West Dover: Mount Snow and Village History
Accommodation in West Dover
Mount Snow is located in West Dover and is a clear focal point for winter sports trips. West Dover is also home to the West Dover Historic District, Horace Hill, I Love Art Space, and the Mount Snow Golf Course. The Valley Trail adds a walking and cycling route between Dover and Wilmington. This lets you explore West Dover through a range of travel interests: winter activities, historic architecture, art, outdoor recreation, or golf.
Winter Sports and Outdoor Activities
Mount Snow is a ski area with 86 trails across 601 acres and 18 lifts. Resort information may be updated, so check the latest details before your trip. Horace Hill is in the center of West Dover, just off Vermont Route 100, and covers 53 acres. In winter, the area offers opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing. The two locations offer different focuses: trails and lifts at Mount Snow, and snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing at Horace Hill.
Village History and Art
The West Dover Historic District is a well-preserved 19th-century village; its buildings date from approximately 1805 to 1885. The district includes 20 contributing primary buildings, predominantly in the Federal and Greek Revival styles. For travelers interested in architecture, both the dates and the predominant styles offer tangible points of reference.
I Love Art Space has a gallery area and workshop space in West Dover. Visiting hours and the workshop program may change; check the latest information before visiting.
Valley Trail and Golf
The scenic Valley Trail connects Dover and Wilmington along a five-mile route with varied terrain; a paved section runs through the Historic District of West Dover. The full route and the paved section are distinct points of reference to consider when including the trail in your trip plans.
The Mount Snow Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course. It offers views of the Green Mountains, including the peaks of Mount Snow and Haystack. The course type and mountain views are two specific features of the golf offering; check the course's current availability before your trip.
Getting Around and Choosing a Hotel
The MOOver is a free shuttle with more than 30 stops along the Route 9/Route 100 corridor between Wilmington and West Dover. Routes and schedules may change.
If you're looking for a hotel in West Dover, a two-step approach can help: first decide whether winter sports, history, or outdoor activities will shape your stay; then compare each hotel's location and specific amenities with your priorities. This way, you can separate choosing a destination from evaluating a particular property.
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