Lake Morey Resort is located in the heart of Vermont's prettiest stretch of country, and yet it's also convenient and easy to get to. This rare combination enables us to provide our guests with access to a long list of activities both on-site and nearby throughout the year. Whatever the season, we recommend one of our self-guided day trips--each of which explores a quintessentially Vermont setting, tradition, or landscape. There's something for everyone up this way, and we even have a Children's Program that allows parents to branch out on their own a little, if they so chose.

Chapmans General Store: Located on Main Street in Fairlee, Chapmans has a wide selection of Vermont-made products, crafts, and souvenirs, as well as an extensive wine selection. Route 5, Fairlee, VT (5 minutes from resort) (802) 333-9709

Montshire Museum of Science: Enjoy "one of the greatest assemblages of hands-on, child-friendly exhibits ever gathered in one place," according to the NY Times. Inside see live animals, aquariums, and exhibits on space, nature, and technology. Outside, explore nature trails and picnic areas along the Connecticut River. Open daily 10 AM-5 PM. Exit 13, I-91, Norwich, VT (15 minutes from resort) (802) 649-2200 - www.montshire.net

Dan & Whit's General Store: "If we don't have it you don't need it." This classic general store has a little bit of everything: daily paper, fresh cut meats, winter boots, every size nail imaginable, fine wines and cheese, and, of course, true Vermont hospitality. Exit 13, I-91, Norwich, VT (15 minutes form resort) (802) 649-1602

Hanover, NH & Dartmouth College: A beautiful college town offering a wide variety of shopping and dining. Take a stroll down Main Street, relax on the Dartmouth Green with a good book or take in all the beauty that surrounds this classic Ivy League campus. Exit 13, I-91 (15 minutes from resort) (603) 643-3115 - www.hanoverchamber.org

Quechee Gorge & Village: Vermont's "Little Grand Canyon" with beautiful vistas 162 feet above the Ottauquechee River. Hiking and walking trails along the mile-long chasm. Picnic overlooking waterfalls. Exit 1, I-89, Quechee, VT (25 minutes from resort) (802) 295-7600 - www.quechee.com

Billings Farm & Museum: Get comfortable with the farm's famous Jersey cows, sheep, workhorses, and oxen through family-centered activities. The Queen Anne farmhouse, farm life exhibit, and visitor center showcase this model farm established in 1871. Exit 1, I-89, Woodstock, VT (30 minutes from resort) (802) 457-2355 - www.billingsfarm.org

Vermont Raptor Center: Located at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, this outdoor exhibit of non-releasable owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles is spectacular. VINS also features hiking trails, visitors' center, and nature shop. Exit 1, I-89, Woodstock, VT (30 minutes from resort) (802) 457- 2779 - www.vinsweb.org

Sugarbush Farm: Sugarbush Farm and the Luce Family are famous for their excellent Vermont Cheese and pure Maple Syrup. Visit the sugarhouse and learn how maple syrup is made. Walk on the maple nature trail and enjoy fantastic views from the 550-acre hilltop farm, and watch as they hand wax and wrap all their cheese. Exit 1, I-89, Woodstock, VT (30 minutes from resort) (802) 281-1757 - www.sugarbushfarm.com

Simon Pearce Glass: Watch the renowned, hand-blown glass and handmade pottery being created, start to finish, from a special catwalk-viewing gallery above the workspace floor. Exit 9, I-91, Windsor, VT (35 minutes from resort) (802) 674-6280 - www.simonpearce.com

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium: Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, the building itself is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture featuring limestone and red sandstone carvings. Inside you'll find Vermont's only public planetarium, the New England Weather Center, and a large collection of natural science and artifacts from around the world. Exit 20, I-91, St. Johnsbury, VT (60 minutes from resort) (800) 748-2372 - www.fairbanksmuseum.org

Rock of Ages: Guided shuttle tours of the hundred-year-old quarry offer exceptional views of the 50-acre, 600-foot-deep active quarry--the world's largest dimension granite quarry. Off Route 302 West, East Barre, VT (40 minutes from resort) (802) 476-3119 - www.rockofages.com

Northern Stage: Northern Stage is a regional non-profit professional theater that seeks to entertain, challenge and involve its audiences with ambitious productions and expansive outreach and educational programs. Based in the Upper Valley of the Connecticut River, Northern Stage brings national and area talent together on an intimate stage in diverse classic, contemporary, and new plays and musicals. www.northernstage.org

Whaleback: Whaleback is a year round action sports facility. In the winter, Whaleback is a ski & snowboard resort, with classic New England skiing and riding mixed with action sports features.  In the summer, Whaleback hosts a wide variety of sports and camps for paintball, inline skating, skateboarding, pit bikes, BMX, mountain bikes and a skate park in Hartford, VT. www.whaleback.com