Things to Do
IN VERMONT'S MAD RIVER VALLEY
Things to Do IN VERMONT'S MAD RIVER VALLEY
This is Vermont at it’s truest and most enjoyable! The Mad River Valley is full of fun and fresh air, a combination that is found in every season here. Vibrant events, an arts scene, endless recreation from the mountain tops to the river bends, farms, foods, craft beverages, beautiful vistas, quaint villages, historic barns and bridges, cool shops, and warm hospitality. We love it here, and we love to share it with you!
Our Purpose: Inspire people to create + connect. SALT & SAND STUDIOS inspires people to create, connect and create joy through yoga and glass blowing. For group classes, private study, workshops,… Adventure Camp Hiking, biking, zip lining, rock climbing, creek cruising, nature exploration, Euro Bungee- trampoline access, golf and more! Ages: 6 – 12 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM,… BLOCKHOUSE STUDIO is a community pottery studio and artisan shop in The Mad River Valley. We offer classes, memberships and workshops (in clay and other mediums from time to time). In our Studio… Country Mile Vermont offers all-inclusive inn-to-inn walking tours in the heart of the Green Mountains. Guided day hikes are also available for guests in the Mad River Valley, Waterbury, Stowe,… Sugarbush Resort Golf Club presents two great weeks of golf learning for juniors. Led by our staff of PGA Professionals, participants will spend four days developing skills and acquiring knowledge… Zoe’s Pilates is a fully equipped Pilates studio situated at the bottom of The Sugarbush Access Road. It is between historic Warren and Waitsfield Villages, so close to shopping and… Mad River Glen is a beloved institiution and isn’t like any ski area you have ever been to. So what is it that makes Mad River Glen so special and unique? It’s… Welcome to the Madsonian, a museum of Industrial Design. Our collection represents a lifetime of appreciation for and devotion to good design, displaying over 2000 of the best designed and… The Rider’s Outpost is excited to offer a wide range of bicycle tune up packages to best meet your individual needs. Ranging from simple fixes to major overhauls, we have… A full service pottery studio in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains featuring custom design for your home or business. Work directly with the potter to bring your ideas to… The Mad River Valley is the geographic center of Vermont, and Mad River Valley Arts is the center for the arts — a hub for creative activity. For more than… The Valley Players, an all-volunteer community theater group, have been promoting cultural activities in the Mad River Valley for over forty years, including production of plays and musicals, education in… No visit to Central Vermont is complete without a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory in Waterbury Center. This famous company has become an icon for Vermont the… Fly fishing shop in Historic Waitsfield offers fly fishing equipment and accessories to outfit the beginner fisherman all the way to the expert angler! The Silver Trout carries high quality… Umiak Outdoor Outfitters is Vermont’s outdoor adventure center. We are a full-service outfitter offering retail sales, demos, safety instruction, tours, rentals, children’s / custom programs and more. Our staff is comprised of some of New England’s top trained and respected outdoor… Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports,… The Mad River Chorale celebrated its Twentieth Aniiversary in 2012-13. We’re a non-auditioned but highly-reviewed community chorus which entertains the Mad River Valley residents and guests year around, performing at… The Mad River Path is a community-supported organization whose mission is to build, maintain, and conserve a system of continuous public pathways and trails connecting Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, and Moretown. This… Welcome to one of the most beautiful places in the country to fly gliders – Vermont’s Mad River Valley. At Sugarbush Soaring we offer flight instruction, scenic rides, rentals, introductory flights,… Rita Ioannidis, famous for her American Flag paintings, whether its on old barn doors or bells has opened a gallery in the village of Warren. The gallery space is… North Fayston Loop Easy to Moderate, 4 mile loop, elevation gain 540’, (dirt roads) A fun back road loop on North Fayston, Center Fayston and Randall roads, with nice views… Paddle on the Waterbury Reservoir, or spend some time camping at this quiet State Park spanning 850 acres. Located a short drive from the Mad River Valley, this state park… Taking time for oneself on a regular basis is important in the lives we live now a days. Whether it is by practicing yoga, meditating, getting acupuncture or through some… The combination of snow and scenery at Ole’s Cross Country Center in the Mad River Valley is perfect for skiing and snowshoeing. Discover 30 miles (45 km) of moderately rolling… The Mad River Taste Place is a specialty grocery store featuring a curated collection of local Vermont products and other culinary delights, thoughtfully selected to educate and delight. The Waitsfield-based… The Mad River Valley is close to several spectacular waterfalls and scenic gaps through the Green Mountains. This circle tour brings you