Rupert
The northwesternmost town in the Shires , Rupert may be among the bestknown “ sleepy ” towns in America . That ’ s because PBS ’ s “ Cook ’ s Country ” was produced for many years in Rupert at the country home of Christopher Kimball ( the New York Times called him “ the most influential home cook in America ”). Kimball ’ s family has owned property in Rupert since 1955 , but he says he wouldn ’ t go so far as to call himself a Vermonter . Want to stay in the house where the show was filmed ? You can : it ’ s listed on Airbnb . By the way , Kimball recommends taking in the local church suppers for good country fare .
Also well known beyond Vermont borders is the Merck Forest & Farmland Center , whose mission is to teach and demonstrate the benefits of innovative , sustainable management of forest and farmland . Its 3,100 acres , with 30 miles of trails , are open year round at no charge . The Visitor Center is open daily , and there are special programs on offer year round . Recommended times for a visit : maple syrup season ( March ); spring lambing season ; summer ( with the popular “ Farm Chores for Children ”); fall ; and winter .
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