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Non-Astronomy Area Activities

Stellafane's Family Favorite Non-Astronomy Things To Do In or Near Springfield!

Besides the list below, check out these links for local tourism organizations to find some more local gems!

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Wilgus State Park
Excellent camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, nature observation and picnicking. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent, and an outfitter provides canoe and kayak trips from the park. On the Connecticut River.
Ascutney, VT
17 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Vermont Granite Museum
Geology and history of granite, and Arlington National Cemetery headstones
Barre, VT
79 minutes
History & Culture
Hope Cemetery
10,000+ granite sculptures! At first, you might think that it would be a bit bizarre to visit a graveyard for reasons other than visiting long departed friends or relatives. However, once you realize the scope of artistry and craftsmanship inherent within Barre's Hope Cemetery, it would truly be a shame to miss these unusual works of art. They are literally a credit and monument to the ingenuity of the people who created them, as much as a memorial to the people who are interred within or under them.
Barre, VT
81 minutes
History & Culture
Adams Old Stone Grist Mill
This old grist mill is a museum of what times were like in the 19th century. Set next to a railroad tunnel that runs UNDER the business district, it is a treasure trove of artifacts from the days when Bellows Falls was a thriving mill town. Open on a limited basis or upon request through the Bellows Falls Historical Society which has an office on Westminster Street, near the top of Mill Street where the grist mill is located.
Bellow Falls, VT
18 minutes
History & Culture
Fort Number 4
The Fort at Number 4 was a mid-18th century stockade fortification protecting Plantation Number 4, the northernmost British settlement along the Connecticut River in the Province of New Hampshire. The Fort at No. 4 is an open-air museum & historic landmark in Charlestown, NH. To the extent possible, the museum recreates the 18th century fortified section. Good for families and history aficionados.
Charleston, NH
10 minutes
History & Culture
Morningside Flight Park
Hang gliding, parasailing, and zip lines. Rental and instructions.
Charleston, NH
16 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
St. Gauden’s National Historic Park
Preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Gardens, sculpture, hiking.
Cornish NH
29 minutes
History & Culture
Nature Museum
Children Activities
Grafton, VT
24 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Okemo Mountain Resort
Summer activities and chair lift
Ludlow, VT
24 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Stoughton Pond
A good swimming area for families, especially with children, to cool off on hot days. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day-use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.
North Springfield, VT
13 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Montshire Museum Science (for children)
The Montshire is an award-winning hands-on science museum. You'll experience over 140 exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. As a 110-acre museum on the Connecticut River, there's always plenty to explore, both indoors and out! Open daily 10-5. Outdoor water park in the summer.
Norwich, VT
38 minutes
History & Culture
King Authur Baking Company
The King Arthur Baking Company, formerly the King Arthur Flour Company, is an American supplier of flour, ingredients, baking mixes, cookbooks, and baked goods. It also runs two baking schools, one at its Norwich, Vermont bakery and the other in Burlington, Washington. Includes a Cafe.
Norwich, VT
38 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
President Coolidge’s Childhood Home and Summer White House.
Plymouth, VT
40 minutes
History & Culture
Grafton Village Cheese Okemo Valley Retail Store
Located in the heart of Vermont’s Okemo Valley, our retail store is conveniently located on Route 103, just east of downtown Ludlow. In addition to Grafton’s award-winning cheeses, the store offers a carefully curated selection of state, national and international cheeses, along with other specialty foods and artisan gifts. Free cheese tasting daily.
Proctorville, VT
17 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
VINS: Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Nature center with Raptors, Songbird Aviary, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk.
Quechee, VT
37 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge is Vermont's deepest gorge with a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 minutes to complete.
Quechee, VT
39 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Vermont Country Store
In 1946, Vrest and Mildred Ellen Orton opened The Vermont Country Store in the quaint village of Weston, Vermont. Vrest was inspired by childhood memories of his father's general store in North Calais, Vermont. 1292 Rockingham Road (VT-103)
Rockingham, VT
14 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Wellwood Orchards
Fresh fruit, petting zoo, baked items
Springfield VT
16 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Russell Porter Art Show at Gallery at the Vault
A joint effort by The Vault Art Gallery, Springfield Telescope Makers, and The Springfield Art and Historical Society, this showing of some of Porter’s work is a great new addition for 2026. Few things illustrate the creativity of Russell Porter more than his pictures. Whether artistic pastels in Venice, architectural proposals for the Griffith Observatory, portraits of Inuit people or cutaway drawings of the 200” telescope, they display the genius of a man who thought in pictures. This will be a wonderful item to add to your bucket list for Stellafane Convention August 13-16!
