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Adventure Springfield, VT

Explore Springfield

Springfield, Vermont offers outdoor adventure in every season. In summer, swim at Stoughton Pond, paddle the Connecticut River from Wilgus State Park or Hoyt’s Landing, and walk the Toonerville Trail. Fall brings foliage drives and apple picking. In winter, ski Okemo and Magic Mountain, both within 30 minutes. June through August offers the best weather.

Where to Eat & Stay

Special Events

Summer Adventure Seekers

History Seekers

Foliage Seekers

Winter Sports Seekers

Adventure Vermont - Summer Escapes

Warm weather trails, swim spots, paddle adventures, festivals, and more.

Summer Adventures

Swim: Stoughton Pond — beach & picnic area
Paddle: Connecticut River at Wilgus State Forest Park; rentals available or launch your boat, canoe, or kayak at Hoyts Landing
Bike: Ride Windsor County routes (ridewindsorcountyvt.weebly.com)
Run/Walk: Toonerville Trail
Golf: Crown Point Country Club — #4 Friendliest in U.S.
Fish: Hoyts Landing & N. Springfield Lake
Hang Glide and Zip Line: Morningside Flight Park — Charlestown, NH
Hiking: North Springfield Lake/Dam & Mount Ascutney State Park
Mountain Drive: Okemo Mtn. Road & Mount Ascutney State Park
Fort #4: Colonial Historic Sight — Charlestown, NH
Saint-Gaudens: National Historical Park — Free concerts on the lawn summer — Cornish, NH
Blow Me Down Farm: National Historical Site — Opera North concerts summer — Cornish, NH

Special Events

Stellafane Telescope Makers: Annual convention in August
Concerts At The Comtu: Fridays in August from 6 to 8:30 PM. Local bands and food.
Springfield Community Band: Performs weekly during the summer

Plan Your Perfect Summer Getaway

The best time to experience all that Springfield, Vermont, has to offer is during the summer months, from June through August, when the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration. Whether you’re seeking an adventurous escape or a peaceful retreat, Springfield promises an unforgettable summer experience.

Where To Eat & Stay

Breakfast / Lunch

Purrmont Cat Cafe: Light bites and premium coffee drinks
Taste Springfield Royal Diner: Classic diner
Maebelline’s: On the river
Ghost Roast Coffee: Sugar-free drinks
Crown Point Country Club: Lunch and dinner
Two Neanderthals Smok’n BBQ: Food truck
Springfield Co-op: Sandwiches, soups, specials
Picnic: Comtu Cascade Falls Park

Dinner

Copper Fox: Seasonal New England
Sheri’s Place: Local favorite
Black Rock Steak House: Hearty dinner
The Subway: Family friendly (not affiliated with the Subway sandwich chain)
Ice Cream: Jonathan’s Summer Place & Springfield Cinemas Shop

Stay

The Hartness House: Historic mansion stay
Best Western: Springfield at RT 91 / RT 11
The Inn at Weathersfield: Weathersfield
Glamping: Highwood Retreat
Camping: Tree Farm Campground, Getaway Mountain Campground (Ascutney), CrownPoint Campground (Perkinsville)

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Looking for small-town charm, big flavor, and a community vibe, you can’t bottle up? Welcome to Downtown Springfield, Vermont, where the food and drink scene is as vibrant and inviting as the people who call this place home

History & Arts Trail Experience

Industrial ingenuity meets creative Vermont makers.

Top Historic & Arts Stops

Eureka Schoolhouse: 1785
Baltimore Covered Bridge: 1870
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge: 1886 — Longest covered bridge in USA
Comtu Cascade Park: Local Jamie Townsend’s public art
Stellafane: Birthplace of amateur telescope making — 1923
Hartness Airport: First in VT — Lindbergh landed here
Springfield Art & Historical Society
Gallery at The Vault: Visual Art Using Local Talent — One of five Vermont State Craft Centers
Hall Art Foundation: Reading
American Precision Tool Museum: Windsor
Fort at No. 4: Open-air colonial museum — Charlestown, NH
Saint-Gaudens: National Historical Park — Free concerts on the lawn summer — Cornish, NH

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Foliage Seekers

Chase peak color, scenic overlooks, orchard adventures, and crisp fall air.

Top Fall Experiences

North Springfield Bog Walk: Boreal kettle bog from the glacier age
Mount Ascutney State Park: Summit trail (Windsor)
Comtu Cascade Park: And downtown stroll
Wellwood Orchard: Pick apples, wagon rides, cider
Muckross, Hartness Park, and Toonerville Trail: Easy walks
Apple Festival & Craft Fair: Annually in October
Wood’s Cider Mill: One of the places where The Cider House Rules was filmed
Gallery at The VAULT: Local makers

Year-Round Fitness

Edgar May Health & Recreation Center: Pool, gym, classes, 40′ outdoor climbing wall
Snap Fitness: Full cardio and strength equipment, instruction

Year-Round Fun

Springfield Cinemas: Matinee & evening showings of current and classic films

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Adventure Vermont — Winter Wonders

Your cozy basecamp for skiing, snowshoeing, VR fun, and apres-ski relaxation.

Winter Must-Dos

Downhill: Okemo + Magic Mountain
Nordic/Snowshoe: Crown Point Country Club, Springweather Nature Area, Viking Ski Touring Center (Londonderry), Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center (Grafton)
Snowmobiling: Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) network
Indoor Fun: VRmont Studios — Virtual Reality (VR) rooms + Drone Soccer
Chill-out Time: Kavidia Holistic Healing Center; Pur Identity: skin, nail and hair care

Year-Round Fun