Tourist Guide - Brookfield is a small town and historic village located in Orange County, Central Vermont -- a region known to be steeped in traditional American culture and history. The village of
Brookfield itself is an enchanting and picturesque place to visit. You will surely enjoy staying at one of the charming Brookfield bed and breakfasts or cozy Brookfield inns, especially if you are interested in taking a break and escaping to a lovely rural environment. You will find Brookfield lodging to be very pleasant and full of old-fashioned charm. Furthermore, there are a number of attractions located within close proximity to your Brookfield lodging, including the
floating bridge on Sunset Lake. Built in 1820, the bridge is the only floating bridge to be found east of the Mississippi River. Staying at a Brookfield bed and breakfast or Brookfield inn will also place you fairly close to roadside attractions like Will Knight's
Spider Web Farm and recreational areas like
Limehurst Lake Campgrounds and
Allis State Park. The Lake is a fine area for camping, boating, and swimming, while Allis State Park also offers picnic areas in addition to camping facilities. Brookfield is an attractive place to visit in the summer, but winter is also a good time to stay. In the wintertime, Brookfield holds an
ice harvest festival, which features demonstrations of ice cutting and harvesting, as well as exhibitions of fine ice sculptures. There really is something for everyone in this quaint town.
