Southern Vermont
is your backyard.
Ski mountains, hiking trails, swimming holes, local farms, craft breweries and the historic town of Manchester — all within minutes of Seesaw’s door.
Winter · Featured activityBromley Mountain.
Right next door.
Seesaw's is next door to Bromley Mountain — known for its warm sunny slopes and family-friendly atmosphere. Boot up with your coffee in the morning, head to Bromley, and your après vibe awaits at the end of the day.
Distance0.3 miles to the lifts
Vertical drop1,334 feet
Trails47 trails · All levels
FacingVermont's only south-facing mountain
Also nearby------Three mountains.
One home base.
Seesaw's puts you within easy reach of three of Vermont's most celebrated ski areas. Each one is different — and all three are worth a day on the slopes.
18 miles · ~25 min driveStratton Mountain
14
Lifts
2,003 ft
Vertical
Jake Burton's home mountain. Gondola to keep you warm. Diverse terrain for every level. Views of Bromley and Magic from the summit.
Ski-adjacent · 0.3 miBromley Mountain
47
Trails
1,334 ft
Vertical
Vermont's only south-facing mountain. Warm, sunny and ideal for families. Ski to Seesaw's if you're in the know.
12 miles · ~18 min driveMagic Mountain
52
Trails
1,700 ft
Vertical
Vermont's best kept secret. Local favorite, live music on weekends. Magic for the powder days.
Winter · Beyond the slopes------Not just for skiers.
Whether you ski or not, Southern Vermont in winter is a destination. Snowshoe, skate, shop, eat and simply breathe in the mountain air.
Nordic & Snowshoe
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center is minutes down Route 11 in Peru. Viking Nordic Center in Londonderry offers more terrain for classic and skate skiing.
Manchester Village
Nine miles south, Manchester Village is home to designer outlet shopping, galleries and exceptional dining. An easy 15-minute drive from Seesaw's.
Peru Ice Skating Rink
A classic Vermont winter afternoon. Local, low-key and genuinely fun — the kind of thing you only find when you know where to look.
Appalachian & Long Trail
Endless opportunities to walk in the woods. Trails for every level winding through the Green Mountain National Forest — snowshoes optional.
Summer · Featured activityMiles of trails.
Starting at your door.
The Green Mountain National Forest surrounds Seesaw's on all sides. The Appalachian Trail is 5 minutes away. Step outside and within minutes you're on trails ranging from easy meadow walks to ridge hikes with views of the Adirondacks and the White Mountains.
Appalachian Trail~5 min from Seesaw's
Long TrailAccess near Peru Peak
DifficultyAll levels · Easy to expert
ViewsAdirondacks + White Mountains
Stratton Mountain · 18 miMountain Biking
Head to Stratton Mountain for lift-served mountain biking terrain park. Or ride miles of quiet gravel roads throughout the Green Mountain forest.
Battenkill River · 12 miFly Fishing
The Battenkill River is one of New England's most storied trout streams — clear, cold and wild. Orvis is headquartered in Manchester and guides are available.
Dorset, Manchester, LondonderryFarm Stands & Markets
Vermont farms are one of its greatest assets. Visit weekly markets in Dorset, Manchester or Londonderry. Taylor's Farm in Londonderry is also not to be missed.
------More to do in summer------Sun, water and open roads.
Summer in Southern Vermont is underrated. Cool mountain temperatures, quiet trails and the unhurried pace that's hard to find anywhere else.
Dorset & Weston · 8–15 miArts & Theatre
Check out Weston Theatre or Dorset Theatre with professional productions. View local artists at SVAC — with beautiful gardens and indoor and outdoor art installations.
Freestanding CabinsSwimming Holes
Ask us for our favorites and explore Southern Vermont. Our top spots: Stratton Snow Pond, Mistral's and Dorset Quarry.
Starting at your doorScenic Drives
Route 100 is one of Vermont’s most scenic roadways – beautiful villages, tidy farms, mountain vistas, covered bridges, freestone streams. Best experienced slowly, with no agenda.
Fall Foliage · FeaturedThe most beautiful
weeks in Vermont.
Peak foliage turns Bromley and the surrounding Green Mountains into something you have to see in person. Peak color runs mid September to mid October. Book early — fall weekends fill up 3 months in advance.
Peak foliageMid Sep – Mid Oct
Best viewsBromley summit · Route 11
Booking adviceReserve 3 months ahead
Foliage reportvtfoliage.com (live tracker)
Manchester area · 10–15 miApple Picking & Orchards
Pick your own apples, pick your own pumpkins. Mad Tom Orchard is a local favorite — and Seesaw's Apple Cider Donuts are not to be missed.
Starting at your doorFoliage Drives
Route 100 is one of Vermont’s most scenic roadways – beautiful villages, tidy farms, mountain vistas, covered bridges, freestone streams. No destination required — just drive slowly and stop often.
Equinox ValleyCorn Maze
The Equinox Valley Corn Maze is a fall Vermont tradition. Perfect for families and groups — a full afternoon of fun before dinner at Johnny Seesaw's.
9 miles awayManchester Village.
Worth the drive.
Beautiful Mount Equinox and spectacular dining make it one of Vermont's top destinations. Manchester has been drawing visitors since the 1800s — and for good reason.
Designer outlet shopping
Orvis, Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors and more — all in a historic Vermont setting.
Orvis flagship & fly fishing
The brand was founded in Manchester. Their flagship store and casting pond are still here.
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
412-acre estate and museum. One of Vermont's most visited historic sites, spectacular in every season.
Local favorites
Up for Breakfast · Mountain Goat · Northshire Bookstore · Dorset Union Store.
Every season at Seesaw's is different — and every one is worth experiencing. Pick your season, pick your room, and the rest takes care of itself.