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The fun continues off the slopes
Killington
A nod also must go to this East Coast winter favorite, where legions of skiers and snowboarders enjoy snow-filled action at the base of the mountain. Indeed, while Vermont’s largest ski resort lacks any sort of quaint alpine charm, the slew of restaurants, bars, lodges, and shops along the eponymous Killington Road more than compensates. Two après-ski staples that everyone must sample – the Wobbly Barn and the Pickle Barrel – are both found here; the former, set in an old barn, is a popular haunt for happy hour and keeps the night going with live bands and a crowded dance floor, while the latter, a larger nightspot that doubles as a music venue, has hosted a variety of lesser-known and up-and-coming acts, like G Love & Special Sauce, Howie Day, and Eddie Money. For those craving a high-class evening, fabulous Hemingway’s, an elegant New American restaurant ranked among the best in New England, beckons.
