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Mountain Top Inn

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

Mountain Top Inn - beachphoto courtesy of Mountain Top Inn.
Location of Mountain Top Inn:

Mountain Top Inn and Resort is a four-season getaway in Chittenden in central Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest; lication is 11 miles from Killington (a downhill ski resort.)

The Inn has 350 acres, lakefront private beach, and an Equestrian Center; three golf courses are nearby.

Guest rooms are rustic: you might find beamed ceilings, timber bed, sleigh bed, wingback chairs.

Features of Mountain Top Inn:
  • lakefront private beach
  • kayaking, canoeing, pontoon boat tours and swimming
  • fly fishing, clay bird shooting
  • hiking, mountain biking
  • tennis, croquet
  • day spa
  • in winter:
  • ice skating, sledding, sleigh rides
  • Nordic Ski & Snow Shoe Center, with 80 kilometers of groomed trails and skating lanes
  • Equestian Center:

    Many styles of riding vacations are possible, for beginners to advanced riders, from casual trail rides to English or Western lessons, or instruction in Jumping, Dressage and Cross Country. 80 km of trails.
    For Kids:

    Summer equestrian camp, horseback riding lessons, pony rides; cross country ski lessons for all levels, sledding, ice skating; children's game room; kids' menu.
    Special Packages:

    Mountain Top Inn often has family-friendly packages: see, for example, Family Fun Package that continues until Oct. 31 2005.
    Keep in mind about Mountain Top Inn:
    • dining is a feature but can be pricy
    • check the cancellation policy
    • pets are welcome (with nightly charges, and damage deposit)
    Find out more:
    • See the Mountain Top Inn site for details and special packages
    • check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com

    This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.

  • Check prices for Mountain Top Inn
  • *photo courtesy of Mountain Top Inn; photo by Jerry LeBlond.

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