Sonia’s guidebook
Hiking
This is an easy hike to the river from the trail head and a fun suspension foot bridge
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Clarendon Gorge
This is an easy hike to the river from the trail head and a fun suspension foot bridge
White Rocks National Recreation Area
Sugar Hill RoadNice view from the top.
Deer Leap Trail
139 US-4Great view from the top!
Easy walk from the road to dramatic falls. Up hill hike for more viewing as well
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Thundering Brook Falls Trail
2295 River Rd ForkEasy walk from the road to dramatic falls. Up hill hike for more viewing as well
Short but steep hike....no rock scrambling....that ends with gorgeous views of the Connecticut River and Bellows Falls.
Table Rock Trail
30 Mountain View RdShort but steep hike....no rock scrambling....that ends with gorgeous views of the Connecticut River and Bellows Falls.
Museums
Picturesque historic site with interesting exhibits on farming methods and technology of 100 plus years ago. Also the President Coolidge homesite.
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Coolidge State Park
855 Coolidge State Park RdPicturesque historic site with interesting exhibits on farming methods and technology of 100 plus years ago. Also the President Coolidge homesite.
Art
Hall Art Foundation
544 VT-106Unique art collection affiliated with MassMOCA
Food scene
Mojo Cafe
145 Main StMy personal favorite. The 'specials' menu is always a delight
Great family style dining with large sharing plates
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Homestyle Hostel | Inn & Restaurant
119 Main StGreat family style dining with large sharing plates
Blueberry pie! :-) Coffee. A good place for breakfast
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Sweet Surrender Bakery
44 Pond StBlueberry pie! :-) Coffee. A good place for breakfast
Well worth the drive! Small batch ice cream made on site. Unique flavors like Molasses Gingersnap. Highly recommend!
The Ice Cream Machine
213 Main StWell worth the drive! Small batch ice cream made on site. Unique flavors like Molasses Gingersnap. Highly recommend!
A good place for down-home outdoor summer meals. The menu is simple, burgers, dogs, fries, onion rings and a few more delicious offerings. The soft serve ice cream is the best anywhere.....and I have tried them all! Good for after hiking White Rocks.
Kelly’s Snack Shack
723 U.S. 7A good place for down-home outdoor summer meals. The menu is simple, burgers, dogs, fries, onion rings and a few more delicious offerings. The soft serve ice cream is the best anywhere.....and I have tried them all! Good for after hiking White Rocks.
Horseback riding
Great trail rides. The owners are wonderful people and the horses are very well cared for.
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Mountain View Ranch
502 Easy StGreat trail rides. The owners are wonderful people and the horses are very well cared for.
Kayaking, swimming
Lake Bomoseen
Kayaking
Local swimming hole just 5 minutes from Hangin' Owl Cottage
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Buttermilk Falls
Local swimming hole just 5 minutes from Hangin' Owl Cottage
Biking
Beautiful rail trail that starts in Castleton and Ends in Poultney. Long shaded sections for hotter days.
Delaware and Hudson Rail-Trail
Delaware and Hudson Rail-TrailBeautiful rail trail that starts in Castleton and Ends in Poultney. Long shaded sections for hotter days.