• Champlain Valley Alpacas
  152 Merino Lane, Bridport, VT 05734, 802-758-3276, 802-349-8135, call ahead to see alpacas, nice gift shop (8 miles away)
• Crown Point Fort
  21 Grandview Dr. Crown Pont, NY 12928
  http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/34/details.aspx
• Fort Ticonderoga & Crown Point
  Just over bridge to NY and take left on Rt 9N and to go south (1 and 10 miles)
  http://www.fortticonderoga.org
• Hikes: Snake Mountain
  Addison – Mountain Rd , 17E , Cross 22A then take R onto Mtn Rd., Park area 1 mile on right, trail across the road.1.8mi to top, 900 ft, 2hr loop.
  http://hikenewengland.com/SnakeVT080511.html
• Hikes: Mt. Philo, Charlotte
  Take 17E, L on Rt 22A N to end, L onto Rt. 7N, go about 10 miles, Take Rt at F-5 lights, follow signs for Mt. Philo park, 1.2 miles to top, 25min, 968ft
  http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/life/green-mountain/2014/10/12/hike-mt-philo-vermont-recreation-parks/17049185/
• Mt Independence Hikes
  Orwell, VT,Take 17W to 125S to 22A S to Orwell, L onto 73W, Bear L onto Mt Independence Rd., to visitors center. Easy hike, 2.9 miles, 300 ft gain.,Great Lake Views & Ft Ticonderoga in NY.
  http://historicsites.vermont.gov/directory/mount_independence,
  http://www.revolutionaryday.com/usroute7/independence/default.htm
• Hikes
  Camels Hump, Stow: Mount Mansfield, at Gondola, see directions above,
  http://www.summitpost.org/mount-mansfield/150938,
  http://www.vtstateparks.com/pdfs/camels_hump_trails.pdf
• All Trails/Hike Vermont
  http://alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=44.77403648591524&b_tl_lng=-74.90753173828125&b_br_lat=43.29919735147067&b_br_lng=-70.51300048828125&a[]=hiking
• Vermont State Parks Hiking
  http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/hiking.htm
• Vermont State Parks Hiking Top 5
  http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/top5hike.htm
• Norm's Bait  Shop, Crown Point, NY
• https://m.facebook.com/normsbaitandtackle/

Horse Sleigh Rides, Winter Activities

• Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT, 802-985-8442
  http://www.shelburnefarms.org/calendar/event/sleigh-rides-saturdays-sundays-2015

  Our Top Picks Excursions:

    Here are Barb’s  Top Fun Excursion Picks for you!

• Whistling Man Schooner Company - http://www.whistlingman.com/  802-598-6504 Fabulous 2 hour rides including sunset. Must call to reserve date/time.  $35/pp approx. First boat slip at Waterfront on your left walking to the main pier. This would be our top pick for a boat ride.
• Spirit of Ethan Allen, http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57201-d282665-Reviews-The_Spirit_of_Ethan_Allen_II-Burlington_Vermont.html 802-862-3300, Burlington Boat House main water front. They also have dinner packages as well, big boat. 

• Ben & Jerry’s Tour Waterbury Rt 100 on left  http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/factory-tours
• Cold Hollow Cider Mill – Waterbury on right just past B&J’s   http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/factory-tours
•  Stow  Mountain Gondola – on left up mountain road just past B& J about 5 miles on left  and have lunch at Cliff House at top of Gondola. Fabulous big windows overlooking all valley, foliage, and outdoor patio as well.  Limit hours 11:30 – 3:00PM serving so plan to get there by then.  Gondola runs until 4pm.    http://www.gostowe.com/thingstodo/sports/gondola       http://www.stowe.com/explore/dining/the-cliff-house-/

   Lake Champlain Escape – The Barbs Fun Things Picks

1. WAGS (West Addison General Store) – Great Pizza  & Bridge Restaurant – good breakfasts, lunch, family dinner, ice cream, onion rings, &  Goodies – Ice Cream, burgers, hot dogs at end of road directly across, open Fri every day for summer & Champ’s Trading Post–cute Vt items, mini golf
2. 3 Squares Café Vergennes – Great Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, baked goods
3. Dakin Farm – Just north of Vergennes on RT 7 North heading towards Burlington, on your left, sample fresh apple cider, yummy things
4. Vermont Teddy Bear Company – Shelburne on your right heading up to Burlington, Giant Teddy Bear on right at their sign – Check out the gift shop, all the bears are set up, so adorable
5. Burlington Waterfront – End of Rt 7, take left onto Main St., go 3 blocks to end, take quick right onto Battery St. and quick left into parking and you’re there,
6. Boat Ride, Spirit of Ethan Allen right at Waterfront dock, 10, 12, 2, 4pm rides on main basin, guided tour, 802-862-8300,www.soea.com; Whistling Man Schooner Company - http://www.whistlingman.com/802-598-6504  
7. Church St. – End of Rt. 7, take right onto Main St. go 3 blocks, Church St. on your left, all cobble stone, great Mexican restaurant 169 Church St., El Gato, authentic Mex, very yummy.
8. Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, Rt 7 to end, Take left onto Main St. , go 2 blocks and take right onto Pine St., Go 4 blocks and on your left.
9. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour, Gift Shop and Scoop shop, 89 South to Exit 10, Waterbury/Stow, take left off exit onto Rt. 100, on your left within 2 miles
10. Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury, Just past Ben & Jerry’s (2 miles) on right.  Fresh apple cider, samples, apple pies, cider doughnuts
11. Von Trapp Café & Inn – Stow, VT, Rt 100, turn left at flashing yellow in center onto Mtn Rd. , bear left at fork towards Von Trapp Café & Inn, watch for signs
12. Stow Gondola – Continue on Mtn. Road, Gondola a couple miles up on left, Great restaurant at top, Cliff House, amazing views outdoor bistro patio, great burgers open 11am – 3pm

