On this tour, explore some of Vermont's earliest settlements. Dorset is where in 1776 the Green Mountain Boys congregated to issue their defiance to the "Brits and the Yorkers" and where they likely enjoyed the early hospitality of the Dorset Inn ("Vermont's oldest hostelry"). Soon thereafter, Arlington became the center of revolutionary activity as well as Vermont's de facto seat of government.
Dorset Inn The tour stays at two of Vermont’s finest inns. The first two nights you are a guest at the historic Dorset Inn (Vermont’s oldest inn), where you can enjoy a rocking chair view of this beautifully preserved village, take a swim at the nearby spring-fed marble quarry, or maybe just enjoy a quiet evening stroll past the elegant colonial-era homes that make this one of Vermont's most picturesque villages. Then, on the following two nights, stay at Amie Emmons’ exquisite West Mountain Inn, renowned for its beautiful setting above the Battenkill River, as well as for their superb food, and lovely rooms.
The biking is peaceful and includes riding along lovely streams and rivers, and through peaceful farming country and small villages. Stop for lunch at general stores, cycle through the spectacular Mettawee Valley, and explore the shores of lovely Lake St. Catherine where you can swim, picnic, or wander along the beach. Ride through South Dorset and into the stately town of Manchester where you pass handsome mansions fronted by miles of marble sidewalks and white picket fences. Visit Hildene, the magnificent former estate of Robert Todd Lincoln, and then ride south along the Battenkill, through the Chiselville Covered Bridge, and into Arlington, Norman Rockwell's home and inspiration for over 14 years.
Tour Details
Duration
5 Days/4 Nights
Location
Lake St. Catherine
Season
June - October
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Arlington
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Vermont, United States
Distance Traveled
Average 33 Miles Per Day
Minimum Age Limit
10 Years
Skill Levels Accommodated
Easier to Intermediate
Grouped by Level
No
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
20
Support Vans
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Trek hybrid and Jamis road bikes.
Accommodations
Inns with private baths.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner included; lunch on your own as Bike Vermont prefers guests to ride at their own pace.
About Liquor
BYOB
Rates
$975.00 - $1,295.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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