Whetstone Inn - Marlboro, VT
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The Whetstone Inn, situated off the main highway in Marlboro, VT, is in a quiet rural setting, where you can either stay and enjoy the quietness, or use it as a base to go exploring the region.
Waymark Code: WM3J85
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2008
Views: 34
The Whetstone Inn is an old establishment that is located on South Road in Marlboro, Vermont, a tiny community typical of Northern New England. There are four buildings that comprise the center of Marlboro: The Whetstone Inn, the Church, the Post Office-Municipal Offices, and the town's assembly hall.
According to the book, "Vermont Inns & Taverns" by John C. Wriston, Jr., found at the inn, around 1772, the Gen. Jonas Whitney hotel, run by Jonas Whitney, was established at a crossroads along the now defunct Windham County Turnpike. Later, it became the Marlboro Center Hotel, and is now the Whetstone Inn.
The present place is a two story white building with an addition on one side. The inn furnishings are simple yet tasteful. The food - absolutely incredible (ask for the waffles for breakfast, though the french toast is great, too). The rooms are spacious, and many have a private bath. One of the rooms was once the dance hall for the town!
If you want true Vermont character, talk to the inn people. There are many stories that Harry can tell, but you'll have to visit to hear them.
My visit was for a gathering of friends (surpise party) in early April 2008. It was a great stay, one that I'll always remember!
Name: Whetstone Inn
Address:
P.O. Box 7
550 South Street
Marlboro, VT United States
05344
Phone Number: 802-254-2500
Web Site URL: [Web Link]
Proprietor/Owner: Harry and jean Boardman
Dates/Seasons Open: All year round
Number of Rooms: 11 regular guest rooms.
Geographical Setting: Small Town/Village
Special Features: There is so much to tell, but I don't want to spoil the surprise. There are several pictures that will catch your eye (people you may have seen in the news). There is a place where the old tavern bar was, which still has the original sixteen mail slots
Menu Specialties: Breakfast is served daily; dinners on certain weekends and on request.
Languages Spoken: Try them. Jean pursued a career in linguistics.
Area Attractions:
Brattleboro, VT is the largest city in the area and has an interesting assortment of shops including bead stores, outdoor stores and just old buildings.
Various covered bridges are in the area.
Marlboro College is nearby.
Mt. Snow is a major ski resort that is nearby.
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