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The Berkshire Hills and Pioneer Valley

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VERMONT

 

Vermont as you like it !
read some excerpts
the authors, Christina Tree and Diane Foulds

 

READERS WRITE:

"Your guide has so much information that others guides lack. Your lodging sections are more descriptive and very helpful."

- Abington, PA

"the most complete guide to the state."

-Chris Bohjalian (author of Midwives), for Vermont FLife magazine


Vermont: An Explorers Guide, 11th Edition

is available from Countryman and from Barnes & Noble . For multiple copies at discount prices, contact Joe Courtemanche:jcwwnorton@aol.com.

For our evolving website see: www.vermontexplorersguide.com

6 x 9. 576 pp., paperback
ISBN 0-88150-461-0, $19.95

 

Whatever your budget and interests, Vermont An Explorers Guide will help you discover the best that Vermont has to offer in dining, accommodations, and attractions from the foothills of the Green Mountains to the far reaches of the Northeast Kingdom.

Vermont's first and most comprehensive guidebook is co-authored by Christina Tree, a travel writer for the Boston Glohe, and Diane Foulds, a sixth-generation Vermonter and journalist. Based on the authors' extensive travel within the state-not paid listings-Vermont: An Explorers Guide is full of authoritative advice and personal anecdotes that guide you off the interstates and into some of the nation's most picturesque towns, beautiful farm country, and scenic woodlands.

Whethcr you are a "flatlander, planning a visit to the Green Mountain State or a long-tirne native searching for something to do with out-of-town guests, Vermont: An Explorer s Guide is an invaluable resource. Divided into six regions, the guide features more than 900 listings for dining and accommodations; 28 up-to-date regional and downtown maps; and icons identifying places that cater to families, are handicapped accessible, welcome pets, or offer the best value for your money. In addition, Vermont: An Explorers Guide contains information about:

Scenic drives and overlooks - great for "leaf peeping" in the fall

Vermont's many music festivals, craft fairs, and local celebrations

In-depth lodging recommendations: B&Bs, inns, resorts, rustic lodges, grand hotels, and even campgrounds and hostels

The state's best recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, skiing, llama trekking and boating

Vermont historical sites, stately homes, working farms, and museums

Where to shop for crafts, antiques, and Vermont gourmet products

State and local history and lore

"Whether you have only a few days or an entire lifetime, Vermont: An Explorers Guide will not only help you "get there from here," but will also help you discover why visitors return to the Green Mountain State year after year, and why its residents love their state so well.

-The Countryman Press