Franklin County Area Guide 2013

Northwest Vermont

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Franklin County is one of three counties in Vermont showing a strong increase in population and a visit to our environs shows why. We’re ideally situated between Burlington and Montréal and within a stone’s throw from the Jay Peak mega-resort and Smuggler’s Notch.

This publication highlights many of the activities that distinguish our region for its unique summer, fall and winter recreation activities. 2013 is also the year that marks the 250th birthday of many of our cities and towns, which draws attention to our rich heritage and varied culture. A trip along our back roads evoke images of an agricultural environment that still ranks among the most productive in New England.

Our beauty is marked by the shores of Lake Champlain and the ridges of the state’s Green Mountains. We have a marathon-long bike trail that bisects the county roughly north to south and we have downtowns filled with small retail establishments schooled in the art of unequaled customer service. It’s an experience that will bring you back time and time again.

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Contents: Our History (Civil War Heritage Weekend) . . .6 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Our Towns Bakersfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Berkshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Enosburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Fairfax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fletcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Highgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Richford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sheldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 St . Albans City . . . . . . . . . . . .26 St . Albans Town . . . . . . . . . . .28 Swanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 The Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . .40 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Community Organizations . .48 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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St. Albans Civil War Heritage WeekendAugust 17 & 18, 2013

Re-enactors to make history come to lifeSt. Albans celebrates its Civil War history with a full weekend of authentic displays and

presentations during the St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend, August 17 and 18, 2013. An authentic Civil War encampment will again be in Taylor Park, with units portraying both the North and South. See unit maneuvers, camp-life demonstrations, small weapon and artillery fi rings, battle skirmishes, and cavalry demonstrations. St. Albans Historical Museum volunteers and re-enactors will be on hand to discuss the famous St. Albans Raid of October 19, 1864, as well as plans for the 150th anniversary re-enactment and related events set for September 18 – 21, 2014. Learn more about the Civil War period from living-history re-enactors, both military and civilian. Enjoy shopping and dining at a variety of eateries – all in close proximity. Visit ven-dors all weekend and the large Northwest Farmers’ Market on the park on Saturday. The St. Albans Historical Museum, located just steps from the center of the action, will be open all weekend offering an impressive collection of historical artifacts – an interesting and educational opportunity for people of all ages. Take a walking tour of nearly 60 historical sites, including places and buildings that were integral to the Confederate soldiers’ raid on St. Albans and the robbing of its banks.

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The Champlain Valley Historical Re-enactors and the St. Albans Historical Museum are the organizers of this third annual living-history weekend. The Rotary Club of St. Albans and Peoples Trust Company are the event’s legacy sponsors. Be sure to check www.stalbansraid.com for updates and schedules regarding the August event. The web site also has much more about the northernmost action of the Civil War and the September 18 – 21, 2014 celebration that will commemorate the St. Albans Raid. the September 18 – 21, 2014 celebration that will commemorate the St. Albans Raid.

Learn more:www.stamuseum.comwww.stalbansraid.com

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Bakersfi eld Town ParkIntersection of Routes 36 & 108

Bakersfi eld Historical SocietyIntersection of Routes 36 & 108802.827.6125

H.F. Brigham Free Library104 Main Street802.827.4414

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail pgs. 10-11Northern Forest Canoe Trail pgs. 10-11

Berkshire Historical Society2520 Richford Road

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Bakersfi eld Chartered in 1791, Bakersfi eld, which is located on Routes 105 and 36, borders fi ve Franklin County towns. Although very rural, this town is a gateway to Lamoille County and the Smugglers’ Notch region. Bakersfi eld is rich in its historic value, having over 100 public buildings, houses and barns listed on the state’s register of historic places. Just after the Civil war there were a multitude of dairy farms, but now only 5 remain – but the recent trend of organic and locally grown foods has shed a new light on farming in this town.

Berkshire Nestled along the U.S./Canadian border, Berkshire can be found by taking a scenic drive on Route 118 north from Montgomery, from the Smuggler’s Notch area by heading north on Route 108, which runs through Bakersfi eld and Enosburgh, or from St. Albans on Route 105 – or via the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail on bicycles! Berkshire certainly lends true to Franklin County’s characteristics with its rolling hills, wooded areas and farmland.

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Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail pgs. 10-11Northern Forest Canoe Trail pgs. 10-11Lincoln Park Main StreetMaple Park Maple Park Street off Church StreetEnosburgh Town Forest Longley Bridge Road

Opera House of Enosburg Falls123 Depot Street802.933.6171www.enosburgoperahouse.org

Enosburgh Historical Society55 Railroad Street802.933.2102

Bridge of Flowers & LightDuffy Hill Road

Hopkins BridgeHopkins Bridge Road, adjacent to Route 118

Enosburgh Public Library241 Main Street802.933.2328www.enosburghlibrary.org

Enosburgh Enosburgh, located near the heart of Franklin County holds plenty of surprises. Often referred to as the Dairy Capital, Enosburgh is home to the Vermont Dairy Festival. It is also where you find the Opera House of Enosburg Falls, a historic venue that features some of the best in local talent. The Mississquoi Valley Rail Trail passes through Enosburgh and right into downtown. Historic building, homes, waterfalls and bridges make Enosburgh as rich in aesthetic value as it is in community spirit and pride.

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Fairfax Community Park & Recreation PathHunt Street www.fairfaxrecreation.com

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Fairfax Historical Society1181 Main Street802.849.6638www.vtgrandpa.com/fhs

Lower Covered BridgeMaple Street (One Way - enter from Main Street only)

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Fairfax Fairfax, which is the southernmost town in Franklin County, borders both Chittenden and Lamoille Counties as well. No matter what the season, Fairfax, which is located on Route 104, with its covered bridge, Fairfax Falls, open farmland and maple groves is a pleasant town to visit – and it offers a won-derful view of Mount Mansfield. A visit to the Fairfax Historical Society will reveal the story of this town’s ability to survive the worst of financial drought as well as natural disasters – perhaps even a tornado. Fairfield Historical Society

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President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site455 Chester Arthur Road802.828.3051www.historicvermont.org/sites/html/Arthur.html

East Fairfield Covered BridgeBridge StreetClosed to traffic

Bent Northrop Memorial Library164 Park Street802.827.3945www.bentnorthrop.org

Fairfield Fairfield was the birthplace of the 21st Pres-ident of the United States, Chester A. Arthur. A replica of the family home and the church in which his father preached has been restored and offered as a historical site, one you’ll sure-ly want to visit. Located on Route 36, Fairfield is a small scenic town with picturesque family farms, rolling hills, and picturesque Fairfield Pond. It is also the home of one of Vermont’s year-round, online farmers’ markets.

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Fletcher Fletcher is so remote that there is only a small sector of Route 108 that cuts through its eastern edge. There are other ways to get there, but you’ve got to love those little country roads! Fletcher is certainly a quiet destination for those who love the outdoors. Metcalf Pond is a good place to relax and do a little fi shing, and Fletcher is also a trail head for the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers snowmobile trail network.

