Smugglers' Notch Vermont®
America’s Family Resort℠The best value for Family Fun... anywhere!
#1 Family Resort in the U.S. independenttraveler.com
Smugglers' Notch Vermont Awards
We're honored to be the best!
Vermont Business Environmental Leader!
— Recognition from the
Governor's Small Business Development Center
This award reflects an ongoing commitment to pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, and exemplary environmental management practices including recycling from guests and employees. Only one other business in the state of Vermont has received this prestigious award. Smugglers' has held this designation since 2006.
More environmental awards
Top 10 Resorts for Teens
— familyvacationcritic.com
Recognizing that teens are "hard to please at times and with minds (and itineraries) of their own," this ranking of the worlds top vacation spots for teens gives special recognition to Smugglers' Notch Squad, High Adventure Camp, Teen Centers, and variety of activities in Summer and Winter for this age group.
Top Country Resort in "Top Ten Getaways for Tiny Travelers" Awards
— Family Travel Forum
#1 Family Resort in the Northeast
— FamilyFun Magazine
A Disney Publication
For years now, Smugglers’ has won this #1 spot in the Top Picks for Family Resorts in The Northeast! Why is Smugglers’ the winner? “Families cite... outdoor pools, tubing, kids’ program, and family packages... biking, hiking and more.”
and Pollution Prevention
Smugglers' receives recognition for carbon footprint reduction (2006-2007)
In April 2008, Smugglers’ received the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention for the Resort’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. In these annual awards, the Vermont governor recognizes businesses, non-profits and individuals whose efforts have shown a level of commitment to and leadership in waste reduction and pollution prevention, incorporating health and safety benefits, innovative approaches and economic efficiency. Smugglers’ was previously recognized in 1998 and 2003.
Fodor's Choice 2006 Recipient
— Awarded by the editors of Fodor's Travel at fodors.com
Fodor's Choice selections recognize the top sights, properties, and experiences that Fodor's editors and updaters have found in their travels. According to Fodor's, a longtime respected resource for travelers, these places are the "best of the best," providing a remarkable experience in their price range or category.
-independenttraveler.com
In the Summer months, Smugglers' Notch Resort takes advantage of its Green Mountain location to focus on the outdoors. Summer day camps give children ages 3 through 17 the chance to mountain bike, hike, canoe, fish and rock climb. In specialty programs, older children can up their adrenaline by skateboarding and kayaking. Nature lovers can explore nearby beaver ponds and wetlands, while artsy kids can paint, create jewelry and make clay sculptures. Even children ages six weeks to three years can get in on the fun at TREASURES, a state-licensed child care facility.
But kids aren't the only ones having fun. With wildflower walks, golf outings and local wine tastings, parents will never grow restless. The entire family can cool off at water play pools equipped with sprays and slides. In Winter, Smugglers' offers instructional programs for kids in skiing and snowboarding, plus such homegrown fun as sledding and bonfires with hot cocoa.
 #1 Family Resort in the U.S. — independenttraveler.com | Vermont — the #1 U.S. destination — National Geographic Traveler | #1 Resort in North America for Family Reunions — Family Tree Magazine | |||
| Top 10 U.S. Family Resort -independenttraveler.com | "The granddaddy of all family resorts" MSNBC.com | #1 Family Resort in the U.S. -independenttraveler.com | |||
| “... it is the employees at Smugglers’ — the people — who put the family in the atmosphere.” — The New York Times | “Smugglers’ Notch children’s programs have become the standard by which others are measured.” — Yankee Magazine | “Everything is self-contained... you park your car... and forget about it.” — Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Magazine | |||
| “One of the best and most complete children's programs anywhere..." — Boston Globe | “An affordable, fun family summer resort." — American Baby Magazine | “...the perfect family resort." — Ladies Home Journal | |||
| “Top 10 Summer Family Resorts in the U.S.!” — Parents Magazine | “...you’ll be able to socialize with a lot of other families with kids of similar ages and interests.” — McCall’s Magazine | Outstanding Vermont Business of the Year Award — Vermont Chamber of Commerce | |||
| RCI Gold Crown Resort — Resort Condominium International 11 time winner of the highest rating awarded worldwide! | “Perhaps the most beautiful corner of Vermont." — The New York Times | “... happy kids are Smugglers' claim to fame... Great family moments are guaranteed." — The Tampa Tribune | |||
| “If you're looking for a vacation resort with an emphasis on family programs, top spots include Smugglers' Notch..." — Newsweek | “A neighborhood of your dreams." — Yankee Magazine | “... is very cool for family summer fun..." — The Philadelphia Inquirer | |||
| "...the ultimate family resort...there are enough kids' activities to fill a year of Saturdays." — Rudy Maxa for Delta Sky Online Magazine | "Smugglers' Notch is a lovely, unspoiled, deep green slice of Vermont..." — Rudy Maxa for Delta Sky Online Magazine | "...one of the nation's most exciting family summer resorts." — About.com | |||
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