This 45-Minute Vermont Sleigh Ride Takes You Through A Winter Wonderland
Natalie Clunan
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Have you been dreaming of horse-drawn sleigh rides in Vermont to enjoy the magic of the season? The state’s countryside is like a dream under a white cover of snow. Enjoy the magic of a winter wonderland with this 45-minute sleigh ride in Vermont.
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Head to the website for Taylor Farm for the most up-to-date information on setting up your sleigh ride in Vermont.
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If you prefer your wintertime rides to be fast and furious, check out this alpine coaster where you can zoom across a snowy mountainside.
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Winter in Vermont
Can I ride the Polar Express in Vermont?
There are a few places where you can catch a ride on the Polar Express in Vermont.
Hartford Polar Express: Located in Hartford, this 1.5-hour experience on the Green Mountain Railroad from White River Junction to the “North Pole” offers gorgeous views of the Connecticut River along the way. Santa will meet you on the train and hand out a small gift and a cookie.
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation: Located in Burlington, this Polar Express train ride abuts the 120-mile-long Lake Champlain. The entire experience is about an hour and 20 minutes with hot cocoa and cookies served. There is also caroling, and of course, Santa himself boards.
Where can I go skiing in Vermont?
Known for being home to some of the best in the U.S., there are many places to go skiing in Vermont. Here are some of the finest to visit during winter in Vermont:
Killington: With close to 2,000 acres of skiable area, this is the largest ski area in the eastern US. There are 213 trails and 21 lifts with a 3,050-foot vertical drop. Some of the other activities here include tubing and snowmobiling.
Okemo Mountain Resort: Located in Ludlow, this resort has 122 trails and 20 lifts. The vertical drop is 2,200 feet. You can also ride a mountain coaster, tube, and ice skate here.
Smuggler’s Notch: You’ll find this ski resort in Jeffersonville. There are 78 trails and eight lifts, and the vertical drop is 2,610 feet. It is also known for laser tag, tubing, and its phenomenal ski school.
Can I take a sleigh ride in Vermont in the winter?
Aside from the one at Taylor Farm, there are several other places to take a sleigh ride in Vermont in the winter. Be sure to check out one (or both) of these:
Third Branch Horse Logging: Located in Braintree, this sleigh ride runs in the winter. You can take a private ride or join in on a public one. The ride is about 45 minutes through the farm’s woods and fields.
Rainbow’s Edge Farm: Located in Sutton, this sleigh ride in VT runs throughout the winter and offers ride both day and night experiences. The ride lasts about 45 minutes and can be reserved privately or taken as part of a public group ride.