The Montgomery and Jay Peak Area
Area Attractions: There is so much to do in the area around The Phineas Swann. Area Attractions include covered bridges, the Haskell Opera House, lakes, streams, mountain hiking, fall foliage in abundance, skiing, and, in the spring—maple sugaring.
Geotourism: The Phineas Swann is proud to be part of the Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association (NEKTTA). This organization is an active participant in National Geographic's growing Sustainable Tourism program.
Area Activities: All kinds of activities are available—from antiquing to visiting historic places to playing golf. With Jay Peak a next-door neighbor, skiing is a given. From ice-fishing to auctions, there are always things to do. Or if you just want to relax, you can stroll in the village, sit by the Trout River, or have drinks in our gardens.
Fairs, Festivals, & Seasonal Activities:
Most people think of Vermont as a wonderful place to spend their winter vacation.
And they are right, it is. But, Vermont is so much more than just a winter playground.
Our seasons are luxurious in their offerings of golf, tennis, canoeing, riding, hiking—and photographic richness in all of them.
Every month there are events in the area—concerts, studio tours, foliage festivals, auctions. The Champlain Fairgrounds hosts major
events—the
Champlain Valley Fair, the Fall Crafts & Fine Arts Show, Antique Cars. And May to October there is the Jay Peak Tram Ride.
About Town: Stores, products, and services to be found in Montgomery. There's wool, organic foods, baked goods, quilts, real estate agents (You never know; you just might get hooked!), artisans, and all kinds of stuff made with maple syrup!
Museums: Railroad museums (St. Albans and Island Pond), the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury, The Bread & Puppet Museum which also hosts live theatre and musical performances. At the Haskell Opera House, the audience sits in Vermont and watches the stage in Canada!
About Montgomery: This page is the entryway for your virtual tour of Montgomery: its history, its buildings, portraits of some of its people, and images of the village throughout the year. Also here is the explanation of the name Phineas Swann.
Montgomery Restaurants: The local eateries include: The Belfry, Bernie's, Trout River Traders, and The Snowshoe Pub. Some of these establishments are housed in historic buildings. And let's not forget the pizza and creemee stand—right across the street from The Phineas Swann!