Bennington, Bennington, VT 05257-9300 +1 802-442-5454 [email protected] http://kimberlyfarms.org
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Kimberly Farms

Kimberly Farms is owner operated by seasoned local horse lovers for the past 25 years. All of our activities are fully insured and our instructors are certified. We have a beautiful 60-acre facility, where horses roam the pastures, wildlife flourishes and fun is had by all. We are proud that many of its current staff have come to us as students, moved up through the ranks and have become accompli

3. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05254 +1 802-362-1788 [email protected] http://www.hildene.org/
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

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.

4. Merck Forest & Farmland Center

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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Merck Forest & Farmland Center

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.

5. Bromley Mountain

3984 Vt Route 11, Peru, VT 05152-9708 +1 802-824-5522 [email protected] http://www.bromley.com
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4.5 based on 282 reviews

Bromley Mountain

In the winter, Bromley is your family-friendly Vermont ski resort. To kids, the mountain is huge, and to parents, it's just the right size with slopes that funnel the whole family to our centralized base area. Everyone loves our warm southern exposure, slope-side lodging, diverse terrain, friendly staff, and our great food! In the summer, Bromley is home to 4 amazing adventures. At the Base Area you'll find our Mountain Adventure Park filled with a variety of rides and activities for everyone - kids and adults alike! Take a ride down the triple track Alpine Slide, swing 4 stories high on our Giant Swing, make a Big Splash down our Waterslide and so much more! Looking for a challenge? Climb, glide, maneuver, and slide through all 65 elements in our Aerial Adventure Park. Looking for more thrills? The Sun Mountain Flyer is 4 side-by-side zip lines designed to satisfy your craving for adventure. Looking to take it easy? Play a round of our 18 hole, lift-served disc golf course.

Reviewed By 49wilbertm - East Quogue, United States

This place was amazing! Its a nice small mountain with lots of fun We took a lesson for skiing and we learned a lot, they have lot of patience. My 4 year old did day care day and he dis not want to leave! He was learning how to ski all day

6. Mount Equinox

1A St Bruno Dr, Arlington, VT 05250-9505 +1 802-362-1114 http://www.equinoxmountain.com/mountain_statistics.php
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4.5 based on 243 reviews

Mount Equinox

Drive this scenic mountain which is also used as a outdoor classroom for the study of various species of plants and animals. At 5.2 miles, the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive is the longest privately owned paved toll road in the U.S. Those who prefer to hike can pick up a trail map at the Toll House. At the top of the mountain is our new Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Center packed with info about Equinox Mountain and the Carthusian Monks. The private property which is 7,000 acres is owned by the Carthusain monks. A cloistered order of Catholic monks. There is the Catholic gift shop at the bottom of the mountain and also souvenirs from your trip.

Reviewed By LPMaineVa

A fantastic drive up the mountain with different views of the surrounding mountains from each lookout spot til you reach the summit. Wow! You can see for Miles on a good day! The leaves were beautiful and added to the wonderful views! You can check the weather at the top in a live feed at the shop at the base where you pay the entrance fee.

7. Battenkill River

Arlington, VT
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Battenkill River

Reviewed By H0nestreviewergirl - St. Augustine, United States

We tubed down the ‘Kill and it was absolutely beautiful! Some shallow areas we got stuck but it was part of the adventure! Loved seeing stunning ducks and a beaver swim across. Lovely!

8. Harmon Hill

Rt. 9 LongTrail Trailhead outside Bennington, Bennington, VT
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Harmon Hill

Reviewed By stephaniegO4183GW - Palmerton, United States

I thought this was a hard hike but a good workout! I think my phone tracked over 70 floors. Your legs will feel this for a few days!

9. Woodford State Park

142 State Park Road, Woodford, VT 05201 +1 802-447-7169 http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodford.htm
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Woodford State Park

Reviewed By drbert76 - Dover, United States

We were looking for a day spot for a three generation get together. Fishing, swimming and picnicking were the activities for the day. Woodford did not disappoint. We will definitely return

10. Lye Brook Falls

Lye Brook Falls Service Road (Glen Rd., Right at Fork), Manchester, VT 7534150 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/greenmountain/null/recarea/
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Lye Brook Falls

Reviewed By 636amandaw - Des Moines, United States

Quiet and beautiful hike. Fairly moderate. You can easily take your dog, we saw several on our hike. The falls are a great spot to relax after a good hike!

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