Saturday, September 13, 2008

Vermont is Better Than Walmart

Today we did some serious traveling and site-seeing and tour-planning. After we left the Bennington Walmart behind, we traveled on Rt 9 east to Willmington and then north on Rt 100. We found the Stratton Mountain Inn, which is where my tour group will spend 2 nights. I went in and introduced myself to the desk person and picked up some brochures and maps, took some pictures and continued on to find Woodstock Vermont. On the way we stopped at The Vermont Country Store which is a destination in itself. It's actually about 6 buildings of stores selling everything from hand crafts to candy to clothing to rugs to hardware, souvenirs, maple syrup, maple candy, jams and jellies, cheese, toys, books, gadgets, nice stuff, silly stuff, fun stuff, boring stuff, edible stuff, and every other kind of stuff you could ever want and never need. Definitely on the agenda for my tour group.

As we continued on to Woodstock we saw a covered bridge or two and the Quechee Gorge and various other scenic wonders and Vermont vistas.

Tonight we are staying at the Hidden Acres Campground which is a few steps up from Walmart.
Tomorrow...on to Massachusetts!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT!!

And if it beats Walmart..Vermont here I come! I'll be calling you for a personal tour! ;)

Judy said...

Alice,
You know how to live! Are you finding plenty of places to take biological breaks. I guess hanging over a beautiful covered bridge doesn't count,huh? Your photos
are fantastic. Keep up the good work.
Judy

Anonymous said...

Is it too late to sign up for this tour ?
Imagine how different it will look in 3 weeks when the foliage starts to change !! Awesome ...........

Anonymous said...

Is that a natural waterfall? It's such a pretty picture!

Alice said...

Yes, Laura unlike Manhattan, Vermont has NATURAL waterfalls!
Kath, both tours are full but I'd be happy to direct a family tour just like it if you care to plan it. Anyone interested?

Emily said...

Alice,
You just truly awesome! To do all that and then find time to post your blog!! What discipline! I love your photos...which I could be along for the ride! Looking forward to your next destination.

Lady Lif said...

Agreed the pix are lovely!! I'd go on the family trip if someone else would plan it, and someone else would direct it. Most def!!!

I must have some of those treats from that store!! WInk WInk nod nod