Horseback Riding

Experienced and aspiring equestrians head to the Kedron Valley Stables (tel. 800/225-6301 or 802/457-1480; www.kedron.com), about 4 1/2 miles south of Woodstock on Route 106. A full menu of riding options is available, from a 1-hour beginner ride ($35, or $33 per person for parties of three or more) to a 5-night inn-to-inn excursion ($1,625 per person, including all meals and lodging, double occupancy; higher in foliage season). Ask about weekend riding programs. The stables rent horses to experienced riders for local trail rides, offer sleigh and carriage rides, and have an indoor riding ring for inclement weather. They are open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas, but credit cards are not accepted.