Dover and West Dover put you at the heart of Southern Vermont's outdoor playground. Mount Snow dominates the winter calendar with skiing and riding, while summer and fall bring mountain biking, scenic lift rides, and a full bike park. The Route 100 Byway is a classic Green Mountain scenic drive, especially stunning during fall foliage when the Deerfield Valley blazes with color—plan ahead, as October books out months in advance. Lake Whitingham, also called Harriman Reservoir, offers paddling, swimming, and boating just minutes away. Hiking and the Valley Trail multi-use path network crisscross the valley, connecting trails to Adams Farm and Deerfield Valley farm stands and sugarhouses. Mount Snow also operates a golf course and lift-served scenic rides in summer and fall, perfect for a morning round or an afternoon pedal down the mountain. About 30 minutes east, the Marlboro Music Festival area hosts classical performances and outdoor concerts during summer and early fall, drawing musicians and audiences from across New England. Wilmington village, 10 minutes south, offers shops, galleries, and dining along the Molly Stark Byway.
There is more within easy reach: The Route 100 Byway — a classic Green Mountain scenic drive through ski country; The Marlboro Music Festival area; Adams Farm and Deerfield Valley farm stands and sugarhouses; Mount Snow golf. Seasonal highlights include Mount Snow ski season and spring-skiing events (winter), Mount Snow Bike Park and golf season (summer), Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival (summer) and fall foliage (October).