Sharon was an incredible ambassador for Vermont! We were lucky enough to experience the depth of…read moreher knowledge on the beautiful countryside near Dorset and beyond. She shared insightful, unique perspectives on the history and local customs. Sharon was open to our group's interests and tailored the tour based on what we were interested in. I could not recommend Backroad Discovery Tours more adamantly to both newcomers and veterans of this region alike! Five stars doesn't do it justice!

Fantastic! Our tour guide Sharon was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the region, full of life, and a…read morepleasure to be around. I could tell she loved what she did and that made the experience more memorable. The sites she took us too were spectacular, hidden gems I had not even known of if I didn't take this tour. This tour is a MUST when visiting the area. I'm definitely going to take it again when I return.

I'm a cheese head…read more So when my friend was making our itinerary for a trip to VT, I was really excited to try this place! Weather got a little hariy getting there with the slushy roads, but we made it! It's pretty remote location with no street lights, so if driving in the dark look for the signs to get there and trust your GPS. There's a large parking lot across from the entrance to the little store/shop. The shop is actually the owners old family home I belive. We arrived pretty much at closing time, but we were still welcomed warmly. We got a cheese & maple syrup tasting which was yum and informative, and the staff member that did it was really nice, I forgot her name, but see photo below. One of the cheeses has won a cheese competition, very cool. We also got to meet the owner, but she was busy getting Christmas orders together. I perused all of the cheeses I wanted and settled on 4. We got to try 2 out of the 4 from the cheese sampling. The nice lady that checked me out even gave me some nice to-go samples as well. The smoked cheese was my fav, and the sage. But I enjoyed them all. I was able to easily fly home to TX with them due to the cold weather of the season. After the tasting, we got to peruse the store. They have so much other stuff to buy in additon to cheese and maple, tons of knick-knacks and gifts and merch. We didn't get to explore the farm after since it was pitch black when we left, too bad. Enjoy!

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup…read morecompares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I'm anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn't get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I'm able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn't want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it's definitely worth it imo. Next year I'll be in Maine in October so I'll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

We had an awesome time on the two hour snowmobile tour. Pat was an amazing tour guide. He made sure…read morewe were safe and having fun. The trails were absolutely gorgeous with the fresh snow everywhere. Highly recommend!

Had a great time, but very cold. Wear everything you got! April was a great guide. There is no…read morefacility to change, warm up, or even an indoor restroom, so be prepared. Or just actually read the email and text they send you beforehand!

Fun place for a bourbon/liquor tasting. You can choose a flight and then choose your favorite(s)…read more The bartender was very knowledgeable about their products and is able to make suggestions based on your likes and dislikes. Set up as a bar area and tables around the room, so very relaxed atmosphere.

Saxtons distillery and tasting room are such a gem in Brattleboro…read more We were spending this Monday afternoon in town and stopped for a tasting. Christian greeted us nicely and recommended certain ways of doing tastings and specs of each. He chatted while making bar menu cocktails for other guests. We each selected a regular flight and a reserve flight to try all their spirit options that we thought interesting. I can't say enough about how very impressed I am with the quality of the bourbons produced here. The double barrel bourbon, a maple bourbon and & a maple rye were all excellent choices on the regular flight menu. I also appreciated Perk coffee liqueur & the flavors and complexity of the Snowdrop gin. ($5 flight) On the reserve flight, friends chose the 15 year angel bourbon, 12 year rye reserve, aged snowdrop gin, and the vineyard rye full strength. ($12 flight) Really can't say enough about the quality that is offered here! Plus the facilities are inviting and I'd enjoy a day on the patio or to hear some music some afternoon, it's a great spot. I highly recommend a stop and purchase here! Cheers.

This was super fun! The ride was really neat and made for a unique outing that I and my friends…read morewill remember. A great reason to visit Concord. We saw everyone from the tour downtown finding dinner afterward.

The concept is really cute. You ride rail carts for either 2 or 4 people, and the views are nice…read moretoo! You'll pass water, lots of greenery, and even some cows. If you go, definitely bring mosquito spray, a rain jacket, and an umbrella. The last thing you want is getting caught in the rain like we did... it was no fun. They did provide umbrellas, but ours was broken, so we ended up completely soaked. There's plenty of parking at the entrance, and portable potties are available before you start. The customer service has some opportunities, but overall I'm still glad I checked it out. I actually think I would've enjoyed it more in the winter than in the middle of summer. The mosquitoes were noooo joke, especially after getting drenched in the rain. Overall, it's a fun experience to do at least once if it's been on your list.

If you're a fan of history, then historic Downton Concord is worth the visit. There were plenty of…read moreparking on street; it was free the day we went. The whole area is 25 acres and for the most part, kept the way it was back in the day. The architecture and old buildings were fun to look at; some even had old engraved signs stating what it was, for example a bank and hotel. There's a self guided walking tour, I saw signs throughout the main road. It's about two miles and takes an hour and a half. There were restaurants and shops throughout. A few of my favorite buildings were, the NH State House, Clock Tower, and NH State Library. Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the US had a home there. The oldest house that is still standing was built in 1735, it belonged to Reverend Timothy Walker. My family and I enjoyed walking around, exploring, shopping, and eating there.

We visited the downtown area and had a good time of walking around and browsing at several stores…read more They had several nice places to shop at and several restaurants to be able to get a bite to eat. I kind of expected a bit more in regards to shopping options but it was ok.

I just returned from a 3 day 2 night trip to Gettysburg, Amish Country, Hershey Park and had a…read morewonderful time. This is the best tour for seniors, they have all the accommodations. The bus driver did an excellent job, the Tour Guides were excellent, and our leader Sue was very gracious and pleasant and helpful. She also had some great bingo games and even some jokes! I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

I just used Fox Tours for the first time for a day trip to NYC. The prices were reasonable for a…read moredaylong trip and everyone I dealt with at the company was organized and friendly. The buses were comfortable, with rest rooms. The tour guide/bus driver handed us out all of our tickets, and an itinerary and gave us his cell phone number should we need to contact him for any reason. Everything was well-planned with plenty of time to do what was scheduled and more. The bus stopped once on the way into the city and once on the way back, for breakfast and dinner. They offer a huge variety of tours as well as other services. While I probably wouldn't do a NYC tour again, I'll definitely look into their others.