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Ludlow & Beyond

Things to Do

The Area

Four seasons of Vermont, right outside your door

Ludlow sits in the heart of the Okemo Valley — where world-class skiing, sparkling lakes, waterfalls, and a walkable village full of good food are all just minutes apart. Whether you’re here to carve the mountain, chase the fall colors, or simply slow down, here are a few of our favorite ways to spend a day.

On the Mountain

Okemo & Winter

Okemo Mountain Resort

Skiing and snowboarding across more than 120 trails, terrain parks, a tubing hill, and the Timber Ripper mountain coaster — with the resort shuttle right at the end of the street.

3 min away

Cross-Country & Snowshoe

Groomed Nordic trails and quiet backcountry woods when you want a calmer, more scenic pace on the snow.

Nearby

Après-Ski in the Village

Warm up with cocoa, craft beer, or a fireside dinner in downtown Ludlow after a day on the slopes.

Downtown

Outdoors & Nature

Lakes, Falls & Trails

Buttermilk Falls

A local favorite — a series of cascades and swimming holes tucked just minutes from town.

In Ludlow

Echo Lake & Lake Rescue

Swim, paddle, fish, or picnic along the shores of two scenic lakes just north of Ludlow.

~10 min

Camp Plymouth State Park

A sandy beach on Echo Lake, hiking trails, and even gold panning in Buffalo Brook.

~15 min

Green Mountain Hikes

Miles of trails in the Green Mountain National Forest, from easy riverside strolls to full summit climbs.

All around

Fall Foliage Drives

Vermont’s back roads light up through September and October — some of the finest leaf-peeping in New England.

Autumn

Town & Table

Eat, Sip & Shop

Downtown Ludlow

Farm-to-table restaurants, cozy pubs, coffee shops, and local boutiques all along Main Street.

10-min walk

The Vermont Country Store

The famous Weston flagship — nostalgic goods, Vermont cheddar, fudge, and free samples galore.

~20 min

Breweries & Distilleries

Sample Vermont craft beer, spirits, and hard cider at tasting rooms throughout the region.

Around the valley

Farmers Markets

Local produce, maple syrup, baked goods, and handmade crafts from Vermont growers and makers.

Seasonal

History & Day Trips

A Little Further Afield

President Coolidge Site

Plymouth Notch — the beautifully preserved birthplace of Calvin Coolidge, home also to Plymouth Artisan Cheese.

~20 min

Weston Playhouse

One of Vermont’s oldest professional theaters, staging shows through the summer and fall season.

~20 min

Killington Resort

The Beast of the East — more skiing, mountain biking, and year-round adventure to the north.

~40 min

Covered Bridges & Villages

Classic New England towns, covered bridges, and country stores dot the surrounding hills.

Various

Distances are approximate from 20 Plumley Avenue. Ask us anytime for current recommendations — we’re always happy to point you toward something special.

Come Stay

Make Ludlow Your Basecamp

The Carriage House puts all of it within easy reach — three minutes from the mountain and a short walk from town. Take a look and plan your Vermont getaway.