Overview
Jamaica is a village in Vermont. It is a great place to stay when going to Stratton ski resort. Jamaica is located at the bottom of the mountain, and has its own access road up the mountain.
2 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Jamaica
Stratton Mountain Resort
Horses For Hire
Horse back with a mountain view. Beautiful, well behaved horses for all levels! Stable relocated to Peru, VT which is only 20 minutes away from Jamaica Village. Trail rides are year round (but weather dependent in the wi…
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.
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 31 mi away. Directions
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 43 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Stratton Mountain Resort
- Afternoon Horses For Hire
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Do
Do Horses For Hire
Horse back with a mountain view. Beautiful, well behaved horses for all levels! Stable relocated to Peru, VT which is only 20 minutes away from Jamaica Village. Trail rides are year round (but weather dependent in the winter) and sleigh rides are offered in the winter. The sleigh is pulled through the woods by two beautiful Suffolk Punch draft horses, Jerry and Jessy (brothers) adorned with 100 handmade bells. Sleigh rides are at Magic Mountain in Londonderry. Reservations for trail and sleigh rides are recommended.
Sleep
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