Hotel at a Glance: Field Guide

Tucked away in the forests and hills of Vermont, Field Guide isn’t your mama’s rustic lodge. A keen eye was paid to the unique design of every room, mixing elements of nature with sleek, modern decor. Rooms feature mid-century-modern-inspired furniture and a soothing mix of whites and bold patterns with funky, wallpapered accent walls. It’s not all about style, though—there’s substance, too with 40-inch LED Smart TVs and USB charging stations in every room.

• Complimentary iPads stocked with tons of information on the area are available for guest use
• Get breakfast at your door with complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to your room daily.
• Go for a swim in the heated out door pool or lounge by the poolside fire pit.
• Renowned interior design: Interiors were decorated by designer Rachel Reidel, whose work has been lauded in Condé Nast Traveler, Coastal Living, and Architectural Digest.

Stowe, Vermont: Quiet Village Flush with Outdoor Adventure

The quaint town of Stowe is nestled in the quiet countryside of northern Vermont. State law bans billboards, ensuring unobstructed views of the sugar maples and hemlock covering the Green Mountains along the roadways. Hiking opportunities abound on mountainside trails that range from steep vertical climbs to flat sprawls. Stop by a local sport shop to rent bikes or motorized mountain goats for exploring the Stowe Recreation Path, a paved 5.3-mile-long avenue that winds along the sparkling West Branch River and through Stowe’s main commercial strip. The strip is lined with independent shops and roadside diners and stands out for its lack of chain franchises. Like the sun’s light or a toddler’s interest in physics, the bustle of downtown evaporates by 10 p.m.

About 12 miles south, the town of Waterbury is home to a Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream factory. Visitors can watch as machinery zips the famous pints from one end of the facility to the other during a factory tour, which ends with a sampling of the flavor of the day.

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