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Town in Vermont, United States
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Windsor is in Southern Vermont. Windsor sits on the banks of the Connecticut River. Mount Ascutney, one of Vermont's only volcanoes (inactive), offers great views while visiting this small but progressive community.
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Windsor is the home of interchangeable parts.
The former was built in 1820 and was closed in 1975. At the time of closure it was the oldest prison in the United States.
Popular with canoeists or hikers. Has many acres of forest and trails as well as Evarts pond. There is also a cabin/lean-to for larger functions. These areas can be accessed year round.
Country Club
9 holes. During the winter a great place to go sledding with the family.
The Pizza Chef has pizza, grinders, spaghetti,Italian dinners, salads, and side dinners.
Beer, clothing, food.
Sports art & memorabilia, Wifi & comfortable seating. Food: coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, ice cream, smoothies, shakes, freshly baked goods.
Great bar as well as a family restaurant; Harpoon makes beer on site.
Charming Vermont bed and breakfast with spectacular views of Ascutney Mountain. Also ideal for weddings.
Has 39 wooded tent or trailer sites and 10 lean-to sites inside two camp loops. Each loop has a rest room providing modern plumbing and hot showers (fee). Sanitary dump station for RVs, but no hookups. There is a small picnic area at the foot of the summit, and a shelter/picnic area midway up.
I-91, Exit #8 Go 1-1/2 mi S on US Rt 5. There are 2 cabins, 19 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites which are located along the Connecticut River bank. Rest room with running water and hot showers (fee). Picnic area with 3 lean-tos in the group area. Canoe and kayak are available. A trailer sanitary station is located by the ranger's quarters.
By train
C. and St. Albans. Southbound trains arrive around noon while northbound arrives just before 6PM. Windsor-Mt. Ascutney station is centrally located at 26 Depot Ave.
A car is preferable in this rural area, however biking is common in the warmer months.
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