to: Granville Gulf Moss Glen Falls Texas Falls… Enjoy fresh air, and family fun. Hockey and Figure skates available for rental- or bring your own skates and get them sharpened for $5. Heated changing rooms and rest rooms… The Mad Marathon, Mad Half & Relays The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon! Take it easy or take it tough…we have a race for every runner at any level. The… Stark Mountain Bike Works is the Mad River Valley’s favorite local bike shop has been serving local and visitors for well over 20 years. They offer expertise in both mountain… The Moretown Memorial Library, the Joslin Memorial Library and the Warren Public Library have joined together as an informal association to promote libraries, library services and library programs in the… There are 33 km of trails for classic skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or fat biking. All trails are engineered and graded for the average skier’s ultimate enjoyment — set skating width,… Moderate, 5 mile loop, elevation gain 560’ (dirt roads) This loop features good climbs in the forest before opening up to some of the best views in the Mad River… You can find fresh produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese and other farm products. In addition you can find crafts made in Vermont, baked goods, and prepared food.… The Warren Skate Park is located beside the Warren Elementary School where the “DIY” skate park’s first concrete ramps were built in 2004. The park is always free for anyoneto… The Bundy Modern, built in 1962 as an art and sculpture gallery, was conceived to be in harmony with its surroundings in nature and to bring the outdoors in through…
Salt and Sand Studios: Yoga Studio, Glass Blowing School
802-583-2559
Sugarbush Resort
802-583-6300
Sugarbush Resort Summer Camps
Blockhouse Studio
Country Mile Vermont
(802) 560-5519
Junior Golf Camp
(802) 583-6727
Zoe’s Pilates
(802) 583-2673
Mad River Glen
Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design
802-496-6611
Rider’s Outpost by Outdoor Gear Exchange
(802) 540-9201
Luke Ianuzzi Pottery
(802) 839-9650
Mad River Valley Arts
(802) 496-6682
Clearwater Sports
(802) 496-2708
Rocket Sledding Self Guided Adventure
Carve and weave your way down 1,000 vertical feet on the famous Mad River Rocket sled. Locally born, this sled carves, floats and stops like no other. Snowshoe up into the scenic Green Mountains, then sled for over a mile with enough twists, turns and drops to truly excite the young at heart. Bragging rights are earned by all that experience this exhilarating adventure.
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Join Clearwater Sports for an adventurous day of backcountry skiing in the solitude of the Vermont backwoods. Unlike cross country skis, Backcountry skis are wider and handle deep, untracked snow with elegance and ease. Once our guides help you perfect your form, we are off to parts unknown to see what we can find in the untracked wilderness of the Mad River Valley.
Guided Snowshoe Tours
Explore winter’s beauty in the backwoods of the Mad River Valley with Clearwater Sports Guided Snowshoe Adventures. Experience the soothing quiet of the winter forest, breathe clean fresh air and relax for a few hours. Whether you are looking for a rolling trek on the Valley floor or a spirited hike to the top of one of our majestic peaks, Clearwater Sports has the experienced guides and equipment for an unforgettable, safe and educational adventure.
Full Moon/Head Lamp Snowshoe Dinner Tours
Throughout this winter Clearwater Sports and the Lareau Farm Inn will be offering Full Moon Snowshoe dinner trips. Come join us on this fun adventure and discover the unique pleasure of snowshoeing under the full moon followed by a delicious dinner at The Lareau Farm Inn. We will gather at Clearwater Sports at 5 PM to meet your guide, get your gear and then head off for the trails. Once there we will explore the woods behind the inn for about an hour. After working up an appetite we will enjoy a delicious dinner featuring local fare. If the full moon dinner dates do not fit your schedule give us a call. We offer head lamp tours under the stars as well. Gather a private party of ten or more or come join a group for this unique Vermont experience. All equipment will be provided by Clearwater Sports. For more information call (802) 496-2708 or email info@clearwatersports.com
Valley Players
(802) 583-1674
Ben & Jerry’s Homemade
(802) 882-2040
The Silver Trout
802-496-3110
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
(802) 253-2317
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
802.786.4991 ext. 26
Mad River Chorale
(802) 496-4781
Mad River Path
(802) 496-7284
Sugarbush Soaring
(802) 496-2290
Art in The Village
802-496-5605
North Fayston Road Biking Loop
Waterbury Reservoir
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness Center
802-496-6346
Ole’s Cross Country Ski Center
(802) 496-3430
Mad River Taste Place
802-496-3165
Gulf and Gap Loop
Skatium: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
(802) 496-8845
Mad Marathon
802-363-9863
Stark Mountain Bike Works
(802) 496-4800
Mad River Valley Libraries
Blueberry Lake Cross-Country Ski Center
(802) 496-6687
Moretown Common Road Biking Loop
Waitsfield Farmers’ Market
(802) 472-8027
Warren Skate Park
Bundy Modern
802-583-5832
