2025 Non-Astronomy Activities
in the Greater Springfield Area

Outdoor Fun & Wellness

Billings Farm   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 41 minutes
https://billingsfarm.org/
Billings Farm & Museum is just a scenic stroll from the village center of Woodstock, Vermont, and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country. Combining a fully operating Jersey dairy farm with educational exhibits and interactive programs and events.
Adults 16-61 $19; Seniors 62+ $16; Children 3-15 $12

Crown Point Country Club   Springfield, VT
https://www.crownpointcountryclub.com/
Golfing

Edgar May Health Center   Springfield, VT
https://edgarmay.org/
Indoor pool, exercise equipment, 40’ climbing wall

Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://www.nps.gov/mabi/
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship. Good for history buffs.

Morningside Flight Park   Charleston, NH   11 miles, 16 minutes
https://flymorningside.kittyhawk.com/
Hang gliding, parasailing, and zip lines. Rental and instructions.

Muckross State Park   Springfield, VT
https://www.vtstateparks.com/parks/muckross
Hiking, Biking

Nature Museum   Grafton, VT   15 miles, 24 minutes
https://www.nature-museum.org/
Children Activities

Okemo Mountain Resort   Ludlow, VT   17 miles, 24 minutes
https://www.okemo.com/
Summer activities and chair lift

Paradise Park   Windsor, VT   17 miles, 28 minutes
https://www.windsorvt.org/paradise-park-commission
Paradise Park is located in the town of Windsor that has many easy and accessible hiking trails and, the beautiful Lake Runnemede (Evarts Pond), that can be used for fishing.

Quechee Gorge   Quechee, VT   32 miles, 39 minutes
https://vtstateparks.com/quechee.html
Quechee Gorge is Vermont's deepest gorge with a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 minutes to complete.

Silver Lake State Park   Woodstock, VT   43 miles, 54 minutes
https://vtstateparks.com/silver.html
The park is popular for its sandy swimming area, picnic grounds, and camping area. Its proximity to Woodstock and other central Vermont tourist destinations makes it ideal for family vacations. The park encompasses the northern shoreline of 84-acre Silver Lake which supports excellent fishing of northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass and other warm-water species. The lake is popular for paddling and quieter recreation.

Stoughton Pond   North Springfield, VT   7 miles, 13 minutes
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249983
A good swimming area for families, especially with children, to cool off on hot days. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day-use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.

VINS: Vermont Institute of Natural Science   Quechee, VT   2 miles, 37 minutes
https://vinsweb.org/
Nature center with Raptors, Songbird Aviary, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk.

Wellwood Orchards Springfield VT
https://wellwoodorchards.com/
Fresh fruit, petting zoo, baked items

Wilgus State Park   Ascutney, VT   10 miles, 17 minutes
https://fpr.vermont.gov/wilgus-state-park
Excellent camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, nature observation and picnicking. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent, and an outfitter provides canoe and kayak trips from the park. On the Connecticut River.

History & Culture

Adams Old Stone Grist Mill   Bellow Falls, VT   14 miles, 18 minutes
https://www.bellowsfallshistoricalsociety.org/gristmill
This old grist mill is a museum of what times were like in the 19th century. Set next to a railroad tunnel that runs UNDER the business district, it is a treasure trove of artifacts from the days when Bellows Falls was a thriving mill town. Open on a limited basis or upon request through the Bellows Falls Historical Society which has an office on Westminster Street, near the top of Mill Street where the grist mill is located.

American Precision Museum   Windsor, VT   19 miles, 23 minutes
https://americanprecision.org/
The American Precision Museum is located in the renovated 1846 Robbins & Lawrence factory on South Main Street in Windsor, Vermont. The museum combines the atmosphere of an original 19th century factory building with a world-class collection of historic machines. The 1846 armory building, the “Shaping America” exhibition and accompanying programs explore industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem solving, and the impact of precision manufacturing on American history and culture.

Calvin Coolidge Historic Site   Plymouth, VT   28 miles, 40 minutes
https://historicsites.vermont.gov/calvin-coolidge
President Coolidge’s Childhood Home and Summer White House.

Fort Number 4   Charleston, NH   5 miles, 8 minutes
https://www.fortat4.org/
The Fort at Number 4 was a mid-18th century stockade fortification protecting Plantation Number 4, the northernmost British settlement along the Connecticut River in the Province of New Hampshire. The Fort at No. 4 is an open-air museum & historic landmark in Charlestown, NH. To the extent possible, the museum recreates the 18th century fortified section. Good for families and history aficionados.

Hope Cemetery   Barre, VT   85 miles, 1 hour 21 minutes
https://www.vermonter.com/hope-cemetery/
10,000+ granite sculptures! At first, you might think that it would be a bit bizarre to visit a graveyard for reasons other than visiting long departed friends or relatives. However, once you realize the scope of artistry and craftsmanship inherent within Barre's Hope Cemetery, it would truly be a shame to miss these unusual works of art. They are literally a credit and monument to the ingenuity of the people who created them, as much as a memorial to the people who are interred within or under them.

