Wow ! What a hidden gem ! We were visiting Ludlow VT and saw this fall . Kids wanted to enjoy…read morewater and this was a perfect choice for us . The water was colddddddddddd though. Ufff . Very cold . The first dip was tough ! Later once you get use of it , it felt a bit better . Pathway was a bit crazy , in some places .it is about a 2 mile walk but we just went not too far : .. the lower and middle falls is also accessible from car parking lots outside . Parking is outside and sometimes you have to park 5-8 mins away from the falls . Not much of restrooms around . Lots of dogs in the water :) It was an amazing tint though ! Loved it . 5 stars !

As we were staying near Ludlow, I had put this on our schedule as a "check it out whenever time…read morepermits" item. We drove back after visiting some places to the north, and were passing this around 4 p.m. so we checked it out. This was in early October and the sun was just starting to go down. Though it was pre-dusk, it would be better to visit this site in full sunlight. There are 3 separate falls (the creatively named upper, middle, and lower). You access them from the main highway via a side road that starts as paved but soon becomes (good) dirt/gravel. The total length is less than 2 miles. You first get to a wide spot / parking area from which you can access the middle and lower falls. A trail leads down a hill where you must choose which falls to visit. The middle falls is impressive. It is probably the easiest one to access. The area from which you have the best view is a bit rocky, but navigable. It makes for nice photos. The lower falls appeared accessible from a side trail that descended a bit more steeply. You can also see it from above (somewhat) without descending. It appeared smaller and less photogenic than the middle falls. We then drove another 1/4 mile up the road (to its end) to check out the upper falls. There is a sharp short descent from the road to the top of the falls. It appeared to have a fairly large pool at the bottom and a flat dirt/sand area where some people had laid out a blanket for a picnic. The light was fading more so we skipped walking down the relatively gentle slope to check it out further. If you are in the area and have time, this is a nice spot to visit. It is within 3 miles of Ludlow. I cannot comment on what the swimming is like, but I saw references to that online (during summers, I guess).

I've had a love affair with the State of Vermont and its covered bridges since the 1980's when I…read morelived in New England for a few years. Aside from the obvious magnificent beauty of the entire state, I love tracking down and photographing the covered bridges. When I returned to VT in 2025, I made sure I mapped out a covered bridge "tour" for my husband and I to go on. What's fun about the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge is that we got to be in 2 states at once. We drove from one side of the bridge in VT to the other side of New Hampshire. Some people may shrug their shoulders and ask, yeah so? But for me, stuff like that is so cool !! It's the longest covered bridge in VT and would have been the oldest bridge dating back to 1796, but that got washed away by floods (plus 3 more times) until its current completion date of 1886. That's still impressive !!

Completed in 1886 and crossing the Connecticut River, this bridge joins the communities of Windsor…read moreVermont with Cornish New Hampshire. It is 449 feet long and was the longest covered bridge in the United States until the Smolen-Gulf Bridge in Ashtabula Ohio was built. It is still both the longest wooden covered bridge and it is the longest single span that still carries automobile traffic. The bridge is the fourth on this site with the 1796, 1824 and 1849 bridges all washed away by flood waters. It was purchased by the State of New Hampshire in 1936 and they removed all tolls from the bridge in 1943. My Sprinter van is 10 feet tall and so I ended up quickly walking across the bridge during breaks in traffic. There is no pedestrian walkway and there is no lighting so if you do this, be very careful! There is a small (probably not legal) parking area on the Vermont side next to a pumping station building. [Review 1673 of 2024 - 110 in New Hampshire - 22696 overall]

What a great little hidden gem. You can jump off the rocks into some deeper pools, crystal clear…read morewater and you can even swim up under the waterfalls. Be careful of the sharp rocks, and be sure to pick up after yourself. Don't litter and make it a dirty place, as of now it is not and I hope it stays that way!

This was a unique find. If you're looking for something off the beaten path, this is it. Be sure to…read morealso check out the red barn across the field for some eclectic treasures.

7.18.22 this was such a great find and we absolutely loved walking around this place. A 25 ft…read moredinosaur is made out of old scrap wood. There is an old piano that still plays, plus small airplanes, and an open field.

We found this vendor at a farmer's market in Vermont last weekend, with a sign proclaiming…read moresomething along the lines of "the best bacon in the world". We took that as a challenge, and gleefully have to admit that yes, it IS the best bacon in the world. I believe that a pound of nitrate free bacon was about $7-9/lb, and it didn't last. That's about the price for any nitrate free bacon, and here it was actually from some happy, heirloom pigs. It is fattier than some of the bacon you might find elsewhere, so just keep a jar handy to save the drippings to add to potatoes or possibly to deep fry a healthy french fry (http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lard-the-new-health-food). When we return to Vermont for the 4th of July, we will be picking up a few pounds to take back. It is so very good.

Sugar Bear has a penchant for the unusual. In flipping through our tour book (Off the Beaten…read morePath-Vermont), he came upon the Spider Web Farm and immediately added it to our agenda for the following day. I have to admit, this was probably our most interesting find on our trip. Will Knight began his business in the 1970's as a cabinet maker. He began hobbying with spider webs by spray painting them and affixing them to recycled pieces of wood. Once laminated, these became unique works of spider art. He soon became a spider web farmer full time. His knowledge about the spiders who weave webs on his farm is immense and he loves to share. The art is available in his store in various sizes and different shades of wood. We took home a gorgeous web on black wood. This is a most unique farm, and definitely worth the drive to check it out.