Metcalf PondLake Carmi State Park460 Marsh Farm Road

Franklin Historical SocietyLog Cabin MuseumHanna Road

Haston Library5167 Main Street802.285.6505www.franklinvt.com/haston_library.htm

Franklin Franklin is home to Lake Carmi, the state’s fourth largest natural lake; along its shorelines are a Vermont State Park, and over 200 summer camps. If you fi sh, Lake Carmi has plenty of species to choose from includ-ing small and large-mouthed Bass, Walleye, and Lake Trout. Located along Route 120 and Route 207, Franklin shares its northern border with Canada.

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Lake ChamplainArrowhead Mountain LakeHorseshoe Barn Road FootpathMill River Falls Natural AreaIntersection of Mill River Road & Georgia Shore RoadGeorgia Municipal Recreation FacilityGeorgia Shore Road

Georgia Historical SocietyEthan Allen Highway, Route 7

Georgia Public Library1697 Ethan Allen Highway802.524.4643www.georgia.lib.vt.us

Georgia Georgia, located along both Interstate 89 and Route 7, is a short drive from nearby Chittenden County. With magnifi cent Lake Champlain on its western border, and Ar-rowhead Mountain Lake, where the town borders Milton, Georgia is a small town with lots of exciting vacation possibilities. For the outdoors and walking enthusiasts there’s the Horseshoe Barn Road and Falls Road footpaths and Mill River Falls Natural Area that offer nature’s gifts of wildlife, plants, wildfl owers and birds.

Highgate Sports ArenaMissisquoi River & BayNorthern Forest Canoe Trail pgs. 10-11Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Highgate Historical Society3181 Route 78802.868.4619

Highgate Manor464 Highgate Road

Highgate Falls Bridge & DamRoute 207

Highgate Public Library17 Mill Hill802.868.3970www.highgatelibrary.wordpress.com

Highgate Highgate, which was chartered in 1763, borders Québec, Canada, beautiful Lake Champlain and the Missisquoi River. Boasting an agrarian lifestyle, Highgate is home to 30 large dairy farms, beef cattle farms, greenhouse operations and Vermont’s largest egg farm, with some 100,000 chickens. It is also home to the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Highgate Falls, a large hydroelectric dam, an historic steel bridge on Old Route 207, and the believed to be haunted Highgate Manor. The haunting story dates back to the 1800’s, but the manor was also known as a hideaway during the time of the Underground Railroad, and also for bootleggers during Prohibition.

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Hazen’s Notch Association 1423 Hazen’s Notch Road www.hazensnotch.org

Montgomery Historical Society Pratt Hall, Route 118 www.Montgomeryvt.us/mhs.htm

Fuller Bridge Fuller Bridge Road

Comstock Bridge Comstock Bridge Road

Creamery Bridge West Hill Road

Longley Bridge Longley Bridge Road

Hectorville Bridge Gibou Road (currently in storage)

Hutchins Bridge Hutchins Bridge Road

Montgomery Town Library 86 Mountain Road 802.326.3113 www.montgomeryvt.us/library.htm

Montgomery Love covered bridges? Then you’ve got to visit Montgomery, home to six historic covered bridges, and another that connects to the town of Enosburg (See map on pages 10-11). Montgomery, which was named after Revolutionary war hero General Richard Montgomery, borders both Lamoille and Orleans Counties. Located along Routes 118, 58, and 242 (Franklin County’s gateway to the Jay Peak area), this town has become a hub for artists and craftspeople, business professionals, farm owners, loggers and woodsmen, homeowners and plenty of vacationers.

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail pgs. 10-11 Missisquoi River

Richford Historical Society 186 South Main Street 802.933.6622

Richford Richford is a very rural town in the north-east corner of Franklin County, yet it has a rich history with the first settlers arriving in 1795. Within five years there was a dam, a bridge, gristmill, sawmill, a blacksmith and even a distillery. Because of Richford’s proximity to the Canadian border, it was destined to become a lively railroad town. What remains of that heyday is evident in the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, which offers year-round hiking, biking, and skiing and ultimately connects with St. Albans, some 26 miles away. The Vermont Association of Snow Travellers trail network also traverses Richford before connecting to Québec’s snow-mobile trail system.

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Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail pgs. 10-11Missisquoi River

Sheldon Public Library1640 Main Street802.933.2616

Sheldon Sheldon and its unicorporated village of Sheldon Springs once drew large numbers of people from far and wide to its clain-to-fame mineral springs. In the 1860’s the Central House in Sheldon was in fact one of several large hotels that actually offered bathing facilities to folks who wished to soak in this cure-all spring water. There were several bottling companies in the Sheldon area with brand names such as Central House, Missis-quoi Spring Water and Vermont Springs, and those bottles are considered highly collectible nowadays. Sheldon is a friendly rural commu-nity, located along Routes 105, 78, and 120.

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St. Albans City St. Albans, also known as the Rail City, and the Maple Capital of the World, is a city rich in history and culture. Each Spring it hosts the Vermont Maple Festival with demonstrations, samples, cooking and baking competitions, rides, games, entertain-ment and a giant street parade. In 1845 St. Albans was the Vermont and Canada Railroad’s major depot operations center and repair shop and in its prime, there were 200 trains passing through the city each day. St. Albans was also the sight of the northern-most Confederate advance in America’s Civil War, when visiting Taylor Park you are stand-ing on the very ground where the famous St. Albans Raids took place in 1864 (see pages 6-7). A valley city with scenic views of Vermont’s Green Mountains on one side, and the beauty of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains on the other, St. Albans City is a progressive community and a destination well worth the visit.

St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium 100 North Main Street St. Albans City Pool 99 Aldis Street

St. Albans Historical Museum Corner of Church & Bishop Streets 802.527.7933 www.stamuseum.com

St. Albans Free Library 11 Maiden Lane 802.524.1507 www.stalbans.lib.vt.us

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Making Over Main Street & Open for Business

A $3 million Streetscape Project is going to make our wonderful Downtown even better with new sidewalks, streetlights and more. All the while, our shops, restaurants, beautiful Taylor Park and parking facilities will welcome you. www.StAlbansVT.com/Streetscape

Visit us for the Maple Festival, our Saturday Farmers Market, the Fine Wine and Food Festival, Concerts in the Park and

more! Plan ahead for a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the historic ST. ALBANS RAID on September 18–21, 2014!

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St. Albans Town St. Albans Town is a vacationers dream, a friendly farming community built along the shore of Lake Champlain, offering year-round recreational fun. St. Albans Town is home to Hard’Ack, an outdoor recreation area that includes downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, sledding, athletic fields, and wilderness trails. There are also three Vermont State Parks in St. Albans Town: Woods Island, Burton Island, and Kill Kare (see page 38), offering the ultimate in camping, fishing, and boating experiences. With Interstate 89, as well as Routes 7 and 36, the town is easily accessed from the north, south, and east. Those visiting from the west do so by water. Many stop off at the St. Albans Bay dock in the 19 acre St. Albans Bay Park. The park has a large historic boathouse, picnic pavillion, playground and recreation facilities.

