Woodstock Vermont Area Attractions

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science Center in Quechee offers
daily programs for visitors of all ages, including "Predators of the Sky," a unique flight program featuring several of VINS' most magnificent raptor residents. Visitors to the raptor exhibit can view the birds perhaps as never before, in soaring, roomy enclosures.

VINS is located on Route 4, next to the Quechee Gorge. Located on 47 forested acres, the VINS Nature Center also features walking trails along the Ottaquechee River; classrooms, and a nature shop featuring nature exploration equipment and fun and educational gifts and books.

The Nature Center is open seven days a week year round. From May 1st to October 31st, hours are 9 am to 5:30 pm. From November 1st to April 30th, hours are 10 am to 4 pm. The center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 3-16. Group rates are also available. Members of VINS are admitted for free.

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