Quechee, Vermont travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Quechee is a small town centered around Quechee Gorge in Southern Vermont. Although the gorge was the original attraction, a small resort town has now popped up around it.

2 sights · 1 places to eat

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Best things about Quechee

VINS Nature Center

Quechee Gorge

Standing on the bridge, peer over into the gorge below. Pullover spots have been designated near the bridge so you can park and then walk on without disturbing traffic.

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 — 6 mi away. Directions
RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 28 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 93 mi away (major hub). Directions

Despite being rural, Quechee is shockingly close to some (relatively) major population centers in Vermont.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Quechee Gorge
Lunch Simon Pearce Restaurant
Afternoon VINS Nature Center

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Get in

Despite being rural, Quechee is shockingly close to some (relatively) major population centers in Vermont.

By car

Quechee is located along US-4 near White River Junction and between that town and Rutland.

By train

The nearest Amtrak station is in White River Junction, though there's another one in Rutland, too. You'll be on your own for getting to Quechee itself, however.

See

See Quechee Gorge

Standing on the bridge, peer over into the gorge below. Pullover spots have been designated near the bridge so you can park and then walk on without disturbing traffic.

📍 US Route 4 (Visitor center at 6054 Woodstock Road)Stop along the bridge just after Quechee State Park in the direction towards White River Junction💲 Free

Maps

See VINS Nature Center

📍 6565 Woodstock Rd🕒 10AM-4PM daily💲 $15, kids $12, 3 and under free☎ +1 802 359-5000⚠ Last checked Feb 2017 — confirm before you go

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Buy

Shop Simon Pearce Glass Works

High quality-glass works, based off a workshop in Ireland, but expensive, with even the seconds costing around $150 for a small piece. However, you can go downstairs to watch the glass-blowing, and this is free with no obligation to buy. Clear glass only, no colors.

📍 1760 Quechee Main St🕒 Daily 10AM-9PM☎ +1 802-295-2711

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