Lake Champlain Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail pgs. 9-11 www.mvrailtrail.com

Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center 164 Fairfax Road (Rte. 104)

Aldis Hill Park & Hard’Ack Recreation Area 179 Congress Street

St. Albans Bay Park 579 Lake Road (802) 527-8346

Burton Island State Park pg. 38 Woods Island State Park pg. 38 Kill Kare State Park pg. 38

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MAPLEFIELDS AT THE UNIVERSITY 811 Williston Road, South Burlington 05403 802.652.9065

MAPLEFIELDS ST. ALBANS 555 Fairfax Road, Rt 104 (I-89, Exit 19) St. Albans, VT 04578 802.524.2662

MAPLEFIELDS AT GEORGIA 1207 Ethan Allen Highway Georgia VT 05454 802.524.7741

MAPLEFIELDS AT COLCHESTER 414 Roosevelt Hwy, Rt 7 (I-89, Exit 16) Colchester, VT 05446 802.654.8627

MAPLEFIELDS AT ENOSBURG518 Pearl St. Rt 105802.933.2003

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Swanton History runs deep and strong in Swanton, which has been the home of the Missisquoi Abenaki people since long before Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in 1609! Chartered in 1763, Swanton with its barges and railroad service became one of the most important industrial centers in Vermont, with timber, limestone, marble and ammunition. Swanton’s town green is also home to a pair of Royal Swans, the original birds were gifts from the Queen of England in 1961, and having these mascots has been a tradition ever since. The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, also located in Swanton is a 6,600-acre refuge made up of a delta created by the Missisquoi River as it flows into Lake Champlain. The Railroad Depot Museum is located at the western end of the village’s one mile walking path.

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Tabor Road off Route 78 www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi

Swanton Fit & Healthy Recreation Path Beebe Road (South River Street) to Robin Hood Drive

Heritage Walking Tour

Swanton Historical Society & Railroad Depot Museum58 South River Street802.868.3892www.swantonhistoricalsociety.org

Swanton Public Library1 First Street802.868.7656www.swantonlibrary.org

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Grand Isle County Made up of four islands and a peninsula on Lake Champlain, Grand Isle County is Franklin County’s western neighbor. From north to south, the towns of the county are Alburgh, Isle La Motte, North Hero, Grand Isle, and South Hero. Summer is a booming season for the county, when second-home owners, campers, and tourists abound. Autumn brings the apple harvest to the county, which is home to three large orchards. www.champlainislands.com

the islands

Alburgh Alburgh is a scenic lakeside community that was chartered in 1781 by Ira Allen, and is known as the gateway to Vermont from both New York and Canada. Alburgh is actually a peninsula situated between the Missisquoi Bay and the Richelieu River, which flows from Canada into Lake Champ-lain; it has the only road-based route that connects the states of Vermont and New York. Alburgh is home to the Alburgh Dunes State Park, one of the longest natural sand beaches on Lake Champlain.

Isle La Motte Of the four Champlain Islands, Isle La Motte is the farthest north and most remote. It is also the landing place of Samuel de Champlain who discovered the lake that was named after him in 1609. Isle La Motte, which is seven miles long and two miles wide, is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, which draws thousands of visitors each year, and the Goodsell Ridge Preserve, the 81-acre site of the historic Fisk Quarry and the Chazy Reef.

Island Line Rail TrailAlburgh Rail Trail Park in Alburgh Industrial Park, located across from the town fire station off Rt 2

Liquid Elixir Trailwww.champlainbikeways.org/directions

Alburgh Dunes State Park151 Coon Point Road, Alburgh

Alburgh Historical SocietyP.O. Box 453Alburgh, Vermont 05440

Alburgh Public Library16 South Main Street802.796.6077

Island Line Rail TrailA Legacy of Ancient Stone Trail www.champlainbikeways.org/directions

Isle La Motte Public LibraryMain Street, Isle La Motte802-928-4113

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North Hero North Hero is located along Route 2 and boasts some of the most beautiful historic buildings right on the lake. It is a vacationer’s dream with plenty of options for boating, fishing, camping, biking, and swimming. It is home to three state parks, and offers some of the most scenic views on the islands, via A Trail of Two Beaches bicycle loop that runs from North Hero State Park to the Alburgh Dunes.

Grand Isle Grand Isle is home to one of the oldest log structures in the United States; Capt. Jedediah Hyde, one of the first pioneer settlers on the islands, built Hyde Log Cabin in 1783. Grand Isle offers camping, fishing and water sports, and spectacular sunsets over the Adirondack Mountains of NY. At Gordon’s Landing there is a year-round ferry that traverses Lake Champlain to Cumberland Head, by Plattsburgh, NY. The Bastille Bridge has Vermont’s only drawbridge, which connects Grand Isle to North Hero.Island Line Rail Trail

A Trail of Two BeachesKnight Island State Park 1 Knight Island, North Hero 802.524.6353

Knight Point State Park44 Knight Point Road, North Hero 802.372.8389

North Hero State Park3803 Lakeview Drive, North Hero802.372.8727

North Hero Historical SocietyThe Hookenspoon Museum3635 Route 2, North HeroOpen from July – Labor Day802.372.5544

North Hero Public Library3195 Route 2, North Hero802.372.5458

Island Line Rail Trail, Island Life Trail, Stone Castles Trail www.champlainbikeways.org/directions

Grand Isle State Park36 East Shore South, Grand Isle802.372.4300

Grand Isle Free Library10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle802.372.4797

South Hero South Hero is an attractive tourist spot, with the beach at Sandbar State Park, marinas, apple orchards, and fruit and dairy farms. The views from the historic Sandbar Bridge on Lake Champlain are just spectacu-lar, with the Green Mountains to the east, the Adirondacks to the west. South Hero is a popular place for boating, fishing, ice fishing, and also for windsurfing and snow kiting.

Island Line Rail Trail Stone Castles Trailwww.champlainbikeways.org/directions

Sandbar State Park1215 Route 2, Milton802.893.2825

South Hero Community library75 South Street, South Hero802.372.6209

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Enosburg Farmers’ MarketLate May – late OctoberWednesdays: 3 – 6 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls

Grand Isle MarketsMay 26 – September 22Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.St. Joseph’s Church, Rte. 2, Grand Isle

Northwest Farmers’ MarketMid-May – mid-OctoberSaturdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.nwvtfarmersmarket.comTaylor Park, St. Albans City

Richford Farmers’ MarketMid-June – Early OctoberSaturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lower Main Street, Richford

South Hero MarketsMay 30 – September 19 Wednesdays: 4 – 7 p.m.St. Rose of Lima Church, Rte. 2, South Hero

HISTORICAL SITESCapt. Jedediah Hyde Log Cabin

July 4 – mid OctoberSaturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.228 US Route 2, Grand IsleAdmission: $2, children FREEOne of the oldest log structures in the United States, built in 1783.

