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Whether you are looking for an invigorating outdoor adventure, a foray through history, or fine Vermont-crafted foods and products, it's all within easy reach from Marshfield Inn & Motel.
We are centrally located only minutes from Vermont's charming state capitol, Montpelier, and convenient to St. Johnsbury and the picturesque Northeast Kingdom. Stowe is 45 minutes away and Burlington approximately 1 hour. The Canadian border is just 1 1/2 hours to the north.
Marshfield Inn & Motel is the perfect hub from which to explore in any direction. It would be easy to spend several weeks touring the area and still not sample everything this neck of the woods has to offer—but hey, you have to start somewhere! So here are just a few suggestions to help you plan your next visit:
Outdoors Adventures
Spruce Mountain This 3-hour hike is rich in bird life. Access the trail in Jones State Forest, 4.2 miles south of Plainfield Village.
Onion River Sports Pick up a local bike map in this Montpeiier shop and spend the day exploring. If you didn't bring your bike, you can rent one here.
Stephen Huneck Gallery and Dog Mountain This 400 acre mountain-top farm features a wonderful gallery filled with Huneck's artwork. It's a must-see for any dog lover. Visit the Dog Chapel and sculpture garden that celebrate the spiritual bond we have with our dogs. Just east of St. Johnsbury. Of course, bring your dog!
Groton State Forest 25,000 plus acres featuring hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Put in at one of the many boat launches. Check out the Montpelier/Wells River rail-trail for 14.5 miles of biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.
Vermont Heritage
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry Watch a master sculptor turn a block of granite into fabulous statuary, interact with the dramatic new hi-tech displays, tour the operation and then bowl a frame on a granite bowling lane!Vermont State House Watch the legislature in action, January through mid-April. Tour this Renaissance Revival "most beautiful of capitols" designed by Thomas Sillowy.
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Art Gallery A monument to the nineteenth-century belief in learning, the opulant library and gallery was recently lovingly restored. See the majestic painting Domes of Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt.
Good Eats
River Run Indulge in the great tastes of southern cooking right here in Vermont. Mississippi-raised chef Jimmy Kennedy dishes up fried catfish, hush puppies, collard greens and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Village of Plainfield.
Rainbow Sweets In Marshfield. Pick-up the delicious pastries made in this colorful café or sample homemade Morroccan-stye shredded chicken in phyllo.
New England Culinary Institute's
Main Street Grill & Bar and Chef's Table
Two celebrated teaching restaurants located in Montpelier. Visit Chef's Table for innovative cuisine and gracious service in an intimate setting. Or try Main Street Grill & Bar for contemporary American fare in a casual atmosphere.
Cabot Creamery Tour the cheese making facility at this Farmer's Co-op. Then sample their award winning varieties, including the "Best Cheddar in the World".
Trout River Brewery Lyndonville microbrewery prides itself on creating fresh, all natural, premium ales and lagers. Try their unfiltered Scottish Ale, Hoppin' Mad Trout or Rainbow Red Ale.
Just Plain Fun
Sewin' Love Find everything you need for your next quilt at this local Marshfield shop. Or, if you always just dreamed of creating that special quilt, sign-up for a class today! 802-426-2222.
Plan your trip to Vermont now!
Call Marshfield Inn & Motel for Reservations:
(802) 426-3383
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