Overview
Brownsville is the major village of the town of West Windsor, Vermont. It is home to Ascutney Mountain Resort.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 14 mi away. Directions
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 24 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions
Close to Windsor.
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Food for you
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Get in
Close to Windsor.
Get around
Walk, drive, or ride a horse.
See
Brownsville is a quaint and beautiful town located at the base of Mount Ascutney. Throughout all four seasons there are plenty of outdoor activities that will allow you to absorb the atmosphere of a traditional Vermont town. If you enjoy more strenuous activities try hiking Mount Ascutney (only attempt this during the summer months and early autumn) The view of the village from the observation tower at the top of the Mountain is breathtaking. During the winter, get out your snowshoes and wander the snowmobile trails. It is always beautiful and if you're lucky you will catch sight of deer and other wildlife. From February through March is a great time to check out some of the family-owned sugar houses. Breathe in the maple scented air and try some maple-sugar candy!
Do
Miles of dirt roads for mountain biking, hiking trails, gorgeous vistas, hiking. Green Mt Horse Assoc. for year 'round equine events. Ascutney Mt bike trails. Home to international century run in July and 50 mile competition in September, secret swimming holes, Home of Winner of world's best cheese competition in London, proximate to Dartmouth college, world's longest dbl. span covered bridge, Saint Gaudins National historic site.
Buy
Buy from the one and only store- the Brownsville General Store, equipped with a variety of products whether you are looking for milk or you want a sheep wool hat.
Sleep
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