Things To Do
Quechee Gorge
Known as "Vermont's Little Grand Canyon", the gorge is 165 feet deep. There is a lot of road construction happening in this area. Viewing from the bridge is limited. You may park at the visitors center and still hike down to the gorge.
VINS Nature Center
Also our wedding venue, VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science) is a beautiful and educational attraction in the area. Dedicated to the rehabilitation of hawks, eagles, etc. and offering a forest canopy walk that shows some of the best views of the Ottauquechee River, there's a lot to explore here. If you haven't been yet, suggesting to come here for an hour or two outside of our wedding (both the forest canopy walk and the bird enclosures will not be open during our wedding reception). If you choose to come for an hour or two prior to our ceremony starting, be sure to bring sensible shoes (heels aren't allowed on the canopy walk). The place is open to the public until 5:00 p.m. daily. *This photo is from 2023 when we brought the kids here, not knowing it would one day be our wedding venue.
Artisans Park
A distillery, brewery, cheese company, and more local businesses have established shop in this park. Head into Great River Outfitters to rent a kayak or tube to float down the river, or buy your pass to the Path of Life Sculpture Garden, an illustration of the human life (highly recommend this experience!)
Billings Farm & Museum
This is a working farm with a long history that allows you to travel back to the 1890's. The farm has animals, trails, wagon rides, ice cream scoop shop, museum, and more. Abby took field trips here as a kid.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Vermont's only National Park and just across the road from Billings Farm -- worth a visit to both if you're interested in the history of the area and walking trails.
Simon Pearce
A glassblowing shop where you can watch artisans at work. This location in Quechee is their flagship store where they also have a restaurant sitting over the Ottauchechee River. If coming from Woodstock, you'll drive through a beautiful covered bridge to get here.
Downtown Woodstock
Park and stroll through town, stopping in local artisan shops and enjoying the quaint charm of this small town. Some great stops in town are: *Middle Covered Bridge *The Woodstock Gallery *Santé restaurant *Splendid Bakes
Hiking/Mountain Biking Trails
Visit the Aqueduct trails or Mt. Peg trails. Saskadena Six is a small ski area that also has hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer.
Gravel Bike Ride
This was such a fun route! Highly recommend if you're spending some time in the area. Also, plenty of options to alternate it -- just ask and we'd be happy to route something for you in the area.