Vermont
Vermont’s nature makes you feel welcome.
Vermont is a special spot where you can take your time, look around, and notice what’s going on around you. Any time of year, Vermont’s vast rural scenery will make you want to enjoy the views of the mountains and discover the lakes, ponds, and trails. You can find treasures in ancient city centers day or night, and they are known for their farm-to-table specialties and artisanal drinks. Vermont can give you new ideas, make you feel better, and change the way you think.
The beautiful scenery in Vermont
People who live in Vermont have always felt very connected to their land. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors more when there are no advertising signs around. There are small towns and villages, historic barns, and more than 100 famous New England-covered bridges all over the scenery. More than 70% of Vermont is wooded, which makes fall road trips magical because the hills are covered in beautiful orange, red, and yellow leaves.
Adventures outside
In Vermont, there are lots of planned and unplanned things to do during the day. It’s also easy to just relax and enjoy the view. Ride your bike on country roads or a mountain bike to ride through miles of single-track paths through the woods. You can walk or run through historic city centers, quiet towns, and covered bridges. Hike to one of the state’s 67 hills and enjoy the view. You can fish in a remote river, paddle across a beautiful lake, or jump into the clear water of a mountain stream. If you visit Vermont in the winter, you can enjoy its snowy landscapes by snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, or skiing at an alpine lodge. No matter the season, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors, from paved walks to guided tours that are good for everyone.
Having food
Vermont’s mountains and rolling hills give way to fertile valleys where many dairy, veggie, and fruit farmers make their living, along with other types of farmers. Restaurants in Vermont serve tasty food that honors the hard work of the people who grow and harvest the food that we eat. Vermont has been a leader in promoting local food for a long time. It is home to many award-winning farm-to-table restaurants and specialty cheesemakers. It’s no secret that Vermont’s craft brewers are some of the best in the world. There are a lot of wineries, cideries, and distilleries in the state that are known for making great drinks. Vermont makes more maple sugar than any other state in the U.S. You can’t leave the area without trying maple creemee, a rich, thick ice cream. You can find a lot of fresh, local food in Vermont, and you can taste the flavors of the Green Mountain State.
Craft stores and historical sites
You can get to museums, art galleries, antique shops, and general stores (also called “country stores”) by scenic roads that go through mountain passes and Old Towns. Go to the studios of famous artists and see what they’ve made. Walk through sculpture parks and look for public art in the historic parts of cities. Take walks of historic sites and museums with a guide to learn about New England’s past. You can let the music take you away at concerts on the water, in Art Deco theaters, and the village square’s quiet green areas. In late summer, you can go to a traditional county fair, or you can enjoy the harvest at events all over the state in the fall.