LGBTQ+ Travel
A Place All Its Own
LGBTQ+ Vacation in Vermont
Vibrant communities celebrate the state’s motto, “Freedom and Unity.” From the towering heights of Mount Mansfield to the water flowing through the base of Quechee Gorge, there’s so much to see and do in the Green Mountains. As the first state in the U.S. to legislatively legalize same-sex marriage and home to among the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people in the nation, Vermont has a long heritage of LGBTQ+ support, acceptance, and celebration. From queer-owned businesses to lively events, including year-round Pride celebrations that spill into the streets and echo along waterfronts, Vermont is a haven of natural beauty, offering the freedom to feel and the wide-open spaces to take it all in.
Trip Ideas and Itineraries
From immersive foodie travel to trips centered around Vermont’s various pride events, the Green Mountain State is a place with intentional space for LGBTQ+ joy. Discover itineraries and planning resources to inspire your vacation.
The Food Scene in Vermont is a Gay Traveler’s Paradise
With a literal smorgasbord of curious food festivals, food experiences and breweries popping up in every corner of the state, Vermont is the place to take your foodie adventures to the next level.
Read More365 Days of Pride in Vermont
With the highest rate of same-sex couples in the nation, a deep pride you can feel runs through Vermont’s veins. Discover majestic green mountains, scenic hiking trails, and events centered around LGBTQ+ joy in a place with the freedom to feel.
Read MoreHow to Plan an LGBTQ+ Vermont Vacation
Guided outings, downtown days, sampling what’s in season, and hikes that include secluded waterfalls and sweeping views beckon. Get planning for any season.
Read MoreCelebrating Vermont Pride: A State of Freedom and Unity
In Vermont, pride feels like it’s grown from the ground up, with a strong sense of community and caring. Celebrate all kinds of pride every September in Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city.
Read MoreRainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
A rainbow road trip through Vermont includes scenic byways dotted with hiking trails and waterfalls, local ingredients elevated at immersive restaurants, and some of the country’s finest small-batch beer and landcrafted cheese.
Read MoreCELEBRATE PRIDE WITH YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
From ski weeks that create a space for gay travelers to get outside to dance parties where you can really let loose, explore LGBTQ+ events to add to your Vermont calendar.
Vermont Pride Week
Annually in September
Celebrate Pride for a week in Vermont’s biggest city, culminating in a bold, bright parade through the city.
Learn MoreWinter Rendezvous
Annually in January
Stowe’s annual gay ski weekend includes drag performances, dance evenings, hot tubs, and more.
Learn MoreBRATTLEBORO QUEER DANCE PARTIES
Regularly Throughout Summer
Dance at the Stone Church with LGBTQ+ affinity groups in a friendly space while a DJ spins hits.
Learn MoreNEK PRIDE FEST
Annually in Summer
Food, live music, dancing, vendors, and a community gathering in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Newport.
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Vermont Makes LGBTQ+ History
LGBTQ+ History and Heritage
Vermont Pride runs deep. LGBTQ+ history in Vermont includes Pride celebrations starting in 1983, the election of an out transgender lawmaker, a newspaper dedicated to the community, and a rainbow of diverse stories represented on stage.
Things to Do in Vermont
Scenic drives that offer beautiful views, skiing and riding through Vermont’s groomed trails or backcountry, soaking in wellness and relaxation at a spa or sauna, and following a foodie trail are all great frameworks for a memorable trip.
Five Places to Stay for Foodies
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Pride Center of Vermont
Pride Center of Vermont is the region’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and the health and safety of LGBTQ+ Vermonters.
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