Enjoy all that Central & Northern Vermont Offers
From the mountains to the city, there is something for everyone.
Enjoying the Countryside
Resources for trails biking, walking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
33-mile flat track multi-purpose recreation and transportation corridor-soon to be 93 miles, enter trail in Jeffersonville, only 20 minutes from the Estate
Vermont Green Mountain Club Long Trail
Famous VT Long Trail 272 mile footpath from northern to southern VT
Burlington Parks Recreation Waterfront Vermont
Waterfront Bike Path run the length of the city north to south tying into 30 mile of public trails.
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
VAST includes 127 snowmobile clubs statewide with over 5000 miles of trails.
Area map of VAST snowmobile trails
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trails
Franklin County’s 26.4 mile rail trail spanning St Albans to Richford takes your through farms, forests, fields and wetlands.
Vermont State Parks- Northern Region
Great biking, hiking, paddling, swimming, fishing options
Closest State Parks to Fairfax:
St Albans Bay State Park and Burton Island State Park off St Albans Point, as well as Kamp Kill Kare State Park in St Albans Bay .
Stowe Recreation Path
This 5.3 mile paved trail stretches from Stowe Village to Top Notch Resort on the Mountain Road.
Some of the Best Skiing & Riding Around!
Smugglers’ Notch
Smuggs in Jeffersonville has an indoor swimming pool and hot tubs. Great skiing, many family activities, 25 minutes away.
Stowe Mountain Resort
Skiing, golf, shops and eateries, 40 minutes away
Jay Peak Resort
Indoor waterpark, ice skating rink, skiing, golf and more, 1 hour away
Golfing
Brown’s River Golf Course
A 6-hole, par 24, medium golf course on the Brown River in Fairfax, just 5 minutes from The Inn at Grace Farm
Vermont Golf Courses
A listing of golf courses in Vermont
Water Activities – Fishing, Swimming & Paddling
Bert’s Boats & Transportation, Jeffersonville
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. Self-guided and guided tours. Shuttle service available for groups.
Vermont Canoe & Kayak, Jeffersonville
Canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in northern Vermont
Spirit of Ethan Allen Lake Cruises, Burlington
Sightseeing, lunch, sunset and dinner cruises on Lake Champlain
Guide to Swimming Holes & Hot Springs in Vermont
Wine, Beer & Cheese, Oh My!
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits Cambridge, VT
Wine, cider and spirits tastings and sales. Aproximately 10 minutes from the inn.
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery & Tasting Room, Jeffersonville
Shelburne Vineyards & Tasting Room, Shelburne
Vermont Cheese Trail
Map and links to cheesemakers in Vermont
Dig in Vermont Tasting Trails & Events
Vermont Breweries & Beer Trails
Unique “Vermont-Made” Tours
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop & Factory Tours, Waterbury
Vermont Teddy Bear Shop & Factory Tours, Shelburne
Vermont Maple Festival, St Albans (in April)
Quarry Hill Farm Maple, Jeffersonville
Local feel, ice cream, barn tour, maple, gift shop
Restaurants
Fairfax
Stone’s Throw Pizza
802.649.7066
Jeffersonville
Hearth & Candle, Smuggler’s Notch Resort
802.644.8090
Village Tavern– Family friendly Pub & Restaurant
802.644.6765
St Albans
Twiggs American Gastropub
802.524.1405
La Casa Bar & Grill, Mexican
802.528.5944
Jeff’s Maine Seafood
802.524.6135
The Old Foundry, American
802.524.0330
Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse
802.582.4182
The Traveled Cup, Coffee House
802.524.2037
Burlington
Leunig’s Bistro & Cafe
802.863.3759
A Single Pebble – an authentic Chinese restaurant
802.865.5200
Trattoria Delia– Romantic grotto setting, award winning wine list
802.864.5253
Vermont Pub and Brewery
802.231.2037
For a larger list check out Seven Days 7 Nights Dining Guide
Music
Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond
Blueberry farm with summer concert series
Vermont Mozart Festival
Summer concert series
Vacation Planning- Vermont Travel & Tourism
Historic Sites & Museums
Vermont Covered Bridges Map
1865 bridge on Maple Street in Fairfax. Three covered bridges in Cambridge, 20 minutes from the Inn. Also accessible by the Lamoille Valley Rail bike trail and Lamoille River.
Vermont Historic Sites
Historic fort, display gardens, activities and exhibits
Shelburne Farms
Shelburne, Welcome Center, tours, trails, children’s farmyard, farm lunch
Shelburne Museum
Shelburne. American history art and design museum, 39 historic structures on 45 acres.
The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington
Robeby Museum, Ferrisburg
The Underground Railroad Story
Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington.
Scientific discovery exhibits and events for families
Fort Ticonderoga, New York
Historic fort, display gardens, activities and exhibits
Family Fun
Escape Room, Willston
Shopping
Church Street Marketplace, Burlington
The Vermont Flannel Company, Ferrisburg, Burlington & Woodstock
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