AREA ATTRACTIONS
By staying at Ascutney Mountain Resort, you're not only getting to enjoy the beautiful ski slopes, great children's programming, and onsite restaurants and entertainment but you're also getting the added convenience of being surrounded by charming New England towns. If there are family members who don't ski or ride, or if you just need a break from the slopes, a short drive can bring you to art galleries, sleigh rides, museums, shops, and more.
Quechee
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (link to:www.vinsweb.org) – 802-457-2779
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is home to the Vermont Raptor Center which treats more than 400 injured birds annually in the hope of returning them to the wild. Visitors are invited to tour the Raptor Center's living museum of 25 live species of falcons, eagles, hawks, owls, and other birds of prey. Enjoy guided walking tours, flight demonstrations and up-close encounters. Group tours are available. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is devoted to protecting Vermont's natural heritage through education and research, engaging individuals and communities in the active care of the environment.
Hanover, NH
Hanover, New Hampshire is a quintessential New England college town. An afternoon in Hanover with a walk through the Dartmouth College campus provides an equal amount of New England charm and upscale dining and shopping. Just 30 minutes north on I-91, Hanover is an easy drive from the resort.
The Hood Museum at Dartmouth College – 603-646-2808
Recognized by the American Association of Museums as "a national model," the Hood Museum of Art is one of the oldest and largest college museums in the country, housing an outstanding collection of works of art and artifacts and presenting a lively and diverse schedule of exhibitions and educational programs.
Cornish, NH
The Chase House – 603-675-5391
Enjoy the romance of winters gone by with an old fashion horse-drawn sleigh ride. The ride begins in the pasture of The Chase House and the sleigh is pulled by a friendly Belgian Draft Horse. Glide through the fields with views of Mount Ascutney. Upon returning to the Inn you can warm up next by the fire and have a steaming cup of hot chocolate or hot mulled cider.
Norwich, VT
Montshire Museum – 802-649-2200
This is a museum consisting of great hands-on, child friendly exhibits. Montshire offers two floors packed with dozens of exciting exhibits on astronomy, natural history and the physical sciences. There are picnic areas, nature walks and overlooks of the nearby Connecticut River. Live animals include a see-through beehive, boa constrictors, a leafcutter ant colony, and aquariums featuring freshwater fish and turtles found in Vermont waters.
Windsor, VT
Simon Pearce – 802-674-6280
Visitors can can observe glassblowers creating pieces from start to finish, watch pottery being made, or purchase from the extensive selection at the retail stores.
Harpoon Brewery– 888-HARPOON
Sitting on the banks of the Connecticut River, the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor produces hand-crafted beers every day. Stop by and try some for yourself! Tours and tastings are offered, as well as a gift shop with a variety of Harpoon memorabilia and a Beer Garden. Come enjoy the great beer that has made Harpoon the largest craft brewer in New England.
Woodstock, VT
Woodstock, Vermont provides a wealth of shops galleries and eateries for every taste, plus the charm of a quaint New England village. Woodstock is just 15 minutes north of Ascutney Mountain Resort. With its New England village green and artistic storefront shops, Woodstock offers guests a day of walking or strolling through the village, shopping and dining.
Gallery On The Green – 802-457-4956
Gallery On The Green showcases the region's finest collection of New England art. Owners, Jim and Jan Allmon, invite you to leisurely explore the seven rooms within the gallery to view the work of over 35 professional New England artists. Our extensive selection includes original art, limited edition prints, hand-blown glass, sculpture, decoys and Vermont photography from the studios of talented artists throughout the region. A friendly, casual atmosphere make this an enjoyable stop during your visit to one of New England's most charming towns.
For more information on what to do when you visit Ascutney Mountain Resort, email us at info@ascutney.net. There's more than you'd ever imagine!
