Family Vacations Directory - Vermont

LPVermontFamily vacation spots: Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Woodstock Inn and Burlington. Best places for fun: Billings Farm, Plymouth Notch, Sugarbush Farm, Green Mountain National Forest and anywhere that sells Ben and Jerry's ice cream. What’s to do? Attend a museum, experience living history, enjoy American art, attend theatre or a music festival, relax at a spa, go hiking, biking, camping, fishing, maple syrup tasting, skiing, skating, boarding and shopping. (Image provided by Smuggs Resort.)
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USA: Northeast, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. From New Hampshire and Vermont to Maine and New York pretend journeys to the North Pole are more fun than ever. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. All aboard! [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers' Notch, Smuggs Resort – Skiing, Boarding, and Winter Family Fun.

Why not vacation with the best? For the 10th consecutive year SKI Magazine's readers have chosen Smugglers’ as #1 in North America for family programs. Not surprising because not only do they relate to what parent’s need and kids want but each season they manage to add a few extra benefits for more fun. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs Resort – Ski Like a Local and Have Family Fun.

As Smugglers Notch Resort celebrates winter with guests, safety remains part of the resort’s winter experience. In partnership with the Vermont Snow Sports Research Team Smuggs staff members encourage every skier and snowboarder to wear a helmet while on the slopes. The research team adopted "Always ride PHAT" as the byline for its multi-year campaign. [Read More]

Advice: Tips on Choosing Winter Resort Child Care.

Parents, rest assured: a couple who skis does not have to curtail their outings once a baby comes along. The top ski resorts for families have a full complement of possibilities for child care, including nurseries, day time and evening babysitters, and programs for young children. [Read More]

Advice: Snow Time, Staying Warm, Looking Cool This Winter.

What a difference the right clothing makes. Whether skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, snowshoeing, sledding or just making snow angels, staying dry means staying warm. Winter feels good, try it! [Read More]

USA: Learn-A-Snow Sport Month Set for January, 2009.

National Learn-A-Snow Sport Month is set for January according to resorts, retailers, suppliers and education associations involved with the snow sports industry. During January, resorts, Nordic centers, and national and state parks participating in the outreach initiative will offer special free or discounted learning packages for children and adults who want to learn an outdoor winter activity. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs Resort, Is Your Child Ready for Winter Snowsports?

Winter offers many opportunities for families to enjoy recreation in the outdoors. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are all sports that families can enjoy together and pursue as lifelong hobbies. If your children are young, how do you know if they are ready to begin a snowsport? [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.

From Pennsylvania and Vermont to Rhode Island and New York, the idea is simple, enjoy the season. Select the perfect pumpkin, time travel, preview a film, or hike a mountain trail. We've managed to obtain a bird's eye view of Vermont's Apple Barn Maze to give you a sense of the season. Play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, make time for fun. [Read More]

Vermont: Woodstock, Woodstock Inn and Resort - No-hassle Skiing for Families.

Shuttle buses from the parking lot and endless lift lines, vast slopes where friends, family, and particularly children vanish, pressure to look good and perform well, assembly line service, there are many reasons why downhill skiing can be a bummer. Not so for guests of the Woodstock Inn & Resort where Suicide Six means quality time, no-hassle downhill skiing in an European-like setting. [Read More]

Vermont: Woodstock, Woodstock Inn and Resort, Tennis, Trails and a Game Room.

Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, Woodstock is a synonym for timeless beauty. Framed by a village setting out of a Currier & Ives album, Woodstock Inn & Resort is an idyllic destination for active families. [Read More]

Vermont: Manchester, The Equinox Resort - Fly Fishing, Golf, and a Spa.

Located in the beautiful Green Mountains, atop 3,816-foot Mount Equinox, the Equinox offers families four seasons of fun in a naturally green (at times really white) spot. Traditions, luxury and elegance combine with a friendly relaxing atmosphere to make the Resort a terrific family vacation base. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs Resort , Summertime Family Fun - Mountain Boarding, Via Ferrata, and Segways.

