Vermont is a popular getaway destination for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Every season brings with it an array of activities in Vermont that includes some of the country's best skiing, mountain climbing and hiking, fishing and tennis. There are some high-end, all-inclusive resorts in Vermont that offer its guests as much or as little activity as they can handle.
The secluded Topnotch Resort and Spa is located in north central Vermont, about 35 minutes north of Montpelier. The resort sits on 120 pristine acres of natural surroundings. Accommodations include guest rooms and suites, each uniquely furnished in European country style decor. Some of the amenities include a living room with a fireplace, nightly turndown service and a breakfast nook. Guests dine at the casual Norma's Restaurant that serves health-conscious cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients. The renowned 35,000 square feet spa at Topnotch was recently renovated and offers more than 120 treatments and services. A stocked cardio and weight room is also included, as well as a large indoor pool and two heated outdoor pools that afford mountain views. In addition, its world-famous tennis center and free passes for skiing at Stowe Mountain makes Topnotch a resort that stands out from the rest.
Topnotch Resort and Spa
4000 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
800-451-8686
topnotchresort.com
Dubbed "America's Family Resort." Smugglers' Notch Resort offers an array of family based activities that put guests in touch with nature. The resort offers activities such as bonfires, sing-alongs, family game nights, mini golf, music, movies, guided walks and hikes, and much more. The resort is home to a large water park that includes eight pools and four waterslides. Tennis, skating and climbing adventures are just some of the many sport- and nature-based activities offered. Guests stay in one- to five-bedroom condominiums that are outfitted with cable television, cook and dishware, and linens. Dining options at the resort include the casual Hearth & Candle, Morse Mountain Grille, Riga Bello's and Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop. Health and wellness services are also provided for the adults.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 South
Smugglers' Notch, VT 05464-9537
802-644-8851
smuggs.com
The country estate Twin Farms resort is located a little over an hour south of Montpelier and sits on more than 300 acres of wildflower meadows, forests and gardens. Woodstock is just 10 miles north. Accommodations include suites and cottages that are each uniquely designed and furnished. The resort has on-site its own pub, a full fitness center, spa treatment facility, lakeside cabana and a Japanese-style Furo. Some of the activities offered include ballooning, tennis, swimming, fly fishing, snow shoeing and golf. Breakfast and gourmet cuisine for lunch and dinner is served in a relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere, and guests can unwind in the charming pub with a drink. A 26,000-bottle wine cellar ensures that guests never go thirsty.
Twin Farms
P.O. Box 115
Barnard, VT 05031
800-894-6327
twinfarms.com