President Chester A. Arthur Birthplace

Late May – mid-OctoberWednesday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.455 Chester Arthur Road, Fairfield 802.828.3051 · Admission: by donation

Samuel de Champlain MonumentSt. Anne’s Road, Isle LaMotte FREEAcross from St. Anne’s Shrine.

MUSEUMSBakersfield Historical Museum

July – August, Sundays 2 – 4 p.m. & by appointment · 802.827.3334 FREEIntersection of Rts. 36 & 108, Bakersfield

Berkshire Historical MuseumSummers by appointment · 802.848.34592520 Richford Road, Berkshire FREE

Enosburgh Historical Museum & Caboose

June – October, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.933.2102 55 Railroad Street, Enosburg Falls FREE

Fairfax Historical MuseumJuly – August, Sunday: 2 – 4 p.m. & by appointment · 802.849.6638 FREE1181 Main St., Fairfax · vtgrandpa.com/fhs

Fairfield Historical MuseumMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday: noon – 7 p.m.25 North Road, Fairfield · 802.309.5076

Franklin Log Cabin MuseumBy appointmentHanna Road, Franklin · 802.285.6472 FREE

Georgia Historical MuseumMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 2 – 4 p.m. Route 7, Georgia · 802.527.9704 FREE

Highgate Historical SocietyMay – October1st & 3rd Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.& by appointment · 802.868.4619 3181 Route 78, Highgate Center FREE

Montgomery Historical MuseumBy appointmentPratt Hall, Route 118, Montgomery Village www.Montgomeryvt.us/mhs.htm FREE

Richford Historical MuseumJuly – September1st & 3rd Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.933.6622 Lower Main Street, Richford FREE

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Soldiers & Citizens Civil War Museum

Memorial Day – Columbus Day 10 – 5 daily; Wed. & Sun. by chanceAlburgh Village, 802.796.3665 FREE

St. Albans Historical MuseumMid-May – Mid-OctoberTuesday – Friday: 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.527.79339 Church Street, St. Albans Citywww.stamuseum.com$5/adults, $2/age 6-14

Swanton Historical Society and Railroad Depot Museum

Summer hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Winter hours: by appointment58 South River St., Swanton · 802.868.3892www.swantonhistoricalsociety.org

VERMONT STATE PARKSAlburg Dunes State Park

Memorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. 10 am – official sunset151 Coon Point Road, Alburgh802.796.4170Day use only, no camping or pets. Beach, picnic area and wetlands with great opportunites to view wildlife!

Burton Island State ParkMemorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. Burton Island, St. Albans · 802.524.6353 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/burton.htmReachable only by boat - ferry available. 17 tent sites, 26 lean-to sites, 15 boat moorings, 100-slip marina, hiking trails, nature center, museum, boat rentals, store, food service, swimming.

Grand Isle State ParkMay 17 - Columbus Day Weekend 36 East Shore South, Grand Isle · 802.372.4300www.vtstateparks.com/htm/grandisle.htmVermont’s second-largest state campground. Pets are permitted in this park, but not allowed in cabins. Boat access, kayak & rowboat rentals.

Kill Kare State ParkMemorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd.2714 Hathaway Point Road, St. Albans 802.524.6021www.vtstateparks.com/htm/killcare.htmSwimming, open pavilion available for rental, boat rentals. No camping.

Knight Point State ParkMemorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. 10 am – official sunset44 Knight Point Rd., North Hero802.372.8389Day use only, no pets. Fishing access, expansive lawns, swimming beach, boat rentals, hiking trails. Shaded and open picnic areas include cooking grills. Pavilion available for rental.

Lake Carmi State ParkMay 18 – Labor Day weekend460 Marsh Road, Franklin · 802.933.8383www.vtstateparks.com/htm/carmi.htmVermont’s largest campground with 140 tent/trailer sites, 35 lean-to sites, 2 cabins, swimming, nature center, boat rentals.

Sand Bar State ParkMemorial Day - Labor Day 10 – 9 or official sunset 1215 US Route 2, Milton · 802.893.2825 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/sandbar.htmThe smooth, sandy lake bottom remains shal-low well out from shore, making this an ideal swimming spot for children. The uninterrupted length of sandy beach, very high quality water in this section of the lake, and well-kept facili-ties in an attractive setting combine to make Sand Bar the most visited day park in the state.

Woods Island State ParkMemorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd.Woods Island, St. Albans · 802.524.6353www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodsisland.htmReachable only by boat. A “remote area” park with camping on five sites by reservation only.

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TRAILSIsland Line Trail

www.traillink.com · www.localmotion.org 802.861.2700 FREEA 14-mile bicycle path from Burlington to Colchester with a seasonal bicycle ferry that crosses over into the Lake Champlain Islands to connect with several scenic loop trails (Alburgh Rail Trail, Liquid Elixir Trail, Legacy of Ancient Stone Trail, A Trail of Two Beaches, Island Life Trail, and Stone Castles Trail) run-ning all the way to Alburgh.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trailwww.lvrt.org FREETrail construction in progress, to see completed sections including the Swanton Fit & Healthy Recreation Path visit website.

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

Open daily, dawn to dusk29 Tabor Road, Swanton FREEwww.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoiHabitat for migratory waterfowl, songbirds & other wildlife. Seasonal events.

Missisquoi Valley Rail TrailOpen daily FREESee maps on pages 9-12Runs from St. Albans to Richford (26.4 miles)Walk, ski, or bicycle through farms, forests, fi elds, and wetlands of Franklin County. Snow-mobiles are only motorized vehicles permitted on trail.

Swanton Fit & Healthy Recreation Path

1 mile gravel trail (Part of future Lamoille Valley Rail Trail). Take I-89 to Exit 21. Follow Route 78W one mile through Swanton village. Imme-diately after crossing the bridge, take a left on to South River Street. Park at the restored train station on your right. FREE

ON THE WATERNorthern Forest Canoe Trail

www.northernforestcanoetrail.orgA 740 mile route linking the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine. FREE

Fishing AccessesAlburgh Dunes State Park, AlburghBurton Island State Park, St. Albans BayKill Kare State Park, St. Albans BayKnight Island State Park, North HeroKnight Point State Park, North HeroSandbar State Park, MiltonWoods Island Park, St. Albans Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 802.241.3700 · www.vtfi shandwildlife.com Whether you like fl y-tying, trolling, casting, or ice-fi shing, Northwest Vermont has several great spots to try along its freshwater streams, rivers and on Lake Champlain. There are plenty of species to choose from, including perch, trout, large and small-mouthed bass, pike, wall-eye and even salmon.

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Grand Isle, VT –Plattsburgh, NY

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· The MVRT is a recreational path on a former railroad bed· 26.4 miles long (extends from St. Albans to Richford)· Year-round use· Non-motorized uses (snowmobiles permitted)· Crushed stone surface

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APRIL 2013Live Music Dance Night

Friday, April 19Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org

Arthur DeQuasie Performs Works by Chopin

Saturday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, St. Albans$10 · Students & seniors $8 Presented by St. Albans Society for Performing Arts.

