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7-Hour Tour Through Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Vermont
7-Hour Tour Through Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Vermont
7-Hour Tour Through Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Vermont
7-Hour Tour Through Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Vermont
7-Hour Tour Through Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Vermont

Small Group Tour in Montpelier & Mad River Valley, Vermont

By Vermontology Guided Tours
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Overview

This 7-hour tour begins with a trip to Montpelier, Vermont's capital city. There we will take a guided tour of the Vermont State House, with a dedicated tour guide who will teach us some history and be available to answer questions.

From there we will drive scenic VT RT 100 to the villages of Waitsfield and Warren. Popular attractions include an 1833 covered bridge (“The Big Eddy”), Appalachian Gap, and Moss Glen Falls. Lunch is available for purchase at the Warren Store, a uniquely Vermont experience with great local food. The Warren Store features its own deli, bakery, wine shop, and gift store.

This is one of my favourite tours, rich in Vermont's history and facts about its people. It is a perfect mix of our state capital and Vermont's beautiful countryside and small village exploration. With closer views of the historic covered bridges, waterfalls and beautiful mountains and ski resorts, these local gems make for a perfect day of relaxation and enjoyment.

Activity location

  • Vermont State House
    • 115 State St
    • 05633-0004, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vermont State House
    • 115 State St
    • 05633-0004, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

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  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up
  • What's includedWhat's includedEach tour accommodates 2 (min) to 6 (max) customers
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedDoor-to-door Service
  • What's includedWhat's includedDesignated driver/guide for the duration of the tour
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  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Vermont State House
  • 1h
Our tour begins with a drive to Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city. With a population of just under 8,000, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. There we will tour the Vermont State House* with a dedicated tour guide who will teach us some history and answer any questions that you might have. The Vermont State House is one of the oldest and best preserved of our nation’s state capitols. After 140 years, the State House still commands Montpelier, and the House and Senate chambers remain the oldest legislative chambers in their original condition in the United States. * The Vermont State House is closed for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. Our weekend tours will therefore admire the state house from outside, then explore city centre Montpelier by foot.
Mad River Glen
  • 45m
Most of our day will be spent driving through VT Route 100, which features some of the most spectacular mountains and valley views in New England. Our adventure through the mountains will pass by Mad River Glen (single chair lift ski resort) to the top of Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,369 feet). Appalachian Gap is a mountain pass that crosses the Long Trail, a 270-mile long footpath that runs from Massachusetts through Quebec. From the top of Appalachian Gap we will take in glorious views of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains.
Waitsfield
  • 45m
Our next stop we will be at one of the oldest covered bridges in Vermont (“The Big Eddy”) in Waitsfield. Built in 1833 and situated at the centre of the Mad River Valley, Waitsfield provides visitors with a charming glimpse into small-town America. The Mad River Valley is located between two popular ski resorts, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. We will spend time strolling around the town, which offers many small and interesting local shops.
Warren
  • 1h 15m
Our next stop of the day will be in Warren village, where lunch will be available for purchase at the Warren Store. As part of the Vermont Fresh Network, The Warren Store offers amazing food that is popular among the locals. Our favourite place to eat is outside on their picnic tables by the brook, with the relaxing sounds of the Mad River babbling in the background. The Warren Store features its own deli, bakery, wine shop, and gift store. It is within walking distance of the Warren Covered Bridge, which crosses the Mad River and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Green Mountains
  • 45m
After leaving Warren, we will drive through the Green Mountain National Forest, to our final destination: Moss Glen Falls (one of Vermont’s most photogenic waterfalls). This location features many places for photo opportunities, from the river to the end of the boardwalk to the road itself. Moss Glen Falls cascades over 30 feet into a large pool at its base. The falls tumble over rock ledges and boulders, part of the Hazen’s Notch Formation, made of schist with black graphite and pyrite. The water flows from the Deer Hollow Brook watershed, originating more than two miles above the falls in the Green Mountain National Forest.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVermont State House
    • 115 State St
    • 05633-0004, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVermont State House
    • 115 State St
    • 05633-0004, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

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