Backroad Discovery Touring
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Backroad Discovery Touring
Backroad Discovery Touring
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After 25 years of tour service, we are changing to a travel consultation business. We will act as a private emissary to travelers and hotels. Other travel related services will include: *suggesting things to do and area restaraunts *step-on service for bus groups *arranging hiking guides *presenting speaking engagements about our area *providing guided tours in the privacy of your vehicle Please email for information, requests or reservations. Although we are closed for the winter season, we will be responding to emails.
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Long Island, NY338 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Our guide Dick was super informative and gave us a lot of history of the area. Gave us ample time at all stops to take pics and walk around. We spent the rest of the day in Manchester at Dick’s recommendation. Great town.
Highly recommend this small private tour.
Highly recommend this small private tour.
Written August 3, 2022
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Peg! Thanks for writing such lovely comments!! We are so glad you had a good time! Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Manchester!!
Sharon and Dick
Written August 3, 2022
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Susan M
9 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I were visiting Vermont, and it was actually prior to the tourist season opening. I called Backroad Discovery Tours to see if they were open. A very friendly lady responded that they had not opened yet, BUT, she spent quite a bit of time talking to me on the phone and making specific recommendations for places to see that were near where we were staying. She went 'above and beyond' if you ask me. Obviously, the owners are kind and caring people - they love Vermont and want people to experience their state. Based on this experience, AND the places that we were able to go to thanks to their recommendations. I would HIGHLY recommend this business.
Written May 8, 2022
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Thanks for the kind words!! I'm so happy you enjoyed our area and the places I suggested!! I must admit that this is a very special place!
Written May 9, 2022
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Laurel, MD1 contribution
Oct 2021
My sister and I are thoroughly pleased we took this tour on October 24th, 2021. Although the leaves were past their peak color, we found with all the interesting stops along the way, including the marble quarry - now a swimming hole in the summer, a one room school house, a covered bridge and the Sugar Shack, where we could see some modern equipment for processing the water out of maple sap during the syrup making process, take a bathroom break, if needed, and purchase a few treasures to take home, it no longer mattered to us about the foliage. Dick, our tour guide, a long time resident of Vermont, was very interesting and personable while sharing with us his vast knowledge of history and fun facts about the area. His wife Sharon, responded promptly to my initial email inquiring about the tour, was more than helpful in assisting me when making our reservation and even suggested some restaurants in the area we might enjoy. We highly recommend this tour!
Written October 31, 2021
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Thank you and I'm so glad you enjoyed our tour of the area and other suggestions!!
Written November 1, 2021
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SusanA1991
Chicago, IL10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
We were a group of 7 friends getting together in Vermont and contacted Discovery for a fall tour. The business owner was very flexible and accommodating as our plans changed several times! She even gave us tips for things to do and see outside the tour. Dick, our tour guided was very knowledgeable and a proud Vermonter. We enjoyed the tour and the ideas for things to do after the tour.
Written October 30, 2021
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I'm so happy that you had fun and were able to stay together!! Hope you come back again for another great weekend!!
Written November 1, 2021
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Jacqueline L
1 contribution
Aug 2021
Four of us went on the 3 hour tour with Dick, the tour guide is fantastic! He is 7th generation Vermont and so knowledgeable about the area. He also incorporated historical information and facts about the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. I highly recommend going on the tour when you first arrive in Manchester.
Written August 31, 2021
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Thank You for writing such a nice comment!! If you are a history buff, this tour is perfect! Plus you get to see a different perspective of Manchester and surrounds!!
Written November 1, 2021
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Laurynn M
Hudson, NY1 contribution
Aug 2021
I went on the Summer Sampler and it was fantastic! It was their first tour out for the 2021 season. Dick, the tour guide, is wonderful. He gives a lot of interesting background along they way that you would not learn otherwise. All of the stops were fun and I will probably do it again.
Written August 2, 2021
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour!! As with anything new and different, we were hoping that others would like it!! Thank You!!
Written November 1, 2021
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Tristan
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
Due to the COVID situation they were not operating during our visit, yet Sharon still took time to provide wonderful insight and recommendations. We are so thankful for her kindness and would use this business the next time we find ourselves in the area!
Written July 20, 2020
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Thank you for such a nice comment!! We all had a difficult year...hope its behind us now!
Written November 1, 2021
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Amy
West Pittston, PA1 contribution
Jun 2020
I called Sharon in the middle of this Covid nightmare. She is unable to give us a tour because of the small seating in her van. That being said knowing that I am not even going to be a paying client of hers she was so gracious. She spoke to me personally about how much she loves the area and sent me a detailed email of places we may want to see based on what I told her we might like to do. I had more questions for her and she emailed me back with a list of restaurants and other destinations. She is so professional and passionate about her job. I am only sorry she won’t be there when we are but I urge anyone to use her service she is top notch.
Written June 15, 2020
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Ed S
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
We had two glorious days in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Our highlight Thursday was a personal tour with Sharon on Backyard Discovery.
I would guess we traveled 30 miles on all kinds of roads and into hamlets full of National history on a two hour and more adventure. Sharon is delightful and has a wealth of local history and trivia that left
us feeling almost like a Vermonter !
We would highly recommend Backyard Discovery
as a part of your visit on any Vermont get-away.
Sue and Ed Seagroatt
I would guess we traveled 30 miles on all kinds of roads and into hamlets full of National history on a two hour and more adventure. Sharon is delightful and has a wealth of local history and trivia that left
us feeling almost like a Vermonter !
We would highly recommend Backyard Discovery
as a part of your visit on any Vermont get-away.
Sue and Ed Seagroatt
Written February 1, 2020
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Thank You for your comment!! Little did we know what was in store for the next year!! We were closed for 1 1/2 years but are now back up and running on a limited schedule ! Thanks again!
Written November 1, 2021
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Charlotte & Bob
1 contribution
Nov 2019
Sharon was extremely knowledgeable on the history of the area while always engaging us in conversation. We learned so much about our state that we are so fond of living in. We can't wait to test our friends with our new-found knowledge. We highly recommend this tour to residents and visitors.
Written November 20, 2019
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Do you run year round? Considering working this in a ski trip :)
Steven B
Newhall10 contributions
Call Backwoods Discovery Tours. They can answer this question far better than I could.
Rick l
Saint Marys, PA9 contributions
Is there parking nearby?
Highlander948
Whitehall, PA26 contributions
Sorry I’m late on this one! There is on street parking as well as off street in behind the ice cream place.
Janine R
Waynesboro, VA1 contribution
price for 3 one is a 80 year old lady. Is that o.k. are to rough
Debbie C
Albany, NY2 contributions
Yes, it worked for us with my elderly mother! Sharon is very helpful and accommodating with modifications to make the experience for those who may not be too mobile. Enjoy!!!