47th Annual Vermont Maple Festival

Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 289 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with exceptions)St. Albans City · 802.524.5800www.vtmaplefestival.org FREEThree-day celebration revolving around all things maple, held in none other than the heart of the Maple Capital.

Sap RunSunday, April 28, 9 a.m.Teen Center, Swanton8.5 mile road race from Swanton to St. Albans, VT. Join this annual rite of spring in St. Albans during the Maple Festival!

Maple Festival Talent ShowFriday, April 26, 5 p.m.BFA Performing Arts Center, St. Albans

Maple Festival Fiddler’s ContestSaturday, April 27Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans

Highbrow to HoedownSaturday, April 27, 7 p.m.Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls802.933.2498 · $10Featuring musical entertainment by a variety of local, and regional talent. Benefits local organizations.

MAY 2013Heliand Consort

Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.St. Paul’s Methodist Church, St. AlbansAdmission by donationPresented by St. Albans Society for Performing Arts

Chainsaw CarvingSaturday, May 25, 1 p.m.Lake Carmi State Park, Franklinwww.vtstateparks.com/htm/events.htmWatch Mark LeClair turn logs into animals.

40th Annual Peoples’ PromSaturday, May 25, 9 p.m.Montgomery Town Hall, MontgomeryAnnual dance with live music.

Open Studio WeekendSaturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26Various locations, Franklin Countywww.Vermontcrafts.com/links/open.htmlLocal craftspeople participate in the statewide event that offers the public a behind the scenes look at local artists.

Vermont Thunder – Motorcycle Ride to Remember Vietnam Veterans

Sunday, May 26, 11 a.m. State Office Building parking lot Houghton Street, St. Albans Bob 802.373.5817 or Nick 802.674.5180Motorcyclists will ride to Richmond to meet group riding from Sharon, VT. Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m.Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls End point of 90-mile ride with hundreds of motorcycles, ceremony in park to follow.

57th Annual Vermont Dairy Festival

Thursday, May 30 – Sunday, June 2Hours vary · Enosburg Fallswww.vermontdairyfestival.com FREEA four-day celebration in the Dairy Capital. Great food, carnival games and rides, and lots of entertainment.

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‘The Meeting House’ on The Green Open House

Saturday, June 22The Old Congregational Church on the Green, Fairfield · 802.827.3130See the 1876 church restoration project by the Fairfield Community Center. Includes tour of building in original state, music and refresh-ments. Donations accepted.

ONGOING EVENTSArtist in Residence Cooperative Art Gallery Monthly Reception

May – October, First Thursday of each month: 5 – 8 p.m.; November – April, First Sunday of each month, 1 – 4 p.m.321 Main Street, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6403 FREEMonthly reception for featured artists. Artist presentations & hors d’oeuvres.

Concerts at Snow Farm WineryJune 13 – Labor Day, 6 p.m. Snow Farm Winery, South Hero FREESummer concerts by local bands; bring you own chairs.

Enosburg Town BandMid June – August, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls FREELive music from the park bandstand, fresh popcorn. Enosburg Falls High School is the rain site.

Concert by the CommonSaturdays, July 7, August 11 & September 15, 8:00 p.m.Pratt Hall, Montgomery

Summer Sounds ConcertSundays, July 8, 15 & 22,August 5, 12 & 19, 7 p.m.Highgate Municipal Park, Highgatewww.allarts.org/events/s-sounds-2011.htm

Music at Knight’s Point State Park

Tuesdays, July 16, 23 & 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Knight Point State Park, Rte. 2, North Hero 802.372.8400 · Adults $5, children 12 and under FREE Bring chairs or blankets, picnics or buy food and beverages at the park.

Community LuncheonWeekly at noonFairfield Community Center, Fairfield802.827.3130 · $6 suggested donation, $4 for folks over 60.Enjoy great food in great company.

Full Moon HikesApril 25, May 25, June 23, July 22, August 21, September 19, October 19, November 17 & December 17 after sunset Hard’ack Recreation Center, St. AlbansModerate 1.5 mile walk through the wooded lower trails at Hard’ack. Fire and marsh-mallow roast will await your return at the warming shack at the base of the hill.

JUNE 2013Vermont Days

Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9All Vermont State Parks & Historic Sites, Franklin County & statewide. Free entry, license-free fishing on Saturday.

Bike for the LakeSaturday, June 22Sandbar State Park · $25 Beautiful Century Ride around Lake Cham-plain - choose 100, 70, 50 or 25 mile loop! Benefits Friends of Northern Lake Champlain.

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events

Fireworks ExtravaganzaWednesday, July 3 at DuskKnight Point State Park, North Hero802.372.8400 FREECelebrate Independence Day with food, fun, fam-ily and fireworks. Donations accepted at the gate.

Parade and Chicken BarbecueThursday, July 4, 12 p.m.Montgomery Recreation Center, MontgomeryStreet parade followed by plenty of good food, children’s games and musical entertainment.

The Great Race & Bay DaySunday, July 7, 10 a.m.St. Albans Bay Park, St. Albans TownBay Day: 802.524.2415Great Race: 802.524.2444 · [email protected] 5K run, 12-mile bike, 3-mile paddle in St. Al-bans Bay, and Independence Day celebration.

Music at Knight’s Point State Park

Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.Knight’s Point State Park, North Hero $5 adults, children 12 and under FREE

Car ShowSaturday, July 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Knight’s Point State Park, North Hero $5 adults, children 12 and under FREE

Open Farm and Studio WeekendSaturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 1410 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Champlain Islands, VTwww.openfarmandstudio.comVisit the farms and artist studios. Watch for the red balloons! Maps will be available throughout the Islands for way finding.

Silent Auction and Wine and Cheese Reception

Friday, July 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Montgomery Center · 802.326.3113 Suggested donation $12/person or $20/coupleAnnual event to benefit the Montgomery Town Library.

Kingman Street Antique & Classic Car Show

Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Kingman Street, St. Albans City 802.524.7671 · [email protected] showcase of antique & classic cars in the heart of St. Albans.

Summer MusicalSaturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org

21st Annual Jig in the ValleyLast weekend in July, noon-dusk, rain or shine! East Fairfield Community Center 124 School Street, Fairfield · 802.827.3130An afternoon & evening of local music & food, a flea market, kids’ activities and 50/50 raffle.

AUGUST 2013Island Arts Craft Show

Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4Shore Acres Barn, Route 2, North HeroPresented by local artists and crafters.

38th Annual Franklin County Field Days

Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4Airport Road, Highgatewww.franklincountyfielddays.orgA country fair featuring agricultural displays, horse-pulls, tractor-pulls, arts and crafts, enter-tainment, food, carnival games, rides, & more.

Raw Milk Theater Sunday, August 4, 7 p.m.Flack Family Farm · 3971 Pumpkin Village Road, Enosburg 802.933.7752 FREEwww.flackfamilyfarm.com/theater.htmlVariety show in an agrarian setting. Bring a chair.

Duct Tape DerbySaturday, August 10, Time TBAVillage of North Hero · 802.372.8400Annual cardboard and duct tape boat race – a must see event!

