E. Arlington - 1.4 miles east of Arlington on the western hem of Green Mountain National Forest and the Appalachian Trail lies East Arlington which boasts a one-lane covered bridge and colorful drives during foliage.

Danby - North of Manchester on Route 7 lies the legacy of lumber baron Silas Griffith one of Vermont's first millionaires. Danby is now home to the largest underground marble quarry in the world.

Dorset - Approximately five miles north of Manchester on Route 30 is the pristine little town of Dorset, a well-preserved community with a charming town green bordered by painted white-clapboard houses with green shutters. Home to the first Vermont convention in 1776, Dorset now draws visitors with its much-respected Dorset Theatre Festival, swimming areas and deluxe gourmet fare restaurants.

E. Dorset - Approximately five miles north of Manchester between Routes 30 and 7A a range of peaks, Mt. Aeolus, Owls Head, Netop and Dorset Mountain turned Dorset into a split town with the village of East Dorset along Route 7A. Marble mined from these peaks became East Dorset's claim to fame.

Jamaica - North on Route 30. The land upon which Jamaica State Park is sited was believed to have been an Abnaki Indian village. Jamaica now boasts good eateries, small shops, state parks, hiking trails and other recreational pursuits.

Landgrove - Northeast of Londonderry on Route 100 is the town of Landgrove which was chartered in 1769 by the Utley family who thought they were settling in the town of Bromley (now called Peru). Landgrove boasts pristine streams several of which are the head branches of the West river.

Londonderry - At the intersection of Routes 11 & 100 you will find exceptional fishing, boating, hiking, swimming and skiing at Magic Mountain. Londonderry is now home to shopping centers, restaurants and discount outlets.

Londonderry - At the intersection of Routes 11 & 100 you will find exceptional fishing, boating, hiking, swimming and skiing at Magic Mountain. Londonderry is now home to shopping centers, restaurants and discount outlets.

Manchester - Nestled at the foot of 3,816-foot Mount Equinox South on Route 7A you will find Manchester Village with its tranquil old-world atmosphere and Manchester Center a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.

Pawlet - 15 miles north of Manchester the rural Mettowee valley follows route 30 north of Dorset Village to the town of Pawlet settled in 1761. Remember Baker, a Green Mountain Boy, ran a gristmill here in 1768 and Herrick's Rangers were organized here in 1777. Pawlet was famous for stove manufacturing and was home to Philo Stewart, who invented the cast-iron cook stove. Enjoy dinner, antiquing and arts & crafts shopping.

Peru - 10 miles east of Manchester on route 11 is the classic Vermont village of Peru featured in the movie Baby Boom. Incorporated in 1761 you can experience skiing on pristine Bromley Mountain.

Rupert - 15 miles north of Manchester the rural Mettowee valley follows route 30 north of Dorset Village. In about two miles you'll arrive at the intersection of Route 315 just over the line in East Rupert, settled in 1761. Turn left and climb Rupert Mountain going west into the breathtaking farm land of Rupert and West Rupert. Reuben Harmon minted coins for Vermont in East Rupert in 1785. A historical marker on Route 30 recounts the state's only mint, operating from 1785 to 1788. It was abandoned when the federal government came into being.

Sandgate - About three miles north of Route 313 on the western side of Equinox Mountain lies the historic hill town of Sandgate, chartered in 1761. It offers excellent deer hunting, a Methodist church, and beautiful views from the road that runs along the mountain valley. The Green River follows the Sandgate road and affords challenging trout fishing.

Shaftsbury - Settled in 1763, Shaftsbury lies just south of Arlington. Jonas Galusha, late Governor of Vermont, came to Shaftsbury in the spring of 1775 and during the revolutionary war was made captain of one of the towns two militia companies. Shaftsbury is now home to schools, a few stores, taverns, grist, a woollen factory and saw & paper mills.

Sunderland - Just north of Arlington on Historic Route 7A is the community named for Ethan Allen's comrade in arms, Peleg Sunderland. Located along the Battenkill River and surrounded by acres of farmland its a colorful drive during foliage.

Wallingford - At the intersection of Routes 7 and 140, nestled in the valley between the Green Mountains and Taconic Mountains, lies the historic and picturesque village of Wallingford. Both the Main Street and the Otter Creek farm district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wallingford was the boyhood home of Paul Harris, founder of the service organization Rotary Club International, The Town that shaped the boy who created the movement that changed the world. According to the locals, maple syrup was first made in Vermont at Sugar Hill in Wallingford. The White Rocks National Recreation Area is located just south and east of the village and offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and spectacular scenery.

Weston - Route 100 north from Londonderry to Weston you will find a picturesque drive. This former stagecoach route passing the Historic Landmark Farrar-Mansur museum built in 1797. Today Weston is home to a town green with old-fashioned bandstand, The Weston Playhouse and antique and craft shows.

Winhall (Bondville) - Climbing into the mountain territories of Bromley Mountain Road (Routes 11-30 east) Winhall boasts panoramic views of the Manchester Valley and the Taconic Mountain Range with more than a dozen peaks over the 2,000-foot elevation mark and roughly one-fourth of its acreage located in the Green Mountain National Forest. Bondville, a village in Winhall, is located at the bottom of the Stratton Mountain Ski Area access road on Route 30. The small community has a few restaurants, shops and inns.

1. Material excerpted and adapted from Margaret Bucholt's
   An Insider's Guide to Southern Vermont, Penguin USA Inc., 1991.