Blanketed in snow or festooned in the unique, leafy green for which the fabled Green Mountains are known, Killington's seven mountains stand on the threshold of this Vermont destination town and let you know you've arrived. One of the largest ski areas in the world - 95 miles of skiing and snowboarding runs - the resort is known for its terrain and local flavor.
..Read MoreThis little resort town is ready to charm you. The pace of the town slows the heart and, after a brief adjustment, you'll find yourself wanting more. Take a chairlift ride for a birds-eye view of the town.The eight-passenger K-1 Gondola travels 1.25 miles up Killington Peak. At 4,241 feet, it's New England's highest lift-serviced peak, and views of five states and Canada are revealed.
..Read MoreThis little resort town is ready to charm you. The pace of the town slows the heart and, after a brief adjustment, you'll find yourself wanting more. Grab a picnic lunch and a backpack and head off through town. Killington offers 45 miles of hiking trails from the top of its eight-passenger K1 Gondola.
..Read MoreThis little resort town is ready to charm you. The pace of the town slows the heart and, after a brief adjustment, you'll find yourself wanting more. Rent a bike and head off through town. K-1 Gondola-serviced mountain biking on 45-plus miles of challenging single track, meandering double track and scenic service roads for all ages and abilities is available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
..Read MoreThis little resort town is ready to charm you. Take a walk into its past.
Billings Farm and Museum (802-457-2355; http://www.billingsfarm.org), Route 12, Woodstock, is an historic working farm. Exhibits trace the evolution of the farm and adjacent Mt. Tom forest area into the present day.
..Read MoreFishing is a popular summer pastime in Killington. Coming here can be a lot like coming home to the favorite fishing stream for visiting fishermen.
..Read MoreIn Killington, music abounds this summer. Starting June 22, 2008, get ready to listen for it.
Brown Bag Concerts (802-457-2644) with music and storytelling are staged regularly on the Norman Williams Public Library (Woodstock) lawn.
Castleton State College Fine Arts Center (802-468-1119), Castleton, stages plays, dance events, and concerts.
..Read MoreGood picnic sites are found at Kent Pond, near the bottom of Killington Road on Route 100, north and across the highway in Gifford Woods State Park; at Chittendon Reservoir in Chittendon, Vt. and, in Echo Lake State Park, in Plymouth, Vt., where there's a lake, swimming beach, barbecue set-ups, playground and a snack bar.
..Read MoreHawk Inn and Mountain Resort (802-672-3811; http://www.hawkresort.com), Route 100 South, Plymouth, Vt., offers hourly guided scenic trail rides for all abilities.
Kedron Valley Inn Stables (800-836-1193 or 802-457-1473; http://www.kedronvalleyinn.com), Rte. 106, South Woodstock, Vt., has boarding, guided trail rides, and lessons.
..Read More(888-483-4653 or 802-422-4653; http://www.gmngc.com) Route 100 North, Killington, VT. Designed by Gene Bates, the championship course has flat and narrow, tree-lined fairways, sensational views and firm, undulating, quick greens. Walking permitted during the week. Lunch is served at the clubhouse. Pro shop, cart rentals, lessons, driving range, clubhouse. No denim; collared shirt required.
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