- The list below includes 87 free or cheap things to do in or near Killington, Vermont, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, National & State Parks, Mountains and Pond.
- From Appalachian Trail Adventures to President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Killington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Windsor, Woodstock, Ludlow and Rutland.
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Appalachian Trail Adventures is a hiking spa offering guided trail tours and all-inclusive customized hiking vacations in the Green Mountains. Activities include hiking, caving and kayaking, with accommodations at the Summit Lodge and spa.
11.9 Miles
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, located in the birthplace of US president Calvin Coolidge, is a historic village including Coolidge's family home, community church, schoolhouse, general store and cheese factory, many still featuring original furnishings.
1.4 Miles
Thundering Falls Trail – a relocated section of the Appalachian Trail -- provides hiking access to Thundering Falls, a 100-foot cascade at high water. A raised boardwalk makes the site wheelchair-accessible.
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Guests can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities at Pico Mountain At Killington. Pico Mountain offers equipment rentals and lessons, and also houses the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum.
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Rte. 100 1/2 mi north of U.S. 4, Killington, VT
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Giffords Woods State Park hosts recreational hiking trails through old growth forest and fishing spots at Kent Pond. Well-maintained campgrounds have fire pits, storage lean-tos, and areas for tents or RVs.
6.8 Miles
Leffert's Pond is a picturesque stop along the area's fall foliage route. Choose the short walking loop, or access Leffert's Pond and the Chittenden Reservoire by canoe or kayak for wildlife sighting and bird watching.
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Guests can enjoy fishing from the shore or aboard boats at Kent Pond. The pond offers boat ramp access and a shore fishing platform and features a large population of largemouth bass in addition to trout and sunfish.
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Killington's McLaughlin Falls are stunning waterfalls that provide visitors with remarkable natural views. The surrounding woods are particularly scenic in the fall. A hiking and biking trail takes visitors right up to the falls.
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The Ottaquechee River flows from the Green Mountains, passing through the 165 ft deep Quechee Gorge near Quechee State Park. Known for fly fishing, and for its covered bridges.
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Ideal for family vacations, Silver Lake State Park has activities to enjoy year round. Guests can hike, camp, swim, ice skate, and enjoy fishing for small mouth bass among many other activities.