Est. circa 1808 · McIndoe Falls, Vermont
A genuine Vermont experience, 218 years in the making
Welcome to McIndoe Falls
Nestled along the Connecticut River in Vermont's beloved Northeast Kingdom, our 218-year-old Greek Revival inn has welcomed travelers since the early 1800s. Today, Gloria Laborie and family carry on that tradition — offering a warm, unhurried retreat that is impossible to replicate.
Hand-blown glass windows catch the morning light. Thirteen-foot ceilings frame rooms filled with antiques and stories. Every corner of this historic home has a personality all its own — and so does every guest who walks through our door.
This is Vermont as it was meant to be experienced: quietly, genuinely, and without hurry.
What Awaits You
Architecture
Built circa 1808, our inn features original hand-blown glass windows, soaring 13-foot ceilings, a welcoming common room with fireplace, and antique furnishings gathered from around the world — an elegant, living museum you sleep in.
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Warmth & Community
The beating heart of the inn — a welcoming common room with a fireplace where guests gather to share stories, play games, or simply sit with a glass of wine as the Vermont evening settles in. Gloria's sons roast our coffee, so fresh-roasted coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available.
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Vermont's Best
National Geographic named Vermont's Northeast Kingdom a sustainable geotourism destination. Foliage drives, Harvey's Lake, hiking, biking, skiing, the Connecticut River — endless adventure and beauty, right outside our door.
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"Every room has a story, a personality, a history"
Suite Style
Our larger inn rooms feature soaking tubs or stunning clawfoot tubs and daybeds — newly renovated, individually furnished with antiques, and full of the character only a 218-year-old home can offer.
Classic Room
Queen or double beds, newly renovated private baths, and the charm of a genuinely historic home. Antique furnishings, original woodwork, and the deep quiet of Vermont evenings — pet friendly.
Loft
Two full apartments plus a charming loft — all with full kitchens, private baths, and pet-friendly. Ideal for extended stays or anyone wanting their own independent space in the Northeast Kingdom.
The Inn's Grounds
Step outside and you're in Vermont. The inn's kitchen garden grows through the summer and early fall — herbs, vegetables, and the kind of quiet that city life never quite offers. The grounds are yours to wander, sit in, and breathe in.
Our Story
McIndoe Falls itself is a village steeped in heritage. Settled in the 1770s primarily by Scottish immigrants — drawn by rolling green hills and clean rivers that reminded them of home — the area became one of the most prosperous corners of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
At its height, McIndoe Falls boasted the largest lumber operation in northern Vermont, employing 80 workers and producing 15 million board feet annually. The historic McIndoes Academy, founded in 1853, still stands and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
"Although the Inn contains many antiques, valuable furnishings and curios from around the world, the effect is engaging and welcoming, like a richly appointed, elegant but relaxing country lodge."
— TripAdvisor Guest Review
Gloria Laborie and family have called this inn home and hearth for over 50 years. Their deep knowledge of the region — its hidden swimming holes, best foliage drives, local events, and the rhythms of the seasons — is yours to draw on.
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National Geographic–designated sustainable geotourism destination
Situated in the Connecticut River valley, just 2.5 miles from I-91, McIndoe Falls Inn is the ideal base camp for experiencing Vermont's most authentic region. The Northeast Kingdom offers four distinct seasons of beauty — lush green summers, fiery autumn foliage, pristine winter snowscapes, and a mud-season spring that reminds you nature runs on its own schedule.
World-famous color on scenic drives through Caledonia County
Secluded spots on the Connecticut River and Harvey's Lake
Scenic trails through Vermont's rolling hills and river valleys
Nearby ski slopes for winter and early spring adventures
World-renowned Buddhist meditation center just minutes away
Breathtaking landscapes, historic villages, and wildlife
McIndoes Academy (NR), Scottish heritage, river history
Fairs, farmers markets, and festivals throughout the season
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