One night in VT - Killington, Woodstock or Quechee?

[Vicky Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vicky]

We are going to spend Labor weekend in VT, never been there before. I booked 2 nights Sat and Sun in Smugglers Notch using points. Now I need to find Friday night stay. We will be driving from CT so Killington, Woodstock or Quechee is logical stop. Which one of them is more suitable for a couple with 12 and 13 yo and what is there for us to do?
Any info would be greatly appreciated, Vicky.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Killington has great mountainbiking (rentals available nearby) and is very pretty. There is also some really nice hiking. We picked up a great (not very rigorous) trail at the Inn at Longtrail and there was a spectacular vista at the end. I'm pretty sure there are other good hikes in the area, too.

I'm not familiar with the other two towns (assuming you mean Woodstock, VT).

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

I owned a house for many years in Quechee.

I say, stay in Woodstock (at the Woodstock Inn or one of the B&Bs) and book lunch at Simon Pearce's in Quechee.

Go to Hanover, too.

[Vicky Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vicky]

I owned a house for many years in Quechee.

I say, stay in Woodstock (at the Woodstock Inn or one of the B&Bs) and book lunch at Simon Pearce's in Quechee.

Go to Hanover, too.

What's Hanover?

[IreneLF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close IreneLF]

Woodstock gets a lot of props as a very cute town, good architecture. Pretty main Square, considered somewhat unique, white N.E. style houses and good restaurants. Kids that age -- shopping?

There is a raptor museum in Quechee
VINS Nature Center
that sounds like fun if you are into birds of prey, and I would also check out Quechee Gorge, very pretty.

[falmouth3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close falmouth3]

I think the bridge over Quechee Gorge has been featured on Anheuser Busch Christmas commercials with the Clydsdales. It's very picturesque.

We used to camp at the state park there and it was a lovely campground. I haven't been back to Queechee for over 25 or 30 years, though. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Sue

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

Queeshee is between Killington and Woodstock and they are all within 1/2 hr of each other. Woodstock has charm and we enjoy walking the streets and visiting the stores (not necessarily buying anything.) I've never stopped in Queechee, only driven thru. Killington has more activities since it is a skiing town. Kids would probably enjoy Killington more.

A little too early for the fall foliage.

Enjoy your trip.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

What's Hanover?

Hanover, N.H. - home of Dartmouth College. It's ~ 8 miles east of Quechee/White River Junction.


A seet Ivy League college town with nice shops and restaurants. I was seated across from the former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, at a small eatery there once. He has a place in Hanover.

Oh, Norwich, Vt. is sort of in between Quechee/WRJ and Hanover. There's a great Saturday morning farmer's market there and very near is the King Arthur Flour baking company. It's fun !

[Ireland's Call Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ireland's Call]

I owned a house for many years in Quechee.

I say, stay in Woodstock (at the Woodstock Inn or one of the B&Bs) and book lunch at Simon Pearce's in Quechee.

Go to Hanover, too.

Simon Pearse ..the glass/pottery man ? We are planning a trip to Vermont as well.
G

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Simon Pearse ..the glass/pottery man ? We are planning a trip to Vermont as well.
G

Yes, the gourmet restaurant overlooking the falls and the shop complete with glassblowing in Quechee, Vt.

Blown Glass and Handmade Pottery by Simon Pearce

[jpaviles Member Find all posts View Profile Close jpaviles]

Killington

We stayed in Killington last year. My daughter was 14 and we went to the Killington Ski Resort.(Not sure if that's the actual name) Absolutely loved it ..for the summer they have the alpine slide, rock climbing and miniature golf! We also hiked down the Queeche Gorge it wasn't too far away. You could actually do the Gorge on your way up to Smuggler's. It doesn't take that long.!
Woodstock is a nice little town but may be boring for the teens!

[jpaviles Member Find all posts View Profile Close jpaviles]

Thought of one more thing.. The Marsh-Billings-Rockefellar National Park is in Woodstock also. Really nice tour thru the mansion. The Billings Farm is animals I think. We only did the mansion so not sure about the Farm.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Try the Raptor Center in Quechee.

I'm still of member of the Quechee Club. If you want to golf there (it's a private club), I will sponsor you. Just email me.

Beags

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Try the Raptor Center in Quechee. VINS Nature Center

I'm still of member of the Quechee Club. If you want to golf there (it's a private club), I will sponsor you. Just email me. The restaurant is open to the public.
www.quecheeclub.com

Beags

[Vicky Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vicky]

Thank you all so much for all the great info!
I ended up getting Fri night at Smuggs and can't wait now!