Ludlow, Vermont - Things to Do

Wilson Castle Green Mountain Flyer Long Trail Brewing Co. Teddy Bear Factory Quechee Gorge Village

Choose to stay with us in our quaint hotel near Woodstock, Vermont, and you’ll have a long list of interesting things from which to choose. Indulge in a vast array of tourist attractions such as the Castle Hill Resort and Spa (adjacent to our hotel), historic Wilson Castle and Green Mountain Flyer locomotive. Below you’ll find other fascinating activities, all of which contribute to make our neighborhood truly special.

Wilson Castle. Built in the middle of the 19th century in the heart of the Green Mountains, the historic Wilson Castle in Proctor stands as a monument to the heritage of the past. This architectural masterpiece, a blend of European styles, has been the home of five generations of the Wilson family. Foliage tours are available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in season. For more information, visit www.wilsoncastle.com.

Castle Hill Resort and Spa. Tucked in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Castle Hill Resort and Spa is an elegant full-service resort reminiscent of a bygone era. Stroll through the charming gardens, indulge in a spa treatment or treat yourself to a gourmet dinner. For more information, visit http://castlehillresort.com.  [Top]

Green Mountain Flyer. Climb aboard the Green Mountain Flyer and witness the scenic southern Vermont countryside in restored coaches pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. Travel along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers with spectacular views of Brockway Mills Gorge and two historic covered bridges. For more information about this and other Vermont train rides, visit www.rails-vt.com.

Billings Farm & Museum. The Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock is keeping alive the spirit and values of rural Vermont. The farm dates back to 1871 when native Vermonter Frederick Billings set out to build a farm and forestry operation that would serve future generations as a model of wise stewardship. Today, it’s still a first-class working farm, operating with a museum of Vermont’s rural heritage. For more information, visit www.billingsfarm.org.  [Top]

Long Trail Brewing Co. In May, 1989, the Long Trail Brewing Co. set out on its mission to brew high-quality import alternatives. Six years later, Long Tail outgrew its original home, located in the basement of the old Bridgewater Woolen Mill on the Ottaquechee River in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Today, the highly successful enterprise resides in a state-of-the-art brewery in Riverside where, each year, thousands of visitors enjoy great food, fresh brews and an up-close-and-personal view of the brewing process. For more information, visit www.longtrail.com/home.cfm.

New England Maple Museum. Conveniently located in the heart of Maple Country, the New England Maple Museum is where Vermont’s finest maple syrup is made. Enjoy a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces sweet syrup. For more information, visit www.maplemuseum.com.  [Top]

Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the largest maker of hand-crafted, American-made teddy bears. Enveloped by the scenic Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company features a factory tour where you can see how each bear is lovingly designed, cut, sewn, stuffed and stitched. For more information, visit www.vermontteddybear.com.

Sugarbush Farm. Explore this authentic family farm famous for its excellent waxed cheeses and pure Vermont maple syrup made on the premises. Take the sugar house tour and learn about maple syrup making, walk the nature trail to see the sugar maple trees and make friends with the farm animals. And, oh yes, you can also visit with real farmers. For more information, visit www.sugarbushfarm.com.  [Top]

Quechee Gorge Village. Known as Vermont’s shopping and dining attraction, Quechee Gorge Village also features a great selection of amusements such as a miniature steam train ride, a scenic horse-drawn hay ride through the countryside and an authentic Allan Herschell merry-go-round. Plus, there’s a variety of scheduled events, ranging from dog sled demonstrations to antique, craft and auto shows. For more information, visit www.quecheegorge.com.

Bennington Battle Monument. The 306-foot Bennington Battle Monument first opened to the public in 1891. Construction began in 1887 to commemorate the August 16, 1777 Revolutionary War battle fought over the military storehouse located on the site where the monument now stands. Scenic vistas of Vermont, Massachusetts and New York can be seen from the observation level high within the monument. For more information about this and other historic Vermont sites, visit www.historicvermont.org/sites.  [Top]