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Islands AuctionFriday, August 16, 7 p.m.North Hero Community Hall, North Hero 372-8400 FREE

St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend

Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18Taylor Park, St. Albanswww.stalbansraid.com Full Civil War encampment in the park, unit ma-neuvers, camp-life & firing demonstrations, artil-lery drills, battle skirmishes, more (see pgs 6-7).

Vermont Shakespeare CompanySaturday, August 17, 6 p.m.Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT www.vermontshakespeare.orgA Winter’s tale produced by the Vermont Shakespeare Company.

Harvest FestivalSaturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Montgomery · An annual celebration of the season organized by the Covered Bridge Garden Club.

SEPTEMBER 2013Run To Save The Lake

Saturday, September 8 Georgia BeachEasy 5K Run or walk along the shores of Lake Champlain during its most glorious season. Benefits Friends of Northern Lake Champlain.

Arts for the Parks Auction & Dinner

Saturday, September 21, viewing: 5 p.m., dinner: 6 p.m. · Montgomery $18 per person includes dessertEnjoy a full-course meal and bid on local artwork, benefits the Montgomery Recreation Dept. BYOB if desired.

Enosburg Harvest Festival Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Lincoln Park, Main Street, EnosburgAntiques, arts and crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment, and lots of great food.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: Made in Vermont Music Festival Tour

Sunday, September 29, 3 p.m.BFA Performing Arts Center, St. Albans · $24Vermont’s own world-class symphony – this is a not-to-miss cultural event.

OCTOBER7th Fine Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Saturday, October 5, 1 – 4 p.m.St. AlbansLocal, wine, beer & food, silent auction & more on St. Albans’ historic green. Ages 21+, ID required.

Open Studio WeekendSaturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 6Various locations, Franklin Countywww.Vermontcrafts.com/links/open.htmlLocal craftspeople participate in the statewide event that offers the public a behind the scenes look at local artists.

Island Harvest TrailEarly October – date TBAChamplain Islands, VT · 802.372.8400Visit orchards, the Farmers’ Market, craft stores and studios for the best of what the Islands have to offer!

St. Albans Pumpkin LightingLate October – date TBACity Hall, St. Albans CityTrick-or-Treating down Main Street at partici-pating merchants from 1 – 3 p.m. City Hall: Pumpkin carving contest, face painting, bal-loons, refreshments, music, games and more!

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Franklin Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 9, 6:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Franklin Central School, Franklin

St. Albans Rotary Home ShowFriday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16Collins Perley Sports Complex, Fairfax Road, St. AlbansVermont’s largest home & recreation expo, featuring Vermont business exhibitions, demonstrations, and food & spirits.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Entertainment

Monday, March 17, 4:30 p.m.Main St., St. Albans · 802.524.1500 FREEParade starts at Bellows Free Academy, and will end at City Hall with Irish entertain-ment, activities and “Green” beverages for children, Green Beer sampling (cash bar for adults.)

Home Town FolliesMid-MarchRichford Town Hall, RichfordThis annual variety show features local talent has been a tradition for over 100 years.

Maple Open House WeekendSaturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 23Sugarhouse list: www.vermontmaple.orgVisit the many sugarhouses offering demon-strations and samples of fresh Maple Syrup.

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Blue Jean Ball Saturday, October 26American Legion, St. Albans 802.393.6717 · 802.524.7531 · $45/person includes dinner, charitable donation to Franklin County Home Health Agency ·Blue Jean Ball Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Dinner, silent & live auctions, dance, live DJ & more.

DECEMBER3rd Annual Running of the Bells

Thursday, December 55:30 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. start25 Kingman Street, St. Albanswww.samessenger.com/runningofthebellsA family-friendly, 1-mile fun run, jog or walk through downtown St. Albans. Participants wear jingle bells, holiday costumes. Benefits local charity.

5th Annual Festival of TreesDecember 7 – 14Downtown St. Albans Citywww.festivaloftreesvt.comSome events are free, some have admission charges. Christmas parade, Santa’s workshop, festival gala, and much more.

FEBRUARY 2014St. Albans Recreation Winter Carnival

Date TBDHard’ack Outdoor Recreation Center St. Albans · www.stalbansvt.comA fun for the whole family outdoor celebration.

Jay Peak Mountain Mardi GrasFriday, February 7 – Sunday, February 9Jay Peak Resort, Jaywww.jaypeakvermont.org

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Franklin County Field DaysAugust 2 – 5, 2012Exit 21 off I-89, Airport Rd., Highgate www.franklincountyfielddays.orgFamily fun for everyone. Live music, tractor pulls, rides, food, more. Pg. 25

Jay Peak830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay802.988.2611 · [email protected], riding, Pumphouse Water Park, golf, ice skating, lodging & more. Pgs. 30, 31, 60

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail(802) 524-5958www.mvrailtrail.com · [email protected] mile all-season recreational path extending from St. Albans to Richford. Pg. 39

Smugglers’ Notch4323 Rt. 108 South, Jeffersonville800.419.4615 · www.smuggs.comAmerica’s family resort. The best value for family fun... anywhere! Pg. 13

Tyler Place Family Resort175 Tyler Place Rd., Highgate Springs802.868.4000 · [email protected] all-inclusive family vacations on Lake Champlain for over 79 years. Pg. 15

Enosburg Business AssociationP.O. Box 662, Enosburg Falls802.752.1208 · [email protected] the success of Enosburg businesses & the community. Pg. 49

Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation

2 North Main St., 4th floor, St. AlbansP.O. Box 1099, St. Albans802.524.2194 · www.fcidc.comCreating quality jobs for quality people. Pg. 49

Franklin-Grand Isle United Way48 Lower Newton St., St. Albans802.527.7418 · www.fgiunitedway.orgOur communities. Our volunteers. Our strongest assets. Pg. 15

Jay Focus Group1036 VT RT 242, Jay · [email protected] · www.jayvt.comA 501(c)3 Non-profit promoting health, wellness, fun & environmental stewardship in the community. Pg. 49

St. Albans Citywww.facebook.com/SaintAlbansVermont [email protected] year-round, unique shops, excellent restaurants, recreation, arts & culture. Pg. 27

DININGAmato’s

Maplefields North St. AlbansRt. 7, St. Albans (I-89, Exit 20)802.524.3068Maplefields St. Albans555 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans (I-89, Exit 19)802.524.2662Maplefields at Georgia1207 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia (I-89, Exit 18)802.524.7741Maplefields at Enosburg518 Pearl St., Enosburg Falls802.933.2003Maplefields at Colchester414 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester (I-89, Exit 16)802.654.8627Maplefields at the University811 Williston Rd., South Burlington 802.652.9065Since 1902. It’s real Italian. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches. Pg. 29

The Crossing14 Province St., Richford800.331.3694 · [email protected] dining & pub, lunch & dinner, banquet facility. Affordable lodging & suites. Pg. 19

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2nd Annual Thoroughbred RacesSaturday, October 5, 2013Degre Auction House, Rte 100, Westfi eld$5. Entry, BYOB, 21+, 6:30pm, Races at 7:30pmWatch Horse Races on Big Screen, Win Cash, Best Hat Contest & More. Bring this ad to Thoroughbred Races to double your chances of winning door prize.

