Things To Do in the Northfield, Montpelier, Mad River Valley Area
Our Bed & Breakfast is located in the exact center of the Green mountain state, making exploring Vermont's unique attractions not more than a day trip away! For instance discover...
- Northfield's 4 covered bridges
- Local swimming holes
- Farmer's markets (yummy, fresh produce and handmade crafts)
- Cross country and alpine & tele skiing, plus snowboarding
Favorite tourist attractions include:
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | DISTANCE |
| Norwich University | The nation's oldest private military college. Home to the Colby Military Writer's Symposium and Kreitzberg Arena (ice hockey). | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Windridge Tennis Camp | Tennis, soccer and horseback riding taught at this camp, also known as "Teelawooket." | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Northfield Golf Club | 18 beautiful holes of golf. | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Roxbury Fish Hatchery | Vermont's oldest fish hatchery, circa 1891. Raising Atlantic salmon and Brook trout. | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Covered Bridges | 4 covered bridges in Northfield, maps available upon request. | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Trijang Buddhist Institute | The North American seat of his holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche. Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are taught by monks. | 5 - 15 minutes |
| Morse Farm Sugarworks | Open daily, visit the Woodshed Theatre and the Outdoor Farm Life Museum | 20 -30 minutes |
| Ben & Jerry's | Factory tours and free samples of "Vermont's Finest" ice cream. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Rock of Ages | A working granite quarry offering tours. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Montpelier | America's smallest capital city and great place to dine. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Barre Opera House | 100 year old performing arts facility. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Chandler Music Hall | World renown artists, home to New World Festival. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Mad River Glen Ski Area | "Ski it if you can." Challenging terrain, a tele skier's dream, no snow boards, home of the famous single chair. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Sugarbush Ski Area | Alpine skiing and snowboarding for the entire family. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Ole's XC Ski Center | XC ski center with rentals available. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Blueberry Lake Ski Center | XC ski center with rentals available, dogs welcome. | 20 -30 minutes |
| Sugarbush Soaring | Glider (sailplanes) rides. | 20 -30 minutes |
| The Long Trail | Great hikes, cared for by the Green Mountain Club. | 30 -40 minutes |
| Billings Farm | Museum Gateway to Vermont's Rural Heritage, Woodstock. | 45 - 60 minutes |
| Shelburne Museum | Museum of American folk art and colonial exhibits. | 45 - 60 minutes |
| Burlington | Vermont's largest city and often amongst the cities voted "best" to live in. | 45 - 60 minutes |
Snowshoeing, bicycling, hiking, canoeing, fly fishing, disc golf, and golf are all easily accessible from Johnnycake Flats.
