Bethel

From Bethel, it's 85 miles (137 kilometers) to the southeast to Manchester and 120 miles (193 kilometers) to the east to Portland.

Bethel isn't the only spot in this popular region worth seeing; travelers can also set out to see the unique qualities of the surrounding countryside, cities and cultural attractions. To make the most of your time in the area, take a trip to Killington. It's approximately 13 miles (21 kilometers) from Bethel and is home to the Green Mountain National Golf Course and Pico Mountain at Killington Ski Resort. Another option is to go to Woodstock. It's about 16 miles (26 kilometers) from Bethel and is home to the Billings Farm and Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

Approximately 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the southeast of Bethel is Quechee, an important regional city home to Quechee Gorge, Vermont Institiute of Natural Science and Quechee Gorge Village. Quechee Ski Hill and Wilderness Trails are more attractions that should be included on every traveler's schedule.

In these busy times, the perfect vacation often means making time to relax. When it's time to kick back, do as the locals do and enjoy cycling or shore fishing. Get outdoors and get amongst it in the Bethel area. Have a go at snowmobiling or give horse riding a try.

When planning your trip to Bethel, it's handy to remember that the nearest major airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport, is situated in in Lebanon, 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the southeast.