The Vermont Department of Tourism is predicting its upcoming fall foliage season could be the best in recent years after a cool, rainy summer.
The colors on Killington Peak are now starting to change and Killington Resort is offering aerial foliage-viewing via its K-1 Gondola to showcase the spectacular autumn colors throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Other Killington attractions include the town’s Hay Fest festival, which features 35 creations from Teddy bears, to cows, dogs and snow groomers on display at various businesses around the town.
Within minutes of Killington Resort, typical Vermont towns such as Woodstock, Pittsfield, Manchester and Rutland all feature numerous fall events and farmers’ markets.
Historically, the leaves start to change the second to third week of September with “peak foliage season taking place around the first to second week of October,” according to the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
The mountains surrounding Killington come alive with fall colors from late September through early October
A scenic ride on the K-1 Gondola to the highest lift-served terrain in Vermont offers an opportunity to view the foliage colors in the heart of the Green Mountains. In addition, the summit of Killington Peak, a short 10-minute hike from the top of the gondola, provides a panoramic view of five states and Canada on a crisp, clear autumn day.
Killington Resort offers a full month of events and activities to highlight Vermont’s spectacular fall foliage season. A round-trip ride on the K-1 Gondola is $15 for adults and $10 for juniors ages 6-12 or seniors over 65. The K-1 Gondola is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends through October 4 and daily from October 5 through October 12. Killington Resort offers fall foliage lodging packages, including a roundtrip ride on the K-1 Gondola, starting at $36 per person per night through October 12.
For mountain bikers, Killington’s Kona “Groove Approved” mountain bike park is served via the K-1 Gondola throughout the fall season. An all-day lift and trail access pass is $35 for adults and $22 for juniors ages 6 to 12. Mountain bike and equipment rental is available in the Killington Mountain Bike Shop located in the K-1 Lodge, adjacent to the K-1 Gondola. Mountain biking lodging packages are available from $52 per person per night.
For golfers, Killington’s 18-hole championship golf course is open for play daily throughout foliage season. The 6,168-yard, par-72 course features mountainous terrain. Mountain Golf Getaway packages start at $101 per person and include 18-hole greens fees, cart rental and one night’s lodging. Golfers can book tee times online at www.killingtongolf.com.
The 14th Annual, and largest ever, Killington Brewfest returns on October 3 with a variety of microbreweries and craft breweries from throughout New England pouring more than 60 chosen ales, pilsners, stouts and hand-crafted lagers. Admission is $25. Brewfest lodging packages start at $39 per person and include Brewfest admission.
For more information on Killington Resort activities and available vacation packages, visit www.killington.com.
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