Vermont

View of Townshend Dam and Townshend Lake on the West River; Townshend Dam Recreation Area

Vermont

Vermont may be one of the smaller states in the U.S., but it packs so much beauty and so many things to do within its borders, you would never know it! From the beautiful clear waters of Lake Champlain, to the grandeur of the Green Mountains, Vermont is famous for its friendly people, unhurried lifestyle, fall foliage and world-class skiing. So use the links below to start planning your trip to the Green Mountain State!

Places to See and Things to Do:

Tour a quintessential New England river town in Brattleboro, along the Connecticut River, the oldest town in the state and home to a vibrant arts community and the famed Brattleboro Retreat psychiatric hospital

Visit historic Montpelier, capital of Vermont and filled with shops, restaurants, museums and the grandeur and history of the Vermont State Capitol building

Sample naturally-grown produce at the Farmer's Market in Rutland where there is now a lively indoor winter market in the old Strand Theater

Come visit Saint Albans, site of the Vermont Maple Festival every Spring

Foliage junkies swarm the state every Autumn, with the best times being from mid-September to early October. The entire state is a riot of beautiful color at this time of year, but some of the best views can be found in Windsor, Addison and Orange County

And no trip to Vermont would be complete without a visit to Burlington, the state's largest, nestled against the shores of Lake Champlain and filled with activities like biking along the lake on the Rail Trail, shopping on Church Street, or sampling locally brewed beer at the American Flatbread Brewpub.

Hiking and Outdoor Activities

Hike and explore the Mount Independence State Historic Site, where Colonial soldiers were stationed in 1776 when word reached them that the Declaration of Independence had been signed. The site is on a rocky bluff across from Fort Ticonderoga and overlooking Lake Champlain

Hike all or a portion of The Long Trail, the oldest long-distance trail in the United States, traversing the length of the State

Stop off to visit the Falls of Lana in Branbury State Park, located along Lake Dunmore on the western edge of the Green Mountains

Hike the Mount Olga Trail to the summit of Mount Olga for views of southern Vermont and northern Massachusetts

Let it SNOW!

Vermont has the best skiing east of the Rockies, so follow the links below for ski resorts, hotels and lodging, and nearby attractions and things to do when you go!