Springfield, VT
10 Minutes
Historic Art Show
Springfield Library
Over one hundred years later, Springfield Town Library continues to serve the community from that magnificent building, expanded several times over the intervening century and now housing over 50,000 volumes and including formats unimaginable when it first opened. The historic Spafford Library Building located in the heart of downtown 43 Main Street.
Springfield, VT
10 minutes
History & Culture
Edgar May Health Center
Indoor pool, exercise equipment, 40’ climbing wall
Springfield, VT
10 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
VRmont Studios
Immersive Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Springfield, VT
10 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Springfield Cinemas
Box Office Line (802) 885-1009 Call Box Office Line to buy tickets in advance.
Springfield, VT
10 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Springfield Art & Historic Society
The Springfield Art & Historical Society exists to promote an appreciation of Springfield’s history and historical art by identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available material that documents the story of the town’s people, industry, and culture. Open Saturdays 1-4 pm except for holiday weekends. It's free of charge to visit. 65 Route 106, North Springfield, Vt 05150
Springfield, VT
12 minutes
History & Culture
Muckross State Park
hiking, biking
Springfield, VT
13 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Crown Point Country Club
Golfing
Springfield, VT
15 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
DuGrenier Hand Blown Glass Art
Robert DuGrenier Associates, Inc. was started in 1980 by Robert DuGrenier as a design studio specializing in glass sculptural pieces and three-dimensional design. Over the years, based on his strengths of creativity and knowledge of materials, Robert has worked in collaboration with architects and designers to create custom glass sculptural installations and chandeliers. These are installed in hotels, stores, museums and private residences around the world. 1096 VT Route 30
Townshend, VT
40 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
L.L Bean
That famous Maine-based outdoor store, but closer!
West Lebanon, NH
34 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
American Precision Museum
The American Precision Museum is located in the renovated 1846 Robbins & Lawrence factory on South Main Street in Windsor, Vermont. The museum combines the atmosphere of an original 19th century factory building with a world-class collection of historic machines. The 1846 armory building, the “Shaping America” exhibition and accompanying programs explore industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem solving, and the impact of precision manufacturing on American history and culture.
Windsor, VT
23 minutes
History & Culture
Simon Pearce
Inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques and using the finest natural materials, Simon set out to create designs that bring pleasure and inspiration with every use, every day.
Windsor, VT
25 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Paradise Park
Paradise Park is located in the town of Windsor that has many easy and accessible hiking trails and, the beautiful Lake Runnemede (Evarts Pond), that can be used for fishing.
Windsor, VT
28 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Sea Sheperd Conservation Society
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a non-profit organization based in Woodstock, VT, dedicated to marine wildlife conservation and protection. Exhibits.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
History & Culture
Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship. Good for history buffs.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Sugarbush Farm
Four generation Luce Family Farm is famous for its excellent waxed cheeses and pure Vermont maple syrup made right on the farm. Scenic drive, cheese, maple syrup flight tastings. Free admission.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
FH Gillingham Country Store
Since 1886, large selection of eclectic items.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Red Wagon Toy Shop
Clothing, toys, books for kids. A great toy store! 41 Central St.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Yankee Book Store
Large selection of books.
Woodstock, VT
39 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Billings Farm
Billings Farm & Museum is just a scenic stroll from the village center of Woodstock, Vermont, and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country. Combining a fully operating Jersey dairy farm with educational exhibits and interactive programs and events. Adults 16-61 $19; Seniors 62+ $16; Children 3-15 $12
Woodstock, VT
41 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
Farmhouse Pottery
Pottery items locally made.
Woodstock, VT
43 minutes
Shopping & Entertainment
Silver Lake State Park
The park is popular for its sandy swimming area, picnic grounds, and camping area. Its proximity to Woodstock and other central Vermont tourist destinations makes it ideal for family vacations. The park encompasses the northern shoreline of 84-acre Silver Lake which supports excellent fishing of northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass and other warm-water species. The lake is popular for paddling and quieter recreation.
Woodstock, VT
54 minutes
Outdoor & Wellness
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