Things to Do & See
Activities
The Inn at Mountain View Farm is a founding member of Vermont's Kingdom Trails, an innovative community effort that links a network of more than 100 miles of remarkable hiking, mountain biking, fat biking, cross country ski and snow shoe trails throughout the region.Mountain Biking
Kingdom Trails
Kingdom trails is a year round trail system with more than 100 miles of rugged terrain, perfect for mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. The Inn is located at the trailhead of the Darling Hill trails, and is the most convenient place to stay. Plus, we offer free passes to Kingdom Trails for all our guests
The Inn’s property is also home to the Mountain View Farm Animal Sanctuary. Inn guests can visit with rescued horses Leander, Big J, Grace, Dolly, Spirit and others; miniature horses Sassy and Bucky; steers Cabot and Remi; three pigmy goats, and other friendly farm animals now cared for lovingly after being rescued from difficult situations.
“For those who love the outdoors, the Kingdom is a dream” – Outdoor Explorer Magazine
At The Inn Enjoy…
Mountain biking and hiking ⋇ Having a Vermont beer at the Handlebar Biergarten ⋇ Lawn bowling, croquet, and volleyball ⋇ Organic vegetable garden, perennial and herb gardens ⋇ Relaxing in Adirondack Chairs ⋇ A gourmet picnic ⋇ Yoga classes in the barn ⋇ Roasting marshmallows at the fire pit
Nearby Attractions
- Burke Mountain (5 min. away) – A major alpine, snowboard and cross country ski resort with a 2,011 ft. vertical drop, 45 trails, snow-making, 250 acres for skiing and an average annual snowfall of 250″
- Lake Willoughby (20 min. away) – A deep glacial lake famed for its natural beauty – to kayak & canoe, swim and fish
- St. Johnsbury Country Club (15 min. away) – Championship 18-hole golf course!
- Visiting local microbreweries
- Stephen Huneck Art Gallery & Dog Chapel
- Cabot Creamery tour
- Maple Grove Farm Museum
- Catamount Arts for films & concerts
- Corn Maze
- Snowmobiling on the Vast Trail
- Swimming and canoeing at Crystal Lake
- Northeast Kingdom Country Store
- East Burke Sports for ski, mountain bike, boating rental equipment
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium – including birding and nature walks
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum & Art Gallery
- Auctions and Antiques shopping
- Shopping for Vermont-made specialty products in nearby St. Johnsbury
- Seasonal craft fairs
- Perennial Pleasures Nursery
- Kayaking on the Clyde River
- Old Stone House Museum in Brownington
