Vermont

Vermont’s appeal changes with the seasons. Lake Champlain transforms from a swim spot to a skating rink in winter. There are over 1,000 mountains and 25 ski resorts, including beginner-friendly Bromley and Jay Peak for backcountry skiers. Fall brings vibrant foliage everywhere, from the trails of Vermont’s highest peak Mount Mansfield to the country roads that run through the state’s 100 covered bridges. Vermont is also known for its maple syrup, cheeses, and craft beer, which you can sample at farms and in small towns. If you only have time for one, make it postcard-perfect Stowe, surrounded by hiking trails and bike paths; its compact center is filled with clapboard buildings housing shops, cafés, and restaurants.

A view of the church and a wide, red brick road in Burlington, Vermont Church Street Marketplace downtown city. Fall trees that are orange and yellow line the road on the right and left side.

End your road trip in Burlington, Vermont’s capital.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Vermont.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
Some of America’s most charming getaways are found in its smaller cities and towns—and these six new and newly renovated hotels offer another reason to visit this fall.
HOTELS
With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.
New England is brimming with historic grande dames, design-minded boutique hotels, wellness retreats, and glamping getaways.
Twin Farms in Vermont is a standard setter for luxurious getaways in the Northeast—and now the retreat’s new Treehouse accommodations are elevating it further.
Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Daydreaming of a beer-cation to Vermont? These craft breweries need to be at the top of your list and at the bottom of your glass.
The new train extension rolls out on July 29.
On July 19, you can take the Vermonter and the Ethan Allen Express within the state for just $1.
From Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania to Watkins Glen State Park in New York, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 11 best state parks in the Northeast to their list.
There’s still plenty of time to get your turns in before summer.
This year, anyone who relocates to Vermont for full-time work has the chance to receive up to $7,500 as part of a new grant program offered by the Green Mountain State.
Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.
From hot springs to a brewery, here are some of the coolest airport features around.
There’s one for every travel need, whether you’re searching for the best beer in a new city or want to propose to your significant other far from home.
From China’s best bleu to an alpine Swiss, these cheeses are worth traveling for.