Places to Visit in the Upper Valley of Vermont

There are so many interesting places to visit in the area it will be hard to name them all, so here is a list of some of our favorites:

Billings Farm and Museum Woodstock, VT
A first-class working farm and museum of Vermont’s rural history

Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), Quechee, VT
VINS Nature Center Exhibits and Store are open 7 days/week from 10 am to 5 pm!

Montshire Museum of Science Norwich, VT
a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology.

Silver Lake State Park Barnard, VT
Great fishing for northern pike, perch, bass and other warm-water species. During the winter months, when the park is closed, the lake is a popular spot for ice skating and ice fishing.

Quechee Gorge State Park Quechee, VT
Quechee Recreation Area is a large park spread out over a vast area with campground, hiking and play area.

K-1 Gondola Killington, VT
Ride to the top of Killington Peak for a fabulous foliage view.

Simon Pearce Glass and Handmade Pottery Quechee, VT
View glassblowers and potters at work in this historic mill powered by the Ottauquechee River. You can also shop in their retail store and enjoy a meal in their restaurant which is open daily for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch.

Cornish Colony Museum Windsor,VT
Displays from artists, sculptors, writers, architects and landscape designers who lived and worked in the area of New Hampshire and Vermont known as Maxfield Parrish and Cornish Colony from 1885-1935..

Woodstock Historical Society Woodstock VT
Dana House Museum interprets the history of Woodstock, Vermont and the surrounding area. It’s collection includes antique furniture, fine art, clothing, textiles, silver, ceramics, photographs, and early American toys.

Vermont Country Store Weston, VT
A family-run business with two Vermont locations, this company’s roots extend to a general store opened in 1897 in North Calais. Their web site and mail-order catalog is also known nationwide, chock-full of practical and old-fashioned merchandise you just can't find anywhere else.

Sugarbush Farm Woodstock, VT
A family farm famous for its cheese and maple syrup.

Bridgewater Mill Mall Bridgewater, VT
A destination known for its historical significance and 1825 architecture, it is home today to Charles Schackleton Furniture, Miranda Thomas Pottery Workshop, David Crandall Goldsmith, The Home Store, Beilman Architecture and many others.