Montshire Museum Science (for children)   Norwich, VT   38 miles, 38 minutes
https://montshirestore.org/
The Montshire is an award-winning hands-on science museum. You'll experience over 140 exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. As a 110-acre museum on the Connecticut River, there's always plenty to explore, both indoors and out! Open daily 10-5. Outdoor water park in the summer.

St. Gauden’s National Historic Park   Cornish NH   18 miles, 29 minutes
https://www.nps.gov/saga/
Preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Gardens, sculpture, hiking.

Sea Sheperd Conservation Society   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://seashepherd.org/
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a non-profit organization based in Woodstock, VT, dedicated to marine wildlife conservation and protection. Exhibits.

Springfield Art & Historic Society   Springfield, VT
https://www.springfieldartandhistorical.org/
The Springfield Art & Historical Society exists to promote an appreciation of Springfield’s history and historical art by identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available material that documents the story of the town’s people, industry, and culture. Open Saturdays 1-4 pm except for holiday weekends. It's free of charge to visit. 65 Route 106, North Springfield, Vt 05150

Springfield Library   Springfield, VT
https://www.springfieldtownlibrary.org/
Over one hundred years later, Springfield Town Library continues to serve the community from that magnificent building, expanded several times over the intervening century and now housing over 50,000 volumes and including formats unimaginable when it first opened. The historic Spafford Library Building located in the heart of downtown 43 Main Street.

Vermont Granite Museum   Barre, VT   85 miles, 1 hour 19 minutes
https://www.vtgranitemuseum.org/ Geology and history of granite, and Arlington National Cemetery headstones

Shopping & Entertainment

DuGrenier Hand Blown Glass Art   Townshend, VT   26 miles, 40 minutes
https://www.dugrenier.com/
Robert DuGrenier Associates, Inc. was started in 1980 by Robert DuGrenier as a design studio specializing in glass sculptural pieces and three-dimensional design. Over the years, based on his strengths of creativity and knowledge of materials, Robert has worked in collaboration with architects and designers to create custom glass sculptural installations and chandeliers. These are installed in hotels, stores, museums and private residences around the world. 1096 VT Route 30

Farmhouse Pottery   Woodstock, VT   26 miles, 43 minutes
https://www.farmhousepottery.com/
Pottery items locally made.

FH Gillingham Country Store   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://www.gillinghams.com/
Since 1886, large selection of eclectic items.

Grafton Village Cheese Okemo Valley Retail Store   Proctorville, VT   13 miles, 17 minutes
https://www.graftonvillagecheese.com/
Located in the heart of Vermont’s Okemo Valley, our retail store is conveniently located on Route 103, just east of downtown Ludlow. In addition to Grafton’s award-winning cheeses, the store offers a carefully curated selection of state, national and international cheeses, along with other specialty foods and artisan gifts. Free cheese tasting daily.

King Authur Baking Company   Norwich, VT   38 miles, 38 minutes
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/
The King Arthur Baking Company, formerly the King Arthur Flour Company, is an American supplier of flour, ingredients, baking mixes, cookbooks, and baked goods. It also runs two baking schools, one at its Norwich, Vermont bakery and the other in Burlington, Washington. Includes a Cafe.

L.L Bean   West Lebanon, NH   33 miles, 34 minutes
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1000001734?page=store-west-lebanon
That famous Maine-based outdoor store, but closer!

Red Wagon Toy Shop   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://redwagontoy.com/
Clothing, toys, books for kids. A great toy store! 41 Central St.

Simon Pearce   Windsor, VT   24 miles, 25 minutes
https://simonpearce.com/pages/our-stores-windsor-vt
Inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques and using the finest natural materials, Simon set out to create designs that bring pleasure and inspiration with every use, every day.

Sugarbush Farm   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://sugarbushfarm.com/
Four generation Luce Family Farm is famous for its excellent waxed cheeses and pure Vermont maple syrup made right on the farm. Scenic drive, cheese, maple syrup flight tastings. Free admission.

Vermont Country Store   Rockingham, VT   13 miles, 14 minutes
https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store-rockingham
In 1946, Vrest and Mildred Ellen Orton opened The Vermont Country Store in the quaint village of Weston, Vermont. Vrest was inspired by childhood memories of his father's general store in North Calais, Vermont. 1292 Rockingham Road (VT-103)

Yankee Book Store   Woodstock, VT   27 miles, 39 minutes
https://www.yankeebookshop.com/.
Large selection of books.

Springfield Cinemas   26 Main St, Springfield, VT
http://www.springfieldcinemas3.com/
Box Office Line (802) 885-1009 Call Box Office Line to buy tickets in advance.