The "Heart of Vermont" is embodied in the Rutland-Killington Region. In fact, this region provides a wealth of shopping, entertainment and dining. The Rutland-Killington area is where you can enjoy any season to its fullest!
Nestled in Vermont's Green Mountains, Rutland rests in a wide valley between the Green Mountain range and the Taconics. Nearby mountains and lakes bring thousands of people here to ski, hike, swim and enjoy the autumn foliage. Killington, Pico, and Okemo offer some of the finest skiing in the Northeast, within minutes of downtown Rutland. The terrain on Killington Mountain doubles as a great area for mountain biking and hiking when the snows have melted. For more hiking, enjoy the famous Appalachian and Long Trails that transverse the mountains of the Killington and Rutland area. Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails dot the landscape for other winter activities.
Rutland's downtown has recently revitalized into an eclectic mix of the old and the new. The area is rich in natural beauty and a wonderful history while in close proximity to great shopping and dining. The Ethan Allen Express brings tens of thousands of skiers, cyclists, and others from New York City's Penn Station directly into Downtown Rutland each year.
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Vermont Events in October
The Great Pumpkin Story Walk!
10/17/20 - 10/31/20
Visit the Rutland Rec Community Center for an “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Story Walk! Find pages from this classic story and let them lead you around the the exterior of the Community Center to… you guess it… a GREAT pumpkin!
Halloween Fun Run
10/25/20 - 10/25/20
Dress in the spirit of Halloween for this socially distanced fun run!
Registration is through Sign Up Genius.
Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your session.
Registration Opens at 10/2/2020 @ 9AM.
Registration Closes at 10/21/2020 @ 4PM or when the session is filled.
All ages MUST Pre-register.
Participants are encouraged to dress in the spirit of Halloween for this stroller and pet friendly event.
Prizes will be awarded for best costume!
Spooky Nature Scavenger Hunt
10/26/20 - 10/30/20
Take a walk through the trails at the Rutland Rec Community Center for a nature based scavenger hunt! Make sure to bring your camera! There will be a surprise at the end of the trail.
Community Costume Stroll
10/31/20 - 10/31/20
Join us for a safe and socially distanced costume stroll at the Rutland Rec Community Center! Participants are required to wear a mask at all times during the event, local organizations will be there with spooky displays and handing out prepacked treat bags! The event will take place outside in the back parking lot at the Rutland Recreation Community Center, in the event of inclement weather the event will be moved to a drive through event only.
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