Whatever the season, a drive up Vermont's rural Route 7/7A offers countless experiences. Historic homes and museums, art galleries, historical sites, antique shops, fine art galleries, skiing, hiking, golfing, fly-fishing, swimming, canoeing, tubing and fall foliage tours are just a few examples. Wind down the back roads to discover covered bridges, quaint hamlets and mountain views, then rest your weary bones at one of the many fine motels located along the route.
Located on four scenic acres on the north side of Bennington, the Harwood Hill Motel sits atop a foothill overlooking the Bennington Battle Monument and the Green Mountains. The year round motel provides guests with smoke-free, clean, comfortable standard rooms featuring air conditioning, cable TV, in-room coffee and mini fridge. Microwaves, phones and wireless internet are provided in the motel's deluxe accommodations. Pets are accepted in some rooms.
Harwood Hill Motel
864 Harwood Hill Road, Historic Route 7A
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-6278
harwoodhillmotel.com
The Candlelight Motel is situated on four rural acres just one mile away from the center of Arlington, the first capital of Vermont. Skiing, trout fishing, and maple sugaring are within a 30-minute drive from the motel. Known for their simple, large, clean rooms equipped with phone, cable TV and refrigerator, the motel also boasts a seasonal pool, large lobby with fireplace and two adjacent restaurants offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Room rates are $55 to $115 as of 2010.
Candlelight Motel
4893 Route 7A
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6647
candlelightmotel.com
The Casablanca Motel is a four season motel located on Route 7A, just minutes from Manchester. It is centrally situated near the Manchester Designer Outlets and the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln. The Casablanca Motel is unique in that it features 10 individually themed cottages, including the Norman Rockwell, the Battenkill and the Sugar Maple. Refrigerator, wireless internet, cable TV, hairdryer, radio alarm clock and private bath are provided in each cabin. As of 2010, double occupancy rates range from $62 to $125.
Casablanca Motel
5927 Main Street, Historic Route 7A,
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2145
casablancamotel.com
Located on the north end of Rutland, the Highlander Motel boasts clean rooms with high-speed internet access and cable TV. The motel also offers room service and a free daily newspaper. As of 2010, standard double occupancy rooms range from $50 to $125 and suites with kitchen, living room, dining room and full bath run from $80 to $200.
Highlander Motel
203 North Main St.
(Route 7 North)
Rutland, Vermont 05701
(802) 773-4439
highlandermotelofrutland.com/
The Bel-Aire Motel is located on Route 7 in Burlington, near the home of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. The simple, smoke-free rooms feature full bathroom, cable TV and wireless internet. Large suites are located on the balconied second floor and are equipped with microwave and mini fridge, desk top computer with Internet access, futon and oversized bathroom.
Bel-Aire Motel
111 Shelburne Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 863-3116
belairevt.com
