Hiking Mt. Wantastiquet in Hinsdale, NH

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Hiking Mt. Wantastiquet in Hinsdale, NH

Mt. Wantastiquet in Hinsdale, NH is just a short walk from downtown Brattleboro, VT and  is one of our favorite simple hikes.  It’s easily walkable from our Vermont B&B, and offers 3 great choices for hiking. Start by walking downtown and crossing the steel bridge into New Hampshire.  Make the first left and follow that [...]

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A great Brattleboro trip itinerary

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There are so many great things to do in and around Brattleboro.  If you are like us, we sometimes obsess over trying to figure out a “plan” when we travel.  So for those who want a plan, and for others who may just be wondering what there is to do around Brattleboro, we have now [...]

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Brattleboro Kicks Off Spring with Sidewalk Sale and More…

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Brattleboro Kicks Off Spring with Sidewalk Sale and More…

Many folks do not think of Vermont as a spring destination, but it is actually a great time of year to visit Brattleboro.  Brattleboro kicks off the Spring season right with Gallery Walk, Sidewalk Sales, Farmers Market, Live Music, Live Entertainment and don’t forget all of the beautiful flowers in bloom! Check out our list [...]

Category : May Events / Spring Activities

Chesterfield Gorge – Chesterfield, NH

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Chesterfield Gorge – Chesterfield, NH

The Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield, New Hampshire is the perfect location to take an easy hike with beautiful views.  This stroll through the woods along the Chesterfield Gorge is serene.  Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sound of rolling water this is a relaxing way to spend an hour.  This is one of [...]

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Ski Jumping in Vermont

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Ski Jumping in Vermont

This weekend marked the official re-opening of the Harris Hill Ski Jump here in Brattlebro, Vermont. The jump is the only 90 meter ski jump in New England and one of only six in the USA of this size and caliber. The jump had closed in 2005 and needed significant repair work to reopen. But [...]

Category : February Events / Winter Activities

Haunted Hiking in New Hampshire

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So being that Halloween is just around the corner, I thought it would be time to share a unique hike that is just a few minutes away from our Inn in Brattleboro.  The hike is in the Madame Sherri Forest in Chesterfield, New Hampshire (which is just over the bridge from Brattleboro – directions below). [...]

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Northfield Drive-In Movie Theater

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Northfield Drive-In Movie Theater

Just a short drive from our Vermont Inn, across the bridge in Northfield, New Hampshire you can find a unique entertainment experience that will take you back in time.  I’m talking about the Northfield drive-in movie theater. Tim and I took a trip over there with some friends this past Saturday night for their double [...]

Category : Summer Activities

Free Concerts on the Common

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Brattleboro is a lively little town celebrating the arts whenever possible.  This past Tuesday Tim and I were sitting out on the back patio chatting with some guests over a cold drink when we heard some great music coming from the park.  We strolled down the block to see what was going on and settled [...]

Category : July Events / Summer Activities

Hogle Wildlife Sanctuary

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So our inn, Forty Putney Road Bed and Breakfast, backs up to a nice trail along the water that is apparently called the “Hogle Wildlife Sanctuary”. In doing some research I cant seem to find any reference to the history of this sanctuary online. I have asked some folks around and haven’t had much luck [...]

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