For all those readers who like my travel stories, I love Randolph, Vermont.
I haven’t even been there yet, but thanks to Marissa Mazzucco, Executive Director of the White River Valley Chamber of Commerce which is Randolph and the Valley, I already know it will be a spectacular trip in May.
Traveling on Amtrak, and wanting to go some place in New England, seeing Randolph is in the heart of Vermont and has an Amtrak station stop, I called the Chamber of Commerce find out what Randolph had to offer.
Marissa, the chamber director, happily and off the top of her head gave me at least ten different reasons why a visit to Randolph would be a highlight in my life, ranging from the natural beauty of the area to the charm of its people, and naming everything from their movie theater, arts, and bowling alley to their craft center, golf, shops and local history. (The town is named after a Revolutionary, Edmund Jennings Randolph, who became Thomas Jefferson’s Secretary of State once Vermont separated from New York and became its own state.
It was pleasant and helpful conversation, but it wasn’t the end. Marissa then sent me a list of all the hotels and B&Bs … there are several in the area, restaurants, convenience stores, distances between places as well as information on means of transportation for a rail traveler staying in Randolph.
She even sent me the names of the local newspapers in case I wanted to read current news about the area! Additionally, she wrote, “the venues highlighted in the information we compiled are all conveniently located within walking distance of these rentals, making it easy to enjoy everything during your stay.”
Not satisfied with giving me plenty of information and enthusiasm for Randolph, Marissa also sent me all the information for Amtrak, to ensure I could make the reservation!
Since she ended her email with ”We hope this helps as you consider your plans, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist further,” I did make a second call the following week after I made my train reservations when I wanted to know more about the Air BnB procedures.
Once again Marissa not only remembered my call, asked what else I needed, then said again said how much I would like Randolph when I arrived. She even told me how the townspeople are all talking about their plans for the annual July 4 parade through town that is sponsored by the Chamber.
Talk of love and enthusiasm for her home town! I’m keeping that visit in May and reserved at what appears to be a beautiful historic B&B in the heart of town.
But if the truth be known, I also think I might go back in July for that Parade Marissa is working so herd on for the 250th anniversary of the nation.
Want to know more about this part of New England? Contact whiterivervalleychamber.com
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