The Perfect Short Vacation in Vermont

Meet Alex & Lori. They were anxious to escape Manhattan and all the stress that comes along with busy city life. Off to Rabbit Hill they went, for a perfect 3 day Vermont vacation. They wanted to do it all... adventurous fun, countryside drives, "Vermonty" things, visit the wonderful folks at Stave Puzzles, and yet, have time to relax and do as many Stave puzzles as possible, and maybe squeeze in a little "do nothing" time. Three days... hmmmm... is it possible??? Absolutely! They crafted the perfect plan and proved it very possible. Here's how they did it...

Day One - Enjoyed a leisurely drive to Rabbit Hill Inn, arriving in the evening, and cozied into their luxury suite.

Day Two - A day in the Kingdom

• Enjoyed a full breakfast (by candlelight)
• Drove to Norwich to visit the infamous STAVE Puzzle Shop. They have been addicted to Stave puzzles for so long it was time to meet the folks behind these tormenting treasures.
• Wandered the backroads of the Northeast Kingdom countryside.
• Visited Cabot Cheese factory (tasting room was the best part)
• Visited Grand View Winery & tasted several lovely wines (a few bottles made it to the car).
• Stopped at Braggs Maple Syrup Farm. Learned all about the process, from tapping to boiling (again, a few bottles made it into the car).
• Wandered off to Barre and found an "outstanding lunch spot".
• Returned home to Rabbit Hill to relax, soak in the whirlpool tub.
• Wrapped up the day with a glorious dinner at the Inn, some fine wine, and puzzled the night away in our Snooty Fox Pub. Alex & Lori were in charge of "lights out" that night.

Day Three - The adrenaline rush!

• A Full breakfast prepared them for the adventurous day ahead.
• Off to Alpine Adventures for a heart racing ZIPLINE tour.
• While the blood was still pumping, they headed to the local gym for a great workout.
• Returned home to the inn, simmered down for well-earned IN-ROOM MASSAGES.
• Spent the duration of the day "in the zone" with long soaks in the double whirlpool, and reading on the porch.
• The grand finale -- another outstanding dinner at the inn, more fine wine, and more puzzling into the night. We're not kidding...those Stave puzzles are addictive. Guess who was in charge of "lights out" again?

Day Four - Upon a sad departure, they left us saying... "We'll be back in the winter for skiing!"

The result: the perfect short vacation. Well, done Alex & Lori. Can't wait to welcome you "back home" when the snow flies. You'll always be in charge of "lights out".

"TOP TEN" ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER VACATION

Without exaggeration, there are endless activity options for summer fun in Vermont. But the votes are in from the Rabbit Hill Inn guests. Here are their TOP TEN summer fun choices -

10. The Tasters Tour ~ A very tasty journey through the Northeast Kingdom, including Cabot Cheese Factory, Goodrich Maple Farm, Grand View Winery, Ben & Jerry's, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Green Mountain Chocolates, and more.

9. Visit the Summit of Mt. Washington ~ 3 ways to get there: Drive the Auto Road, Ride the Cog Railway, or, if you dare, hike the trail.

8. Crystal Lake ~ swim & relax by this pristine, beautiful lake. Locals like to keep this spot a secret!

7. Bike The Kingdom Trails ~ 100 miles of awesome trails. Highly recommended by National Geographic Traveller. Bike rentals easily available.

6. Daytripping to Stowe, Woodstock, Montpelier, and several other neighboring hot spots.

5. Lake Willoughby ~ This grand glacier lake offers swimming, canoe & kayak rental and terrific nearby hiking trails up to Mt. Piscah & Mt Hor.

4. Zipline Adventure ~ Ready for something new? Nothing beats "the Zip".

3. Drive the White Mountain Trail & Kancamagus Byway ~ New England's most scenic 100 miles!

2. Golf, golf and more golf! 3 terrific courses. Great savings with our Golf Getaway package. Need we say more?

1. Franconia Notch State Park wins 1st place!~ This summer fun destination has it all. Endless hiking, bike path, waterfalls, covered bridges, swimming, kayak & canoeing, fishing, and an awesome Tram to the summit of Cannon Mountain. Everyone goes back for more!

Ziplining...It's The Hottest Summer Activity!

Have you heard? ZipLining is one of the hottest new outdoor adventure activities. What's even better is that you can Zipline right here in New England (just 25 minutes away from Rabbit Hill Inn).

For those who need a little explanation, this exhilarating outdoor adventure forces you to lunge out of your comfort zone and experience new heights -- literally. You get strapped into a harness, securely clipped to a cable and then zip along the tree tops of the White Mountains.

But know one thing -- at Alpine Adventures, your safety is paramount! You're in good hands with the folks at Alpine Adventures. Every precaution is taken, and your guides are always present. If we had the slightest doubt, you would NOT be hearing this from us. The Boston Globe checked it out and said, "It's magical, breathtaking and awesome." You can even choose your level of adventure. The extreme zipline course offers up to 1800 feet of zipline, 250 feet off the forest floor. They also offer dual zips and shorter zips from 100 to 800 feet.

Now it's your turn to take the plunge. Book your ZipLine Adventure package. We'll take care of all the details. All you have to do is bring your thirst for fun and adventure!