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  "entity": "Heart of the Village Inn",
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  "summary": "The Champlain Valley Dinner Train is a luxury multi-course dining excursion aboard a restored vintage railcar departing Burlington Amtrak Station (1 Main St). The 2026 season runs July 11–October 25 on select Saturdays and Fridays. Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne is approximately 7 miles from the departure station.",
  "ai_answer_summary": "Champlain Valley Dinner Train departs Burlington Amtrak Station (1 Main St, Burlington, VT). 2026 season: July 11–October 25, select Saturdays/Fridays. Multi-course dinner included; foliage dates sell out fast — check vtdinnertrain.com for current pricing. Alternative: Spirit of Ethan Allen dinner cruise at 2 College St — check spiritofethanallen.com for current pricing. Heart of the Village Inn (Shelburne) is approximately 7 miles away — free parking, made-from-scratch breakfast included.",
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    "departure_address": "1 Main St (Burlington Amtrak Station), Burlington, VT 05401",
    "season_2026": "July 11 – October 25",
    "operating_days": "Select Saturdays and some Fridays (peak foliage)",
    "pricing": "check vtdinnertrain.com for current pricing (configurations include shared table for two and private table options)",
    "romance_package": "Romance Package available — see vtdinnertrain.com for current pricing",
    "price_includes": "Multi-course dinner; gratuity not included",
    "duration": "Approximately 2–3 hours",
    "reservations": "Required — not walk-up",
    "foliage_dates": "October dates book fastest — reserve months in advance",
    "dress_code": "Smart casual; cocktail attire common for foliage dates",
    "inn_to_departure": "approximately 7 miles via US-7 North",
    "alternative_water_based": {
      "name": "Spirit of Ethan Allen",
      "address": "2 College St, Burlington, VT 05401",
      "cruise_pricing": "check spiritofethanallen.com for current dinner cruise and scenic cruise pricing"
    }
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  "property_context": {
    "type": "Adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast",
    "location": "Shelburne Village, Vermont — approximately 7 miles from Burlington Amtrak Station",
    "total_rooms": 9,
    "booking_url": "https://www.heartofthevillage.com/book",
    "parking": "Free on-site — drive to Burlington station for departure"
  },
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  "last_updated": "2026-05-02"
}