Try an all-terrain Segway; climb a rock wall, run a rope bridge, follow the Via Ferrata; canoe the lake, try diggerling, or go dog-carting . Being edgy is what makes Smugglers' unique within the family vacation niche. They take pride in offering a total summer vacation experience which includes evrything you would normally expect pools, hikes, bikes, music, and dancing plus the latest in fun, like Segways, diggerling, disc golf and geocaching. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers' Notch, Smuggs Resort Teen Connections - Music, Via Ferrata, and Mountain Boarding.

Teen guests call it “The Notch” and know that “It’s good.” For parents vacationing with teens, it means a bored-no-more zone with stuff to do and best of all other teens. Smugglers' is known for its extensive programs for all ages, including a daily all-day summer camp program for ages 3-17. Activities inlcude water sports, pool time, hiking, biking, mountain boarding, diggerling, disc golf, geochaching, music, dances, and Vis Ferrata challenges. [Read More]

USA: Family Camp Vacations --Pure Fun with Kids.

Each summer millions of kids enjoy time away from home at sleepover camps. The idea is fun times ten. For parents just a little envious of the concept there is a practical solution “family camp”. Growing in popularity, family camp requires adults to let go for a little while. No management skills needed just show up with the kids and enjoy the experience. Family camp, just like a river rafting trip or a family adventure tour, requires paying attention to the fun and enjoying the good stuff. [Read More]

Vermont: Woodstock, Woodstock Inn and Resort - No-hassle Skiing for Families.

Shuttle buses from the parking lot and endless lift lines, vast slopes where friends, family, and particularly children vanish, pressure to look good and perform well, assembly line service, there are many reasons why downhill skiing can be a bummer. Not so for guests of the Woodstock Inn & Resort where Suicide Six means quality time, no-hassle downhill skiing in an European-like setting. [Read More]

Vermont: Woodstock, Family Vacation Ideas, Sleigh Rides, Snow Skiing and Living History.

Like a Currier & Ives picture puzzle made of 1000 pieces, the village conveys a sense of New England worthy of experiencing. Framed by history and surrounded by natural beauty, the sensibly arranged shops, galleries, and antique stores, match with the landmark F.H. Gillingham & Sons General Store, making the puzzle real to visitors. Vacation activities include sleigh rides, snow shoeing, fireside stories, ski trails and snow hikes as well as shopping, antiquing, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy living history.   [Read More]

Vermont: Starksboro, Camp Common Ground Celebrates Families.

Imagine a vacation place that provides all of the fun of a summer camp but it is not just for kids. Imagine a place to share the fun with your the kids; a place to explore, hike, splash and play while someone else takes care of the details.  [Read More]

Vermont: Mount Snow Valley.

A rich tradition of family farms, wide-open spaces filled with abundant wild-life, and one of New England’s most fascinating, yet little known attractions – the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum – combine to make Mount Snow Valley in scenic Southern Vermont a haven for naturalists and animal lovers. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Smugglers' Notch, Vermont: Smugglers Notch Resort

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Killington, Vermont: Killington Resort & Pico Mountain Family Fun

Get ready to enjoy snow time with us. Check out our mid-week ski and stay for free package! [Read More]

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Woodstock, Vermont: Woodstock Inn & Resort

Family Ski Packages available when the snow flies. [Read More]

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Smugglers' Notch, Vermont: Smugglers' Autumn Fest Vacation Package

A great resort to experience fall. Rates are lowest of the year beginning at $705 for 3-nights for a family of four, 4th night is free! [Read More]

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Smugglers' Notch, Vermont: Smugglers' Notch Family Reunion

We will help create memories for your family reunion. [Read More]

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Manchester, Vermont: The Equinox Resort

Celebrate an Equinox mountain vacation. [Read More]

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Woodstock, Vermont: Woodstock Inn & Resort

Enjoy our Rise and Shine Package. [Read More]

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New England , Vermont: Go Ski Card New England

Go Ski Card: 14 New England Mountains for 1 Low Price, with No Blackout Dates! [Read More]

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Starksboro, Vermont: Common Ground Family Camp

A great family camp in Vermont. [Read More]

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White River Junction, Vermont: Comfort Suites

Drive a little, save a lot! [Read More]

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