

BACKROAD DISCOVERY TOURS
Shires Sampler
May15-June15 and November-December 11: Fri, Sat,Sun,Tues 1-3:45 PM
Enjoy our tour of the area that also includes beautiful scenery,
200-year-old historic district homes and spectacular views with over 25
points of interest. Travel in our comfortable 10 passenger vehicle with individual
bucket seats and a center aisle.
Specific spots include quintessential villages, oldest marble quarry in the U.S,
a covered bridge, a majestic 250-year- old hotel, internment sites of
President Lincoln's descendants, a Norman Rockwell exhibit in Arlington (his former town), the
the oldest courthouse in Vermont, Orvis family homes and more.
All of these points of interest will be seen with a narrative given by best-selling
author and award-winning TV history show host, Dick Smith.
The route includes a covered bridge and Maple Sugar House, with an opportunity
to purchase maple syrup and other VT-made products.
Enjoy history, beauty, fun and adventure! $45 pp.
A minimum of 2 passengers is needed to proceed.




“ As its license plates remind both residents and visitors, the state of Illinois proudly claims the motto “Land of Lincoln.” However, had
this selection has been left to the Lincolns themselves -- the final three generations, that is -- the honor might have gone to Vermont
i instead.” – The New York Times, July 28, 2002