Hotel at a Glance: The 1896 House

Find your own autumn wonderland at The 1896 House, which sits tucked away in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Take a short stroll around the property’s duck pond, or hit any of four trails that are ideal for cross-country hiking and biking.

• Individually decorated rooms with features such as rock maple furniture, country wall coverings, hand crafted wooden walls, and hot tubs. All rooms include free WiFi.
• Start your day by filling up at the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.
• The ‘6 House Pub: the on-site restaurant serves such delicacies as black raspberry chicken, Asian grilled shrimp, and lightly beer battered sea scallops.
• Nearby attractions include Jiminy Peak Ski Resort, the Clark Art Institute, the Berkshires, Williams College, and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Green Mountains, Vermont: Historical Towns Surrounded by Wilderness

Named for the layers of stately evergreens that carpet their slopes, the Green Mountains are a branch of the ancient Appalachians that stretches north to south through the center of Vermont. It’s a relatively even swath of rolling forests capped by a few summits that rise above the tree line, including Mount Mansfield, which tops off at 4,393 feet.

The landscape is home to other rugged scenery, including alpine lakes, and more than 900 miles of mixed-use trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

The mountains are punctuated by quaint Vermont villages where white church steeples border organic farms and creameries. At the midsection of Green Mountain National Forest is the city of Rutland, which plays host to summer outdoor concerts and the Vermont State Fair. About 90 minutes north is Vermont’s largest city, Burlington, which is known for its breweries and boutiques.

Each season in the Green Mountains brings its own unique pleasures: during the winter, ski resorts including Mount Snow and Sugarloaf offer some of New England’s best downhill skiing.