Killington

It’s the place to be in the spring for deck parties, live music, barbecues and loads of sun and snow. Or you can try a little Tex-Mex at Raul’s Burrito Stand on the Skyeship trail. If you want a real sweeping view of the mountains head up to the Killington Peak Restaurant where on a good day you can see five states. That done, don’t forget to drop in at either the Mahogany Ridge Bar or Max’s Place, good watering holes for thirsty skiers. Better make it both.

Off the mountain Hemingway’s Restaurant (the only four-diamond restaurant in Vermont) is housed in a traditional 1860s homestead off Route 4 and has been cited in the Top 25 restaurants in all of North America, as voted by Food & Wine magazine. Zola’s Grille at The Cortina Inn is also recommended for its food and extensive, quality wine list. The Long Trail Pub at Snowshed is a rustic pub that pours fresh the local brew of the Long Trail Brewing Company, made just 15 minutes down the road from Killington. The Bakery at Snowshed offers freshly baked bread daily and mile-high sandwiches made to order, plus cakes, pastries, and other goodies. Roadhouses and diners offer traditional hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken to salads, sushi, Mexican, pizza, and Italian.