Vermont Fall and Winter Activities

Fall Foliage Snowmobiling Cavendish Pointe Hotel Ski Resorts

While spring and summer in Vermont offer up a ton of fun things to do, the rest of the year provides just as much action. During September and October, you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the most colorful fall foliage anywhere. Come winter, it’s a virtual skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling superstore.

Vermont Fall Foliage. Thousands of visitors come for Central Vermont’s summer festivals and winter carnivals. Several times as many come for Mother Nature’s month-long fall festival of color.

Vermont is one of only a few places in the world that has just the right combination of climate, soils and tree species to produce the spectacular array of colors that is fall foliage. Colors in Central Vermont generally turn the last 10 days of September and remain colorful through mid-October.

The change usually begins slowly with a few trees turning early. Later, several more trees change color. Then the main event takes place. Early and late foliage seasons are both beautiful.

For more information, visit www.central-vt.com/visit/foliage.htm.  [Top]

Vermont Snowmobiling. With a remarkable trail system covering more than 5,000 miles, Vermont sets the standard for superb snowmobiling. The many convenient trailheads mean you can hook up to trails anywhere in the state. And all it takes to snowmobile is a simple trail pass and a valid state registration. Or simply take a guided tour from one of Vermont’s many snowmobile tour operators.

You’ll find the best-groomed trails the snow allows. The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST)-together with local clubs-maintains Vermont’s trail network with over 120 groomers to assure smooth riding.  [Top]

Vermont Ski Resorts. Snow and Vermont are synonymous. Skiers and snowboarders will be in heaven when they discover how close we are to some of the best slopes and trails in the Green Mountain State. Best of all, they’re all a short drive from our front door.

• Okemo Mountain Resort
  One of the most popular ski destinations in the state, Okemo Mountain offers 113 trails, providing more than 600 acres of ski-able terrain with 97% snowmaking coverage and a vertical drop of 2,200 feet. SKI Magazine has ranked Okemo #1 in the East for Grooming and in the Top 3 for snow quality and it’s just 5 minutes away. For more information, visit http://okemo.com/okemowinter.
• Killington Resort
  Thirty minutes away you’ll encounter the most extensive snowmaking system on the planet (thanks to a connection to the Woodward Reservoir), over 250 inches of annual snowfall, and a  4,000 foot peak-all of which combine to give Killington Resort excellent skiing. For more information, visit www.killington.com/summer.
• Ascutney Mountain Resort
  The premier family ski resort in Vermont is a 30-minute drive from our hotel. Ascutney offers diverse skiing and snowboarding terrain. Innovative kids’ programs, three restaurants and an Olympic size indoor pool are also available. For more information, visit www.ascutney.com.
• Bromley Mountain
  Bromley is Vermont’s Sun Mountain, the only mountain in Vermont with southern exposure. This family-friend resort was voted #1 in North America by Ski magazine for family programs and ranked #3 in the East for value by Ski Magazine. Bromley's grooming and snowmaking are second to none and features 44 trails of varied terrain. From treed glades and true New England cruisers to sun soft expert mogul fields, everyone will have something to smile about. For more information, http://www.bromley.com/
• Stratton Mountain
  Stratton means a mountain of adventure. Big mountain skiing and riding, snow school and childcare programs (for as young as six weeks) and scores of activities provide the start of a great family vacation. For more information, visit www.stratton.com/index.htm.  [Top]