Things to Do

Experience the Beauty of Southern Vermont

The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa is conveniently located near a diverse array of things to do in Ludlow, Plymouth, Woodstock, Quechee, Windsor, Ascutney, Grafton, Chester, Weston and Manchester. Acres of deep, green forests and miles of marked wilderness in the Green Mountains provide the perfect setting for an action-packed outdoor-oriented family vacation. Enjoy off-site area activities including mountain biking, hiking, golfing, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, and horseback riding, ziplining, and mountain coaster in the summer, and downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross–country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling in winter. Of course, Vermont is famous for its colorful fall foliage as well.

When planning your Vermont mountain getaway, be sure to consult The Pointe at Castle Hill concierge for recommendations on the best attractions and things to do.

Attractions    |   Events

Attractions

Plymouth Cheese Factory

The Plymouth Cheese factory is one of the oldest cheese enterprises in the United States - producing high quality and distinctive artisan cheeses for over 124 years.

Echo Lake - Plymouth State Park​

Echo Lake is a great recreational site. It has a sandy beach, rental boats, a playground, wooded picnic areas, and a refreshment stand.

Okemo State Forest-Buttermilk Falls

Also known as Bridal Veil Falls, a set of 3 falls several hundred feet apart. It is a popular spot for swimming located within the Okemo State Forest.

Okemo Mountain Ski Resort

Okemo Mountain features the best grooming, overall most snowmaking coverage and the perfect mountain for family skiing and riding.

Shackleton Thomas

Shackleton Thomas is a Vermont based company located in a 180-year-old mill that specializes in making fine handmade furniture, pottery and accessories.

Quechee Gorge​

Known as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon,” this is one of New England’s most popular natural wonders.

Simon Pearce/ The Mill

Visitors may observe teams of glassblowers, watch a potter working on the wheel, browse the retail shop and enjoy a meal in the restaurant.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park. The park preserves the site where Frederick Billings established a managed forest and a progressive dairy farm.

Manchester Designer Outlets

Browse many name brand outlets for your shopping pleasure. Housed in authentically restored Vermont structures enjoy beautiful views, wonderful food, and the most satisfying shopping experience you’ve ever had.

Skyline Drive

The Mount Equinox Skyline Drive is the longest privately owned paved toll road in the USA. The elevation increase is 3,235 ft.

Horseback Riding - Mountain View Ranch

Mountain View Ranch offer four seasons of riding and horses that are eager to give you and your family a great trail riding experience in the beautiful mountains of Vermont! All skill levels are welcome.

Long Trail Brewing Company

A riverside, German-inspired brewery offering seasonal American food & handcrafted beer.

Calvin Coolidge Historic Site​

Visit the birthplace of the 30th President at Plymouth Notch. The village is virtually unchanged since the early 20th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone in Ludlow includes a wide variety of fun activities for all ages, including the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, Haulback Challenge Course, Zipline Tours, Segway PT Tours, AMP Energy Big Air Bag, Miniature Golf, Bungee Trampoline, Disc Golf Course a climbing wall and more!

Sugarbush Farm

At the end of a scenic Vermont road lies a cheese lovers’ paradise. At Sugarbush cheese and maple farm you can enjoy free samples, taste pure maple syrup and see farm animals.

Billings Farm and MuseuM

Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms in America and a museum of Vermont's rural past.

VINS Nature Center

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a nonprofit, environmental education, research and avian rehabilitation organization.

Artisan Park

You can see artisans at work, taste fresh beer and local cheese and stroll through an enchanting riverside sculpture garden.

The Vermont Country Store

Take a stroll down memory lane with toys from your childhood, rows of penny candy, delectable Vermont cheeses and much more.

Weston Playhouse

A theatre dedicated to excellence in a unique Vermont setting, serves a community of artists and audiences through a broad spectrum of dramatic works and educational programs.

Hildene​

Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln.

Stone House Antiques

Stone House Antiques is a group shop with about ninety individual dealers. They offer a wide variety of merchandise, tastefully displayed, in a clean well-lit environment.

Events

Okemo Valley Chrome and Craft festival

Visit the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts to watch antique cars parade through Ludlow and Chester to kick off two days of food, vendors, music and more.

Vermont Golden Honey Festival

Pay homage to the honeybee, the state insect of Vermont. Enjoy food that showcases the honeybee, its beeswax and honey.

Cider Days

Ever sipped fresh cider from a century-old cider press? Why not try yours, hot or cold, with a slice of home-baked apple pie or crisp topped with ice cream?

Plymouth Old Home Day

Enjoy this century-old town tradition! Reenactment of Calvin Coolidge’s “Homestead Inaugural” at 2:47.

Chester Fall Craft Festival

Come to Chester to browse some of the finest locally made fabrics, jewelry, basketry, photograph, artwork and more.

Okemo Fall into Winter

Say so long to fall and get ready for another glorious Vermont winter with everything from live music, hayrides, pumpkin painting and chainsaw carving to a petting zoo, craft vendors, beer tastings, apple cider and hot chocolate.

Thanksgiving Weekend at Billings Farm and Museum

Enjoy a traditional 1890’s themed holiday dinner at Billings Farm and Museum. In addition to “History of Thanksgiving” programs in the parlor, there are holiday-themed food activities, horse-drawn wagon rides and more.

Coolidge Holiday Open House

Travel back to a more laid back time and enjoy a late 19th century Christmas in one of Vermont’s most scenic villages at the Coolidge Birthplace.