13 Restaurant Recommendations in Woodstock, Vermont
We recently spent a long weekend in Woodstock, Vermont and enjoyed so many family friendly activities and attractions: everything from hiking to museums to plenty of good meals. You can read our full City Guide to Woodstock here; it includes other nearby Vermont villages and the town of Hanover, New Hampshire (home to Dartmouth College…
10 Winter Activities in Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock, Vermont is a quintessential New England town. Located one hour south of the Vermont capital of Montpelier and just over two hours from Boston, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut, Woodstock has a population of just over 3,000 but swells with visitors in both the popular foliage and summer seasons. Many of the activities center around…
18 Things to Do at The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, VT
On a recent trip to Woodstock, Vermont, one of our first stops was the Montshire Museum of Science, located in nearby Norwich. I had heard many positive things about Montshire from other bloggers, and the museum did not disappoint. The four floors of indoor museum exhibits are light and open and we were shocked to…
10 Ways to Have Fun at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, VT
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) in Quechee, Vermont is a 47 acre complex that includes indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Forest Canopy Walk, three hiking trails, a Meadow Walk, a Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation, adventure playscape, and plenty of classrooms and exhibition spaces. Opened in 1972, the programs featured at VINS focus…
15 Ways to Explore the Kirby Science Center in Sioux Falls, SD
This summer, we spent an unexpected few days in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We were supposed to stay overnight as a layover on our way to Wisconsin, but when we saw all of the family friendly activities, we decided to extend our visit. We had a wonderful 3+ days exploring the area. One of our…
Year in Review: Highlights of 2021
Even though 2021 was the second year impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic, we feel blessed to still have had many amazing adventures. We spent most of the winter in Connecticut exploring many local spots; the summer road tripping across Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, and Wisconsin (did we mention the number 4300 miles?!?!); and the…