Nice facility, but staff is less than helpful. Public skating sessions don't have to be a…read morefree-for-all; skaters can be considerate of each other and still have fun if management is willing to remind everyone of skating etiquette.

Bright rink with a nice snack bar offering a variety of items - yogurt, powerbars, popcorn, pizza…read moreslices and more. The locker rooms are spacious with a good layout and VERY clean. This is one of the nicest rinks in the area.

We had a wonderful stay at Rest-N-Nest Campground! Traveled from Miami with my three kids, and it…read morewas the perfect place to slow down and enjoy quality family time. The campground is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and surrounded by nature. Our kids had a blast playing on the playground and cooling off in the pool during the day, and our favorite evenings were spent around the campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows together. The owners clearly take pride in the campground, and it shows in how clean, welcoming, and well-kept everything is. Thank you for creating such a special place. We made amazing memories as a family and can't wait to come back!

As soon as I reached the grounds, I just felt a peace. It was nice and peaceful. I stayed for the…read morelatter half of June and beginning of July. It was pretty empty except for the weekend of the 4th. If I make it back to VT, I would definitely stay here again.

A must-visit for all ages! Highly recommend! Wish we had left more time for this. We were 6 adults…read morein our early 30's and 60's. The birds here are all unable to survive in the wild. Mostly outdoor exhibits with well maintained paths. Lots of shade. Enjoyed the very well done Raptor presentation appropriate for all ages. Plenty of room for families with younger kids to "frolic in nature" as one of the VINS inspirational signs shared. Beautiful grounds including a Canopy walk with optional Tower! Pleasant friendly staff. Picnic tables to bring your own food. Would love to go back next time we're in VT. Very reasonably priced Adoption program if looking for a gift. Nice souvenir shop. For a $2 off per ticket, pick up a VINS 5x9 card in racks showing local attractions.

I wish we lived closer to this institute because we would probably visit every weekend! The Vermont…read moreInstitute of Natural Science does praiseworthy work by rescuing aviaries and raptors from the side of highways, etc. These once injured birds are now thriving and the staff working here really care for the inhabitants. It is wonderful to see. It is worth the money to come visit! Kids love it and adults do too. Besides the beautiful rescue stories and gorgeous creatures living here, the nature walk and look out tower is another fun experience! There is a netted trampoline that is many feet up towards the back of the nature walk. It gives kids cool views of down below and is fun to prance on top of! The look out tower walk up is a great work out for the adults and the promising view up top is worth it. The gift store has some lovely treasures as well. I hope we can visit again soon!

Windsor's favorite summertime swimming destination family friendly nice quiet pond perfect for the…read morelittles and big kids

A small pond right in the town of Windsor, VT. Small beach and open to the public for a small…read morenominal fee, only during summer. I learned to swim here. Managed by the the town's rec dept. One can also kayak or canoe. Water comes from the Brownsville Brook and Mt Ascutney. The pond drains out into the Connecticut River. ONe can also skate here in winter if its been REALLY cold and no snow.

Easy access hype…read more This Gorge is easily accessible from the road and worth stopping for a few minutes. It is not a destination worthy but provides a scenic rest stop on your way to elsewhere. Many road trippers and tourist traps are here. There are about 20-30 parking spots near the East side of the bridge. There is an info board and a trailhead at the parking lot. The trail meanders below the road bridge to the Quechee Gorge. This summer (9/25) has been quite dry, so not big cascades but better views into the Gorge can be had. There's a big construction going ON the bridge so there was some traffic (yup). The construction probably will be completed before the winter. PSA - The best vista to this Gorge is actually from the bridge which is a very short walk from the parking lot.

This place has always been a home for me . Home away from home . It is cost efficient due to the…read morehigh hotel rates these days . I remember when a hotel stay would be less than 100.00 a night with amenities. Anyways, this campground is close to work, entrainment and many food choices. It is clean and well managed with a friendly and competent staff. I never felt unsafe or financially cheated. This will always be my go to spot ! Thank you Quechee !

We had a great time with Keith on Lake Dunmore. We had a blast catching lots of pike, smallmouth…read morebass, and largemouth bass. Keith knows his stuff and works hard. We will definitely go with him again.

Thanks for a great day on lake Morey. Keith put us on the fish, clued us in on how to catch them…read morewith topwater lures and plastics then he let us do the rest. Even when the wind kicked up, he was able to take us to a calm cove where we kept catching them.

Five of us went on the ATV one-hour tour, with four of us on two doubles and one riding with the…read moreguide. Everyone was super friendly and patient. We got to the top, stopped for pictures and our tour guide was a true photographer, catching us all jumping on the second try! We switched drivers with the two doubles on the way down so everyone gets to drive, and once we got back down, the guide brought us to the ground across and let us go high speed for three laps!!!! Great experience, lots of fun and definitely a highlight of our trip! After mid October, they get the grounds ready for snowmobile.

We went 9/5/2021 - amazing add onto the trip . Definitely want to do snowmobiling with this company…read more. Very knowledgeable and communicated the risk and fun clearly. My bf drove - he said the tour guide was good. He would highly recommend. Thanks for the memories

All I can say is WOW! I found Darrek through a referral, and I wanted to thank him by giving him…read moresome well-deserved props on Yelp: I called Darrek and told him I was planning to propose to my girlfriend on his hot air balloon. He was great from the start--he gave me really good advice about waiting until the end of the flight (she was of course a bit distracted from the view once I asked her!). We spent over an hour in the air and went up to 3000 ft. Darrek had great control over the balloon--he touched down briefly on some water and steered us like a pro (I believe he has 15+ years experience). One thing I would note is that I did research some balloon companies that were slightly cheaper. A lot of the cost of the ride goes to covering fuel etc, so there isn't all that much variation in price. After riding with Darrek, I decided that it was 100% worth it to pay a little bit more in exchange for having an experienced pilot. Darrek stressed that hot air ballooning is quite safe, but I still felt better having him in control. When we arrived on the ground, he surprised even me by breaking out some celebratory champagne. The whole experience was almost surreal. My fiance couldn't have been happier!

One of the most amazing experiences you will have! We were privileged to book a ride for just two,…read moreand loved every minute. *If you want to really enjoy your trip try to book the whole flight for just your group. Since Balloons of Vermont's balloon rig is built for speed, it accommodates fewer passengers than large sightseeing balloons which are slow and less agile. This allowed us to book a private trip for 2 at a good price (for a private trip, the extra large balloon rigs charge for 4-6 people even if only 2 are going).* Derrick, the owner, is an avid balloonist. You can tell he really enjoys taking passengers with him on trips around the Quechee Gorge and the surrounding mountains. He even keeps packages of Southwest Airlines roasted peanuts to hand out during the flight as sort of a joke. Oh, and if you're comfortable with the ups and downs, make sure you ask him to venture down for a closer look at the fish in the small lake nearby . . . it will be the highlight of the trip!