Things to Do

Top Recommendations for Things to Do in Quechee, Woodstock and Surrounding Areas

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There is something about Vermont that lures the romantic and the adventurous

Quite possibly, it's our unspoiled mountains, picture-perfect towns and friendly villagers, covered bridges, historic sites, pristine lakes and babbling brooks. But whether it's our scenic back roads and breathtaking views or the fascination of rustic, mixed with refined, people travel from around the world to experience the timeless beauty of this magical state. And we have lots to do....AND....Quechee will be in 98.61% of totality during the April 8th Solar Eclipse!

QUECHEE

 

Visit the Quechee Gorge; about 1 mile away.  The views from our property are of the hillsides from across the Gorge - beautiful any time of year.

 

Land your private or chartered helicopter - there's plenty of room right on our backyard

Hot-Air Ballooning right from the backyard!

Quechee Gorge Village is a fun place to visit - plenty of shopping, places to eat and enjoy a beverage

Enjoy the view from the Quechee Gorge Bridge

Visit Simon Pearce - you will be in awe as you watch the glassblowers!

Be sure to attend our annual 3-Day Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival - the 3rd weekend of June

VINS Raptor Center is only 1-1/2 miles from the Inn

Enjoy a nice dinner at the Quechee Club

Plan to visit Sugarbush Farm - not only a beautiful drive but their cheeses and syrup are delicious!

 

Quechee is quaint, charming and very popular with Vermont vacationers. Plan to spend some time here and enjoy the many attractions:

