There is an amazing but totally unappreciated walking trail just off of Route 125 in Ripton Vermont called the Robert Frost Trail. It's a nice mile long walk through fields and woods. At various parts of the walk there are posts and placards that have some of Robert Frost's poetry on them, apropos in each case. posted by jessamyn at 5:02 AM on August 1, 2006
Ben and Jerry's factory tour? Colbyville, VT is about 30 minutes down 89 from Burlington. posted by gregchttm at 6:21 AM on August 1, 2006
Scratch that. I somehow read Middlebury as Burlington. If an hour isn't too far to drive, still a good option. Stop in Burlington on your way for lunch, but save room for ice cream! posted by gregchttm at 6:23 AM on August 1, 2006
All good suggestions! Thanks! (Factory tour, too, but we've already done it :) posted by anonymoose at 1:51 PM on August 1, 2006
Christopher's on the Green (restaurant) in Vergennes is quite nice.
Button Bay state park has some nice wandering trails.
Snake Mountain is a nice hike in Addison Vermont.
There is a bird sanctuary near Snake Mountain.
That's all I've got!
posted by k8t at 4:45 AM on August 1, 2006