The wedding will be in Ludlow, Vermont which is located in the scenic Okemo Valley of Vermont. Central Vermont offers many amenities.  We hope our guest have the opportunity to enjoy some of the splendors of beautiful region of New England.  This will be leaf changing season.  Find out why leaves change color.
 

Hiking
There are a number of opportunities to go hiking in Central Vermont.  It is our hope that our guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the spectacular New England fall foliage.  The best place to start is with the US Forest Service's Green Mountain Web-Site.   You may also examine a list of trails in the area.  There are also various trails which are part of the Vermont State Park System.  For some hints we'd recommend the following trails.

White Rocks Cliff Trail (3.4 miles round trip)

Trail to a unique geological feature.  With 1,450 feet of elevation change, this is a strenuous climb of 2.5 hours with excellent views.
(Directions)
 

Healdville Trail (5.8 miles round trip)

Located within Okemo State Forest on Mount Holly.  Highlights include a fire tower on the summit and several vistas along the trail.  With 1,400 feet of elevation change from trail head to summit, the views are wonderful.  Round trip hiking time is roughly 4 hours.
 

Weathersfield Trail (5.8 miles round trip)

On south side of Ascutney Mountain.  Elevation change of approx. 1400 feet.  The 84 ft. Crystal Cascade water fall is located roughly 1.2 miles from the trail head.  Requires roughly 4.5 hours round trip.
(Directions)
 

Lowell Lake (2.5 mile loop)

Easy hike with great views takes roughly 1.5 hours to complete.
(Directions)
 

Quechee Gorge

A wonderfully senic park with a trail to the base of Quechee Gorge 
(Directions)

Camp Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake

Located on the east shore of Echo Lake this State Park offers the following amenities
 

Emerald Lake State Park

A hillside picnic area, as well as lakeside picnic tables are available. An open picnic shelter pavilion can be reserved for large group gatherings. Trails throughout the park and nearby provide great hiking opportunities. Swimming, fishing, and boating (no motors) are popular in the lake.
(Directions)

Scenic Train Ride - Green Mountain Flyer

Located in Chester, Vermont.  Only a 15 minutes away by car.
 

Cavandish Trail Horse Rides, Inc

Located very close to the wedding site
(802) 226-7821
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Hot Air Ballon Rides

Located in Quechee.  This is only a 20 minute drive from Ludlow, VT
(802) 226-7821
 

Guide to Glof Courses in Vermont

A web site index to golf courses in Vermont
(802) 226-7821
 

Okemo Mountain Resort

Located just near Ludlow vermont
(802) 226-7821
 

Green Mountain National Golf Course

Located near Killington, Vermont (20 Minute Drive)
(802) 226-7821

Echo and Rescue Lakes

Plymouth State Park
(Map)
 

Emerald Lake State Park

A beautiful lake south of Ludlow, Vermont.  Various recreational activies are available.
(Map)
 

Connecticut River Valley

River rafting and canoeing 
(Map)
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Route 100 to Woodstock

There are many scenic drives in this area. 
This web site helps orient you to what's around.
(Map)
 

Covered Bridges

There are many cover bridges in and around the Okemo Valley.  This web site helps you find them.
(Map)

Quechee, VT 

This quaint village is small, but there are several nice gems to enjoy here.  A glass factory, an excellent resturant by a spillway dam and several craft shops in the area.  Quechee Gorge is near by.
(Map)
 

Woodstock, Vermont

This is the quintisential New England small town.  Plenty of fine eating esablishments, shops and fine homes to admire. 
(Map)
 

Clover Knoll Crafts/ The Cook's Cupboard

211 Main Street
Ludlow, Vt
802/ 228-4830
(Map)
 

Blue Sky Trading Co

160 Main Street
Ludlow, Vt
802/ 228-2280
(Map)
 

Austin Antiques

42 Maple Street
Chester, VT
802/ 875-3032
(Map)
 

Stone House Antiques

Route 103
Chester, Vt
802/ 875-4477
(Map)