All-Season, All-Weather Southern Vermont

... and Southern Vermont comes alive with visitors relishing winter sports and pastimes in Mother Nature's beautiful New England playground!

Skiing & Snowboarding at Mount Snow

What can we say? We are just a bare seven minutes from Mount Snow, "The North-East's Nearest Big Mountain", the top destination winter resort for skiers and board-riders in the North-East. And if Mount Snow -- with its massive snow-making operation, its perfectly groomed runs catering to all skill levels, and its fabulous terrain parks -- doesn't satisfy you, then Bromley Mountain is only 50 minutes away over easy scenic roads and Stratton Mountain is nearer still, just 30 minutes door-to-door. Come for a week, there'll be plenty to do!

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Looking for something less intense than downhill skiing? We have some of the loveliest snowshoe and cross country ski trails in the North East on our doorstep. Prospect Mountain, with its snowshoe and groomed cross-country trails, is 20 minutes away. There are plenty of other great local options including the Viking Nordic Center in Londonderry which is 30 minutes away. Rent snowshoes for several days - you can store them safely at the Inn, in the warm!

Other Winter Sports and Pastimes

Done with skiing for a while? Ever tried tubing? Let's find you a skating rink. Snowmobiling through the woods, up the Mountain or across the lake, day or night, is always exciting - Vermont's snowmobiling trail network goes all the way to Canada. Let us know what you love, and we'll help you do it!

Hiking

What could be nicer than hiking the trails of Vermont's lovely Green Mountains? We have maps and information at the Inn for all levels of hiking adventure, ranging from our great local trails through the wooded Deerfield Valley, past beaver ponds, lodges and dams to an all-day hiking round trip. Tell us what you're looking for when you book your reservation with us, or when you check in, and we'll be happy to help.

View our full list of hiking trails in Southern Vermont.

Golf

In case you didn't know, we have two of New England's premier golf courses, right here in town! Both Mount Snow Golf Club and Haystack Golf Course are open to the public, with very reasonable daily rates. At five minutes from the Inn, the Geoffrey Cornish-designed Mount Snow course is always popular with visitors and locals alike. A fifteen minute trip takes you to the Haystack Golf Course, designed by Desmond Muirhead. Both are undulating courses, challenging and enjoyable and - as you would expect in the Green Mountains - they have tremendous views!

Biking

Whether you like to race downhill in the mud or cruise the roads on a mellow afternoon, biking in Southern Vermont is great fun!

Mountain Biking: Deerhill Inn is just five minutes from the amazing Mount Snow mountain biking trails, rated among the best in the State - their site includes trail reports, rentals and maps. Then there's our "other" great mountain, Stratton Mountain, just 30 minutes to the North, and Grafton Ponds with a shop, lessons, rentals and repairs. Finally, check out Trails.com for plenty more great trails in our area.

Road Biking: If you prefer to do your biking on Vermont's peaceful and beautiful roads, we have maps and directions at the Inn for tours and trails at all levels of difficulty - and our local equipment stores will be happy to fit you with the perfect rental. You can safely keep your bike, whether its a rental or your own treasured steed, at the Inn while you're staying with us. Let us know you're interested when you book, or ask for information when you check in.

Water Sports

Think the Green Mountains means just hills? One of the Deerfield Valley's best-kept secrets is our lakes! Take a leisurely boat-trip round Lake Whitingham just ten minutes from the Inn. Or maybe you prefer a stand-up paddleboard adventure? High Country Marine can help with boat and equipment rental for a great day on the water. Lakes Raponda and Sadawga offer the ultimate peaceful location for canoeing or kayaking - find out more about accessing these lovely lakes. Zoar Outdoor in Wilmington offers kayaking rentals and rafting tours, while Equipe Sport at Mount Snow has mountain bikes and kayaks for rent. And if you're looking for something more lively, check out Jamaica State Park for information on the Ball Mountain Dam twice-yearly white water release.