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Jeff’s Restaurant65 North Main St., St. Albans802.524.6135www.jeffsmainseafoodrestaurant.comSeafood, steak, pasta & chicken. Serving lunch & dinner, event catering. Pg. 19

Mi Casita84 North Main St., St. Albans802.528.5215 · www.micasitavt.comAuthentic Mexican food. No passport needed. Menu mainly from Sinaloa, Mexico. Pg. 8

One Federal Restaurant1 Federal St., St. Albans802.524.0330 · [email protected] full service restaurant & bar with a fantastic tented banquet facility. Pg. 33

The Pine Cone Snack Bar & CreeMees1692 Rte. 105, East Berkshire · 933.6630Indoor & outdoor dining, burgers, fries, salads, creemees, fresh seafood on weekends. Pg. 15

Thai House Restaurant333 Swanton Rd., Highgate Commons Shopping Center, St. Albans802.524.0999 (p) · 802.524.0998 (f)www.thaihousevt.comAuthentic Thai food. All fresh ingredients. Dine in or take out. Pg. 29

EDUCATIONNorthwest Technical Center

71 South Main St., St. Albans802.527.6517 · [email protected] job training, daytime, evening & weekend programs for adult learners. Pg. 55

HEALTH CARENorthwestern Counseling & Support Services

107 Fisher Pond Rd., St. Albans802.524.6555 · www.ncssinc.orgMental health, developmental, psychosocial & rehab services for Northwest Vermont. Pg. 17

Northwestern Medical Center133 Fairfi eld St., St. Albans802.524.5911www.NorthwesternMedicalCenter.orginsights@nmcinc.orgNorthwestern Vermont’s vibrant, not-for-profi t, primary care hospital. Pg. 5

Northwestern Walk-In Clinic927 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia802.524.8911www.NorthwesternWalkinClinic.orgTreating minor non-emergent medical needs. Pg. 15

LODGINGBED & BREAKFASTS

Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast66 Fairfi eld St., St. Albans802.527.5116 · www.backinntime.usSt. Albans City’s only B&B, adjacent to Taylor Park, dining, shopping. Pg. 8

INNS & HOTELSThe Crossing

14 Province St., Richford800.331.3694 · [email protected] lodging & suites. Fine dining & pub, lunch & dinner, banquet facility. Pg. 19

Econo Lodge287 South Main Street, St. Albans802.524.5956 · www.choicehotels.comNew England live, work, travel, relax, our lodge awaits you. Pg. 39

Hampton Inn - Burlington42 Lower Mountain Drive, Colchester802.655.6177www.burlington.hamptoninn.comOnly half an hour from Franklin County and easy access to Burlington. Pg. 45

NEWSPAPERSt. Albans Messenger

281 North Main Street, St. Albans802.524.9771 · www.samessenger.comDaily, evening newspaper published Monday - Friday with a weekend edition. Local news, sports and events. Pg. 4

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Coldwell Banker Choice Properties112 North Main, St. Albans802.524.9526www.VermontChoiceProperties.comCBChoiceProperties@comcast.netServing Franklin County real estate needs for over 40 years. Pg. 53

RESORTSJay Peak

830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay802.988.2611 · [email protected], riding, Pumphouse Water Park, golf, ice skating, lodging & more. Pgs. 30, 31, 60

Smugglers’ Notch4323 Rt. 108 South, Jeffersonville800.419.4615 · www.smuggs.comAmerica’s family resort. The best value for family fun... anywhere! Pg. 13

Tyler Place Family Resort175 Tyler Place Rd., Highgate Springs802.868.4000 · [email protected] all-inclusive family vacations on Lake Champlain for over 79 years. Pg. 23

SERVICESAUTOMOTIVE

Handy Chevrolet & Toyota699 Highgate Rd., St. Albans (I-89, Exit 20)877.291.5576 · www.handycars.comServing Franklin County since 1952! Soon all in one location. Pg. 55

Handy GMC405 Swanton Rd., St. Albans888.466.0684 · www.handygmc.comYour Buick, GMC & Cadillac dealer for new & used cars. Pg. 29

Paquin Motors2 Franklin Park West, St. Albans800.287.2147 · www.paquins.comYour Chrysler, Ford & Nissan dealer for new and used cars and trucks. Pg. 51

BANKSCommunity National Bank

49 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg [email protected] National Bank proudly serving Vermont communities since 1851. Pg. 15

New England Federal Credit Union172 South Main Street, St. Albans800.400.8790 · www.nefcu.comLocal, affordable, and on your side. Member-owned institution serving northwestern Vermont. Pg. 45

Union Bank15 Mapleville Depot, St. Albans802.524.9000 · [email protected] local success and local growth throughout northern Vermont and northwest-ern New Hampshire since 1891. Pg. 29

Peoples Trust CompanySt. Albans, Swanton, Georgia, Enosburg Falls, Essex800.479.2196 · www.ptcvt.comYour community bank since 1886. Access anywhere, anytime. Member FDIC. Pg. 55

COMMUNICATIONFairpoint

866.984.2001 · www.fairpoint.comExceptional internet, phone & television services, fully reliable & reasonably priced. Pg. 59

DAIRYSt. Albans Cooperative Creamery, Inc.

140 Federal St., St. Albans, VT 05478802.524.6581 · www.stalbanscooperative.com A member-owned dairy cooperative delivering quality milk, milk products & services. Pg. 19

ENERGYGreen Mountain Power

163 Acorn Lane, Colchester 802.864.5731 · greenmountainpower.comLocal, reliable, affordable, smart, and clean electricity. Pg. 43


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FUNERAL HOMESBrady & Levesque Funeral Home & Commemorative Services

86 South Main St., St. Albans802.524.2928 · www.bradyandlevesque.comCaring for friends and family for four generations. Pg. 49

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTINGMessenger Print & Design

281 North Main St., St. Albans802.524.9771 ext. 114www.messengerdesignvt.comFull-service, award-winning graphic design for print and web. Commercial printing on premises. Pg. 4

INSURANCEHackett Valine & Macdonald

62 North Main St., St. Albans802.524.4400 · www.hvm.comInsurance & risk management. The difference is the people who provide it. Pg. 45

LOCKSMITHGreen Valley Lock

6 Champlain Commons, Route 7 North St. Albans802.524.3858 (t) · 802.524.0069 (f)Residential/commercial. Keys, locks, mobile service. Certified locksmith. Insured. Pg. 25

MASSAGE & SPADivine Touch Massage

75 N. Main Street, St. Albans · 802.524.8778 www.divinetouchmassagevt.comAn established healing spa located in the heart of St. Albans. Pg. 8

PHOTOGRAPHYVermont Life Photography by David Juaire

95 South Main St., St. [email protected] your photography needs, call David Juaire.

TRANSPORTATIONGreen Mountain Transit Agency (GMTA)

