Attractions for Guests of Mount Snow Vacation Rentals

Mount Snow, Vermont is situated in the southern part of the state just north of Wilmington and West Dover, Vermont.

Lodging in Wilmington Vermont is ideal for enjoying the year-round attractions of the Mount Snow Resort. Stop by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 21 West Main Street in Wilmington for information on local attractions. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year-round and the phone numbers are 877-887-6884 and 802-464-8092.

During the wintertime, guests of condominiums at Mt. Snow can enjoy downhill skiing on 106 trails at the fabulous Mount Snow Resort, as well as snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in this winter wonderland.

In the warmer months, guests of Mount Snow vacation homes can go hiking, horseback riding, golfing, mountain biking, kayaking, and fly fishing amid the spectacular beauty of southeastern Vermont.

The Mt. Snow Golf Course is one Vermont's finest and has been rated one of the top five courses in the state by Golf Digest and one of the top 10 resort courses in the country by SKI Magazine.

Guests of Mount Snow rentals can enjoy a challenging round of golf in West Dover VT on this 6,894-yard, par 72 championship course. The scenic Mount Snow Golf Course features tree-lined fairways and magnificent views. Water features are incorporated into 11 holes and 41 strategically placed sand traps add to the challenge. The Mt. Snow Golf School is renowned for its excellent teaching program for all levels of players.

Vacationers staying in Wilmington VT condos can also enjoy a round of golf at the Haystack Golf Club, a par 72 championship course located at 70 Spyglass Drive in Wilmington (802-464-8301).

Mount Snow, Vermont is also known as a fabulous mountain biking destination with more than 45 miles of single-track trails, old town roads, and ski trails. In fact, the National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA) has held major championship events here since 1988.

Vacationers staying in Mount Snow condominiums can access a variety of terrain, rated as 15 percent Beginner, 50 percent Intermediate, and 35 percent Advanced. The Crosstown area, located a mile and a half from the Mount Snow Base area, is a great starting point for families and beginners. Experienced bikers can enjoy lift access at the Mount Snow Resort through Columbus Day Weekend, and a skills course with rollers, banks, hits, and turns is featured in the Mount Snow base area.

The Deerfield Valley Cycling Club (802-464-4040) sponsors organized rides for road cyclists and mountain bikers, and the Mount Snow Mountain Bike School offers instruction and safety tips for new and experienced riders.

Guests of Mt. Snow vacation rentals will find great swimming, fishing, and boating on Lake Whitingham. Other popular swimming holes include Ward's Cove off Route 100 South and Green Mountain Beach on Lake Raponda. For fabulous fly fishing, head to the West River.

Hiking is another great way to enjoy the scenic Green Mountains. Guests of Mount Snow condos can climb 1,600 feet to the peak of Mount Snow, or take a more leisurely walk on the Deerfield Valley Trail. The Green Mountain National Forest has 20 miles of trails with varying terrain, and a section of the famous Appalachian Trail winds through area. For information about hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest, call 802-362-8092.

Guests of Mt. Snow rentals can also take a chairlift up to the resort's summit and hike down or take a guided interpretive hike. All hikers must check in at the hiking center at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel prior to heading out. Scenic chair lift rides are also offered during the fall; call 802-464-4040 for information.

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the Mount Snow, Wilmington, and West Dover VT area since the scenic mountains are ablaze with red, yellow, and orange fall foliage. Guests of West Dover Vermont vacation rentals can enjoy a scenic chairlift ride at Mount Snow (802-464-4040) or go horseback riding at Flames Stables (802-464-8329).

Families will enjoy taking hay rides, interacting with the animals, and learning about farming at the Adams Farm at 15 Higley Hill Road in Wilmington (802-464-3762). Stop by the Wheeler Farm at 36 Woffenden Road in Wilmington (802-464-5225) for maple syrup, maple products, jams, and jellies.

Vacationers can browse Wilmington, Vermont gift shops, antique shops, and galleries for antiques, arts and crafts, gifts, jewelry, and locally made products like maple syrup. Guests of Mt. Snow lodging can find bargains at several nearby outlet centers, and clothing and footwear are exempt from sales tax in Vermont.

The Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, located on West Main Street in Wilmington, VT (802-464-8411), offers live entertainment during the summer and fall, including the Tuesday Night Cabaret Series, community theatre productions, and concerts of jazz, blues, bluegrass, big band, and classical music.

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum (Hogback Mountain, Route 9 in Marlboro, 802-464-0048) is a popular attraction for visitors staying in a Wilmington VT condo. The museum features an impressive collection of mounted birds presented in dioramas, several albino and part albino mammals and birds, a collection of mammals native to the Northeast, and a display of minerals of the Northeast.

Wilmington VT lodging or West Dover Vermont lodging makes the perfect base for enjoying the year-round delights of Mount Snow. Other popular accommodations in the Mt. Snow, Vermont area include Wardsboro vacation rentals, West Wardsboro rentals, and Whitingham lodging. Reserve your Mount Snow lodging today for a fabulous vacation!