Winter Activities:
Killington offers more mountains than you can ski in a week! With seven mountains, including Pico, Killington is bigger than anything you’ll experience in the East – 11 miles from border to border.
But being bigger isn’t the only factor that allows Killington to stand out & above what other resorts offer. Their seven peaks are big, the highest lift serviced skiing & greatest vertical in New England, at 3,150’, but they aren’t just for the experts in your crowd. Sure they’ve got 200 trails that include knee-buckling bump runs, and breath-grabbing steeps and cruisers, like favorites Downdraft, Ovation, & of course Outer Limits, the steepest mogul slope in New England. They also offer beginner and intermediate routes down from each of their resort peaks, with views of 5 states and Canada, including their 6.6 mile Juggernaut trail that’s the longest in the east.
With flowing streams, hidden waterfalls, secluded lakes, quaint villages, breathtaking views, covered bridges, green hills and cool breezes, the Vermont summer seems endless.
The Killington Region has many unique areas to hike and explore, with trails for all ages and levels. If you prefer biking you can tour the region along country roads, scenic Rt 100, or ride Killington’s mountain trails.
Central Vermont is home to numerous championship golf courses. Enjoy playing in the cool mountain air on greener than green impeccably manicured courses, many of which have splendid views, all of which will challenge even the serious golfer.
The rivers, streams and lakes of central Vermont provide the perfect setting for fly fishing. A summertime favorite of Vermonters and visitors alike, take a lesson or a guided trip. Horsebackriding is yet another activity that allows you to explore the Vermont outdoor scenery.
Culturally, central Vermont boasts many museums, galleries, areas toshop, and historical sites to visit. Just a short drive away is Woodstock Vermont, a quaint little town with interesting shops and home of Billings Farm and Museum. Or, the outlets of Manchester are a great day trip.
So come and enjoy all that central Vermont has to offer in the summer. Check out our summer packages. Stay with us for a weekend, a week, or a few months.
Dining
Grist Mill – Open all summer, the Grist Mill features great food, live music, and strong drinks. Be sure and try the Killington speciality, the Goombay Smash, while sitting out by the pond.
Outback Pizza – Stop by Outback for the best wood-grilled pizza around. They also feature live music, video games, pool, and more.
There are also a number of other dining options on the main access road that are open seasonally. If you want to head down to Rutland, you can also find fast food, family restaurants, and fine dining establishments.
Adventure
Black’s Back Country Adventures – Whether you are a novice or an avid outdoors person, and regardless of age, they have the perfect adventure tour for you! offering a wide variety of adventure tours and educational programs from half day or full day, to multi-day excursions, including fly fishing and hiking tours.
Killington Adventure Center– A summer adventure, climbing wall, water slides, alpine slide, skate board park, gondola rides, mini golf, and hiking and mountain biking on 40 plus miles of trails… rentals available.
Tennis
Sherburne – Located at the Recreation Center on River Road, just a short drive away. Three public courts, picnic area.
Killington East Mountain Road Courts – Two public courts.
Hiking
Deer’s Leap – Off Rt 4 behind the Inn at the Long Trail. A very popular short hike, two hour round trip trek. Panoramic views.
Killington Adventure Center – Trail maps available.
Mt Tom Trails – Located in Woodstock, about twenty minutes from the Access Road. Miles of ski trails make pleasant hiking and bird watching. Map available at information booth on the Green.
Biking
Killington Adventure Center – Mountain biking on 40 plus miles of trails… rentals available. Guided group mountain bike tours available for all skill levels. The tour emphasizes riding skills, bike handling and exposure to various terrain surfaces.
Northern Ski Works – Rentals available, tune ups.
True Wheels – The full-service bike shop at the top of the Killington Road. GT and K2 mountain bike rentals, ride info and maps. Used Mountain. bikes.
Horseback Riding
Stables at Hawk – Guided trail rides along the Vermont countryside. Instructional programs, western style rides, pony rides for kids, and old fashioned carriage rides. 20-30 minutes from the Access Road, 802-672-3811.
Kedron Valley Stables – Instruction, guided tours. Located in South Woodstock, 20-30 minutes from the Access Road. 802-457-1480.
Mountain Top Inn – Instruction, guided tours. Located in Chittenden, 15 minutes from the Access Road.
Green Mountain National Golf Course – What separates this course from others is its unique design features. Every hole is an entity unto itself. Generously carved out of the Green Mountains, the course offers solitude and a private golf experience that will challenge players of all abilities. Located 2 miles down Rt 100N.
Killington Golf Course – One of Vermont’s most spectacular tests of golf. Tree lined fairways offer little if any, hope of recovery for errant drives.
Neshobe Golf Course – Located in Brandon. Its claim to fame among locals has always been its reputation as the first course to open in the spring.
Rutland Country Club – Ranked among the best golf courses in the state, it is one of the older layouts in the region and superior care and attention to the course over the years have brought it to a mature and stately condition.
Downtown Rutland – Downtown Rutland is home to nearly 300 stores and services! We have great shopping, dining, movies, and our newly restored Paramount Theatre!
Diamond Run Mall – Where you’ll find a wide variety of stores, offering everything from unique Vermont gifts to special events. Stop in and see why the Diamond Run shopping experience is worth the trip.
Manchester Designer Outlets – “Fifth Avenue in the Mountains”. Located in historic Manchester Vermont. A unique blend of New England charm, style, arts, and culture. Over 50 stores.
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company – Factory Tour & Shop. Groups welcome. The prefect gift for every occasion.
Simon Pearce Glass – A glassblowing workshop, reatil store, and restaurant. Simon Pearce is a designer and blower of glass who successfully revived the traditions of glassblowing.
Warren Kimble Gallery & Shops – Join us at the WARREN KIMBLE GALLERY and SHOPS, stocked with original works, prints, ceramics, textiles and many other items featuring his stylized animals and rural scenes.
Jacaranda Antiques – This quaint shop on Route 4 in Bridgewater (just East of Killington) has high quality antiques and is frequented by NYC dealers.
Long Trail Brewery – Have a great lunch and a flight of microbrews from this Vermont staple. Then buy souvenier a case of “Hit the Trail Ale”, our favorite! Located just East of Killington on Route 4 in Bridgewater.Back to Top
Norman Rockwell Exhibition and Gift Shop – Where Norman Rockwell’s models and neighbors are your hosts! Hundreds of examples of Rockwell’s printed works exhibited in his VT hometown including Saturday Evening Post covers.
Billings Farm and Museum – The Billings Farm & Museum is a living museum of Vermont’s rural past, as well as a working dairy farm.
Montshire Museum of Science – Inside, see live animals, aquariums, and exhibits on space, nature, and technology. Outside, explore 110 acres of nature trails and picnic areas along the Connecticut River.
Vermont Marble Exhibit – Polished panels of Vermont marble, from Verde Antique – a stunning green stone – to Champlain Black – a black marble that still contains fossils – to Imperial Danby – the bright white marble that Vermont is famous for.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science – Witness up close the grace and power of owls, hawks, falcons and eagles. Find your own wildlife along self-guided trails on the center’s 78-acre nature preserve. Nature Gift Shop.
President Coolidge Home – The President’s 1924 “Summer White House” office, the birthplace, the homestead where Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as US President, the cheese factory once owned by the President’s father, as well as the church where generations of Coolidges worshipped, and a modern Visitors Center are open to the public.