Quechee Gorge Visitor Center

09/30/2026

Come on down for the best lemonade in town!

Coming up this Friday October 2nd the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center will be continuing our "Foliage Friday's" with our beloved Whistlestop Lemonade Stand ft. their famous Whistle Whips!

Travelers, take note: these lemonades will make your Hike down into the Gorge much more enjoyable.

Locals, take note: come out to the Visitor Center to say Hello and grab your favorite Lemonade BEFORE the snow drops!

09/15/2026

Stop in today to hear Iris from Whisper Hill in Vermont talk about our natural world here at the Quechee Gorge!

09/14/2026

Call to Artists! Apply for the 2027 Quechee Gorge Artist in Residence, we'd love to see you here.

The Quechee Gorge Visitor Center is now accepting applications for our 2027 year-long Artist-in-Residence Program. We are seeking New England visual artists ready to share their work with a global audience.

08/29/2026

Ranger Derek is here at the center today!

08/20/2026

In honor of our beautiful new bridge, let's talk about our other favorite bridges in the Region: Covered Bridges. If you're looking to tour one of Vermont's signature river-crossing, we've got a micro-guide of the most beautiful covered bridges in Windsor County

https://www.hartfordvtchamber.com/covered-bridges-of-windsor-county

One of Vermont's most unique and beloved sights are its many wooden covered bridges. Windsor County alone is home to fifteen. Find out about their style, history, and more below. This list is under active construction.

08/19/2026

VINS has been named Best Nature Center in the Seven Daysies!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, and to all those who visit, explore, attend our events, support our work, and share your love for VINS. We’re so lucky to be part of a community that values connecting people with nature and wildlife! 💚🪶

Read more here: https://community.sevendaysvt.com/best-of/2026/recreation/best-nature-center-45364953 🔗

08/17/2026

Already planning your Vermont fall adventure? (You should be!) We've got a guide to help you find some highlights and hidden gems.

https://www.hartfordvtchamber.com/four-can-t-miss-fall-adventures-around-white-river-junction-plus-a-sleeper-favorite

The most colorful time of year is almost here in Windsor County. Crunchy leaves underfoot, hillsides lit up in red and gold, that first bite of cold morning air. Fall in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire is hard to beat, and if you're planning a visit, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the...

08/13/2026

Vermont's Little Grand Canyon, Now With Both Lanes

Good news for anyone road-tripping toward foliage season, leaf-peeping early, or just passing through on the way to Killington: the Quechee Gorge Bridge has reopened with both lanes and both sidewalks, wrapping up a two-year-and-change rehab by the Vermont Agency of Transportation . Finishing touches continue through the week, but the view is fully back in business!

Stop at the Gorge, walk the bridge, grab lunch nearby, and take in one of Vermont's most photographed spots the way it was meant to be seen: without the dulcet tones of jackhammers as background music. (But seriously, we're grateful for all the hard work. It's a beautiful bridge.)

08/08/2026

Uh oh friends, bacteria advisory at the Quechee Gorge today.