A Tour of Treasures and Pleasures

Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley

Most summer visitors come to Vermont to tour historic sites and sample the culture that makes the Green Mountain State so irresistible.  They come to admire old buildings, walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes or poke through museums that tell stories of the past.  They also come to discover the work of Vermont artists, enjoy theater and live music.  Some visitors come to just get away from it all and to enjoy Vermont’s signature beauty and serenity.  If that’s what you like to do, then you’ll enjoy vacationing in the Mount Snow Valley in Southern Vermont.

Best known as a winter resort area, the Mount Snow Valley is one of Vermont’s ideal vacation destinations year round.  Sports enthusiasts nature lovers, history buffs, and patrons of the arts will all enjoy the Mount Snow Valley.  The Valley’s pristine alpine setting and myriad of outdoor activities make it the perfect choice for family fun, while an eclectic array of shops, fine restaurants and cultural events will delight even the most sophisticated traveler.

MOUNTAINS, LAKES, TRAILS & MORE
The Valley’s majestic Green Mountains, sparkling waters, miles of woodland trails and world-class amenities combine to provide unparalleled recreational opportunities year round.  The Valley offers boat rentals, jet skiing, canoeing, swimming and sailing on Lake Whitingham, the largest lake wholly within the state, which boasts over 28 miles of coastline.  Gorgeous terrain with an abundance of wildlife lends itself to horseback riding, hiking, bird watching, hunting and fishing.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
For art aficionados, Mount Snow Valley offers many fine galleries and the Art On The Mountain juried art show.  Open studios of local artisans provide a rare opportunity to watch them at work.  Music and theatre buffs will appreciate a visit to the Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, which showcases both national and regional talent.   The internationally renowned Marlboro Music Festival celebrates its 50th year.  The Dorset Theatre, Williamstown Playhouse, Weston Playhouse and Oldcastle Theatre in Bennington are a short drive.

A SHOPPER’S DELIGHT
With its many antique shops, craft galleries, flea markets and boutiques, Mount Snow Valley is a shopper’s paradise.  Colorful hand-made quilts, decorative decoys and locally produced maple syrup and candies make wonderful souvenirs.  Vermont hand-crafted items, admired both for their fine workmanship and design, offer a unique way to remember the area.  The popular shopping towns of Manchester and Weston are a 45 minute drive.

HISTORY & CULTURE
Guests can walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary war heroes as they explore the Valley’s charming and well-preserved towns, which feature many superb examples of 18th and 19th century architecture.  Much of the Wilmington village is on the the National Register of Historic Places, including the town library and the village’s oldest structure, the 1760 Norton House.  The village of West Dover is one of the few unspoiled homogenous historic districts in New England, with buildings dating from 1805 to 1885.  Also of interest are the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum and the Living History Museum, in nearby Marlboro.