Lodging near Burke Mountain & Lake Willoughby

Hiking, Biking, Skiing & More

A sailboat glides on a lake surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.

Not far from our guest lodging at Cherry House Bed and Breakfast is East Burke, Vermont. There is great skiing in the winter at Burke Mountain and mountain biking during all the seasons (fat bikes are a winter thing). We are also a short drive from the White Mountains where hiking and scenic views are plentiful. Peacham is one of the most photographed towns in Vermont, and you mustn’t miss the Newbury General Store just south of St. Johnsbury. There are lakes for boating and swimming, many hikes around Willoughby Lake, and bike and boat rentals within a short drive.

Vermont Attractions

Bread and Puppet Theater and Museum. Giant puppets and political commentary come together at the home of this world-famous art installation. Enjoy weekend performances in the summer months. Almost beyond description!

Burke Mountain Resort. 2,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding. Home of the world-famous Burke Mountain Academy—Mikaela Shiffren’s high school. Take in the toll-road or Kingdom Trails in the off-season.

Cabot Cheese Visitors Center. Learn how one of Vermont’s most famous exports is made.

Highland Center for the Arts. One of many reasons to visit nearby Greensboro.

Hill Farmstead. For a number of years this brewery’s liquid gold has been named the world’s best. Experience it for yourself.

Groton State Forest. Hiking, lakes, ponds and beautiful scenery.

Joe’s Pond. The closest lake to Cherry House offers a public beach and boating. Also accessible from St. Johnsbury on bike or snow machine on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.

Kingdom Trails. Widely regarded as one the top mountain biking, hiking and winter recreational trail systems in the U.S. More that 100 miles of trails, just 20 minutes from Cherry House.

Lake Willoughby. Spectacularly beautiful. And a well-kept secret. Enjoy hiking, boating, swimming and beaches—or just take in the scenery.

Montpelier. Vermont’s capital is a great destination for shopping, dining, cultural attractions, or visit the Vermont Statehouse.

Montshire Museum of Science. A hands-on children’s museum sure to please visitors of any age. An easy drive on I-91.

Rock of Ages. Explore the science and heritage of Vermont’s granite industry. Who knew a hole in the ground could be so interesting?

New Hampshire Attractions

Bretton Woods Resort. New Hampshire’s largest winter resort features loads of family-friendly terrain and stunning views of Mt. Washington.
Cannon Mountain. New Hampshire’s classic ski area. Enjoy a tram ride to Cannon’s summit to take in the scenery in warmer months.
The Colonial Theater. See great entertainers in an intimate setting in the beautiful town of Bethlehem.
Franconia Notch State Park. Home to Cannon Mountain, biking and hiking trails, The Flume and some of the most rugged scenery in the Northeast.
Littleton. We’re just 20 minutes from shopping and dining in this charming New England town.
Mt. Washington and The Mt. Washington Cog Railway. Visit the legendary Mt. Washington Hotel (an inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shinning”). Take a ride on the historic Cog Railway to the highest peak in the northeast U.S.