Local Recommendations

Following are just some of the seasonal local attractions we suggest. For more information or recommendations, please don’t hesitate to contact the Innkeeper.

 

Shopping

Vermont Country Store

Located 15 minutes away in Weston, this 70+ year old famous general store provides a large variety of signature products that aren’t sold anywhere else.

Bromley Market

Adjacent to Seesaw’s is a classic Vermont country store—perfect for groceries, wines and delicious made-to-order breakfast and lunch selections.

J.J. Hapgood General Store & Eatery

Just down the road from Seesaw’s in downtown Peru is this old-fashioned general store with local staples, homemade Kombucha and tasty pizzas.

Farmers Markets

Find locally picked fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, free-range eggs, specialty goods, and artisan cheeses from these local greenmarkets in Dorset, Manchester and Londonderry.

Manchester Outlets

Explore an extensive array of well-known retail brands and designers in the beautiful and historic Manchester Center.​

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Culture

Weston Playhouse

Celebrate the classics and embrace the new with rollicking musicals, family-friendly productions, and groundbreaking plays.

Northshire Book Store

Take a stroll through one of the most renowned independent bookstores in New England, featuring unusual gifts, an upper floor devoted to children and a lower level café.

Hildene

Take a tour of the estate of Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, which includes breathtaking landscapes and a museum dedicated to the historic Lincoln family legacy.

Southern Vermont Arts Center

This 28-room gallery showcases over 800 pieces of art, guest artist exhibitions, performances, and workshops for all ages.

 

Adventure

Bromley Adventure Park

Offering activities for the whole family, Bromley Adventure Park features mini golf, Alpine slides, a water slide, zip line, climbing walls, giant swing, trampolines and a ropes course.

Land Rover Driving School

Ride along or take a lesson with a professional off- road driving instructor on a spectacular 80-acre course.

Vermont Summer Festival

Take in the wildly popular and largest hunter/ jumper horse show in New England, spanning six weeks in July and August.

Horseback Riding

Head to Horses for Hire Mountain View Ranch to explore Vermont’s beautiful countryside on horseback.

Orvis Fly Fishing School

Learn the art of fly fishing with some of the best fishing instructors in the country.

Golf

Enjoy a round of golf at nearby courses, including the Golf Club at the Equinox.

Merck Forest

With 30+ miles of hiking trails and a 62-acre farm, Merck Forest is a scenic outdoor escape.

State Parks

Surrounding Seesaw’s lie three large and picturesque State parks: Emerald Lake, Lowell Lake, and Jamaica State Park.

Hiking

You’ll find that the region is crisscrossed with hiking trails, including the Appalachian, Equinox Pond, Lye Brook Falls, and Dorset Quarry.

Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing
Equipe Sport is a great resource for renting kayaks, canoes, and mountain bikes.