activities & events
Take a scenic drive , a hike , a bike ride , a walk — take a breath and exhale then turn the pages to explore all that the area offers . From farmer ’ s markets and fairs to fly fishing ; browse bookstores and libraries , explore the Lincoln family home . Be ‘ on-the-go ’ or ‘ take-it-in ’ for every interest and age . Discover our vibrant Vermont community .
ATTRACTIONS
BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Vermont ’ s summer adventure with 23 great rides and attractions including the exciting Aerial Adventure Park , New England ’ s longest 4-line ZipRider , the half-mile-long and 50 mph Sun Mountain Flyer , Vermont ’ s longest waterslide ride , famous alpine slide , 18-hole mini golf , a kiddie fun park for the little ones , and much more . 3984 Vermont Route 11 , Peru . 802-824-5522 or www . bromley . com
DORSET HISTORICAL SOCIETY On the third Thursday of each month , the Dorset Historical Society hosts a lunch lecture at its Bley House Museum . Attendees should bring a lunch . Lectures include Long Trail School on Jun . 15 and The Hunting Camps of Beech Ridge on Jul . 20 . Corner of Route 30 and Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-867-0331 or www . dorsetvthistory . org
EQUINOX PRESERVE The Equinox Preserve consists of over 914 acres on the slopes of Mt Equinox . The series of trails are open for pedestrian use and range from short , easy walks through the woods for families to steep , half-day ascents to the top of the mountain for more experienced hikers . Popular is the 30 minute , level Pond Loop around Equinox Pond with views of the mountain . West Union Street , Manchester . www . equinoxpreservationtrust . org
EQUINOX SKYLINE DRIVE Experience the unforgettable drive to the summit of Mt . Equinox . The natural beauty of Vermont may be enjoyed at one of many scenic picnic areas . Explore hiking trails at the summit and store up some peace to take back to the world below . May 26 – Oct . 42 Skyline Dr ., Arlington . 802-362-1115 or www . equinoxmountain . com
FARMERS ’ MARKETS The summer season brings with it nature ’ s bounty , and Vermont is one of the best places to find locally sourced food and products . The Manchester Farmers ’ Market occurs on Thursdays from 3 – 6pm at Adams Park in Manchester , the Dorset Farmers ’ Market on Sundays from 10am – 2pm at H . N . Williams Store in Dorset , and the West River Farmers ’ Market on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm at the intersections of Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry .
GREEN MOUNTAIN ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING An adult education program providing a variety of non-credit courses and lectures to the public for cultural , educational , and intellectual enrichment . Lectures include Greece from A to Ω on Jun . 22 ; Ansel Adams : The Man and his Photography on Jul . 25 ; World War II in Japanese Memory on Aug . 8 ; and the Scenic and Cultural Treasures of Scotland on Aug . 31 . A full calendar is available online . 802-867-0111 or www . greenmtnacademy . org
HILDENE , THE LINCOLN FAMILY HOME Feel like you ’ re part of history with a visit to Hildene , The Lincoln Family Home . Tour the home and the estate , visit the farm , and more . Wild Edibles Walk and Talk on May 27 ; Celebration of Peonies from May – Jun .; Community Day on Jun . 11 ; Ecology of the Dene Walk and Talk on Jul . 14 ; Pollinator Heaven : Rethinking Your Lawnscape on Aug . 9 . Historic Route 7A , Manchester . 802-362-1788 or www . hildene . org
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