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38 Best and Fun Things To Do In Killington, Vermont


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Famous for being a paradise of winter sports, Killington boasts the most varied terrain in all of New England.

From snowboarding and skiing to snowmobiling across scenic landscapes, Killington is every winter enthusiast’s dream destination, but the fun doesn’t end when the snowfall does. The sun brings a multitude of opportunities to hike up majestic mountains, swim across tranquil waters, and play a round of tennis or golf. Killington is also a hotspot of retail therapy, and the streets are riddled with charming diners and fine entertainment.

Whether you find your peace with a morning run down a pristine slope while stopping to take in the mesmerizing view or sipping on top-quality coffee at a local cafe while watching residents joyfully going about their slow-pace days, Killington is the place to be. There is so much to do in the heart of Vermont, and the list below will serve as your guide to all the attractions you simply have to see during your time in Killington.

The 38 Most Popular Things To Do In Killington, Vermont

38. Mendon Peak

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

37. Pico Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

36. Deer Leap Mountain

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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35. Colton Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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34. Deer Leap Rock

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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33. Sherburne Pass

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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32. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 77 Alpine Dr Killington VT

Tel:  802 786 4991

Web Address:   http://vermontadaptive.org/

31. Bear Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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30. Calvin Coolidge Birthplace

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 3780 VT 100A Plymouth VT

Tel:  802 672 3773

Web Address:   https://historicsites.vermont.gov/directory/coolidge/tour_site#plymouth12a

29. Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 2363 US 4 Killington VT

Tel:  802 775 0166

Web Address:   http://xcskiing.net/

28. The Canty Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: Old Turnpike Road Mendon VT

27. Lefferts Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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26. Vermont River Tubing

4.0 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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Location: 902 Vermont Rte 100 Streetockbridge VT

Tel:  802 746 8106

Web Address:   http://vermontrivertubing.co/

25. Sherburne Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Location: 926 1828 Vermont Rte 100 Killington VT

24. Kent Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

23. Green Mountain Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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Location: 1199 Tweed River Dr Pittsfield VT

Web Address:   http://gmtrails.org/

22. Aitken State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: Mendon VT

Web Address:   https://fpr.vermont.gov/bird-mountain-wildlife-management-area/aitken-state-forest

21. Brown Covered Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 5290 Cold River Road Shrewsbury VT

Tel:  888 409 7579

Web Address:   http://shrewsburyvt.org/

20. Chittenden Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

19. Killington Golf Course

4.5 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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Location: 227 E Mountain Road Killington VT

Tel:  802 422 6700

Web Address:   https://killington.com/things-to-do/activities-amenities/golf

18. Killington Adventure Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: 3861 Killington Road Killington VT

Tel:  800 621 6867

Web Address:   https://killington.com/plan-your-trip/summer-activities/adventure-center

17. Bucklin Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: Wheelerville Road Mendon VT

Web Address:   http://alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/bucklin-trail-killington

16. Deer Leap Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (176 reviews)

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Location: 139 US 4 Killington VT

15. K-1 Lodge

4.5 ★★★★★ (230 reviews)

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Location: 4763 Killington Road Killington VT

Tel:  800 621 6867

Web Address:   http://killington.com/

14. Killington Bear Mountain Lodge

4.5 ★★★★★ (268 reviews)

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Location: Killington VT

Web Address:   https://killington.com/the-mountain/real-estate/base-camp-bear-mountain

13. Coolidge State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (279 reviews)

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Location: Plymouth VT

Tel:  802 828 1534

Web Address:   https://fpr.vermont.gov/coolidge-state-forest-east

12. Killington Skyeship Base Lodge

4.5 ★★★★★ (345 reviews)

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Location: 5751 US 4 Killington VT

Tel:  800 621 6867

Web Address:   https://killington.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/base-area-parking

11. Ramshead Lodge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (388 reviews)

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Location: 3880 Killington Road Killington VT

10. Snowshed Lodge

4.5 ★★★★★ (785 reviews)

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Location: 3861 Killington Road Killington VT

Tel:  800 621 6867

Web Address:   http://killington.com/site/mountain/getting_here/base_areas

Our Top picks

9. Pico Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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8. Killington Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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7. Coolidge State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (97 reviews)

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Location: 855 Coolidge Streetate Park Road Plymouth VT

Tel:  802 672 3612

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/coolidge.html

6. Green Mountain National Golf Course

4.4 ★★★★☆ (113 reviews)

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Location: 476 Barrows Towne Road Killington VT

Tel:  888 483 4653

Web Address:   https://gmngc.com/

5. Gifford Woods State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (294 reviews)

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Location: 34 Gifford Woods Acc Killington VT

Tel:  802 775 5354

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/gifford.html

4. Calvin Coolidge Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (376 reviews)

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Location: 3780 VT 100A Plymouth VT

Tel:  802 672 3773

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/calvin_coolidge_homestead.html

3. Thundering Brook Falls Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (496 reviews)

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Location: 2295 River Road Fork Killington VT

2. Pico Mountain Ski Resort

4.6 ★★★★★ (840 reviews)

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Location: 73 Alpine Dr Mendon VT

Tel:  866 667 7426

Web Address:   http://picomountain.com/

1. Killington Resort

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,157 reviews)

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Location: 3861 Killington Road Killington VT

Tel:  800 621 6867

Web Address:   http://killington.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Killington, Vermont! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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