Near Stratton you can go snow tubing and visit Hildene and Manchester’s shops in winter; swim at the Dorset Quarry, Pikes Falls and Jamaica State Park in summer; hike to the Stratton summit fire tower on the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail; play Stratton’s 27-hole golf course; and drive Route 30 and Route 100 for fall foliage.
Winter (non-ski)
- Snow tubing at Stratton: book one-hour sessions online; weekend slots sell out.
- Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home (Manchester, ~30 min): Robert Todd Lincoln’s summer estate, open year-round with trails.
- Manchester shopping: outlets, the Orvis flagship and Northshire Bookstore.
- Vermont Country Store (Weston): old-fashioned candy, toys and kitchenware.
- Pastime Pinball (Manchester Center): a rainy-day favorite with kids and adults.
- Bromley and Magic Mountain: two smaller ski areas within ~20 minutes for a change of scenery.
Summer
| Activity | Where | Drive from Winhall |
|---|---|---|
| Marble-quarry swimming and cliff jumping | Dorset Quarry | ~35 min |
| Waterfall swimming hole | Pikes Falls, Jamaica | ~10 min |
| River swimming, West River Trail, Hamilton Falls | Jamaica State Park | ~15 min |
| Lake swimming and paddling | Stratton snowmaking pond; Grout Pond; Lowell Lake; Emerald Lake | 5–30 min |
| Summit fire tower hike (Long Trail / Appalachian Trail) | Stratton Mountain | ~10 min |
| Golf | Stratton Mountain Golf Course (27 holes) | ~5 min |
| Mountain biking | Stratton bike park | ~10 min |
| Alpine slide and aerial park | Bromley Adventure Center | ~20 min |
Fall
Southern Vermont foliage usually peaks from late September to mid-October. Drive Route 30 through Jamaica and Townshend, Route 100 through Londonderry and Weston, or ride Stratton’s gondola for the view from the top when it runs in fall. Columbus Day weekend is the busiest week of the fall for rentals.
FAQ
What is there to do at Stratton if you don’t ski?
Snow tubing, the village shops and restaurants, Hildene and the Manchester shops about 30 minutes away, and the hot tub back at the house.
Where can you swim near Stratton in summer?
Pikes Falls and Jamaica State Park within about 15 minutes, the Stratton snowmaking pond, Grout Pond, and the Dorset Quarry about 35 minutes away.
When is fall foliage at Stratton?
Usually late September through mid-October, varying year to year.
