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Fun Activities And Great Killington Vacation Rentals To Think About For Your Next Summer Excursion

Killington, Vermont situated in the Green Mountains is a wonderful place to plan your summer vacation. A couple of the best Killington vacation rentals in this area include the Inn of the Six Mountains and the Birch Ridge Inn. Many fun summer activities are available such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and golfing just to name a few.

Visiting Killington during the summer months will help you understand how the Green Mountains got their name. Vermont offers many scenic routes to discover many of the area’s historic sites and covered bridges. Antique hunting and exceptional dining is available in quaint shops and restaurants in nearby New England towns.

The Inn of the Six Mountains is the perfect place to explore Killington’s Green Mountain region. The accommodations are always warm and inviting with ninety-nine spacious guest rooms that offer modern comfort and a New England charm. The rooms reflect the rustic beauty of the area, decorated in Vermont-inspired furnishings. Guests have access to a putting green that is 58-feet in length, a private tennis court, and a game room for the children that contains the latest video games and old fashioned pinball machines.

The Birch Ridge Inn situated in the beautiful Green Mountains is within minutes from the Killington Ski and Golf Resort. The inn offers ten guest rooms each uniquely decorated. The beautiful gardens that surround the inn make it an ideal getaway for a romantic vacation. There is an excellent fine dining restaurant available to guests and large comfortable sitting rooms where you can sit beside a magnificent slate fireplace while enjoying the company of family and potential new friends.

During the summer months in the Killington region, you can enjoy mountain bike tours through 45 miles of trails spread across the five mountains areas. If you enjoy hiking, the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail both run through Killington. One-hour guided tours on horseback provide outstanding views of the Green Mountains as you stroll through open meadows and lush Birch, Maple, Oak and Pine forests. The award winning Green Mountain National Golf Course attracts many golfers to tee their way through breath-taking panoramas.

Killington vacation rentals offer beautiful scenery and opportunities for fun and exciting summer adventures while vacationing in Vermont. Although Killington is known for its excellent skiing location, the summer months also offer many fun-filled activities that will create lasting memories for you and your family.

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