Killington, VT

What to do in Killington, VT

Skiing

With 7 mountains, including Pico, this place is bigger than anything else you'll experience in the East. Its size, however, isn't the only factor that makes Killington stand out and above its peers. The 147 trails accommodate all skill levels, from knee-buckling bump runs and breath-grabbing steeps and cruisers, including the steepest mogul slope in New England, to beginner and intermediate routes. Everyone also gets incredible views of 5 states and Canada!.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders enjoy these mountains every bit as much as skiers. With the longest terrain park in the east on Timberline over at Rams Head, and 2 half-pipes (a learner and a world-class job with 12-foot walls), the Killington mountains challenge aspiring young boffers and world champion riders alike!.

Snowmobiling

The jet skis of winter, snowmobiles zip you through thick forests and rolling meadows. You don't have to be an experienced solo rider because experienced guides will take you on a "piggy-back" ride. Go single or double at your own pace, slow and easy on smooth terrain or at full throttle over hills, through the wilderness, and zooming down straight-a-ways!.

Golfing

The Killington region offers some of the best golf in the northeast. More than a dozen courses are located within an hour's drive, each with scenic mountain vistas and distinct challenges. Some are world-renowned and others are Vermont's best-kept secrets.

Day Trip to Rutland

Downtown Rutland is a turn of the 20th-century village with shops and restaurants, arcades, plenty of parking, arts and music, and an overall enthusiasm for life. The architecture varies from Italianate to Neo-Classical Revival to Art Deco, and there are wide sidewalks, nice views, and historic churches. There's a May-to-November farmer's market, and even a free shuttle bus.

Day Trip to Woodstock

Long a favorite summer resort, this elegantly preserved town illustrates harmonious development over nearly two centuries. The route to Woodstock is lovely, and the road from the Mt Ascutney area is especially scenic as Route 106 rises and falls with the landscape. The route comes to the town's oval green, a genteel, tree-shaded island where strolling townspeople pause to chat and rest. This is a town where beauty is relished, and even the food seems extra-appetizing! There are galleries, bookshops, and charming boutiques in historic buildings. Woodstock's serene location is part of the shelter of the Ottauquechee River Valley.

Fishing

Vermont is the only New England state that doesn't border the ocean, but that is more than made up for by its connection to Lake Champlain, its many rivers and smaller lakes, and the hundred-plus trout streams that fill the land. Fish teem in virtually every stretch of water and with the slightest skill or just plain luck, you'll be reeling them in from your first cast!.

Hiking and Mountain Biking

When the snow melts, you can access the 147 ski trails by chair lifts for biking and hiking. Explore the 7 mountains as the forest blossoms to life, wildflowers blanket the ground, and baby animals frolic behind their mothers. The fall foliage in Vermont is among the most beautiful and fiery in the country, best viewed from the chair lift!.

Horseback Riding

Just beyond a weathered covered bridge over the Tweed River are the Riverside Farm Riding Stables. Your rides will take you through the heart of the Green Mountains and pastures where wildflowers bloom. No riding experience necessary!.

Antiquing

Start your own antique road show at the many quality fairs and hundreds of shops in this historic region. With a population largely descended through many generations, this is the perfect place to find a "hand-me-down" for sale that turns out to be a priceless treasure!.

Norman Rockwell Museum

This acclaimed collection of Norman Rockwell's illustrations commemorates his Vermont years and the entire span and diversity of his career, which lasted from 1911-1978. The exhibit chronologically displays more than 2,500 magazine covers, advertisements, calendars, and other published works. The exhibit also links his work to the political, economic, and cultural history of the US.