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37 Fun Summer Activities In Ludlow Vermont

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I bet you’re wondering what to do in Ludlow Vermont in summer or even on a spring vacation. I’ve made a huge list of fun summer activities for all ages in Ludlow.

It’s easy to enjoy our quant town in the winter months for skiing and winter activities. Did you know we have loads of activities in the spring and summer too? The list I made below is only a fraction of what you can do during the summer or spring in Ludlow.

Don’t forget to check out our 3 unique vacation rentals in Ludlow, VT!

37 Fun Summer Activities In Ludlow, Vermont

Outdoor Activities

Shopping

Foodies Love Ludlow

Music Lovers

History Lovers

Family Activities

Activities For Outdoor Lovers 

There is no shortage of outdoor activities in Vermont!

  • Hike Okemo Mountain and grab an icy beer after at Tom’s Loft at the clocktower base!
  • Ride to the the top of Okemo Mountain on the orange bubble chair. June 17 – Sept 6.  Hike or take the chair back down. 
  • Mountain Biking at Evolution Park. 
  • Rent a Kayak or paddle board and enjoy one of the many local lakes.
  • Hike Mt. Ascuteney for amazing views and challenging trails.
  • Check out All Trails App for loads of other amazing local hikes.
  • Take a dip in a local swimming hole at Buttermilk Falls, just a 5 minute drive from our places.
  • Fish in a local lake or try fly fishing in the streams and rivers.
  • Play a round of golf at Fox Run in Ludlow.

Unique Shopping in and near Ludlow

If strolling through town to relax and shop is your thing, we’ve got you covered!

Unique shops in Ludlow Village

We’ve listing a few of our favorites below.

  • Check out the Three Graces on Main Street for super cute and chic clothing.
  • Depot Street Gallery stocks lost of unique handmade home decor and jewelry from local artisans.
  • Blue Sky Gift Store on Main Street.
  • Wine Depot has a huge selection of fantastic and unique wines and craft VT cheeses.
  • The Book Nook, located on Main Street.
  • Wellness shops like Blendwell Vermont and Jasper Forest

Shopping near Ludlow

  • Green Mountain Sugar House for local maple syrup, locals gifts and home to our local favorite, a maple creamie! Located on Rte 100 North on the lake!
  • Manchester Designer Outlets are a fantastic way to spend an afternoon and find great deals in a charming old town setting.   
  • Antique shopping at one of the many fantastic antique stores in Chester. Our three favorites are the Stone House, Vermont Picker and William Austin’s.
  • Vermont Country Store in Weston, is always a favorite with any age group and just 11 miles from Ludlow.
  • Visit Simon Pearce In Quechee to see glass blowers hand make the glasswares. Try the restaurant for a wonderful lunch or dinner!

Foodies Love Vermont

Fresh is always better. Between our fantastic farm to table restaurants, local Friday farmer’s market and vegetable stands along the road you’ll have plenty of opportunity to treat yourself.

  • Visit a local cheese factory! Our local Crowley Cheese Factory just outside of ludlow, or take a drive to Plymouth Cheese Factory in Plymouth.
  • Try out one of the many farm to table local restaurants in town!
  • Ludlow Farmers Market every Friday 4-7pm from May 27 to Oct 7th. Find fresh produce, local honey, amazing baked goods, organic meats, sample local wine and lots more. Just a short walk from our Ludlow vacation rentals!
  • Enjoy a Good “Ol Boy buttered bourbon at Main & Mountain Bar, a local favorite! 

For Music Lovers

From festivals to weekly local concerts to the Weston Playhouse you’ll find lots of music and variety to keep you entertained.

  • Best of Vermont Summer Festival, August 20-21, 2022 from 10 am – 4 pm in Ludlow, food, music vendors
  • Weekly Jackson Gore Summer Music Series. Info to follow, usually in July and August.
  • Weekly Ludlow and nearby town concerts
    • Ludlow Bandstand – Sundays 7-8pm, July 11- August 8
    • Cavendish Concert on the Green, Wednesday 6pm, July 7- August 11
    • Chester Thursdays
    • Mt Holley
  • Weston Playhouse hosts concerts, musicals and plays from June through September. Purchase tickets early, they sell out fast!

Festivals in and near Ludlow

  • Quechee Hot Air Ballon Festival, June 17-19, 2022
  • Best of Vermont Summer Festival, August 20-21, 2022 from 10 am – 4 pm in Ludlow, food, music vendors

History Buffs Love our area

  • Learn the history of Ludlow at our own Black River Academy Museum on High Street. Check their website for hours of operation
  • President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Tour Calvin Coolidge home, village and see his gravesite in Plymouth.
  • Hildene, Abraham Lincolns only surviving sons 500+ acre estate and museum in Manchester

Ludlow Summer Activities For the Family

  • Experience Vermont Farming. Visit a farm, try Billings in Woodstock for a variety of activities all summer long
  • Gamebird, a retro arcade, (think 80’s and 90’s favorites) full bar and food. New to Ludlow, located on Main St in the Village. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Try your skill at navigating through a 12 acre corn field maze. The Hathaway farm and corn maze ranks #2 in the nation. Check the website for opening, usually around the end of July and closes at the end of Oct.
  • Jackson Gore Adventure Zone at Jackson Gore base.
    • Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster
    • Bungee trampoline
    • Miniture golf
    • Disc golf
  • Evolution Bike park at Okemo Clock Tower Base

My list above, 37 activities to do in Ludlow, Vermont is only a fraction of ideas! Bottom line, you’re sure to find something to do in Ludlow year round!

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