Betsy's Bed & Breakfast occupies two Victorian homes within walking distance of the State House, Vermont College and many great shops and restaurants in downtown Montpelier. Built in 1895, the houses have been restored and tastefully decorated with period antiques.

The 12 guest rooms all have private baths, cable TV, and telephones with voice mail and data ports. Many rooms have adjacent kitchens and living rooms and can be used as one- or two-bedroom suites. Guests rave about the comfortable beds and outstanding decor. Take time to rock on the front porch or enjoy the terraced garden in warm weather; when it's cold, curl up by the cherry fireplace in the parlor.

Breakfast is generous and satisfying. Jon is from Vermont, while Betsy's roots are in the south, so breakfast may be traditional New England fare (blueberry pancakes and maple syrup, bacon and fresh-baked bread) or southern comfort food (eggs with fried green tomatoes, grits and buttermilk biscuits). Ask Betsy to make migas, a heavenly scrambling of eggs with green chilies, cheese and crumbled tortilla chips.

During your stay, run, ski or stroll through the 180 acres of Hubbard Park, visit the Historical Society Museum, and Wood Art Gallery, or browse the shops in Vermont's largest historic district. In season, enjoy weekly band concerts on the State House lawn, summer theater and the farmers' market. A short drive will take you to Rock of Ages, Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory, Morse Farm, Bragg Farm, Cold hollow Cider Mill, Cabot Creamery or a number of other nearby points of interest.