Escape to the quiet side of the mountain for your winter getaway. Stay close to dynamite skiing yet away from crowds at night. Find out why lovers and families have been coming to the area and staying at Smuggler's Notch Inn for decades. The inn, built as a farmhouse in 1791 and in operation as an inn since the mid-1800s, has just the right mix of the old and the new to make you start relaxing the minute you walk in the door.
The area abounds with activities, from the casual to the vigorous. In the winter, many folks think about skiing. We are 5 miles from the famous Smuggler's Notch Resort, which is renowned for its mountain of fun for beginners. For really serious skiers, Smuggs has the first triple black diamond trail in the East, as well as the highest vertical drop in northern Vermont.
Other ideas: Snowshoeing on the Smuggler's Notch Road, which is closed to vehicles in the winter, is a breathtaking experience. Try cross-country skiing at Smugg's Nordic Center, or let us guide you to moderate or challenging backcountry trails nearby. We are within 40 minutes or so of Jay Peak, Bolton Valley, Craftsbury Nordic Center, and Trapp Family.
After a hard day's adventures, relax in our comfy living room, with its tin ceiling, cozy fireplace, shelves of games and books, and the only TV in the place. Then, ease your muscles in our outdoor hot tub or belly up to our old-fashioned, half-circular bar with its copper foot rail. Enjoy dining in the casual but candlelit old-ballroom-turned-dining room, the Gateway Restaurant. In the morning, discover why guests rave about Jon's hearty country breakfasts!
Our 11 guest rooms all have private baths (one with a jacuzzi) and can accommodate from 2 to 4 persons. The rooms are decorated modestly, with special touches such as fluffy towels and locally made quilts and lamps.
Bring your group to Smuggler's Notch Inn for a very special time. With a capacity of 16 to 26 people in the guest rooms, up to 80 dining room, and our roomy, comfy common areas, we have created a perfect setting for gatherings such as:
* group trips for outdoor clubs * weddings * family reunions * business retreats * (surprise) birthday parties * graduation parties * anniversary celebrations
Gift certificates are available, too.
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