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Tubs! Large Groups! Sports Bars with Pool Tables! At Pike's Peaks, all
of our resort homes have a Hot Tub, a
Pool Table, a warm fireplace, a super stereo, tons of
Hot Water, a TV, a DVD player with at least 5 DVDs to play, a complete
kitchen, and plenty of comfy beds!
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Okemo
Mountain- The second largest destination resort in Vermont.
All of Pike's Peaks fine
rental resort homes are somewhere in the background of this photo, or
just around the corner.
In
the Summer, you can hike up the ski trails, or find the backside
access trail and hike on natural trails all the way to the summit. This
will test you.
If
you want a real thrill, that won't tax you (other than your brakes)
drive your bikes up to the top via Mountain Road, and glide back down
the road (its a public road after the snow melts.)
Okemo
Valley Golf Club- This is Vermont’s newest and best mountain
golf experience.We know
that Tim and Diane Mueller, the owners of Okemo, have worked to make
it the premier golf course in the Green Mountains.Go and see what they’ve created.
An
18-hole championship golf course and facility. 77 Okemo
Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149 OVGC Pro Shop & Information -
(802) 228-1396
The
Ludlow Village area is a classic, quaint village going through extensive
rehabilitation.A wave
of redevelopment has been flooding through the area.The village has numerous shops, with at least 5 ski rental stores
(2 within yards of the homes)
Black
River Academy Museum, operated by the Black River Historical Society,
is dedicated to preserving the heritage and traditions of the Black
River Valley. North of Route 100 on Route 100A. Contact802-672-3773.
Billings
Farms & Museum
Working
dairy farm with cows, sheep, horses, oxen and family centered activities.
If
you like cross country skiing, contact Okemo Valley Nordic Center
Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center - 802 228-1396
Also,
Viking Nordic Center offers forty kilometers marked and groomed cross
country and snow shoe trails. Little Pond Road, Londonderry Vermont
- 802-824-3933
Hawk
Mountain Resort - 802-672-3811
Ice
Skating
West Hill Dam on West Hill at the Ludlow Village Reservior.
Hawk
Mountain Resort - 802-672-3811
Other
Major Ski Areas
Killington
- 30 Minutes
For
those of you who are feeling a bit more adventurous, you might want
to travel to one of the other major ski areas that are within striking
range.Killington is perhaps
the most highly touted.I
would suggest that you go to Killington during mid-week, rather then
weekends, when there is a bit more elbowroom, particularly after a heavy
snow.Most people advise
not going to Killington after it rains because their ability to recover
from rainfall is no where near what Okemo's is.
Stratton
Mountain
Forty Minutes south, Route 100. Nice slopes.Great
base village with shops.
Click
here for more info . . .
Ski
Rental Equipment
Dunnett’s
Ski Shop228-7547(Highly
Recommended!)
Skis
and boots can be rented at the mountain.But you should be aware of and patronize George Dunnett's Ski
Shop on West Hill Road, for ALL your skiing equipment and maintenance
needs. You can walk to the shop from OkemoTherapy, White House and Hennessy
House.
I
have had the happy experience of referring people to George Dunnett.
He and his wife, and their staff are examples of what makes Vermont
Skiing great.. caring individuals who know the Mountain, the sport,
the equipment and don't try to sell you anything you don't need.
Dunnett's
ski shop is located on your left as you are heading along Main St. (route
103) Strictly Rentals to the Okemo Access road.Take the slow right hand turn and look left and behind the Totem
Pole Ski Shop.
George's
operation is a little bit smaller and a lot more personal than the others.He will take the extra time to make sure that you get exactly
what you need.
It’s
well worth a ten minute drive to Mt. Holly, north on Route 103.An eclectic assortment of international delights.Every Thursday night is Thai Night and I never miss it when I’m
visiting Vermont. Call for Reservations.
American
Pie – 228-4271 - http://www.goodmansamericanpie.com
Some
original combinations – great crust. Located
South on Rte 103.
DJ's
Good
American grub, reasonable prices, large quantities.
