State Of Vermont
Known for its classic New England landscape like the Green Mountains and scenic lakes, nature lovers will love Vermont year-round, whether they are skiing in winter or maple syrup tasting in spring.
The Green Mountain State earns its nickname for its scenic mountain range, which has been sculpted through several ice ages to its present shape. A year-round destination for skiers, hikers and all-around nature lovers, Vermont is rich in forests, mountains, hills and valleys. Hikers can trek Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest mountain at 4,395 feet above sea level. In the fall, people from all over come to marvel at Vermont’s fall foliage by taking road trips to quaint towns like Grafton and Windsor.
A family-friendly destination full of picturesque small towns, parents and kids alike will appreciate the state’s famous Vermont cheddar, Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream, and maple syrup. Families can enjoy a tour of the Vermont Cheese Trail, which features 40 local cheesemakers, or visit one of Vermont’s many farms to pick their own fruits and veggies.
Vermont is also a classic romantic getaway for couples, with charming bed & breakfasts, artisan foods, over a hundred 19th century covered bridges, and lakefront towns. With its easy access to both New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Vermont is a popular vacation destination for those looking to explore what New England has to offer.
Best Places to Visit in Vermont
Burlington
This beautiful waterfront city is the state’s largest.
Waterfront Park: The community lakefront park features 900 feet of lakeshore where visitors can rent sailboats, kayaks and canoes.
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain: This family-friendly science and nature museum teaches visitors about the lake, which sits between the Adirondack Mountains and the Green Mountains.
Church Street Marketplace: This outdoor pedestrian area features shops, restaurants, and bars.
Cities in Vermont
Killington: The “biggest ski town in New England” has 200 trails, seven mountains, and five terrain parks for snow tubing, sleigh rides, and skiing.
Manchester: This southern Vermont town in the Green Mountains features the estate of Abraham Lincoln’s son and the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
Stowe: This northern Vermont town is known for its ski areas and Smugglers’ Notch State Park.
Montpelier: The state’s capital city is the smallest state capital in America. Tour the gold-domed State House or window shop through its charming downtown.
Vermont State and National Parks
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park: Located in Woodstock, the park is known for Billings Farm and Museum, a working farm dedicated to farming history.
Quechee State Park: This state park is home of the Quechee Gorge, which was formed 13,000 years ago.
Brighton State Park: The state park includes a campground on Spectacle Pond, a 102-acre mostly undeveloped pond.
Popular Tourist Attractions
Woodstock: This popular New England getaway town is nestled in the green mountains of Southern Vermont.
Rockefeller Mansion: Take a guided tour of the Queen Anne style home originally built in 1805, which is now a designated National Historic Landmark.
Sugarbush Farm: The 500-acre farm offers classic Vermont delicacies: cheese and maple syrup.
Mount Tom: The small, 1,357-foot tall peak, featuring both hiking and skiing trails, also has a very diverse wildlife. Songbirds, red and gray squirrels, and the white tail deer roam about the mountain.
