Swimming Holes in Vermont

Today's upper 90's temperature made me think of my favorite thing about summer in New England: the swimming holes. A great online resource for maps and directions to swimming holes all over the US, not just Vermont, is www.swimmingholes.org. Many of the swimming holes listed for Vermont and New Hampshire are hidden bends in a river or a mountain stream that happens to turn into a waterfall, and its amazing to think about how people used to know about these places before the internet. Word of mouth can only travel so far, right?

Some of my favorite swimming holes: Twenty-Foot hole outside of Felchville, VT, the Sculptured Rocks in the White Mountains of NH, Bobbin Mill outside of Warren, VT, and Warren Falls, also outside of Warren, VT.

What's great about these hidden places is that you will often meet locals who, if you ask nicely, will tell you about other swimming holes that are still local secrets.

Fourth of July Celebrations

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so here is a tip if you're trying to find a unique event in the vicinity of the Hotel Coolidge.

The Billings Farm and Museum, part of the Rockefeller National Historic Park in nearby Woodstock, VT, will be hosting an Old Vermont Fourth, complete with a reading of the Constitution, historic debates, and ice-cream making. Here is their website.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra in Quechee

On Friday, June 29, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra will be playing a concert at the nearby Quechee Polo Ground as part of their Summer Festival Tour. This summer's tour is called "Passion Trend" and celebrates visionaries, lovers and scoundrels such as Dvorak, Wagner, Berstein and Rachmoninoff. The guest conductor will be Vermonter Andrew Massey. Call us here at the Hotel Coolidge to plan a weekend or for general information about this event.

Also, here is the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's website.

Quechee Hot Air Balloon and Craft Festival

Next weekend in nearby Quechee is the famous Quechee Hot Air Balloon and Craft festival. The Hotel Coolidge is located just ten minutes away from Quechee if you want to attend the event and need a place to stay. Make sure the click the link above and check out the great photos.

Elderhostel

The Hotel Coolidge is honored to host seven Elderhostel programs every summer and fall. If you don't know anything about Elderhostel, you should check out their website. Basically, Elderhostel is a travel group for seniors (sometimes with grandchildren) hosting week-long educational adventures all over the globe. Here at the Hotel Coolidge, we have programs covering topics like medical ethics, rural Vermont culture, and Vermont's historic sites.
Two of our summer programs are designed for both grandparents and grandchildren and are extremely popular. Get ahold of Elderhostel (on their website) or call us if you have any questions.

Ebay

Just a reminder to our blog readers that you can find the Hotel Coolidge on Ebay. We post new package deals every week, and they can be purchased as hugely discounted prices. Go to Ebay and search under "Travel" and "Vermont" and you'll find us.

Vermont History Expo

The Vermont History Expo is coming up the weekend of June 23 and 24. The Expo takes place in nearby Turnbridge, Vermont. Be among the thousands expected to enjoy the 150 local museums and heritage organizations gathered together to celebrate Vermont's unique history.

The Hotel Coolidge is conviently located just a short scenic drive from Turnbridge if you need a place to rest on your way to or from home.

Here is the Expo's link.

Shakespeare in the Summer

From June 21 until June 30, the Northeast Shakespeare Ensemble will be performing "King Lear" in nearby Lebanon, NH at the beautiful Lebanon Opera House. Check out their website for details.

While I'm at it...

Here is my second favorite event of the year.

Windsor is just down the road from us. Beer, BBQ, and the Hotel Coolidge-- that's a nice summer weekend.

Five College Book Sale

Here's a good reason to head our way.

My favorite event of the year.

Arthur Miller's "Crucible"

Northern Stage, White River Junction's own professional theater company, will be performing "The Crucible" March 1-18. Make Arthur Miller's masterpiece the centerpiece of a weekend or just a one-night getaway. Start the evening with dinner at one of White River Junction's two chef-owned restaurants, The Tip Top Cafe or Como Va. Then, head to the Briggs Opera House and take in Northern Stage's performance of the Tony-winning play. Afterwards, come visit us here at the Hotel Coolidge and relax in one of our unique guestrooms.

Winter is Finally Here!

Old Man Winter has finally made his way to Vermont, which is great news for all you skiers and snow-sport enthusiasts. Most of the local and regional ski resorts are running at full capacity, and the seemingly daily snow showers means the slopes are covered in powder. Quite a change from a few weeks ago when people were walking around downtown White River Junction in tee-shirts.

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