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flowers1227 · April 14, 2007, 05:35 PM

I have reserved a 3 br at Smuggler's Notch for Oct 7. Is this a good area to do alot of day trips? Would love suggestions on antiqueing, covered bridges and just beautiful sights. My confirmation says Sy-23. Is this a good area?
Thanks in advance
Betty

Avery · April 14, 2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flowers1227

I have reserved a 3 br at Smuggler's Notch for Oct 7. Is this a good area to do alot of day trips? Would love suggestions on antiqueing, covered bridges and just beautiful sights. My confirmation says Sy-23. Is this a good area?
Thanks in advance
Betty

Great for fall day trips. Not sure about antiquing, but there are great walks/hikes, and you can drive to Lake Champlain, or even Montreal. Stowe is pretty, too, and fun. Smuggs front desk has a lot of ideas for day trips, with directions printed out. If the weather doesn't get too weird on us, you should have some nice fall color that week, too.

Your unit is in Sycamores, a good location a little ways up the hill from the Village, and relatively newer units. You should be very happy there. You can check out the floorplan and location at www.smuggs.com

nerodog · April 15, 2007, 12:42 PM

take route 100 south all the way to Warren.. smack in the middle of the state more less... great country store to browse around in and spend $$$ !! THe Vermont Teddy bear factory is a nice drive from Smugs also.. a day trip to Canada is fun ....Rt.100 has a lot of nice sites , typical Vermont...

shagnut · April 15, 2007, 09:02 PM

I drove all over the place. Be sure to drive over the notch. There is a fantastic waterfall that only the locals know about. It's down a dirt road. I did it and loved it but I have no idea how to tell you to find it. I think it's near a grocery store in Jay. My fav trip was one that I spent overnight in Lake Placid. I took the ferry over to Ausable Chasms and then on to Lake Placid. Awesome!! I was searching for some of my mom's family and friends. It turned out better than I ever imagined. I would advise taking tthe tour to Montreal instead of doing it yourself. I got so lost that I didn't have time to see much of anything. shaggy

IreneLF · April 16, 2007, 07:55 AM

The front desk should have lots of info for you. I remember seeing brochures for antiquing around the area, close by, but since I don't do that, can't really help.

You'll be there at a great time for the fall colors.
I'd recommend day trips to Shelburne Museum (70,000 items of Americana, something for everyone, plus a lighthouse, old train, paddle boat steamer, check out their website.)
Montreal is at least 2 hours away, so a long day if you do it, but fun.

I'd hike the mountain trails, visit Stowe, and explore the green mountains.
Also can drive to the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest, for nice views.
Enjoy Vermont!

JUDIE25 · April 16, 2007, 08:53 PM

The towns along Route 15 are great for antiquing (sp?). Jericho, Johnson, Jeffersonville all have small shops with reasonable prices.

flowers1227 · April 17, 2007, 07:13 AM

Thanks for all your replys. I can't wait! Sounds like a lot of fun.
Betty

GrayFal · April 17, 2007, 07:17 AM

Just an FYI, when I was there last year from 9/23 to 9/30, they were closing 'the notch' on October 1. You will probably have to drive around the mountain.

mjgm · April 28, 2007, 10:29 AM

That may be the weekend of the huge juried craft fair in Stowe. You can go to the Stowe website and check the events calender. If you are interested in very high quality crafts of all kinds, this is a must!

April 14, 2007, 05:35 PM	#1
flowers1227 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Lincolnton, Ga Posts: 115 Resorts: Ocean East,Seapointer, Sudwala	Smuggs good for fall day trips? I have reserved a 3 br at Smuggler's Notch for Oct 7. Is this a good area to do alot of day trips? Would love suggestions on antiqueing, covered bridges and just beautiful sights. My confirmation says Sy-23. Is this a good area? Thanks in advance Betty

April 15, 2007, 12:42 PM	#3
nerodog TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 631	vermont country store take route 100 south all the way to Warren.. smack in the middle of the state more less... great country store to browse around in and spend $$$ !! THe Vermont Teddy bear factory is a nice drive from Smugs also.. a day trip to Canada is fun ....Rt.100 has a lot of nice sites , typical Vermont...

April 17, 2007, 07:17 AM	#8
GrayFal TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: The Hamptons, NY Posts: 2,449 Resorts: Marriott;Starwood;Wyndham; Bluebeards BeachClub; Sand Pebble; RHC; Morritt's GCM; Fitzpatricks Castle; Fairway Mts	Just an FYI, when I was there last year from 9/23 to 9/30, they were closing 'the notch' on October 1. You will probably have to drive around the mountain. __________________ Pat - Member since 2001 My Trips and Travel Website - Pictures and More... Marriott Grande Vista Owners Group

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April 15, 2007, 09:02 PM	#4
shagnut TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,410 Resorts: Highlands of Sugar MROP	I drove all over the place. Be sure to drive over the notch. There is a fantastic waterfall that only the locals know about. It's down a dirt road. I did it and loved it but I have no idea how to tell you to find it. I think it's near a grocery store in Jay. My fav trip was one that I spent overnight in Lake Placid. I took the ferry over to Ausable Chasms and then on to Lake Placid. Awesome!! I was searching for some of my mom's family and friends. It turned out better than I ever imagined. I would advise taking tthe tour to Montreal instead of doing it yourself. I got so lost that I didn't have time to see much of anything. shaggy

April 16, 2007, 07:55 AM	#5
IreneLF TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central NJ Posts: 636 Resorts: Smugglers Notch	The front desk should have lots of info for you. I remember seeing brochures for antiquing around the area, close by, but since I don't do that, can't really help. You'll be there at a great time for the fall colors. I'd recommend day trips to Shelburne Museum (70,000 items of Americana, something for everyone, plus a lighthouse, old train, paddle boat steamer, check out their website.) Montreal is at least 2 hours away, so a long day if you do it, but fun. I'd hike the mountain trails, visit Stowe, and explore the green mountains. Also can drive to the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest, for nice views. Enjoy Vermont!

April 16, 2007, 08:53 PM	#6
JUDIE25 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 186 Resorts: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT. Vistana Beach Club, Jensen Beach, FL. Mountainside Resort, Stowe, VT.	The towns along Route 15 are great for antiquing (sp?). Jericho, Johnson, Jeffersonville all have small shops with reasonable prices.

April 17, 2007, 07:13 AM	#7
flowers1227 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Lincolnton, Ga Posts: 115 Resorts: Ocean East,Seapointer, Sudwala	Thanks for all your replys. I can't wait! Sounds like a lot of fun. Betty

April 28, 2007, 10:29 AM	#9
mjgm TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 05 Posts: 7	That may be the weekend of the huge juried craft fair in Stowe. You can go to the Stowe website and check the events calender. If you are interested in very high quality crafts of all kinds, this is a must!