Country Willows / Arlington, Vermont Bed and Breakfast Inn

Come experience Arlington in the Shires of Vermont,

nestled in our Green Mountains, along the Battenkill River,

between neighboring Manchester, Vermont and Cambridge, NY

It is our pleasure to assist you with attraction and dining information
as you explore the Seasons of Vermont.

The Valleys of the Battenkill & Cambridge await you!

From Country Willows B&B, within a few minutes’ drive or walk, you may:

Take a village stroll through Manchester's designer outlets
and our local shops of Arlington.
Travel along the Battenkill River Valley into neighboring Cambridge Valley.

Visit museums and art galleries, attend a service at the New Skete Monastery, or take in a concert in an historic opera house. Shop for unique gifts, take a bike tour to our covered bridges, canoe down the Battenkill or hike up our hills. Whether you are browsing our bookstores, enjoying professional theatre productions, sampling some of our many fine restaurants and café, it is sure to be memorable!

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Treat yourself to a 15 minute ride along the scenic Battenkill & explore

The Spring, 2010 Events in neighboring Cambridge.

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June 4-6, 2010 10th annual CAMBRIDGE VALLEY BALLOON FESTIVAL

Details: http://www.cambridgenychamber.com/balloonpage.html 518-677-0887

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Where to go and what to see while visiting the Battenkill & Cambridge Valleys

• For theatre and concert events, visit these websites: www.hubbardhall.org, fortsalemtheater.com, musicfromsalem.org

• During the Autumn months the foliage can be spectacular. Pick up a local map and travel the back roads.

• A self-guided tour of our many covered bridges can be a great afternoon outing.

• In the warm weather bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy the lawn at the Georgi Museum in Shushan, then go for a dip in the famous Battenkill River.

•Put on your hiking shoes and climb the new Batten Kill Trail. Head west on Rt. 313 into NY, the trail head comes up on your left, after Eagleville Road.

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We invite you to view our "Availability" on our "Testimonials" Page.

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Reservations for Hideaway Cottage* now being accepted for Summer, Autumn, Winter 2010/2011
* 2 BR, self-catered accommodation in Manchester Center, Vermont
~ tucked away at the end of a quiet lane ~
just Minutes to the Mountains; steps away to Manchester!

Information and reservations: Anne & Ron Weber, Owners 802-375-0019 or 800-796-2585
hideawaycottage64@comcast.net http://countrywillows.com/hideaway.html

Reservations for HIDEAWAY COTTAGE may be requested online from the above web page:

• Click on SHOW ROOM AVAILABILITY bar
• Then click on REQUEST RESERVATION bar
• & follow the prompts.

Backroad Discovery Tours
EDITOR'S CHOICE, YANKEE TRAVEL GUIDE TO NEW ENGLAND, 2004. Get off the beaten path & EXPERIENCE Vermont! Discover the people & places that make our Southern VT area so unique! Tour vehicle seats 6 - 8 passengers. Advance Reservations necessary. Daily tours, June - Nov.1 "Not your typical tour!"

Southern Vermont Arts Center
The art center is a non-profit educational institution located on a beautiful 407 acre estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bennington Museum
Early Americana at its finest! Outstanding collections of American furniture, paintings and glass; military history and historical artifacts; tools, toys, dolls and much more.

Robert Frost Stone House Museum
The home of American poet Robert Frost in the 1920s, where he wrote "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," on a hot June morning. Literary, historical and educational exhibits about Robert Frost. Located 15 minutes from Frosts gravesite in Bennington. Tues. - Sun., 10AM to 5PM. May thru December. Last tour at 4.

American Museum Of Fly Fishing
The Museum is a one-of-a-kind institution housing the largest collection of fly-fishing artifacts in the world, including the tackle of many famous Americans. Open Daily, 10 am - 4 pm. Closed major holidays

Park McCullough House Association, Inc.
This 1865, Second Empire “summer cottage,” is one of the finest Victorian mansions in New England. Home to two Vermont Governors, its 35 rooms retain many original furnishings. This 1865, Second Empire “summer cottage,” is one of the finest Victorian mansions in New England. Home to two governors.

Merck Forest & Farmland Center Rupert, VT05768 (802) 394-7836
For those who want to experience real back hiking, country snowshoeing, & x-country skiing Merck's 2,820 acres and more than 27 miles of ungroomed trails are just the thing. Rupert Mountain, Route 315.

Bromley Mountain Summer & Winter Outdoor Activities
A short drive from Country Willows B&B. Manchester, VT05255 (802) 824-5522 300 acres and some of the most breathtaking views and trails imaginable.

Stratton Mountain
(802) 297-2200 Stratton Mountain, Vermont offers four seasons of fun and adventure for everyone in the family. Located in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont, Stratton features 583 acres of terrain from a single summit for the winter and summer adventurer.

Equinox Snow Tours
(802) 824-6628 Route 11/30, Manchester. vermontsnowmobile.com

Country Willows Bed and Breakfast Inn offers all guests a Smoke-Free Environment;
smoking is permitted on lawns away from the buildings.
We thank you for respecting our non-smoking policy.