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Danby (settled in 1765) and Mt.
Tabor (officially
organized in 1788), are about midway between Manchester and Rutland,
just off Route 7 [click for directions].
A west turn off Route 7 takes you into the village of Danby with its
shops and small town charm. If you go east, you drive through Mt. Tabor,
continue on Forest Road 10, and you will find the Green Mountains and
the Appalachian
Trail.
 Read
the July 2005 article about
Danby in the Rutland Herald.
Danby, framed by the Green Mountains to the east and the
rolling meadows and farms that rise to the west, is one of Vermont’s
most engaging villages. Main Street’s constant background noise is
that of the rushing waters of the Mill Brook that bisects the village, its
marble-strewn bed a natural proclamation of the importance of world-renown
Danby
white marble.
All manner of monuments along Main Street bear witness to
Pearl S. Buck’s final home, and Silas Griffith, a prominent citizen
who endowed a library and perpetual Christmas gifts for the children of Danby
and Mt. Tabor. Virtually all the structures in the village are listed on
the National
Register of Historic Places.
Visitors can also to drive up into the hills to Danby Four
Corners to enjoy the view and variety of shops
and services.
Recreation
Mt. Tabor is a primary access point to the Green Mountain
National Forest. In just a few minutes you can be at a trailhead leading
into the Big Branch Wilderness and the Peru Peak Wilderness areas. There
is also an easy two mile hike leading to Little Rock Pond and you can
tell your friends you hiked the Appalachian
Trail!
Danby and Mt. Tabor also have horseback in the summer and
sleigh rides in the winter. Many ski areas are within 30 to 40 minutes
of Danby and Mt. Tabor including Okemo, Stratton, Bromley, and Killington.
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| Danby and Mt. Tabor boasts over six antique
shops each offering a unique blend of antique, old, and eclectic. |
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| While the village has numerous stores, they
are all special in Danby and Mt. Tabor. Whether you want custom
made furniture, exotic landscaping, fancy foods and kitchenware,
rocks, crystals & minerals, or just want a sandwich and a cappacino,
you can find it in the two towns. |
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| Danby and Mt. Tabor have a delightful mix of
lodging and food choices. There is a café open for breakfast
and lunch, along with two restaurants for dinner. Two B&Bs and
an Inn provide lodging for all tastes. |
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| Services are available for both visitors and
residents. Two realtors can help you look for land and houses.
Danby and Mt. Tabor also have contractors to cover most aspects
of building and remodeling. |
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