Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-07-07
PLEASANT PLACES ABOUT BUR-
LlNGTON.
n second Trip In the vicinity OF the
CUy-SOmc Points of interest.

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A second Trip In the vicinity OF III
City-sOnc Points Of Interest.
From Green Mount Cemetery we descen
the hill called Steep (and very properly t
the village of Winooski, crossing u brdg
built for the especial delight of the carriag
tourist, with bulwarks several feet highc
than the visual line of common MORTAL
thus shutting out very interesting view .
the mills and the falls, turn to the RICH
at the second corner. We are now upol
what used to he the great county highway
the Appian way Of this section stretching on
across the sandy wastes OF the "pine plans,
climbing the foothills of the Green Mountain
range, aud uniting the valley metropolis
with the villagesof the hills.
WinoosItI Park,
About mile cast of the village, is a charm
ing circle of lawn and shade trees, surround
cd with elegant residences, and command
ing the finest eastern view of any poin
about Burlington. Following the drvewa,
around the southern end of the park, W.
descend the hill to the right and come sud
denly upon
High Bridge,
One Of the most remarkable and best
known places Of interest in this vicinity. II
is an old covered weather-beaten structure,
with rude windows Gu. in its sides, from
which the visitor can look down through the
gloom of the damp bluffs and overarching
trees nearly sixty-hvc feet, to the dark
waters of the river below, This bridge, In
spite of its age and iniirm appearance, is still
upon one side, used for travel and traffic,
though ones blood chlls as he drives over
the chasm and feels the beams tremble be.
meath his horses tread. A little way below
the bridge are the nearly inaccessible caves in
the face of the bluff, discovered few year:
ago. AS we have some respect for life and
limb aud the future pursuit of happiness We
will no, attempt to make our way into them,
but after visiting the lime.kiln just over the
bridge, turn our horses heads and return t.
Burlington in season for dinner.
This afternoon we will take u new start
from the hub, shaping our course northward
up st. Paul street, past the beautiful chape
and fine church OF the Episcopal Society,
and down Pearl street to
Battery Park.
This historic ground is made attractive by
a handsome fountain, well-kept paths and a
shady drive, from which may be
obtained commanding view of the lake and
Adirondack Mountains beyond. After rid
ing around the park, we enter North avenue,
whose macadamized road-bed greatly en-.
hances the pleasure of II drive through this
interesting part of Burlington's cnvirons.
'rnssinu la, railroad IN Ian Hrct h,,il a
Ing upon our left is the unfinished Retreat
for the Insane next we note the extensive
foundations and lower walls of the new
Catholic convent and hospital. The grounds
OF Lake View Cemetery next come In sight,
aud the beautiful Howard Mortuary Chapel,
whose exterior was described in recent
issue Of the FREE Press. A drive about the
cemetery convinces us that it is not I'M
worth to be ranked among the most beautiful
in New England. Leaving the grounds we
descend hill, pass the pleasant Arthur home
stead, and turning to the right by a private
carriage way that winds down the bluff to the
interval meadows, reach the so. called Devils
Den or "Ovch" large cave in the rocks,
where Ethan Allen is said to have hidden,
with some of his Green Mountain Boys, when
pursued by the British. The cave is Il high,
irregular opening in the rocks not very
deep, nor seeming to afford any very remark
able facilities for cOncealment, but us the
ground is very damp and swainpy about its
entrance, it may be that Ethan Allen and
his companions counted upon the British
antipathy to wet feet for the safety of their
hiding place Ascending again to the main
road, we now turn to the left, and, after
a pleasant drive through the woods and
fields, reach
The Episcopal Institute,
y handsome and imposing stone building,
with square tower built throughout after
the simple but beautiful style OF
Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. Sur.
rounding the Institute are some Of the
most beautiful grounds in the State,
full of winding walks, with paths along the
cliffs whence ever varying views of the lake
and mountains may be obtained. The view
of Burlington across the bay, from the In
stitutc porch, especially at sunset,
when the city and the water are
flooded with rosy light, is simply in
dcscrlbabc. Nothing Can be finer than the
combination of light and shade, of foliage
and flashing spirc and window, with the sky
and the mountains above and behind. We
stroll out TO Rock Point, and returning by u
somewhat dubious path over the rocks, drive
back TO the main road and continue ouI
course nofthward till we come to n fine wood
ed slope upon the right, with n carriage way
branching from the main road, which we arc
informed will lead us TO.
Prospect Rock,
From which very pleasant view of the sur.
rounding country and the lake may be seen.
The drive to the rock, through the woods, is
cool and picturesque, and it is said that
many ra re and bpautiful vuriptipa nf farms
and woodland vines may be gathered by the
roadside. After we have sufficiently admired
the view, we return to North avenue and at.
ter drive Of about mile, come to a sign.
board bearing that legendary inscription SC
familiar to the pleasure seeking pilgrim in
these parts,
Malletts BAY.
This is the iavorite drive of Burlington
people We cross the river by the old IIeine.
berg bridge and, after pleasant ride of II
few miles, come in sight of the beautiful
bay, with its wooded shores and points and
sun-glinted waters. A safer or more suitable
place for boating and sailing can not be found
on the lake. An excellent road skirts the
southern and western edge OF the bay, and,
rs we drive swiftly along, new points of in.
tercsi and beauty are constantly coming into
view We pass the Mallelts Bay House upon
the left, an unpretenlious but excellent place
of entertainment for transient or Summer
guests. 1t has attached to 1t some
very pleasant grounds, with bowling
alley. swings and croquet for the en-.
tertainment of visitors, and also boats
and fishing tackle for such as wish to
extend their excursion by a trip upon the
water. Following the southern shore of the
bay till the road bends away, to the right.