Tourist Guide - West Townshend is a village situated in Vermont's upper West River Valley, a quiet rural area that retains a quintessential New England feel. Visitors to West Townshend bed and breakfasts or West Townshend inns can expect a comfortable stay in a quaint, picturesque village setting. And, West Townshend lodging is only 30 minutes away from the cosmopolitan town area of Manchester Center, a very popular shopping mecca. Attractions in the village area include the outdoor recreation spots of Townshend State Park and the Townshend Dam and Recreation Area. Nearby, visitors can find mountain bike trails at Mount Snow, canoe trips on the Battenkill and the Connecticut River, fly fishing on the West River, and golf courses at Mount Snow, Stratton Mountain, and Manchester Village. Avid hikers will find plenty of sites to interest them, including the trails at Grout Pond, Little Rock Pond, Jamaica State Park, Bromley Mountain, and Putney Mountain, among others. Other places of interest near West Townshend include the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, and several museums. Winter activities are plentiful close to West Townshend inns. Skating can be enjoyed at Grafton Ponds or Riley Rink, while cross-country skiing can be found at Grafton Ponds, Stratton Mountain, Wild Wings, or the Viking Nordic Center. And of course, downhill skiing is available at many nearby popular resorts, such as Stratton, Bromley, Magic Mountain, and Mount Snow. At the end of the day, make your way back to the warm hospitality and comforts of home provided by your West Townshend bed and breakfast or West Townshend inn.
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