Sam’s Outdoor Store in Downtown Brattleboro

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Sam’s Outdoor Store in Downtown Brattleboro

There’s lots of shopping in Brattleboro for the ladies and while we’re perusing the racks of Altiplano and the shelves of , the guys can enjoy the isles and isles of gear at Sam’s Outdoor Store in southern Vermont just a few blocks from our inn. Sam’s has three locations with the original here in [...]

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Summer Train Travel to Brattleboro

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Summer Train Travel to Brattleboro

We like to consider ourselves environmentally conscious innkeepers, so we made a list of summertime things to do if you take the train to Brattleboro and don’t have wheels (or at least a car).  The Vermonter rail line is one of New England’s fastest growing and easiest ways  to travel with a stop right here in [...]

Category : Area Activities / Just For Fun / Spring Activities / Summer Activities

Haunted Sites Near Brattleboro Vermont

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Haunted Sites Near Brattleboro Vermont

With Halloween approaching, I put together this quick video to showcase some of the spooky side of Brattleboro. Tour the Retreat Cemetery and Retreat Tower as well as Madam Cherie’s “Castle”…

Category : Fall Activities

Tubing in Vermont

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Tubing in Vermont

I am all about spending a sunny summer day outside as you can see from the video above.  One of my favorite leisurely outdoor activities is tubing on the West River in Southern Vermont.  The best part is the tube rental and the river are located very close to our Bed and Breakfast.  The West [...]

Category : August Events / July Events / Summer Activities

Dutton Berry Farm Newfane, VT

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Dutton Berry Farm Newfane, VT

Dutton Berry Farm has three locations in Southern Vermont.  They sell a wide variety of wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade fudge and jams.  Some even have a full bakery with homemade soups.  Last year we even get our Inns Christmas Tree there. Of course, Dutton Berry Farm still has plenty of berry’s – which of [...]

Category : Summer Activities / Year Round Activities

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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Newfane Country Store – Newfane, Vermont

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Newfane Country Store – Newfane, Vermont

Downtown Newfane is picturesque, the quintessential New England town. The stately and beautiful white buildings take you back in time. This small village offers wonderful photo opportunities…

Category : Year Round Activities

Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates in Brattleboro, Vermont

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Tom and Sally’s Handmade Chocolates in Brattleboro, Vermont

UPDATE: Unfortunately for us (but fortunate for Tom and Sally) they have closed this retail location to expand. Tom and Sally’s has merged with Hauser Foods in Rhode Island. We will miss them and wish them the best as they continue to grow. ORIGINAL POST: This winter, in between shoveling, we have taken some time [...]

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West Dummerston Covered Bridge

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West Dummerston Covered Bridge

The West Dummerston Covered Bridge crosses over the West River.  This two span town lattice truss bridge is typical of the covered bridges in Vermont and was built in 1872 by builder Celeb B. Lamson. What sets the West Dummerston Covered Bridge apart from the many others in Vermont?  Well it is the longest still [...]

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The Vermont Country Store

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The Vermont Country Store

The Vermont Country Store is a popular attraction in Southern Vermont with stores in Weston, VT and Rockingham, VT, both just a short drive from Forty Putney Road and Brattleboro…

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