  • The Quechee Gorge - Scenic and easy walking/hiking trails - located directly behind our inn - Vermont's "Little Grand Canyon" with a depth of 168 feet
  • Hot-Air Ballooning - Lift off from the backyard of the Inn or the Quechee Village Green with Balloons of Vermont.  They fly year round, even in winter
  • Drive - Hop in your vehicle and drive........yes, take a drive.  If you enjoy spectacular scenery, explore our back roads, visit our quaint towns and chat with our villagers
  • Quechee/Woodstock is a walker's paradise with an interconnected, compact system of pathways, trails, and carriage roads. They take you from the historic center of Woodstock, across meadows and woodlands, through a national park and up to scenic vistas overlooking valleys, villages, and rural countryside.  Take a day hike or a short stroll. Enjoy the rich conifer forests of Mount Peg, the historic core of Woodstock Village and its pedestrian pathways, Faulkner Park, Billings Park, the Vermont Land Trust's King Farm, and the historic carriage roads and paths of the Marsh-Billings- Rockefeller National Historical Park.  Luce's Lookout is a 2.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Woodstock, Vermont that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.  If you are seeking a more back-country experience, the Appalachian Trail passes just north of Woodstock, and the Long Trail is not far away. There are several Appalachian Trail access points in and around Woodstock and access points to the Long Trail are less than an hour drive away.
  • Connecticut River - bordered on the west by renowned Lake Champlain and on the east by the magnificent Connecticut River and with 808 lakes and ponds and over 7,000 miles of rivers and streams, Vermont offers world-class fishing opportunities and water activities for all ages, abilities and interests
  • Simon Pearce Glass Blowing and Restaurant - Expert glassblowers create handcrafted glass using old-world techniques - 1.5 miles
  • VINS Raptor and Nature Center - Escape into the exciting and rewarding world of wild bird rehabilitation of injured and abandoned birds!  Headquartered in Quechee, VT, on 47 acres of forest, meadow and rolling hills, VINS features 17 state-of-the-art raptor enclosures that house hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. In addition, the site has two songbird aviaries. The facility includes four major centers: the Visitor Welcome Center and Nature Store, the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation (CWBR), the Center for Environmental Education (CEE), and the Center for Environmental Research (CER) from which operates an active Citizen Science program. VINS also has an indoor and outdoor classroom, interpretive nature trails, a heated four-season Neale Pavilion and an outdoor Pavilion designed for exhibits, events, meetings and live raptor programs.  The Center features the Forest Canopy Walk, Education & Outreach, Wild Bird Rehabilitation, Live Raptor Programs, Exhibits, Nature Trails & Store - 1.5 miles
  • E-Bikes - rentals are available through Woodstock Wheels - 8 miles
  • Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Syrup Farm - Sample their delicious cheese and gourmet foot items - also a working farm - 7 miles from the Inn
  • Quechee Gorge Village - a fun shopping attraction, features several stores including a General Store, Antique Mall, Toy and Train Museum, Cabot Cheese, Whisper Hill Bath and Body, Flower Shop, Vermont Spirits, The Vermont Alpaca Farm and Store, The Country Diner and Perfect Fur Salon which offers dog grooming and boarding -  3 miles
  • Quechee Hot-Air Balloon Festival - Located at the Quechee Village Green, every Fathers Day Weekend - over 20 balloons ascend over our area 5 times during the weekend, continuous live music, entertainment, craft artisans, children's activities and games, tethered rides, ascension rides, commercial vendors, beer and wine tent and much more - 1.5 miles
  • The Quechee Gorge Mini-Golf - Located on Route 4, this unique course is located just behind the Pizza Chef and close to the Quechee Gorge on Route 4.  The entire course is a miniature of the Gorge itself, starting with the falls at the beginning of the river. All holes are challenging, using natural curves to provide the difficulties. This course has a very natural look and feel - 2 miles
  • Covered Bridges Half-Marathon - This half-marathon was first run in 1992 but you don't need to be a runner in order to enjoy its excitement and beautiful scenery! The course leads its runners past lush fields, farms, tranquil ponds, historic homes, flowing rivers and past four covered bridges, two of which the runners run through. The race has grown to the present cap of 2,300 runners.  Hopeful runners register online and registration fills to capacity within a few minutes.  The race is organized by volunteers only and donates more than $60,000 each year to local non-profit groups.  Along the way spectators hoot and holler.  And much to the delight of the runners, many of our locals sing and play instruments as runners pass by.  Our Vermont communities are extremely supportive.  This is a great day so whether you're a runner or spectator, don't miss out on this special day of June 5, 2022.  The Inn at Clearwater Pond still has a couple rooms available;  email or give us a call - 802-295-0606
  • Vermont Spirits - From humble beginnings their story starts with Vermont’s most famous crop, the sap of maple trees.  Their small-batch of Vermont Gold Vodka is made from 100% pure Vermont maple sap, yielding a pure, smooth vodka. Also popular is their Number 14 Bourbon, Coppers Gin, Coppers Barrell Gin and Coppers Sugarwood Gin.  They distill every small batch with the spirits connoisseur and lover of fine food in mind.  Be sure to stop in and sample their spirits when visiting the Quechee area
  • Quechee Segway Tours - Our newest attraction and a fun way to tour the countryside of Quechee and learn of its impressive history - 3 miles
  • Sugar Glider Kitchen - Learn to bake or learn to better bake at Sugar Glider Kitchen.  This baking school is run by pastry chef and baking instructor, Gesine Bullock-Prado and is located just a few miles from our Inn.  They offer intimate classes in a converted carriage house of an historic tavern for 8-12 bakers.  Gesine is a Craftsy.com baking instructor, a regular guest chef instructor at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and has taught at Southern Seasons and Stonewall Kitchen cooking schools. Now, she’s opened up what was once her commercial bakery and cookbook test kitchen to small groups of students. She’s a regular contributor to Better Homes and Gardens.  This amazing woman bakes and eats.  She thinks about what she’s going to bake while she’s eating the thing she just baked.  She writes books about baking and she’s the host of her own baking show on Food Network called “Baked in Vermont.” What she loves, more than anything, is to teach all that she knows and loves about baking. When you book a class at Sugar Glider Kitchen, you’ll enjoy a hands on baking class like no other. You’ll leave the studio armed with knowledge and inspiration. It’s a sweet guarantee.....located 4 miles from the Inn at Clearwater Pond
  • The Quechee Club - offers golf and Tennis - 4 miles
  • Dewey's Pond - Fishing - 2 miles 
  • WhistlePig Tasting Room - 1.5 miles - Located right in Quechee Village is the WhistlePig Whiskey Parlour.  Located on the second floor of The Parker Building, it is the perfect tasting room location.  Reservations are a must.  Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12pm - 9pm.  And right next door is Simon Pearce Restaurant and Bar, Glassblowing and Gift Shop
  • The Quechee Polo Field - Polo matches take place Saturdays, 2 pm at the Quechee Polo Field - 3 miles
  • The Strong House Spa - An authentic spa experience - green - organic - wellness - 3 miles
  • In winter, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, tubing, snowboarding, ice skating are available at Killington, Suicide Six, Mt. Tom,  Woodstock Union Arena, the Quechee Gorge and the Quechee Club.  Rentals are available through Henderson's Ski and Snowboard Shop, located right here in Quechee
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Inn at Clearwater Pond
984 Quechee-Hartland Road
Quechee, Vermont
802-295-0606

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