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    Where to Stay in Killington

    Killington bills itself as the largest ski resort in the East, and its season is one of the longest, often running from November into May. The Killington Road access road is lined with bars, restaurants and rental shops for several miles. Two properties offer different stays. Killington Grand Resort Hotel is ski-in/ski-out, connected to the Snowshed base by a bridge, with rooms up to 3-bedroom suites and a heated outdoor saltwater pool. The Inn at Long Trail, built in 1938 on Route 4 where the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail cross the road, has McGrath's Irish Pub in the basement and has been run by the McGrath family since 1977.

    The Inn at Long Trail

    Killington · Inn

    An inn on Route 4 in Killington, built in 1938 as the Deer Leap Chalet, which it describes as the first lodge in Vermont built for skiers. It sits where the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail cross the road, and hikers pass through the property. McGrath's Irish Pub is in the basement; the McGrath family has owned the inn since 1977.

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    Killington Grand Resort Hotel

    Killington Grand Resort Hotel

    Killington · Resort Hotel

    A ski-in/ski-out hotel at the base of Killington, which bills itself as the largest ski resort in the East. A bridge connects the hotel to the Snowshed base area from December through March. Lodging ranges from hotel rooms and studios with kitchenettes to 3-bedroom suites with full kitchens. There is a heated outdoor saltwater pool open year-round, two saltwater hot tubs, a fitness center, spa services, a restaurant and a bar.

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    Why Stay in Killington

    • •Killington Grand Resort Hotel is ski-in/ski-out, connected to the Snowshed base by a bridge in winter.
    • •The Inn at Long Trail, built in 1938 at the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail crossing, has an Irish pub in the basement.
    • •Killington's season often runs from November into May, and sometimes into June.

    What Makes This Area Interesting

    • •Killington Resort: marketed as the Beast of the East, with a large share of expert terrain.
    • •Long Trail: the inn sits at the trail crossing on Route 4; day hikes south along the Coolidge Range toward Pico Peak and Killington Peak start from the door.
    • •Woodstock: about 20 minutes east on Route 4; a historic village with restaurants and a slower pace.

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    Frequently Asked

    Yes. Killington has a large share of expert terrain, including Outer Limits, a long, steep mogul run on Bear Mountain, which is aimed at advanced skiers.

    Usually May, and occasionally into June on the Superstar trail. Opening dates vary — Killington is often the first major resort to open in the East, sometimes in October if snowmaking conditions allow.

    Killington Grand is a resort hotel at the base of the mountain, with ski-in/ski-out access, larger rooms and higher prices. The Inn at Long Trail is a 1938 inn at the Route 4 pass, with an Irish pub, smaller rooms and lower prices. The choice comes down to mountain access or an old inn.
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