The tiny village in the Deerfield Valley makes the most of its natural surroundings. Stop into its 19th-century buildings to shop, eat and browse local art. Wilmington sits at the intersection of Routes 9 and 100, two of Vermont’s most scenic drives. No matter which way you get there, the tiny village in the Deerfield Valley makes the most of its surroundings, from an expansive man-made lake to nearby ski resorts. Much of the formerly industrial town is now part of the Wilmington Village Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop into its 19th-century buildings to shop for antiques, grab a bite or browse a local art show — if you’re not too busy exploring the outdoors, that is. If you want to visit Wilmington, Vermont, here’s a suggested itinerary. Note: Check websites to confirm business hours for the day you visit. Dot’s Restaurant Any trip to Wilmington should start at Dot’s Restaurant, an institution so beloved that the town banded together to fund its renovation and reopening after Tropical Storm Irene destroyed it in 2011. The laid-back spot opens at 6 a.m. with diner fare such as berry-berry pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, and the McDot breakfast sandwich. For lunch, don’t miss the chili — especially after a chilly morning on the slopes. 3 W. Main St., Wilmington View Local Art Usually, if your GPS tells you something’s not a road, you should listen. But up Wilmington’s Not A Road, you’ll find Skip Morrow’s the Art of Humor Gallery (30 Not A Rd.), a two-story space dedicated to the cartoonist’s self-described “notoriously bizarre originals and prints for the eclectic collector.” Back in town, on less obscurely named streets, art lovers can stroll through exhibits — and take a class — in a former church at Arthouse Studio, Gallery & Lounge (12 S. Main St.) or view local landscape paintings at Jim McGrath Gallery (22B W. Main St.). If you time your visit for late July or early August, the annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival brings a berry good lineup of artisans and events to the area, from concerts to craft fairs to pancake breakfasts. Harriman Reservoir Also called Lake Whitingham, this pristine man-made body of water is the largest entirely within Vermont’s borders. Cruise its eight-plus-mile length by boat or kayak, stop to fish, or jump in for a swim at Wards Cove, Castle Hill picnic area or Mountain Mills. No boat of your own? Rent one from High Country Marine (403 Route 9). Walkers —…