Quechee - census designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Quechee is a small town centered around Quechee Gorge in Southern Vermont. Although the gorge was the original attraction, a small resort town has now popped up around it.

Understand

Get in

Despite being rural, Quechee is shockingly close to some (relatively) major population centers in Vermont.

By car

Quechee is located along US-4 near White River Junction and between that town and Rutland.

By train

The nearest Amtrak station is in White River Junction, though there's another one in Rutland, too. You'll be on your own for getting to Quechee itself, however.

Get around

See

• Quechee Gorge, US Route 4 (Visitor center at 6054 Woodstock Road) (Stop along the bridge just after Quechee State Park in the direction towards White River Junction). Standing on the bridge, peer over into the gorge below. Pullover spots have been designated near the bridge so you can park and then walk on without disturbing traffic. Free
• VINS Nature Center, 6565 Woodstock Rd, +1 802 359-5000. 10AM-4PM daily. $15, kids $12, 3 and under free 2017-02-27

Do

Buy

• Simon Pearce Glass Works, 1760 Quechee Main St, +1 802-295-2711. Daily 10AM-9PM. High quality-glass works, based off a workshop in Ireland, but expensive, with even the seconds costing around $150 for a small piece. However, you can go downstairs to watch the glass-blowing, and this is free with no obligation to buy. Clear glass only, no colors.

Eat

• Simon Pearce Restaurant, 1760 Quechee Main St, +1 802-295-1470. Daily 11:30AM-3PM, 5:30-9PM, Su brunch 10:30AM-2:45PM. In addition to being a glassworks workshop/gift shop, Simon Pearce also hosts an upscale restaurant with seasonally-changing menus.

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