The
Loft - Okemo Mountain Access Road
Immediately
next to the base lodge, Very eclectic.. but great pub food, and try
the Jerk Chicken..
At
night "The Loft”crowd
is a little bit younger, 21 to 35.They have a couple of big screen TV's here for watching sports
events.
Tacos
Tacos
This
is a new Mexican restaurant in the brightly colored shopping center
opposite the Grand Union.Some
of my tenants say the food is great.
Archie’s
Steak House
As
you are heading north from our homes, across from main road heading
to Okemo Mountain Resort, you will find Archie’s across the street
in the shopping plaza.It’s
highly recommended for their 14 oz . NY Strip steaks.
Cappuccino’s
Cozy
location on Depot Street.They make a nice cappuccino and have a delightful menu.
Pot
Belly Pub & Restaurant
Lunch
and dinners specials, music, dancing and sports bar.
At
times, there is live entertainment at the Archie's, Java Baba's and
the Pot Belly.
Food
and Produce
Shaws
Food Store
This
is the main grocery store in Ludlow.As you are driving North past Depot Street towards the Mountain,
Shaws is located in a shopping center on the right side.
Singletons
Market – 226-7666
Excellent
place for Meat!!!! Located on Main Street in Proctorsville. This
is the place a sportsman or sportswoman can find fishing and hunting
gear, and anyone can take home a marinated NY Strip Steak and throw
it on the grill.
Ludlow's
original Coffee house combined with its best Deli. Soups, salads
and sandwiches. Live Entertainment - Okemo Marketplace, Ludlow.
Phone: 802-228-2326. Tell Bob we sent you... he's the best!
Trapper
John's
The
Cafe at De Lite!
The
Hatchery
All
are on Main Street near the intersection with Depot St, and the only
traffic ligth in Ludlow!
What
other activities are there during the off-season months?
Walking
and biking Trails, golfing, shopping and antiquing, swimming, boating,
fishing.Ludlow also has
an excellent bicycle rental shop.This summer, Okemo Valley Golf Club will open with 18 holes.
Head
up hill from our Hennessy House, White House and OkemoTherapy for a
1 minute drive or a healthy walk and take a plunge. Picnic areas
available. Phone: 802-228-2655
Camp
Plymouth State Park
Lake
Rescue and Echo Lake are a 5 minute drive, where you can boat, swim
and fish.In the summer
months, Camp
Plymouth State Park at Lake Rescue has a large beach with swimming
area, picnicking and barbeque facilities, concession stand, walking
trails and boat rentals.
Directions
- From Hwy 100 in Tyson: cross the concrete bridge, go 1 mi E uphill
to crossroad and turn left, go 1 mile N on the east side of Echo Lake.
Contact
Information - Route 1 Box 489, Ludlow, Vermont 05149
Summer: 802-228-2025 / Winter: 802-885-8891 or 800-299-3071
Season: Mid-May to September (Labor Day)
For
now, Please call 802 228 4228 for Rob or send email to pikespeaks@comcast.net
The
semi- Secret Swimming holes of Vermont
Butter
Milk Falls
Buttermilk
Falls is easy.
Buttermilk Falls: Make a right 0n Route 103 north (main st. out of town)
across from Jackson Gore and follow the road to the end. It dead ends
and there are 3 pathways to the falls on your right. Sometimes this
is a very dirty place filled with locals, But if you go during the day
it is not too bad for kids.
Reading
Swimming Hole
Reading
Swimming hole: Rt. 106 to the Reading store on your left. Make the left
just prior to the store, Plymouth Kingdom Rd, may not be marked that.
1st left past the store to the softball fields. Parking is just past
the fields to the left and you walk down a path to the water. This is
very shallow water great for kids.
20
Ft. hole in Reading
20 Ft. hole in Reading: this is an awesome place, but hard to get down
to with a new born unless he is in a front pack. You need both hands.
This is on your left on the Plymouth Kingdom Rd. across from a white
house with a deck on the front.
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