Harwood Hill Motel Vermont

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Harwood Hill Motel in Bennington,Vermont is an adorable cottage like motel in the adorable bustling town of Bennington.

Welcome!

Harwood boasts suites and deluxe rooms filled with art and surrounded by the “Million Dollar View” including mountains and the Bennington Battle Monument. The rooms are quite spacious and we were so happy to be staying in our room across the street from an apple orchard with easy in and out parking.

Harwood also has a covered gazebo, play area, hammocks and a more than friendly staff that will help you get anywhere you need to go or give recommendations. Harwood also offers a continental breakfast in the office daily and wifi included.

Check out that view

Harwood is located close to many attractions in Bennington including the Battle Monument, covered bridges, Frost Stone House and plenty of local restaurants. Downtown is a quick drive away as well. Definitely plan to spend a day or two seeing the town.

Harwood is the perfect motel if you’re looking to save money but still stay in the action. The rates are extremely reasonable while still giving you a small town Vermont feel.

Our own little porch

If you’re traveling during fall foliage -which you should-I recommend booking at least 6 months before travel since rooms book up. It’s about a 2.5 hour drive up to Burlington and the drive up is breathtaking. Fall foliage in Vermont should absolutely be on your travel bucket list-you won’t be sorry.

Apple Picking

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There are so many New Englandy things to do in the Fall. We have been so lucky to have the chance to move our family to Massachusetts and settle into a calmer way of life. I have dreamed of Fall and having a chance to share all of those crisp sweater weather activities with our daughter and this was the year! Our first Fall activity back in Massachusetts was apple picking.

The Big Apple Farm in Wrentham,Ma has an amazing collection of apple trees where you can drive up or take a hayride and pick a bushel for yourself. The apple varieties are plentiful and the type variety available for picking changes from week to week so make sure you check their website to find out which varieties are available during your visit.

You are able to drive straight up to the orchard and purchase bags for picking before entering into the fields. I cannot begin to tell you how breathtaking it is to be in an apple orchard looking out onto a mountain.

 

You can mix and match which apple varieties you pick as you fill you bushel.

 

Once done make sure you drive back down the hill to their farm stand store.

 

Everything available in the store is grown locally on the farm. This includes cider, baked goods and fruits and veggies. I highly recommend the apple cider donuts.

 

You can also sneak a peek at the apple sorter!

 

Apple picking is a not to be missed bucket list item on your New England Fall Family Trip! Need help planning a New England trip? Visit me at Callie at Fairy Godmother Travel so I can help make New England magical for you.