Waybury Inn

Make the Waybury Inn your home base to explore the rich history of Vermont. We've arranged these site listings by approximate drive time from the inn.

Under 15 minutes from the Waybury

Middlebury College Museum of Art

Museum highlights include 19th and 20th Century galleries and traveling exhibitions. Open Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat. & Sun., 12-5 pm. Closed Mon. Admission is free. Rte. 30, Middlebury. 802-443-5007.

Sheldon Museum

Outstanding local history collection in 1829 marble merchants' house. Changing exhibits, seasonal programs, research center, museum shop. Open year round; guided tours in summer and fall. 1 Park Street, Middlebury. 802-388-2117.

Vermont Folklife Center

Vermont's rich traditional folk arts, stories, and ways of life are preserved in our gallery, videotapes, workshops, special lectures, and sound archive. Admission by donation. Mon.-Fri. 9 am- 5 pm. Sat., June-October 12 am- 4 pm. Ground floor. 2 Court Street, Middlebury. 802-388-4964.

UVM Morgan Horse Farm

World famous historic Morgan horse breeding farm since 1870's. Working farm for 60-80 Morgans. Open May-October, 9 am-4 pm daily. Admission. Hourly tour, video presentation. Gift shop. 2.5 miles from Middlebury. RD 1 Box 196, Middlebury. 802-388-2011.

15-30 minutes from the Waybury

Chimney Point State Historic Site

Site of early Native American campsites and French Colonial Settlement. Museum explores this heritage through to present day. Special changing exhibits. Route 125, Addison. 802-759-2412.

DAR John Strong Mansion

Two hundred year old home of Revolutionary patriot and his family. Tours include the Strong family story intertwined with traditions of 18th century life of interest to adults and children. Open Fri.-Sun. Rte. 17, Addison. 802-759-2309.

Larrabee's Point

Important commercial landing prior to the opening of the railroad in Vermont. Original 1823 warehouse was built with stones taken from Fort Ticonderoga. Car ferry and historic cruise operate from this point to New York.

New England Maple Museum

A "King Kong" replica of the century-old Sugar House is the scene for the historical development of maple sugaring. Slide show and demonstrations explain the entire process from sap to syrup. Tasting counter. Complete line of maple products, Vermont food and crafts. Mail order. Route 7 in Pittsford, 802-483-9414.

Vermont Ski Museum

The complete history of skiing in Vermont, memorabilia from Olympiads, photographs and collectibles. Call for hours. Brandon. 802-247-8080.

30-45 minutes from the Waybury:

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Discover why Lake Champlain is perhaps the most historic body of water in North America. Historic exhibits, nautical archaeology, and Revolutionary War gunboat replica Philadelphia II. Open daily 10 am-5 pm, May 5- October 19, 1997. RR 3 Box 4092, Vergennes, VT 05491. 802-475-2022.

Mount Independence State Historic Site

Revolutionary War fort site named for the Declaration of Independence. Remains of block houses, gun batteries, hospital, and star fort. Over 6 miles of trails. This is a sister fort to Fort Ticonderoga. New Visitors' Center and museum. Orwell. 802-948-2000.

Norman Rockwell Museum

Complete series of Saturday Evening Post magazine covers designed by Rockwell as well as posters, calendars, stamps and other everyday items. 9:00 am- 6:00 pm. Rutland. 802-773-6095.

Rokeby Museum

Enter Vermont's past with a remarkable family - The Robinsons. A time capsule of American rural life, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Open May to Mid-October, Thurs.-Sun. Admission. 3 miles north of Vergennes. 802-877-3406.

Shelburne Farms

A working farm and museum featuring farm, dairy and cheese manufacturing. Farm tours five times daily. Shelburne. May-October 9:00-5:00. 802-985-8686.

Shelburne Museum

Extraordinary collection of American folk art, vernacular architecture, transportation history and period collectibles. 37 buildings on 45 acres. Shelburne. May-October 10:00-5:00. Winter hours 1:00 pm daily (tour of six buildings). 802 985-3346.

Vermont Marble Museum

Fine art gallery, working marble factory, and exhibit. May-October. 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Proctor. 802-459-2300.

Wilson Castle

Built in the 1850's this 32 room European style castle sits on 115 acres is filled with wonderful museum quality antiques, stained glass, oriental rugs, hard wood paneling, and European fixtures. Late May-Mid October 9:00-6:00. Proctor. 802-773-3284.

45-60 minutes from the Waybury

Ethan Allen Homestead

Restored 1787 farmhouse, and working gardens. Archaeology in progress. French, Indian, and English history in historic Lake Champlain Region. May-October. Rte. 127, Burlington. 802 865-4556.

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