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Fall Open House, Saturday, October 5th from 11am-1pm

36 Hours in Brattleboro, Vermont
Appearing in many national magazine's  "Best Small Towns" top ten  lists, Brattleboro, Vermont offers visitors the experience of a quaint New England town with a hip, progressive edge, nestled within the beautiful Green Mountains. We hope you find this itinerary helpful in getting the most out of your visit.

Friday

3PM
After you cross the state line on I-91, stop by our award-winning Vermont Welcome Center. Kids can pretend to ride in an old gondola, learn a bit about the state, and maybe even sample some cheese or maple syrup.

4PM
Grab a pick-me-up at our Brattleboro Food Coop. This independent whole foods store offers locally grown and made products and a cafe area complete with kids' play space and mountain view.

6PM
Enjoy free admission to over 30 galleries open to the public at Brattleboro's monthly Gallery Walk. While you're there, grab a bite at one of our many family-friendly downtown restaurants. Fireworks is an excellent choice for pizza or pasta lovers.

8PM
Savor dessert and play a game of checkers or chess at Mocha Joe's before catching a movie at our historic Latchis Theater.

Saturday

9AM
Grab a light break breakfast at the Vermont Country Deli or save your appetite and continue on to The Farmer's Market 500 yards down the road--a weekly affair that includes music, a sandbox, produce, hot food, and local wares.

11AM
Time for the Oak Meadow Open House. Meet your teachers, view curriculum, make arts and crafts, and participate in a homeschooling Q+A!

1PM
Head to lunch at any of our favorite downtown sandwich shops. Staff favorite include Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe, The Works and The Humble Kitchen.

2PM
Visit our good friends at The Grammar School in Putney for their annual Medieval Faire.
This is, hands-down, one of the most original and inspiring kids events in the region—not to be missed!

5PM
Visit our local favorite, Top Of The Hill Grill, for take out or outdoor dining. You'll love their authentic pit bar-b-que, homemade sides & salads, vegetarian selections, and homemade desserts.

8PM
Worn out from a busy day? If you're staying at our local Holiday Inn Express or Colonial Motel, you can relax while your kids enjoy swimming in their indoor pools.

Sunday

10AM
Enjoy brunch and fabulous views at The Marina, on Putney Road. You can cross the street and rent a canoe or kayak at The Vermont Touring Center and paddle the Connecticut or West Rivers.

12PM
Head out for some apple picking (check out Green Mountain Orchards) or a kid friendly hike up Black Mountain. Or, walk the Retreat Trails and end with a visit to to The Retreat Farm and Grafton Village Cheese where the kids can sample Vermont's own Grafton cheddar.

 

Directions

Oak Meadow Office
74 Cotton Mill Hill 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT

From I-91 north or south take Exit 2, Brattleboro/VT-9E. Follow Western Avenue/9E, bear left at intersection, where Western Avenue turns into High Street. At bottom of High Street turn right onto Main Street. Go through 2 sets of lights and bear right up hill and take first left which is South Main Street. Follow South Main until stop sign. Turn left onto Cotton Mill Hill. Oak Meadow is in the mill building on your left down the hill. Follow the Oak Meadow signs for the office.

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OAK MEADOW   ·   PO Box 1346 Brattleboro, VT 05302   ·   Phone: (802) 251-7250   Fax: (802) 251-7258   ·   Email: info@oakmeadow.com