If you traveled the road less traveled into VT you owe it to yourself to experience the wonder of classic, Alps-inspired winding New England trails for yourself. From the approachable green chair beginner slopes to the challenge of Red/Black Line, Upper Magician, Magic has something for everyone: disc golf, fall foliage lift rides, and live music all summer long just an easy 5m walk away. 802-824-5645. MagicMtn.com
Bromley Mountain
Four season fun just 14m away: winter skiing, summer alpine slides, dueling zip lines, sky trampolines for the kids and an outdoor deck/bar for the adults. Easy access right off Route 11. 802-824-5522. Bromley.com
Okemo Mountain Resort
Massive four season mountain resort with endless activities for all ages and groups. Winter skiing, skating, tubing, and coaster. Summer mt biking, ropes course, mountain coaster, mini golf, disc golf, climbing wall, and indoor pool. Located just 25m north in Ludlow. 800-786-5366. Okemo.com
Stratton Mountain Resort
Endless family friend fun and dining in Stratton's reconstructed alpine village. Winter skiing, tubing, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobile tours. Summer golfing, mt biking, ATV tours, mountaintop yoga, paintball, kayaking, & scenic chairlift rides. Just 20m south. 800-787-2886. Stratton.com
Lowell Lake State Park
op spot just 5m away for a relaxing walk and boat launch around a serene lake to reconnect with Mother Nature. https://www.vtstateparks.com/lowell.html
Jamaica State Park
Popular local state park with great options for hiking, biking, fishing, and one of Vermont's largest waterfalls. https://www.vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html
Taylor Farm
Cheese, live barn bands, and winter horse-drawn sleigh rides. What else do you need in life? Taylor's a four season tour de force. 802-824-3600. TaylorFarmVermont.com
Viking Nordic Center
26km of country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking, just around the corner on Little Pond Road in Londonderry. 802-824-3933. VikingNordic.com
Weston Playhouse
Weston Playhouse is VT's oldest professional theater, involved with actors Christopher Lloyd & designer John Lee Beatty. WestonPlayhouse.org
Golf Club @ The Equinox
Top notch golf course w/spectacular mountain views, just around the corner from the majestic Equinox Resort/Spa. 800-362-4747
Townsend State Park
Popular destination for camping, hiking, waterfalls, and picnics. On-site restrooms & easy access to Bald Mountain day hikes. 802.365.7500. https://vtstateparks.com/townshend.html
The Vermont Country Store
The one and only, find anything one-stop shop for Vermont collectibles + goodies. Not one, but two stores located within a short drive. One just 12m away in Weston at 802-824-3184, another 25m away in Rockingham at 802-463-2224. VermontCountryStore.com
Lasser Ceramics
Local art gallery and ceramic studio with both purchasing and ceramic classes available and just 7m away. 802-824-6183. LasserCeramics.com
Stone House Antiques
Massive, two-building antique tour-de-force right off downtown Chester. Plan 1 hour min to take in all the consignment stalls here. 802-875-4477.
Equipe Sport
Need ski/board/kayak/bike rentals? Equipe Sport's got you covered and just 14m away. 802-297-2847. EquipeSport.com
Horses for Hire
Locally-run horseback riding just 13m away. Call Deb for deets: 802-297-1468. http://www.horses4hire.com
