Canoe on Woodward Resevoir

Canoe on Woodward Resevoir

I had another story planned for today, but this unexpectedly caught my attention. There is quite a bit to do up in Killington this summer if you know where to look..

My sister is coming up to visit with her family and friends(4 couples with kids). They have rented a house in Killington for the week. She asked us if we could put together a list of things to do in the area. Mary collected a bunch of information for her and put together a short list. Since I hang out on the golf course for my summer recreation, when I saw the list, it just hit me how much there is to do at Killington. The short list given to my sister, includes the following:

- Beach : There is a nice beach on Echo Lake. Take Route 100 south to the Echo Lake Inn. At the inn, take a left. The road brings you to the beach. At the beach they have paddle boats and a bath house.
- Tubing: Route 100 North to Stockbridge. Get tubes at the Stockbridge General Store.
- Renaissance Faire : This weekend the 30th and 31st at the Cortina Inn. $10 for Adults, $5 for kids, Under 5 Free.
- Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS). They have a raptor exhibit (Birds of Prey). $8 for adults, $6.50 kids. (Very good)
- Killington Adventure Center : Thursday thru Sunday's Alpine Slide at Pico, Gondola, Water Slide, Climbing Wall, Bungie Thing, Mountain Biking,,, Adults $30 all day, Kids (under 4 feet tall) $10.
- Summer Concert Series - Sherburne Library (The name of the Killington Library) Every Thursday night in the summer. Next week it's Joey Leone with a night of Jazz, Classic Rock, and Blues. Thursday Aaugust 4th at 6:00. Don't forget to bring a picnic supper and have it on Library Lawn
- Pamper yourself with a spa treatment. Spa at the Woods - Manicure $45, Pedicure $60, Massage, $75. Full health club
- Deers Leap - Nice hike up to the top of Deers Leap Cliff. Great picnic destination. 45 minutes up...30 minutes down. One of many great hikes in the forest around Killington.

The local papers including the Mountain Times and the Rutland Herald have a bunch of additional activities listed each week. If you are coming to Killington this summer, I'm sure that wherever you stay, your innkeeper will be glad to recommend things to do.

(PS. Golf is great at Killington. The courses are in the best shape of the summer...)