HOT NEWS Rutland 2017 Best Of Rutland VT Tourism
Rutland VT Tourism. The city of Rutland is the county seat[2][3] of Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 16,495.[4] Rutland is located approximately 65 miles (105 km) north of the Massachusetts state line and 20 miles (32 km) east of the state of New York. Rutland is the third largest city in Vermont, after Burlington and South Burlington. It is surrounded by the town of Rutland, which is a separate municipality. The downtown area of the city is listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Vermont State Fair 1941 Rutland, VT In Color
Color photographs from the 1941 Vermont State Fair held in Rutland, Vermont.
Top 5 Haunted Places In England
New England is a small area compared to the rest of the Unites States, but it is rich with history and culture. From the Native American tribes to the Revolutionary War, the area provides a great learning experience. But besides the history, the area is filled with many ghostly locations. Here are five haunted places in New England
1. The Lizzie Borden House
On August 4, 1892, this house in Fall River, Massachusetts was the site of two brutal murders of Abby and Andrew Borden that captivated the nation. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie, was charged but later acquitted of the murders. Now, her home is a bed & breakfast and is New England’s most famous haunted spot. Guest have reported seeing a woman standing at the edge of their bed and others have been have touched. It has been featured on many television shows, and has become a must-see place for ghost seekers.
2. SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion
Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and My Ghost Stories have all featured this 1875 mansion located in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was once the crown jewel for millionaire SK Pierce, but time has taken its toll on the location. Many spirits is said to haunt the mansion, some friendly and others no so much. Children have been seen running around and furniture on the tops floors has moved. The activity has become so bad that the current owners no longer live there
3. Elder Ballou Cemetery
Located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, the cemetery is one of the creepiest around with its crypts and old tombstones. Once home to a religious meeting house, the cemetery today has been heavily vandalized. However, all forms of paranormal activity have been reported. Voices have been heard, shadow figures have been seen, and UFO’s have been reported in the nearby field.
4. The Captain Grant’s 1754
There are many haunted bed & breakfast establishments in the USA, and this one in Preston, Connecticut is no exception. Named after Captain William Grant, who lived here with his wife Mercy, the inn is said to have many spirits. The Adelaide room is believed to be the most active, with keys being moved and footsteps being heard. The location has been featured on the paranormal show, Psychic Kids.
5. Rutland Prison Camp
Abandon places can be creepy, and this old prison camp is no exception. It was built in 1903 but closed in 1934 with only a few structures still standing, like the root cellar and solitary confinement. A nighttime visit here can be very spooky, filled with odd noises and moving shadows. One ghost is said to be the wife of a former warden that is seen wondering near the ruins of the warden house
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New England Vacation - The Woodstock VT Area
These clips include Quechee Gorge VT, Sugar Bush Farm, Woodstock VT and the Norman Rcokwell Museum in Rutland VT
Burlington, Vermont DreamTrips Recap
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The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa in Ludlow VT
Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa 2940 Route 103 Ludlow VT 05149 In the Green Mountains of Vermont, this resort has a full service spa and health club, as well as an on-site restaurant. Skiing at Okemo Mountain is just 4 miles away. Each guest room at The Point at Castle Hill Resort & Spa features a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. They are styled in rich colors and dark wood furnishings. Select rooms have a sofa bed and a full kitchen. Relax in the hot tub and indoor heated pool after visiting the fitness center and tennis courts. A business center and a game room are available. The Castle Restaurant serves French-inspired cuisine in a wood-paneled luxurious dining room. The Okemo Valley Golf Club is a 10 minute drive from The Pointe Resort. Buttermilk Falls at Okemo State Forest is 7 miles away.
The Vermont Inn, Mendon Vermont
The Vermont Inn serves visitors to the Killington Vermont region with award winning cuisine and distinctive lodging.
Vermont Backroads, Bethel Vermont Drive Through & Amtrak Vermonter at Bethel.
Driving back to Ottawa Ontario from Chelmsford Massachusetts,
I always try to catch the morning Amtrak Vermonter Train # 55 somewhere along the way. Bethel Vermont was the place I picked on this trip. HD Video was captured with an iPod Touch 6th Generation and edited with the iMovie app. The covered bridge scenes are at Northfield Falls Vermont.
Central Vermont, USA
Rural Vermont.