Tucker Hill Inn

Vermont summer getaways are perfect for the whole family.  Getaways at Tucker Hill in the beautiful Mad River Valley always includes a variety of on-site activities from swimming in the Inn’s lovely private pool to tennis on the beautiful red-clay courts.  With a seemingly endless list of very affordable summer activities and events in the Mad River Valley, we dare anyone to say on a Vermont summer getaway  “I’m bored”!

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For Those Seeking the Lazy Hazy Days of Summer in getaways

Festivals & Farmers Markets abound

• Waitsfield Farmers Market every Saturday morning
• Mad River Craft Festival – Labor Day Weekend
• Celebrate the 4^th with fireworks, the Warren Parade, a magnificent airshow and much more
• British Invasion Car Festival – Mid September

The Arts & Attractions

• Vermont Festival of the Arts – Through out August
• Green Mountain Opera Festival – June
• Great Theater all summer long -  Commons Group at the Skinner Barn, Valley Players & Lost Nation in Montpelier.
• Nearby Museums, Food Tastings & Factory Tours
• Let’s not forget Ben & Jerry’s – a “must visit” on all summer getaways which is just a short drive north of us and is recognized as one of the Top 10 tour experiences in the country.
• Explore Scenic Drives & Covered Bridges
• Retail Therapy – meander around the area’s amazing artisan shops, galleries and antique stores
• Pamper  Me – Start relaxing and rejuvenate with a facial or massage at one of the delightful boutique spas in the area.
• Join us for the world’s most beautiful marathon: The Mad Marathon – early July.

For the Outdoor Enthusiast

Biking & Mountain Biking
Appalachian Gap – Middlebury Gap – Roxbury Gap

The area is renowned for some of the best biking in Vermont and attracts world-class professionals for races, such as the Green Mountain Stage Race.  For the less serious biker there are wonderful relatively flat rides as well as mountain trails to be enjoyed.

• Easy to moderate rides  www.madriverriders.com
• Road and mountain bike rentals  visit Clearwater Sports
• Our favorite family mountain bike experience – take the lift at Sugarbush and ride from Lincoln Peak on marked trails to the base!

Hiking & Walking
Long Trail – Mount Abraham – Camels Hump – Lincoln Gap - General Stark’s

• Long Trail – 5 minutes from the Inn
• Area Hikes: Green Mountain Club
• Direct Access from Inn to Millbrook Trail, part of Mad River Path Association
• Guided hikes and naturalist walks also available.  Advance reservations required.

Horseback Riding
Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm

• Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm is 5 minutes from the Inn
• USA Today: “10 great places to go horseback riding”

Water Sports
Canoeing – Kayaking – Tubing – Swimming Holes

• 7 Swimming Holes within 10 minutes of the Inn
• Take time to “tube” down the Mad River
• Bring your kayak or canoe and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Blueberry Lake
• For private or group kayak or canoe packages, visit Clearwater Sports

Fishing

• Fly and spin fishing, beginners to expert, kids to adult
• Pristine Vermont waters (we have lots of rivers and lakes)
• Rainbow, brook or brown trout, landlock salmon, small mouth bas or northern pike
• One day and Half Day instruction, visit the FlyRod Shop

Gliding
Sugarbush Soaring

• 1 hour sightseeing rides to full instructional programs for adults and young adults
• Don’t miss their annual air show, part of the area’s July 4^th celebration.

Golf at Sugarbush

• 5 minutes from the Inn
• Robert Trent Jones Course
• Amazing Views

Call the Inn for pricing and packages on summer getaways today.