We still have a few rooms left for The Craftsbury Marathon!

Cross-Country Skiing

Craftsbury offers some of the finest cross-country skiing in the nation, with the most reliable snow in the northeast. Two ski centers, The Craftsbury Outdoor Center and The Highland Lodge combine to offer more then 250km of groomed trails. The trail systems converge here at The Craftsbury Inn. We will be happy to obtain your trail passes for you. After a good breakfast or lunch, ski right out our back door for a great day of winter fun.

Downhill Skiing

Although best known for its cross-country skiing, Craftsbury is located an equal distance between three great downhill resorts. Stowe, Jay Peak, and Burke Mountain are each only a short 45 min drive. Try one or all three. Three Quebec downhill resorts are about an hour away.

Watersports

From the simple pleasures of splashing in our lakes or wetting a fly in our many rivers, to a professionally staffed sculling program and canoe rentals, Craftsbury has it all. Numerous lakes with swimming and boat access are locate within a few minutes of the inn. The Black River flows through the inn property.

Cycling

Craftsbury and the Northeast Kingdom offer great cycling adventures for all skill levels, both touring and mountain biking. Picturesque villages and farms mix with spectacular scenic views to provide day after day of great cycling. Bring your bikes or rent locally.

Fitness

Complete spa facilities are available at The Coach Works,  a short drive from the inn, and running programs are available at the nearby Craftsbury Outdoor Center.

Trail & Sleigh Rides

No matter the time of year, Wild Branch Horse Adventures will provide great outdoor fun with hourly rates or catered trail rides. In the winter, a nighttime sleigh ride along lantern lit trails will make for the perfect romantic evening.

Bird Watching & Nature Walks

The Craftsbury area is located on a major flyway and is home (permanent or temporary) to many species of birds all year. Deer, Moose, Bear & Beaver abound. Enjoy the river frontage and nature trails located on the inn's five acres or wander farther a field through the spectacular Vermont countryside.

Rest & Relax

Whether relaxing with a good book in our comfortable living room or  getting a little sun in a lounge chair overlooking the river, The Craftsbury Inn is the perfect place to get-away-from-it-all. For the slightly more energetic, a round of croquet with afternoon tea or a spirited game of pétenque under the maple trees might be in order.

Sightseeing

Enjoy the beautiful Vermont countryside as you travel from one picturesque village to the next. Visit antique shops, woolen mills, cheese factories, and so much more. If you are here during Fall Foliage, every turn in the road will bring a new riot of spectacular color.