{"id":13552,"date":"2015-03-25T16:09:30","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T20:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13552"},"modified":"2016-09-08T01:27:43","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T05:27:43","slug":"grafton-vt-top-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/grafton-vt-top-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Grafton, VT \u2013 top things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Getting out and about in Grafton<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"Outdoor Center in Grafton Vermont\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-2281.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For such a small quaint village, there is an abundance of things to see and do in Grafton. If you are staying at the <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2015\/03\/25\/grafton-inn-one-of-this-countrys-oldest-inns\/\">Grafton Inn<\/a> or one of its private homes, you get free use of gear at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.graftonponds.com\/\">Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/a> which you\u2019ll definitely want to check out. Both the Grafton Inn and the outdoor center are owned and operated by the Windham Foundation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When people think of Vermont, they usually think of fall leaves and winter sports. If that\u2019s your idea of Vermont, then <a href=\"http:\/\/www.graftonponds.com\/\">Grafton Ponds<\/a> has to be on your to-do list.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Nordic Skiing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13555\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2045-400x600.jpg?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"Nordic skiing at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2045.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2045.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2045.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2045.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this wooded outpost, just south of the village of Grafton, you\u2019ll find 15k of Nordic trails through heavily wooded areas as well as over open fields. 5k of the trails have snowmaking equipment, so you\u2019re ready to go whenever. Rentals are available, as are lessons.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13553\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graftonpondsfinaltrailmap-600x388.jpg?resize=600%2C388\" alt=\"graftonpondsfinaltrailmap\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graftonpondsfinaltrailmap.jpg?resize=600%2C388&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graftonpondsfinaltrailmap.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graftonpondsfinaltrailmap.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graftonpondsfinaltrailmap.jpg?w=1102&amp;ssl=1 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Snowshoeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are 10k of snowshoeing trails which is what we tried on our most recent trip. What a blast! The woods were beautiful, and there were a variety of trails depending on your skill level.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13557\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-snowshoeing-2141-400x600.jpg?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"Snowshoeing at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-snowshoeing-2141.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-snowshoeing-2141.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-snowshoeing-2141.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-snowshoeing-2141.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13556\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2050-400x600.jpg?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"Snowshoeing at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2050.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2050.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2050.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2050.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Saturdays, try to be there from 1 -3 p.m. for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.graftonponds.com\/events\">Wine and Cheese Snowshoe Tours<\/a>. On Sunday\u2019s from 2 \u2013 4 p.m., certain snowshoeing trails are open for dogs, so Bowser can enjoy the snow as well.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>And there\u2019s more<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAT Bikes<\/strong> are available to use in the snow with their ultra wide tires.\u00a0 Prefer to let someone else power your ride?\u00a0 Try <strong>dog-sledding<\/strong> \u2013 advance registration necessary.\u00a0 Or, just prefer gravity power?\u00a0 Try <strong>tubing<\/strong> on a 600-ft. tubing hill.\u00a0 Tubes are available for rent.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13554\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"FAT Bike rental at Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2034.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Summer fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This becomes a mountain biker\u2019s dream come warm weather.\u00a0 With an extensive trail system, you\u2019ll find your ideal trail.\u00a0 Want to work out that BMX?\u00a0 There is a bike terrain park with jumps, teeter-totters, bridges and more.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fly Fishing Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Make reservations to get in on these 1-1\/2 hour clinics that teach you the basics from line management to gear selection.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hiking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With all the trails, you can get lost for an entire day in the beautiful woods of Vermont. Nothing like it.<\/p>\n<p>Hours for each of the above vary by season, so call ahead.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Daq Woods<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/strong><br \/>\nPO Box 9, 783 Townshend Road<br \/>\nGrafton, VT 05146<br \/>\n<span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(802) 843-2400<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http:\/\/graftonponds.com<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=info@graftonponds.com\">info@graftonponds.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>While you\u2019re there:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Be sure to allow time to stop at the cheese shop, just up the street about a \u00bd mile. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.graftonvillagecheese.com\/\">Grafton Village Cheese Company<\/a> offers a fantastic variety of wines, cheese, mustard, jams and jellies.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13558\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7562-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Grafton Village Cheese Company\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7562.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7562.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7562.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7562.jpg?w=1067&amp;ssl=1 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7563-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Grafton Village Cheese Company\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7563.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7563.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7563.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-7563.jpg?w=1067&amp;ssl=1 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Staying more than a day:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Best place to stay and eat is Grafton Inn.\u00a0 It\u2019s one of America\u2019s oldest inns.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2015\/03\/25\/grafton-inn-one-of-this-countrys-oldest-inns\/\">Check out our review of Grafton Inn here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-1961-400x600.jpg?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"Phelps Barn Pub\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-1961.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-1961.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-1961.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-Inn-1961.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting out and about in Grafton For such a small quaint village, there is an abundance of things to see and do in Grafton. If you are staying at the Grafton Inn or one of its private homes, you get free use of gear at the Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center which you\u2019ll definitely want to 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out and about in Grafton For such a small quaint village, there is an abundance of things to see and do in Grafton. If you are staying at the Grafton Inn or one of its private homes, you get free use of gear at the Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center which you\u2019ll definitely want to check out. Both the Grafton Inn and the outdoor center are owned and operated by the Windham Foundation. Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center When people think of Vermont, they usually think of fall leaves and winter sports. If that\u2019s your idea of Vermont, then Grafton Ponds&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2022.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2022.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2022.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grafton-ponds-2022.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Grafton<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Medium<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">summer activities<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">VT<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">winter activities<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Grafton<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Medium<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">summer activities<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">VT<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">winter activities<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 11 years ago","modified":"Updated 10 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 25, 2015","modified":"Updated on September 8, 2016"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 25, 2015 4:09 pm","modified":"Updated on September 8, 2016 1:27 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-3wA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13522,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/grafton-inn-one-of-this-countrys-oldest-inns\/","url_meta":{"origin":13552,"position":0},"title":"Grafton Inn \u2013 one of this country\u2019s oldest inns","author":"Maureen","date":"March 25, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Grafton Inn then In 1801, the original Grafton Inn was a two-story home which was converted to provide food and accommodations for a traveling public. 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