This place is a true gem. The owner (and artist I should say) is extremely nice. He is not in the…read morebest physical/ health shape but still took the time to explain to us the entire process and even to demonstrate it all. He does not charge you anything unless you buy one of his pictures. His pricing method is unique (ask him) but still the are is unique I would not drive all the way there but if you are in the area or about 30 min away take the time to drop in or make a detour since this is once again a very unique art and a very spacial man. Great for kids and adults.

I grew up in CT, but my aunt & uncle had a cabin in Heath, MA. We used to travel right by The Big…read moreIndian every time we went up there! (The first right turn after The Big Indian was the way up to the cabin.) We simply called this place the "Teepee!" We always loved stopping here! Brings back such nice memories of a much nicer time. Everyone who passes this little establishment should stop in and give it a look over! So happy to see it still is in business after all these years!!!!!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! This is one of the Secret Hidden Gems of…read moreAmerica that most people have never heard of or been to before. It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you to places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to the year 1974 on The Mohawk Trail in the town of Shelburne Falls MA. Located about 100 miles or so outside of Boston, we've landed upon a GIANT 20 Foot Tall Native American Indian Statue in Costume. This is called The Big Indian on The Mohawk Trail! Wow! Is this an Awesome RoadSide Attraction or What? The Humongous Statue stands next to a Cool Gift Store. He is Colorful & holds an Arrow in one hand & the other friendly hand is outstretched to great you. He has an Indian Headdress on his head & wearing Indian attire. It's Very Very Cool! These are the kinds of Kitschy offbeat places that were a fixture all along the roads of America decades ago. Sadly lots of them have seen the wrecking ball & are now rotting in a landfill. This one luckily has survived & was created by Mr Rodman Shutt who designed many Gigantic Statues. Some of his work includes Amos the Amish Farmer, the Boothbay Harbor Fisherman, the York Barbell Man, the Leather Guy, the Amish Couple, The Farmer with Pigs, Freeze & Frizz. He also built The Freeport Indian as well as figures for Dutch Wonderland. Shutt even produced several Santa Statues. He began crafting these Gargantuan Statues in 1960 in Strasburg, PA. These individualistic pieces were shipped & sold nationwide. Now the Big Indian Statue stands right next to Native Views a Gift Shop which was formerly called The Big Indian Shop. They have a lot of Cool Stuff in here, you've got to check out. There are also Tepees, a Bear, Horse, a Deer & a Smaller Indian Statues on the property as well. Since you are in the area you've got to stop by The Bridge of Flowers, The Glacial Potholes, the Town of Shelburne Falls, The Mohawk Trail & the Waterfalls. You can read my individual reviews of some of these cool spots too. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget

I visited Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in February 2026, and it was an absolutely wonderful Vermont…read moreexperience. I actually drove an hour out of my way just to get this maple creemee -- I had visited a few years ago and had been dreaming about it ever since. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. The maple creemee was incredible -- unbelievably delicious, rich, and perfectly creamy with an authentic maple flavor that completely lives up to the hype. Easily one of the best maple treats you'll find anywhere. The maple syrup tasting was both informative and fun. The staff did a fantastic job explaining the different syrup grades and flavor profiles, and it was fascinating to taste how much they vary. Everything felt fresh, high-quality, and clearly made with care. The grounds themselves are beautiful, especially in winter. With a deep blanket of snow covering the landscape, the farm felt peaceful, scenic, and exactly what you hope for when visiting Vermont in February. If you're anywhere near Montpelier or Barre, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks is absolutely worth the stop -- for the experience, the views, and one unforgettable maple creemee.

Close to the Vermont State House and downtown Montpelier, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks is a great…read morestop if you're looking to get some authentic maple syrup. I was a little bummed that there was no farm tour but they provide you an informational video and plenty of maple syrup to sample. What blew me away was how nice and generous Tim was. He took time out of his day to show us around and even gave my husband & I some sugar maple candy to sample as well as answered any of the questions that we had. Their maple soft service ice cream (maple creemee) was also really really good! It tasted so light and fresh! I highly recommend Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks - very good ice cream, maple syrup and awesome staff! There is also parking and bathroom on site.

We are so happy that we chose Christophe Catering (out of the Moonshine Inn) as our partners for…read moreour daughter's wedding dinner in September of 2021. From the beginning, Chris and Carolyn had wonderful ideas for how to make the event warm and welcoming, including serving tables family-style and basing the dishes on our own favorite recipes. In the end, we felt as though we were inviting friends and family into our home, only better. They took on a scope far greater than a typical caterer, ensuring seamless intergration with other vendors. The execution was flawless and the food was stunning. Outstanding!

This was such a cute little place to stop in at. The owner was very friendly and even gave us a…read morehistory and demonstration of how maple is collected from the trees. So many good items in the store from maple syrup, candles, and ornaments. I wanted more than I'd be able to pack and bring back with me but they are able to box it up and ship it. Really looking forward to getting my big box of maple goods when I get back.

Great little local store to get the best maple syrup. Staff was super friendly and they had a ton a…read moredifferent variety maple syrup. Hidden gem for sure but you won't be disappointed with the amount of maple syrup options around!