Arlington Inn

Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont

“Arlington Inn, Arlington, 05250. Tel. 375-6532. The Arlington Inn thinks of ski touring in a small way... a small, seriously important, intimate way. Expert equipment, trails and friendly instruction. One group of ten people per day to allow for an experience that is hard to match. For house guests of the inn only.” -Vermont Ski Guide, 1978

Location: 3904 VT Route 7A Arlington, VT 05250

Directory listings:1977-1981

Known operators:

Today: The Arlington Inn is still open and operates though they no longer offer or maintain ski trails

Arlington Inn

a recent photo of the Arlington Inn

from vermontwaytostay.com

History

According to the Arlington Inn's current website (www.arlingtoninn.com): "The Arlington Inn, a Vermont village estate built in 1847, was the private home of Martin Chester Deming. The home was purchased by the Bottom's in the 1920's and opened its doors as, The Colonial Inn, a Vermont summer hotel. Today travelers will find four buildings on the National Historic Register offering 16 guest rooms, a full service restaurant and tavern."

The Arlington Inn was listed in cross country directories between 1977 ands 1981. They offered skiing trails "through the woods of the National Forest," and trail use seemed limited to guests of the inn only. Today, Arlington Inn operates on 3 acres of land and they advertise cross country skiing at nearby Hildene, Wild Wings, Prospect Mountain, and, if there is enough snow, the Arlington Rec Area.

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See full listing of directory entries for Arlington Inn here.

Read a 1984 description of the Arlington Inn from New York Magazine here.