Horseback Riding

Nearby farms offering horseback riding include Cold Brook Stables (802-258-0905), which is about 45 minutes from the Inn, and Southmowing Stables (802-257-9100), around 35 minutes away.

Fishing

Southern Vermont's rivers and lakes are full of fish - and we can help you find them! Start with Chris Jackson Fishing where Chris Jackson will share his 28 years worth of experience fishing the nearby Deerfield River. He'll arrange everything from where to meet to when to fish, and you'll get plenty of helpful tips too. Need a lesson or two first? You can't do better than Orvis Fly Fishing School, in local town Manchester, Vermont - they also have a great outlet store and information center.

Vermont Gourmet Food Sampling

If you love good food and drink, you will love Southern Vermont. Of course, our specialty is cheese but we also produce wine, craft beers, whiskey and rye, pies, cakes, chocolates and ice cream, and all kinds of maple products including liqueurs - to name just a few! Our local food producers create jams and jellies, roast coffee, and make everything from candy to mustard. In season you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and - last but by no means least - unique heirloom apples.

Early in the Spring, don't forget to stop by a sugar house or two to watch the sap boiling down into liquid gold Vermont Maple Syrup - and leave with a sample or two! Our local farmers markets provide an opportunity to try our wonderful local produce, and sample a plethora of dishes which our talented local cooks prepare.

Usually throughout the summer and Fall Vermont Food Festivals are in full swing, featuring everything from Cheese and Wine to Fiddlehead Ferns, Herbs and even all things Garlic. The "World Famous in Vermont" Gilfeather Turnip even has its own special Food Fair! During the pandemic our local food festivals and fairs have sadly had to be cancelled, but watch this space for news as we gradually re-open.

Antique & Shopping Tours

Whether you're browsing for something old or new, we can help. Just an hour's drive from the Inn through lovely countryside, Manchester, Vermont features Manchester Designer Outlets - probably the prettiest outlet village in the country! Tell us you plan to visit and, as well as directions and suggestions for other shopping in the area, we'll give you a discount coupon book to get you started.

If you'd rather take a leisurely drive to see what you can find, we have Shopping and Touring Notes including locally-made wood products, boutique clothes and sportswear, candles, books, confectionery, jewelry, crafts, quilts, knitting wool - you name it and we can find it for you.

Our local towns have galleries showcasing painting, pottery, metal ware and lovely hand-blown glass. And if you like to browse antique and junk shops we have several, including Vermont's largest antique center just a 40-minute drive away!

Finally, if you enjoy your art mixed with humor, you can't do better than to visit the Art of Humor where local celebrity Skip Morrow offers a Gallery experience like no other!

Theaters and Music

Southern Vermont has a vibrant arts and music community offering great stage performances and concerts in the Summer and early Fall. Check out these venues, to see what's playing during your visit:

• Marlboro Music Festival
• Dorset Theater
• Weston Playhouse
• The Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro

Or, catch a film, in a very special historic theater restored by local communities:

• MHCA, West Dover
• Latchis Theater, Brattleboro

Historical Houses and Museums

Last but not least, catch up on some local history. Our local towns all boast fascinating Museums: Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester and Bennington Museum; and for those with a special interest, try the Hemmings Museum of Classic Cars.

There is nowhere quite like The Clark - newly-reopened after extensive additions including new galleries. It's just an hour away, and we can show you how to make a round trip of it.

Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont, is a fascinating historic house set in beautiful grounds. And if you like your history brought to life, visit Historic Deerfield an hour's drive South of the Inn, for a taste of everyday life in an 18th Century New England village - or call in on your way home.

Many of the Spring and Summer activities mentioned above also continue on into the Fall, but the star attraction in Southern Vermont during late September and October is the spectacle of New England's Fall Foliage.

Deerhill Inn offers Touring Notes for several Fall Foliage Tours, which can be combined with many of the activities above to make satisfying days spent exploring Southern Vermont and enjoying the wonderful Foliage vistas. Several sites will help you keep track - including Vermont.com's Foliage Report - but whatever you do, don't wait to book your reservation, the Inn fills up early for leaf-peeping season!