Local Attractions
Taconic Ramble State Park
The Zen Gardens at Taconic Ramble State Park offers a network of trails with scenic Mountain Views, forests, ponds and meadows. Great for all skill levels!
Bomoseen State Park
Situated at the extreme northern end of the Taconic Mountain Range, Bomoseen State Park provides a mosaic of forest, water, and open land on nearly 4,000 acres. Try out the Bomoseen hiking loop, a 1.5 mile hike that begins in the meadow behind the Bomoseen campground contact station, crosses the road and ascends into a meadow overlooking Lake Bomoseen. Near the top of the meadow the trail heads into the forest and travels goes through stands of white pine, hemlock and hardwoods. Vistas of Lake Bomoseen, Glen Lake and wetland.
Castleton University
The Castleton University Trails consist of about 2 miles of non-motorized, multi-use dirt trails in and around the Castleton University campus. Great for walking, biking or trail running.
Bomoseen Golf Club
Nine hole golf course located right on Lake Bomoseen. Course is walking distance from the lodge.
Woodard Marine Boat Rentals
Located minutes from the lodge, you can rent a boat to enjoy on Lake Bomoseen. Whether you are looking to have a romantic evening on the water, cruise with family and friends, fish, or just plain relax, Woodard Marine has the perfect boat rental for you.
Brown's Orchard & Farmstand
Browns offers a great selection of local produce, homemade pies, apple cider donuts, VT maple syrup & more!
Pond Hill Ranch
Pond Hill Ranch offers guided rail rides through VTs beautiful green mountains. They also have rodeos on Saturdays all summer!
Quechee Gorge Visitor Center
"VERMONT'S LITTLE GRAND CANYON" Beautiful vistas above the Ottauquechee River. Hiking and walking trails along the mile-long chasm. Shopping in the Gorge Gift Shop. Exit 1, off I-89 three miles west on Rte. 4. The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. It serves as a popular tourist attraction in Quechee State Park and can be viewed from the US Route 4 bridge and from a trail. The Ottauquechee River flows through the bottom of the gorge and is a popular swimming area.
Simon Pearce
Stop by Simon Pearce on your way up or your way home from Lake Bomoseen, it will not disappoint! Go for the free glass blowing show, stay for the delicious food and beautiful ambiance. Simon Pearce designs stylish and elegant glassware, tableware, lighting, and home decor all handcrafted by American artisans on sight at their Queeche Vermont store. Watch them create these masterpieces in person. Also Voted one of "America's Most Romantic Restaurants" by Travel and Leisure and recipient of the Wine Spectator "Best Award of Excellence" – the dining room at the Mill is a wonderful way to experience Simon Pearce. Using fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared creative American cuisine is served with the backdrop of the Ottauquechee River waterfall and covered bridge.
VINS Nature Center
Many outdoor exhibits to educate and entertain people of all ages. The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 5pm. Outdoor exhibits include: Raptors, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Indoor exhibits include: Birds Are Dinosaurs and the Forest Exhibit.
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center
Indoor rock climbing!
Killington Resort
Killington resort has activities year round! Biking trails, hiking trails, gondola rides, eateries, a golf course and more to enjoy.
A Signature Day Spa
Indulge in a day of pampering!
Stonehedge Indoor Golf
Selection of virtual activities, pub style fare and a bar.