Arlington Luxury Hotels & Destination
Arlington, VT
Arlington is one of the friendliest and sweetest luxury hotel destinations in New England. Surrounded by the rolling pastures of Southern Vermont, Arlington is a slice of the American past. Luxury hotel guests find Arlington to be refreshingly unstuffy, always welcoming, and very down-home in its taste and attitude. The most famous resident of Arlington has been Norman Rockwell: he chose to make his home in Arlington from 1939 to 1953, and many of his most iconic images are taken from this lovely little town. Arlington is a unique luxury hotel vacation destination because it offers old-fashioned values and friendliness, but with an undertone of elegance. New England does not get any quainter, any cuter, or any better than Arlington. Plan your luxury hotel vacation to Arlington and you will not be disappointed!
Arlington Sights
No luxury hotel guest on an Arlington luxury hotel vacation should miss a trip to the Norman Rockwell Exhibition on Main Street. This is the ultimate way to pay tribute to one of the most favored artists in American history. Luxury hotel guests will be charmed by the crammed rooms, the painting reproductions covering every surface, and even the sight of some of his models, some of whom work there. Another great Arlington sight to check out on your luxury hotel vacation is the Chiselville Covered Bridge, which covers idyllic Roaring Branch Brook and leads to the charming nearby town of East Arlington. Luxury hotel guests should pay special attention to the unique sign that hangs above the bridge, warning drivers that they face a one dollar fine for driving faster than a walk. This is a charming hearkening back to the Arlington past. If you would like to discover an important slice of American history on your Arlington luxury hotel vacation, then visit the Dorothy Canfield Fisher house. Fisher was a favorite of Eleanor Roosevelt, and introduced the Montessori education method to the United States. Her influence on American Education has been legendary, and luxury hotel guests will enjoy seeing her home and hearing about her contributions. Another great historic place to visit on an Arlington luxury hotel vacation is the 1829 Arlington Community House, which is located in the center of Arlington and is a fine example of historic architecture.
Arlington Outdoors
There are lots of great ways for luxury hotel guests to enjoy the beautiful Green Mountains on their Arlington luxury hotel vacation. One popular way to take in the breathtaking scenery on a luxury hotel vacation is to take a drive on the Mount Equinox Skyline Toll Road. The longest paved toll road in the United States, this drive will take you through pristine, uncultivated nature and leads to a summit where luxury hotel guests will have views of five different mountain ranges. You may even be able to see back to your luxury hotel! The beauty of this drive is that there are picnic areas, one even with a fireplace, for luxury hotel guests to enjoy a secluded meal surrounded by natural wonders. Luxury hotel guests who are avid hikers will enjoy a trip up Mount Equinox as well, as there are more than five trails that range from beginner to expert. As an interesting side note, also located on Mount Equinox and just outside of Arlington is the Charterhouse of the Transfiguration, the only Carthusian monastery in the USA. Another wonderful way to see the amazing Arlington natural surroundings on your luxury hotel vacation is to rent a canoe and take to the Battenkill River. The Battenkill River offers a multitude of activities for the luxury hotel guests: from an elegant, calm canoe ride to white-water trips. The Battenkill River is also known for its trout fishing, and even novice fishermen might enjoy taking to the waters and giving it a try.
Historic Arlington
Luxury hotel guests will discover on an Arlington luxury hotel vacation that Arlington is split into three different parts: East Arlington and West Arlington are split off from Arlington Village by quaint covered bridges. The towns blend seamlessly together, but luxury hotel guests might enjoy visiting each one separately. In the center is the Arlington Village Historic District, which is over 180 acres of land that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Arlington Village was once an important industrial center, with several mills and factories, and this prestige is evident today in the gracious architecture. Luxury hotel guests who enjoy architecture will recognize several great examples of Gothic Revival, Federal and Colonial Revival architectural styles in Arlington Village. The center of all the historic sites is the St. James Episcopal Church, which dates from 1829 and is the second oldest Gothic Revival Church in Vermont. Luxury hotel guests might also recognize the name Carl Ruggles, a noted American composer who spent the later years of his life in Arlington Village.
East Arlington
East Arlington is just over the adorable Chiselville Covered Bridge. Luxury hotel guests will find that East Arlington is quaint and charming, with great shopping and a unique personality. The highlight of East Arlington is the East Arlington antiques center, where every luxury hotel guest is guaranteed to find something special. Over 70 dealers display their wares between the walls of this center, which is a converted 1930s movie center. For the luxury hotel guest who gets hooked, there is another antique shop called Gristmill Antiques, a two-floor shop overlooking Roaring Brook. Once luxury hotel guests are done antiquing, there is another item that demands attention on an East Arlington luxury hotel vacation: chocolate. The Bearatorium is a chocolate museum, offers wine and chocolate pairings, and, of course, has a large selection of Vermont teddy bears for sale. The Bearatorium is the perfect place to see the mix of unfussy and elegant that is a hallmark of an Arlington luxury hotel vacation.
West Arlington
Luxury hotel guests will have to pass through another covered bridge to get to West Arlington, which is about one mile from the historic village center. West Arlington is where Norman Rockwell lived, and is homey and peaceful. For a beautiful drive on your Arlington luxury hotel vacation, continue on Route 313 and take to River Road, which follows the powerful Battenkill River on its way to join the Hudson. But while in West Arlington, make sure to visit Wayside General Store, a great place to pick up sandwiches. The Wayside is popular with fine chefs, so luxury hotel guests might enjoy scanning the shelves and seeing high-end, sophisticated foods for sale. Another great stop in West Arlington is West Mountain Inn, which is an 1810 farmhouse that sits on 150 acres on a side of a mountain. From West Mountain Inn are hiking trails and easy access to the Battenkill River. Luxury hotel guests might enjoy the West Mountain Inn for the Friday Night Fireside Music Series, which is located in the homey tavern and features live music acts every other Friday evening. For calm and peaceful Arlington, this is the nightlife scene, so luxury hotel guests should be sure to check it out.
Arlington is slow, peaceful and cozy. Luxury hotel guests feel right at home after just a few minutes on the town streets. Arlington is not teeming with high-end retailers, but it offers so much more: sweetness, simplicity and an old-fashioned slow pace that is missing from the lives of many luxury hotel guests. Arlington will help even the busiest luxury hotel guest forget their busy lives and enjoy the present.
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