375 Lake Rd., St. Albans802.527.2181 · [email protected] provides public transportation services in the Franklin/Grand Isle area. Pg. 53

Lake Champlain Ferries802.864.9804 · www.ferries.comPassenger & vehicle transport to New York from Burlington, Grand Isle and Charlotte, VT. Pg. 38

SHOPPINGAPPLIANCES

Thibault Appliances15 Champlain Commons, Rt. 7 North, St. Albans · 802.524.4123www.thibaultappliances.comcharity@thibaultappliances.comSales & service of appliances, central vacs, vacuums & mattresses. Pg. 49

ARTS & CRAFTSCowle’s Quilting Machines

Highgate Commons Shopping Ctr., Rt. 7, St. Albans · 802.524.2551 · 877.495.3060www.cowlesquilting.comGammill, Statler, Stitcher, Brother, Janome products. Classes, sales & maintenance. Pg. 45

BOATSBoat Headquarters

183 N. River Street, Swanton802.868.4444 · [email protected], bass boats, fishing boats, runabouts, sales and service. “Worth the Drive.” Pg. 3

BOOKSThe Eloquent Page

70 North Main St., St. Albans802.527.PAGE (7243)[email protected] used, collectible, audio & new books since 1992. Pg. 55


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BOUTIQUESThe Forget-Me-Not Shop

942B Rt. 15, Johnson802.635.2335Clothing for men, women & teens, jewelry and accessories all at discount prices. Pg. 21

CLOTHINGScampers

24 & 42 Merchants Row, Swanton (I-89, Exit 21)802.868.4299 · [email protected]’s largest new & used family depart-ment store. Pg. 33

CONVENIENCE STORESMaplefields

Maplefields North St. AlbansRt. 7, St. Albans (I-89, Exit 20)802.524.3068Maplefields St. Albans555 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans (I-89, Exit 19)802.524.2662Maplefields at Georgia1207 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia (I-89, Exit 18)802.524.7741Maplefields at Enosburg518 Pearl St., Enosburg Falls802.933.2003Maplefields at Colchester414 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester (I-89, Exit 16)802.654.8627

Stone’s Shell9431 Rt. 36, East Fairfield802.827.3778Local convenience store, 24-hour wrecker service, AAA-approved. Pg. 62

FARM & HOMEWalker’s Farm, Home & Tack

555 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans802.524.9255 · [email protected], boots, tack, pet supplies, lawn & garden, home décor & gifts. Pg. 57

GALLERIES/FINE ARTSArtist In Residence

349 Main St., Enosburg [email protected] cooperative art gallery in Enosburg Falls, featuring local artists. Pg. 47

GIFTSBayberry Cottage

34 N. Main St., St. Albans802.527.8256 See us on FacebookBeautiful home decor and gifts. Quilts, linens, floral, jewelry, clocks, candles & more. Pg. 8

Boston Post Dairy, LLC2061 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls802.933.2749 · [email protected] milk cheese & soap, maple products, Vermont gifts, local beef. Pg. 19

Breezy Acres Garden Center & Primitive Country Barn

1904 Sheldon Rd., St. Albans802.524.4141 · www.breezyacresvt.comHome décor, linens, candles, lamps, wreaths, braided rugs, cupboards & potpourri. Pg. 39

West Swanton Orchards Country Gift Shop & Cider Mill

752 North River Street, Route 78WWest Swanton · 802.868.9100Harvest Festival Sept. 21–22. Apples, cider, specialty foods, baked goods, Vermont gifts & more. Pg. 47

GROCERYHannaford

St. Albans · 802.524.2157Swanton · 802.868.2637Enosburg · 802.933.6657Convenience you expect, for all your grocery and prescription needs. Pg. 2

HARDWAREAce Hardware, St. Albans

133 North Main St. #25, St. Albans802.527.7007 · [email protected] goods, plumbing, hardware, outdoor living, lawn & garden, paint & more. Pg. 21

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J & L HardwareJct. 104 & 128, Fairfax · 802.849.6402Your local trustworthy hardware store with superior service. Pg. 19

Sticks & Stuff44 Lower Newton St., St. Albans 802.639.16272 Orchard St. Ext., Enosburg Falls800.639.162813 Gallagher Rd., Middlesex · 866.639.1629www.sticksandstuff.comHardware, fl ooring, kitchen & bath, windows & doors, building materials, paint & more. Pg. 17

MUSICSilver & Gold Music

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NURSERY/GREENHOUSEBreezy Acres Garden Center & Primitive Country Barn

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SHOESDanform Shoes

150 Swanton Rd., St. Albans802.527.0916 · www.danformshoesvt.comNorthern Vermont’s #1 place to shoe shop. Pg. 5

SPORTSWhite’s Bikes & Outfi tters

1010 Ethan Allen Highway, Rt. 7, Georgia802.524.4496www.whitesgreenmountainbikes.comProudly serving bicycling enthusiasts in North-western Vermont with quality products. Pg. 19

VERMONT PRODUCTSBranon’s West View Maples

825 West Street, Fairfi eld, VT · 802.527.2430 www.branonvtorganicmaple.comMaple syrup & products. Sugar on snow,Sunday maple breakfasts & March Open House. Pg. 47

Hall Home Place4445 Main Street, Isle La Motte802.928.3091 · [email protected] cider, a delicately sweet, alcoholic beverage.Our variety of blends each have distinctive differences. Pg. 39

Rocky Ridge SugarmakersMichael & Sheila Trudeau · 802.848.80831387 Lost Nation Rd., Enosburg Falls www.purevermontmapleproducts.comsheila@purevermontmapleproducts.comMaple products & specialty foods, mustards, sauces, rubs, glazes, dips & candy. Pg. 58 We know that staying connected has never

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BERKSHIRERocky Ridge SugarmakersMichael & Sheila Trudeau • 848-80831387 Lost Nation Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT www.purevermontmapleproducts.com [email protected] products & specialty foods like: maple mustard, wasabi maple mustard, chipotle maple mustard, maple BBQ sauce, maple meat rubs, maple glazes and dips, maple cream fi lled chocolates & maple candy.

FAIRFIELDBranon Family Maple OrchardsTom & Cecile Branon & Sonswww.branonmaple.comFamily owned and operated. Certifi ed Organic - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream & Maple Sugar. Also offering Maple Jelly, Maple Grilling Sauce & Maple Seasoning. Wholesale prices available for Restaurants and value added producers.

ST. ALBANS TOWNHudak FarmRichard Hudak & Marie Frey527-1147, [email protected], www.hudakfarm.comCSA farm certifi cate, Pick-Your-Own Strawberries & Raspberries, Annual/Perennial Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Vegetable & Herb Plants, Biologically-Grown Vegetables & Small Fruit, Cider, Maple Syrup, Honey, Jams, Pickles, Bread, Local Cheese, Compost, Mulch

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Franklin County Area Guide 2013

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Transcript of Franklin County Area Guide 2013