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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- It was during the 1940’s when skiers discovered the high peaks around Warren, Vermont that overlook the idyllic Mad River Valley.
- The valley today, with its two towns of Warren and Waitsfield, attracts countless visitors, ranging from laid-back day trips to adventure vacations.
- The town of Warren is a particularly cute little town with its general store.
- Fortunately, the swell of fields and pastures lining the river and the gently carved ridges that cradle the Mad River Valley help keep the threat of ski resort sprawl away, offering an ideal experience for visitors.
To get to Warren, VT, you have several options:
- Fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV) and rent a car which you can use for day trips in the area.
- Alternatively, you can take a train to Amtrak to the Montpelier-Barre station, which is about 30 miles from Warren. There is a bus station in Montpelier-Barre as well.
- If you have time for a long weekend getaway, the drive from Boston is about 3 hours and 30 minutes (185.3 mi via I-93 N and I-89 N), the drive from New York City is about 5 hours and 30 minutes (295.5 miles via I-87 N), and the drive from Montreal is about 4 hours. Burlington is 1 hour away (45.4 miles via I-89 S and Vermont Rte 100 S).
Where to stay: We like the Mad River Lodge which has modern, relaxing rooms. The town of Waitsfield is home to Round Barn Inn.
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