This tour combines the pleasures of a classic Vermont country inn with the delight of comfortable rural cycling. Follow along the Otter Creek, passing scenic farmlands and lovely lakes and streams, then cross three covered bridges on the ride to and from Proctor, home of the fascinating Vermont Marble Museum. Here you can picnic at an overlook above the original marble quarry, and visit the Vermont Lifestyle Gift shop. From Proctor, you can take an easy side trip to visit Wilson Castle, a 115-acre estate whose 32-room “castle” features a huge array of stained glass windows and a unique collection of Farm Eastern and European antiques and museum pieces. Then, for the more energetic, there is an end-of-day optional ride up to spectacular Brandon Gap. Sunday you are treated to a scenic ride along the shores of Lake Dunmore before riding through the village of Brandon, with is immaculate tree-shaded streets and eclectic mix of 19th-century Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian homes.
The Churchill House Inn is an essential part of this weekend experience. Nestled on the western slopes of the Green Mountain National Forest, this wonderfully comfortable inn exudes a relaxed atmosphere that takes you back to a less complicated time. Your innkeepers, Seth and Olya Hopkins, treat you to superb dining, including a breakfast featured in a recent Gourmet magazine and a four-course dinner featuring New England and international fare made from the freshest local ingredients, often including vegetables freshly picked from Olya’s organic garden.
Tour Details
Duration
3 Days/2 Nights
Location
Brandon, Proctor and Lake Dunmore
Season
June - October
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Brandon
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Vermont, United States
Distance Traveled
26 Average Daily Miles
Minimum Age Limit
10 Years
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
20
Support Vehicles
Van
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Trek hybrid and Jamis road bikes.
Rates
$495.00 - $575.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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