Adams Apple Orchard and Farm Market

This diverse farm on Old Stage Road in Williston is a local favorite in every season! The farm offers a variety of Vermont foods and products. They have a full selection of annuals, herbs and vegetable plants in the spring time and locally sourced produce in the summer. In the fall, Adams offers all the popular fall activities, including apple picking, cider products, animal petting, pumpkins galore and more! The farm continues to be lively in the months before Christmas with their selection of Christmas trees, wreathes, and more. Now available at Adams – curbside pickup!  Source: https://adamsfarmmarket.com/

 

 

Taft Corners

One of the retail havens of Chittenden County, Taft Corners houses large box stores, restaurants, Mom and Pop stores, automotive dealerships and shops, clothing retailers and more! The popular destination’s name come from a man named John Taft who settled in the town of Williston in 1818 and the name has been up for discussion is recent years, as many find themselves misspelling it. Source: https://bit.ly/3aMTtmK

 

 

Catamount Outdoor Family Center

Found on the southeast side of the town, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center oversees recreational activities throughout the Catamount Community Forest. In the summer at the center, enjoy hiking, biking, running trails, lessons, clinics and races. For kids, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center offers summer camps for grades 1-12. Winter activities include cross country skiing, sledding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, lessons and clinics. There’s something for everyone in every season! Source: http://catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.org/

 

 

Five Tree Hill & Mud Pond Conservation Area

If you’re looking for a shorter hike in Williston, this is it. The grassy, open area at the end of the walking trail marks Five Tree Hill’s lookout. Found just over a mile from the parking area, the lookout boasts sweeping views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, Brownell Mountain and, eastward, the Green Mountains. Five sugar maple trees once stood in the open area, hence where the area garnered its name. Wooden, numbered signs on the trail correspond to the brochure and provide interesting tidbits during your hike! Find the trail map in the link. Source: https://bit.ly/372FCHT

 

 

DID YOU KNOW: The Williston town motto is “old town charm, new town spirit.”

Bolton Valley Resort

Open year round, Bolton Valley Resort has much to offer to vacation goers, locals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In the warmer months, enjoy the disc golf course, hiking, mountain biking and summer camps. Winter activities include alpine skiing and riding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and split boarding, lessons and more! Be sure to visit the base lodge and the Sports Center during your stay. No skis or experience? No problem! Bolton Valley offers lessons and rentals for all winter activities.

www.boltonvalley.com

 

Bolton Potholes

Owned by the Vermont River Conservancy, the Bolton Potholes are located on Joiner Brook River on the west side of the Bolton Valley Access Road. Visitors come from all over Vermont seeking a refreshing swim in the hot summer months. Over time, the Joiner River has carved large pothole shaped holes in the bedrock of the river. These have formed a succession of three cascading waterfalls that descend over 45 feet into the pool below. Stronger swimmers will enjoy the two, upper potholes and the last waterfall and portion of the river channel is family friendly!

www.vermontriverconservancy.org/completed-projects/bolton-potholes

 

Camels Hump State Park

At 4,081 feet, Camel’s Hump holds the rank of third highest elevation in the state of Vermont. Camel’s Hump” is actually the fourth name known for the peak. Originally, the Waubanaukee Indians named it “Saddle Mountain.” In the 1600s, Samuel de Champlain’s explorers gave it the name “lion couchant,” which in French means “resting lion.” The name “Camel’s Rump” was given to the mountain by Ira Allen’s map in 1798 and was later changed to “Camel’s Hump.” Prime real estate for hiking, camping, day trips and trails, this state park has it all!

www.vtstateparks.com/camelshump.html

 

Mount Mansfield State Forest

The Mount Mansfield State Forest is comprised of 44,444 acres, spanning seven towns and three counties, making it the largest forest in Vermont. Named after the tallest peak in the state, the forest is home to two alpine ski resorts, Smuggler’s Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort and two Nordic ski centers, Bolton Nordic Center and Mount Mansfield Touring Center. The forest also hosts many backcountry ski trails, snowmobile trails and mountain biking trails. Other activities include hiking (especially along the Long Trail), rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, fishing, hunting, and trapping. There is something for everyone!

www.fpr.vermont.gov/mt-mansfield-state-forest-0

 

 

*FUN FACT: The thin strip of land, on the southern side of the Winooski River that runs east to west through Bolton, is known as “the back side of the river.”

Old Red Mill and Park

Formerly a cabinet shop and starch mill, the Old Red Mill is one of two remaining sights of Chittenden Mills. A historical landmark, the mill was purchased by the Jericho Historical Society in 1978, the mill is now home to a museum and craft shop and sits on twelve walkable acres. Take your dog and a few friends down the short trail to see that beautiful waterfall and gorge views on Brown’s River!

www.jerichohistoricalsociety.org/the-old-red-mill

 

Snowflake Bentley Museum

Maintained by the Jericho Historical Society, the Snowflake Bentley museum exhibit is located in the Old Red Mill. Stop by for a visit after exploring the Old Red Mill Park and get an inside look into the childhood of Wilson Alwyn Bentley, a Vermont farmer famous for his meteorology research and snowflake photography. The exhibit, open every day but Monday, 11am to 4pm, houses Bentley’s tools and many of his beautiful snowflake photos.

www.jerichohistoricalsociety.org/snowflake-bentley-exhibit

 

Mills Riverside Park

Directly off Route 15 sits the Mills Riverside Park. These 216 acres of meadow and wooded hillside boasts gorgeous views of Mt. Mansfield all year long, especially during fall hikes when the leaves are at their peak foliage. Explore the quaint covered bridge, the off-leash dog area, over six miles of year-round hiking trails, and bring a swimsuit for summer swimming in the river. Don’t miss concerts and other events in the warmer months at the pavilion!

www.millsriversidepark.org

 

Jericho Café and Tavern

For a classic farm to table meal – the Vermont way – visit the Jericho Café and Tavern, right on Route 15! The warmer months are hopping at this local eatery, as patrons enjoy the outdoor deck dining, mountain views, live music, and gourmet comfort food from the talents of the leading chef. You can’t leave without trying their delicious pies and other handmade desserts. Looking to feed a crowd? They even offer catering!

www.jerichocafeandtavern.com

 

Jericho Center Country Store

Known as Vermont’s longest running store, the original name of the Jericho Center Country Store was “Blackman’s Store” as it founded in 1807 by Pliny Blackman. Today the store has been owned by the St. Amour family since 2002. The family prides themselves on sourcing goods from local farmers and vendors. Stop by for a taste of quality, homemade goods, including deli meats, beer and wine, gifts, hand punched French fries, real maple creemees and more!

www.jerichocountrystore.com