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  1. shandu avatar

    RE: Vermont for a week over Christmas - but where in particular?

    by shandu 24 February 2012

    Hi BJC, I live in Killington, VT which is the biggest ski area in the North East part of the country. The problem you will have with…

  2. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Vermont

    by smartcookiee 22 July 2011

    Interested in commenting? Are you interested in reading a guidebook? That would be a good start. http://wikitravel.org/en/Vermont Basics…

  3. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: car trip from Manhattan to Maine to Pennsylvania than back

    by smartcookiee 21 July 2011

    How many days do you have in total for the driving part? 6-7? You're trying to fit a lot in. Boston needs 3 days Newport. RI 2 days Por…

  4. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: new york-niagara-new england

    by smartcookiee 21 March 2011

    Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo are not destination you need to add to your list. Those areas are about charming small towns. NYC-Niagara…

  5. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: I'm looking for suggestions for a trip in US

    by smartcookiee 01 March 2011

    Boston needs about 3 days. You can do a detour via Burlington and Stowe, Vermont.

  6. Willysnout avatar

    RE: covered bridges in new england

    by Willysnout 20 January 2011

    I recall one near Stowe, Vermont. Underwhelming to me, but each to their own.

  7. nilsy avatar

    RE: Advice please on New England town for white christmas

    by nilsy 17 January 2011

    At that time of year there is no guarantee of snow, but the further north you go the better your chances. Woodstock, Vermont is a good…

  8. missmagpiefgs avatar

    Re: Cross country skiing?

    by missmagpiefgs 21 December 2010

    I would recommend Vermont. Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe is well known as a place to stay and XC Ski. I blogged about our experience here:…

  9. yofletch avatar

    Re: Short trip to the States

    by yofletch 10 September 2010

    Try Burlington, Vermont and base yourself in Colchester / Winooski exit 16 i-89 ( see MOTEL6.COM ) for eats try Libby's diner (use Googl…

  10. missmagpiefgs avatar

    Re: Vermont trip recomendations

    by missmagpiefgs 17 June 2010

    If you are heading to Vermont with kids, you should check out http://www.findandgoseek.net, Vermont's Insider Guide to Kid Friendly Fun.…

  11. maziuka avatar

    Re: USA initiary

    by maziuka 20 May 2010

    Okay, so we've tried looking into this whole New England idea, and I think we might be going there instead of the trip to Niagara. Haven't…

  12. laurensvt avatar

    RE: Winter in N. New England?

    by laurensvt 21 April 2010

    I live in north central Vermont, and while we always get some snow in December, it's not guaranteed and Christmas week has been pretty…

  13. nilsy avatar

    RE: Winter in N. New England?

    by nilsy 21 April 2010

    You probably won't find snow on the ground in Boston at Christmas. Even a place like Woodstock, VT, while interesting, may not have snow.…

  14. laurensvt avatar

    Re: White Christmas North East USA

    by laurensvt 15 October 2009

    Being a Vermonter, I also recommend Vermont, particularly the Mad River Valley. It's less touristy than Stowe and more charming and laid…

  15. scrappymoduinne avatar

    Northern Vermont & Canada to do/see

    by scrappymoduinne 11 May 2009

    Greetings! My wife and I were given a two night stay in Stowe, VT as a pre-birth gift (she will be 7 months when we go). We will be up…

  16. nilsy avatar

    RE: New England Fall Foliage

    by nilsy 28 August 2008

    On the last weekend of September you'll want to go fairly far north - consider Stowe, VT Franconia/Littleton NH or areas north (or higher…

  17. HandsomeMolly avatar

    New England Wineries

    by HandsomeMolly 25 August 2008

    I'm planning a road trip next month. My general itinerary will be starting from Manchester, NH ---> Portsmouth, NH ---> Kennebunkport,…

  18. CSL avatar

    RE: Long Trail, Stowe, VT - Do I need a tent??

    by CSL 17 August 2008

    The best place to ask questions about the Long Trail is www.whiteblaze.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=417

  19. ScottyNZ avatar

    Long Trail, Stowe, VT - Do I need a tent??

    by ScottyNZ 17 August 2008

    Hiking from Jonesville to Johnston Sunday thru Tuesday. Should I take a tent just in case the shelters are full or do they generally not…

  20. emagicmtman avatar

    RE: 3 or 4 day hike in Northern Vermont (Mt Mansfield). Suggestions??

    by emagicmtman 16 August 2008

    From Waterbury you could hitch a few miles to where the Long Trail crosses Route 2 in Bolton, then begin hiking northward. Starting on…

  21. dartravels avatar

    Lake Placid vs. Stowe

    by dartravels 31 July 2008

    Hello, We are planning a road trip on the east cost and are looking for somewhere to stop in upstate NY or Vermont on the way. Right…

  22. mysecretvermont avatar

    Re: Burlington and Stowe, Vermont- accommodation

    by mysecretvermont 02 June 2008

    I agree with the recommendations to stay in Burlington. Plus, there are so many things to see and do in Burlington - Church Street Market…

  23. greenhil avatar

    RE: Burlington and Stowe, Vermont- accommodation

    by greenhil 15 May 2008

    #1 is right - Stowe is fairly expensive and there are plenty of accommodation choices in Burlington. The two places are so close together…

  24. yofletch avatar

    RE: Burlington and Stowe, Vermont- accommodation

    by yofletch 14 May 2008

    Stowe is always expensive to stay in so it would better to stay around Burlington there are plenty hotels but you might not like the…

  25. girlsgetaway avatar

    Burlington and Stowe, Vermont- accommodation

    by girlsgetaway 13 May 2008

    My friend and I are going for a girls getaway weekend to Burlington and Stowe, Vermont. We're planning on staying one night in each place.…

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