Hotel at a Glance: Kedron Valley Inn

Whether you’re stopping by Kedron Valley Inn en route to visiting the nearby mountain resorts or to spend a weekend soaking in the beauty of Vermont’s foliage, you’re just as likely to be charmed by the inn itself as you are by the scenery. Set along 11 acres in Vermont’s lush Green Mountains, this 19th-century building features comfy guest rooms and a restaurant/tavern serving seasonal entrees.

• History: Built in 1822 as a store for grist mill workers, the Federal-style structure became a community social center, a post office, an inn and tavern, an auditorium, and a stop for fugitive slaves on the eastern Underground Railroad.
• Where you’ll stay: Each of the inn’s 25 guest rooms are located in the main building, tavern, or pet-friendly Adirondack-style log lodge, which is set away from the main building.
• Enjoy a cozy dinner in the on-site restaurant and tavern, which earned back-to-back Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence in 2013 and 2014.
• Press accolades: Fodor’s writes that “You’re likely to fall in love at the first sight of this 1828 three-story brick building that forms the centerpiece of this quiet, elegant retreat.”
• Complimentary breakfast is served each morning
• Explore the beauty of the nearby mountain resorts—Killington and Okemo. Each is less than a 45-minute drive away, and each offers scenic summer activities, including golfing and mountain biking.

Green Mountains, Vermont: Historical Towns Surrounded by Wilderness

Named for the layers of stately evergreens that carpet their slopes, the Green Mountains are a branch of the ancient Appalachians that stretches north to south through the center of Vermont. It’s a relatively even swath of rolling forests capped by a few summits that rise above the tree line, including Mount Mansfield, which tops off at 4,393 feet.

The landscape is home to other rugged scenery, including alpine lakes, and more than 900 miles of mixed-use trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

The mountains are punctuated by quaint Vermont villages where white church steeples border organic farms and creameries. At the midsection of Green Mountain National Forest is the city of Rutland, which plays host to summer outdoor concerts and the Vermont State Fair. About 90 minutes north is Vermont’s largest city, Burlington, which is known for its breweries and boutiques.

Each season in the Green Mountains brings its own unique pleasures: during the winter, ski resorts including Mount Snow and Sugarloaf offer some of New England’s best downhill skiing.

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