Rachel and Chris: A Wedding

There are over 150 acres to explore on the West Mountain Inn property. Guests staying at the Inn will be provided with trail maps for all of the hiking trails and rivers for canoeing and tubing on the grounds of the Inn. For those who would like to remain closer to the main house, you can enjoy the gameroom and lounge at the Inn, participate in a round of croquet or badminton in the meadow, or just pull up an adirondack chair and a book and enjoy the view of the Green Mountains.

A quiet town located midway between Bennington, VT and Manchester, VT on Historic Rte 7A, Arlington is an historic town which was once the Capitol of Vermont. Attractions include the West Arlington Covered Bridge, the Chiselville Covered Bridge, Candle Mill Village, and the Norman Rockwell Homes and Exhibit. Many of the Inns recommended in the Accomodations page have historical significance, including the Hill Farm Inn (one of the oldest B&Bs in Vermont), the Arlington Inn, and the Inn on Covered Bridge Green.

Twenty-five minutes South on Route 7A from Arlington, VT, Bennington offers natural beauty, three historic districts, classic new england architecture, and wonderful opportunities to explore scenic Southern Vermont. Attractions include the Park McCullough House , the Bennington Battle Monument, and the Bennington Museum.

At the base of Mount Equinox, north of Arlington on Route 7A you will find Manchester Village with its tranquil old-world atmosphere and Manchester Center, an outlet shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.

There are a large number of hiking trails for day hikes of all lengths and difficulties in the Southern Vermont region. You can hike sections of the Long Trail or Appalachian Trail including sections that lead to Stratton Mountain and Stratton Pond, or several other trails in the Green Mountains. See this Southern Vermont Hiking Guide for more information.

Just down the hill from the Inn is River Road - a 10 mile quiet, level dirt road which runs along the Battenkill River and meanders past both of Norman Rockwell's homes (one of which is now the Inn on Covered Bridge Green - see the accommodationspage) and several covered bridges. There are many other biking trails through the region - see the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association for more details.

The Battenkill River, famous for its trout among fishermen(and fisherwomen) runs along the base of the West Mountain Inn property. The headquarters of Orvis is just down the road, and you can take fly-fishing lessons at the Orvis Fly-Fishing school in Manchester or visit their company store. Your innkeeper can direct you to several canoe rental companies.