Stay at a Northern Vermont landmark - The Clyde River Hotel, located in the charming and historic village of  Island Pond Vermont. The hotel enjoys a tradition of fine hospitality and has welcomed guests since the 1860's. We look forward to welcoming you as well.

The restored hotel offers most of the amenities of a full service hotel in a beautiful pastoral setting. Our historic building has undergone loving restoration and await your arrival. Come and experience the tranquility of a Vermont vacation, no matter if it is just for a day, week or more.

Located in Vermont's "Northeast Kingdom" Island Pond is known for its distinct four seasons. Spring brings forth a display of exciting colors and new life. Summer allows natures ability to be fully expressed in a pristine setting. Fall glows with a unique cover of brilliant colors. Winter covers the surrounding mountains and village with a blanket of tranquility.

Island Pond, and the surrounding area offers breathtaking views and a diversity of activities year round, including Mountain Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Skiing and Snowmobiling. If it is swimming, boating, sailing, or canoeing, Island Pond is the place to be. With an abundance of fresh water lakes, streams and rivers, one will not run out of things to see or do. While the Kingdom is 1.3 million acres in size, its human population is extremely low. One can drive, hike or bike for miles and see an abundance of wildlife. Moose and deer are prevalent and one should be watchful for them.

Places here have not changed in over a century. Country stores that have been in the same family for generations, lodging supplied by excellent inns, bed and breakfasts, motels, cabins and campgrounds.

With an assortment of choices for your dining pleasure from outdoor stands, home-style food or international cuisine at family operated restaurants. Island Pond and the surrounding area is the place to be.

If it is just shopping you are interested in; the area has some of the best skilled artisans, whose wares can be found in shops throughout the area. Crafts range from hand-woven baskets, exceptional paintings to handcrafted jewelry to even maple syrup and pottery.

While there is more to do and see in the area, one can not see or do it all in just one visit. So, please stop on by spend awhile and return soon.

The rolling hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom offer more than the charming serenity of small-town life. Even the most adventurous will find:

• 2,053 square miles in the Kingdom;
  
• 1,313,710 acres of land;
  
• 71,315 acres of public state forest lands and parks;
  
• 1,632 acres of public federal forest lands and parks;
  
• 5,855 acres of public lakes and ponds;
  
• 3,840 miles of public rivers and streams;
  
• 50 public boat launches on the lakes in the Kingdom;
  
• In addition, thousands of miles of snowmobile trails.