  Others:

1. Champlain Valley Alpacas, 152 Merino Lane, Bridport, VT 05734, 802-758-3276, 802-349-8135,  call ahead to see alpacas, nice gift shop (8 miles away)
2. Crown Point Fort, 21 Grandview Dr. Crown Pont, NY 12928 http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/34/details.aspx
3. Fort Ticonderoga & Crown Point, Just over bridge to NY and take left on Rt 9N and to go south (1 and 10 miles) http://www.fortticonderoga.org/
4. Hikes: Snake Mountain – Addison – Mountain Rd , 17E , Cross 22A then take R onto Mtn Rd., Park area 1 mile on right, trail across the road.1.8mi to top, 900 ft, 2hr loop. http://www.localhikes.com/hikes/snake_mountain_0000.asp http://hikenewengland.com/SnakeVT080511.html
5. Hikes: Mt. Philo, Charlotte, Take 17E, L on Rt 22A N to end, L onto Rt. 7N, go about 10 miles, Take Rt at F-5 lights, follow signs for Mt. Philo park, 1.2 miles to top, 25min, 968ft http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/life/green-mountain/2014/10/12/hike-mt-philo-vermont-recreation-parks/17049185/
6. Mt Independence,Orwell,VT,Take 17W to 125S to 22A S to Orwell, L onto 73W, Bear L onto Mt Independence Rd., to visitors center. Easy hike,  2.9 miles, 300 ft gain.,Great Lake Views & Ft Ticonderoga in NY. http://historicsites.vermont.gov/directory/mount_independence http://www.revolutionaryday.com/usroute7/independence/default.htm
7. Hikes: Camels Hump, Stow: Mount Mansfield, at Gondola, see directions above http://www.summitpost.org/mount-mansfield/150938 http://www.vtstateparks.com/pdfs/camels_hump_trails.pdf
8. All Trails/Hike Vermont: http://alltrails.com/explore?   b_tl_lat=44.77403648591524&b_tl_lng=-74.90753173828125&b_br_lat=43.29919735147067&b_br_lng=-70.51300048828125&a[]=hiking
9. Vermont State Parks Hiking: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/hiking.htm
10. Vermont State Parks Hiking Top 5 - http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/top5hike.htm

   HORSE SLEIGH RIDES: WINTER ACTIVITES

1.  Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT, 802-985-8442 – http://www.shelburnefarms.org/calendar/event/sleigh-rides-saturdays-sundays-2015
2.  Thornapple Farm, 1772 Hunt Rd., New Haven, VT, 05472, 802-388-6232 / 802-377-0921 - cell, Thornapplefarm@comcast.net
3.  Mountain Top Inn Chittenden, 802-483-2311, http://www.mountaintopinn.com/winter_activities.php  (New Tubing Park too)
4.  Vermont Sleigh Rides at Stowehof Inn, Stowe, VT http://vermontsleighrides.net/?page_id=2 
5.  Chamber of Commerce Multi Listing: http://www.visitvt.com/about_vermont/sleigh_rides.aspx

    RESTAURANTS:

1. Bridge Restaurant, 8013 VT Rt 7, Addison, VT 05491, 802-759-2152 , 1 mile from our guest house, great breakfasts, homemade pie, family restaurant. http://thebridgerestaurantvt.com/
2. Starry Night Cafe, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456,  http://www.starrynightcafe.com/
3.  Black Sheep Bistro-253 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-877-9991, http://www.blacksheepbistrovt.com
4. 3 Squares Café, 221 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491,802-877-2772, http://www.3squarescafe.com
5. El Gato Mexican Cantina,169 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401,802-540-3095, http://elgatocantina.com/
6. Park Squeeze, Main St., 161 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491, 802-877-9962, http://www.parksqueeze.com
7. The Laundry Room, 247 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491, 802-870-7157, http://vergenneslaundry.squarespace.com/home/
8. Fire and Ice, 26 Seymour St., Middlebury, VT 05753, 802-388-7166 http://www.fireandicerestaurant.com/
9. Waybury Inn, 457 East Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753, 802-388-4015, http://www.wayburyinn.com
10. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St, Middlebury, VT 05753,802-388-0002, http://www.twobrotherstavern.com/
11. Storm Café, 3 Mill St., Middlebury, VT 05753, 802-388-1063, http://www.thestormcafe.com/
12. Trattoria Delia, 152 St. Paul St., Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-5253– http://www.trattoriadelia.com/  - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g57201-d404075-Reviews-Trattoria_Delia  Burlington_Vermont.html
13. Hen of the Wood, 55 Cherry St., Burlington, VT 05401,802-540-0534- http://henofthewood.com/menu  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g57201-d5247620-Reviews-Hen_of_the_Wood-Burlington_Vermont.html
14. The Farmhouse Tap & Grill,160 Bank St., Burlington, VT 05401,802-859-0888, - - http://www.farmhousetg.com/ -  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g57201-d1924785-Reviews-The_Farmhouse_Tap_Grill-Burlington_Vermont.html
15. El Cortijo, 189 Bank St., Burlington, VT 05401, 802-497-1688, http://www.cortijovt.com/
16. Piecasso,1899 Mountain Rd,Stowe,VT 05672,802-253-4411,piecasso.com,11A-9P,Best Pizza/Italian