Social Distancing Day Trips

Lots of space and lots of fun. Here are some ideas to do this summer to get out of the house.

Day Trip 1: Day at the Park

Play some lawn games and hike the trails at Paradise Park.

Paradise Park: Windsor, VT

Grab Your Favorite Lawn Game and Spend an Afternoon Outside

Day Trip 2: Windsor Outdoors and History

Take a float trip down the river or rent fat bikes and ride the trails at Great River Outfitters in Windsor. Enjoy a meal at Harpoon after. Cocktails at Silo.

Then visit the Precision museum.

Day Trip 3: Be a Tourist for a Day

Woodstock is such a beautiful town with a lot to explore. Just driving around it, seeing the Sleepy Hollow Farm, browsing the shops if you want, walking the Eshqua Nature Bog, and eating at one of their many restaurants is a fun day trip in itself.

Day Trip Series: Woodstock

Day Trip 4: Stop and See the Beauty

If you love art and gardens, you’ll enjoy taking this day trip to take in the beautiful pops of color. Two spots are by appt. only now due to Covid, but worth the reservation.

Art and Garden Lover’s Delight: Scuplture and Gardens Tour

Day Trip 5: Local Beverage Tour

Sip and sample. We make lots of good drinks around here. Take a meander and try them.

Bottom’s Up: Beverage Tour

Day trip 6: Get outdoors

We’re so lucky to have so many outdoor opportunities, perfect for social distancing. Golf, bike, or fish and then have a great meal after. Here are favorite outdoor eating spots: Lebanon, Hanover, and beyond the Upper Valley.

Take a bike ride or relax and go fishing.

The Best Fishing Spots for You and the Family

The courses around here are so scenic. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just want to try it, there are courses you’ll enjoy. You can even do mountain golf with a group of friends.

Golfing in the Upper Valley

Upper Valley’s Own Version of Golf: 4 x 4 Mountain Golf

Day trip 7: Get on the Water

On a hot and sticky day, getting on the water and dipping your feet in may be the perfect refreshing activity.

Places to go Tubing Down the River

Kayaking Anyone? Local Recommendations for your Paddling Pleasure

Day trip 8: History and Nature Beyond the Upper Valley

Explore the Fells (even the house). Learn their Covid policies here.

After, relax on the beach or drive around the lake and walk or bike at the harbor. Grab some ice cream while you’re there.

Day trip 9: Grill the Day Away

Grab some loved ones, take a walk, and grill away.

Places to Picnic and Grill in and Around the Upper Valley

Day trip 10: Camping Staycation

Grab your smores supplies, your sleeping bag, and enjoy camping close to home. Explore our beautiful nature from a tourist perspective. Want to try luxury camping or in a cabin, try these.