The Arts

The Okemo Valley and Greater Falls regions of Vermont are famous for their award winning fairs, festivals, parades, concerts and church suppers. Search listed events to see what's happening during your vacation at Vacation in Vermont, Virtual Vermont, and Okemo Valley Music Festival website for a Chester live concert schedule.

The Weston Playhouse Theater Company
As Vermont's oldest professional theater, The Weston Playhouse is built on a long tradition of quality entertainment and community. Our vacation packages include a performance at the Playhouse.

Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts
For those with handicrafts in mind, the Fletcher Farm School offers classes in painting and quilting.

Frog Hollow - Vermont State Craft Center
In the folksy spirit of Vermont, Frog Hollow features various galleries exhibiting a unique collection of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra A state-supported non-profit symphony encouraging the appreciation of music in all its forms, with an emphasis on orchestral, choral and chamber music. The VSO performs 50 concerts in more than 20 communities across Vermont.

Scenic Tours

Green Mountain Flyer: Climb aboard and travel through the Scenic Southern Vermont countryside in restored coaches pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. Take a journey from Chester Depot to Bellows Falls . Travel along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers, with spectacular views of Brockway Mills Gorge and two historic covered bridges. The Green Mountain Flyer also has a snack car offering beverages and other goodies while you ride. Please see our specials page for seasonal tour offerings and packages.

Countless local area historical walking, hiking and biking tour guides are available to you free of change from the innkeepers at the Park Light Inn.

Shopping

Visit our Village Shops and Galleries page for a comprehensive guide of shops in Chester Vermont. There are countless nearby villages and towns offering all types of unique shopping opportunities. Guests of this Vermont bed and breakfast prefer;

Manchester Outlets; Just a short drive from our lovely village green (on route 11 north) one can journey to the Designer Outlets in beautiful Manchester. Now this is not your ordinary Outlet Shopping experience... the shops (more like boutiques) are carefully placed so as not to obstruct the mountain view, while you walk along tree-lined streets and enjoy the architectural wonders of old meeting new... Even the "men" love to go shopping in Manchester village. You will find Coach, Escada, Armani, Movado, J.Crew, Baccarat, Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Bass, Jones NY, Adrienne Vittadini and so many more.

Vermont State Parks

The beautiful and geographically diverse state of Vermont has many state parks for an abundance of outdoor activities, such as fishing, golfing, hiking, caving, mountain biking, motorcycle riding, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting/canoeing, hang gliding, entertainment, education. The Park Light Inn is a premier destination for the outdoor enthusiast, centrally located between several Ski Mountains, lakes, and Vermont State Parks. For those who wish a more relaxed and entertaining outdoor experience includes entertainment, the Vermont State Parks schedule offers a wealth of annual arts and entertainment; from which most Southern Vermont and Central Vermont Entertainment Events are just a short drive from the Park Light Inn Vermont Bed and Breakfast.

Vermont Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling

Located just minutes away from several Vermont Ski Vacation destinations; the Park Light Inn Vermont B&B has something for everyone - spacious, tastefully appointed accommodations and enhanced amenities in a residential setting. The inn is centrally located to the snow-covered slopes of Grafton Ponds, Ascutney, Okemo, Mt. Snow, Magic, Killington, Bromley, Stratton and Pico Mountains, which offer a variety of slopes; catering to both beginners and pros - boasting the East's most beautiful and challenging ski areas. The Park Light Inn concierge service offers the exciting Vermont ski and snowmobile packages for your ultimate Vermont winter vacation. Through the Park Light Inn partnership with Okemo Mountain, Grafton Ponds, Magic and Stratton Mountains, your perfect Vermont Ski Package is available at discount prices for Vermont Lodging guests. The Park Light Inn offers both Ski and Stay Packages, as well as custom tailored ski vacation package offerings. Call toll free at 888-875-4417 or email the innkeepers for additional information.

Southern Vermont Golfing

Just a short drive from the doorstep, one will find several of the best in Vermont Golf and Country Clubs in the state; the Park Light Inn concierge service can assist in coordinating your tee-time reservations. There are options for every level of experience, including lessons for those who want to work on their stroke and top-ranking 18 hole mountainous courses for those looking for challenge; just a few of the many nearby options available include: Bellows Falls Country Club in Bellows Falls, Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, Tater Hill Golf Club in Ludlow, Okemo Valley Golf Club at Okemo, Green Mountain National Golf Course in Killington and the Woodstock Golf Club in Woodstock. Golf Digest magazine has had plenty to say about our local courses, some of which have been voted "One of the Top Five Best New Upscale Public Golf Courses," 9th "Best Public Course" in Vermont, of Green Mountain it was said "This is truly mountain golf, spectacular vistas and dramatic elevation changes will impart a lasting impression on the most ardent city dweller," 4th in 1997 "Best of State" The list goes on and on... Stay and Golf Packages are also available at the Park Light Inn!

Options are Endless

- fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and so very much more... Visit the Park Light Inn packages page for additional options, if you do not see the activity you are looking for, simply call Jo-Ann and Jack toll free at (888) 875-4417 for further assistance.