Category: Experience

Read Blog Post: Where to View Fall Foliage Brightly colored trees line a rural dirt road in the fall.

Where to View Fall Foliage

Vermont's 251 Club members share their favorite spots for viewing fall foliage and tips for how to make sure you never miss a great view.

Read Blog Post: Savu Brings Sauna Culture to Vermont A person walks into a sauna during a snowy afternoon in a forest.

Savu Brings Sauna Culture to Vermont

Savu brought Scandinavian sauna culture to Vermont, offering a sauna experience that embraces peaceful seclusion.

Read Blog Post: Brattleboro Stone Church View looking up at a large stone church in the summer.

Brattleboro Stone Church

In downtown Brattleboro, the 147-year-old Stone Church offers an unforgettable atmosphere to experience music.

Read Blog Post: Fishing A person fishes in a stream.

Fishing

Whether you fly fish Vermont’s creeks and streams, cast from a boat on Lake Champlain, or fish from shore, the sport's slower pace offers a chance to unwind and take in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Read Blog Post: Recreation Paths and Rail Trails  A jetty crosses Lake Champlain. An island appears in the distance.

Recreation Paths and Rail Trails 

Vermont's rail trails and recreation paths are great low-impact ways to explore downtowns, scenic views, and waterfronts. Along the way, there are many opportunities to enjoy a taste of Vermont, from farmstands to farm-to-table dining, breweries to cideries, and more.

Read Blog Post: A Day Trip to a National Historical Park in Woodstock A street view of a quaint downtown area with storefronts, pedestrians, and cars parked along the road.

A Day Trip to a National Historical Park in Woodstock

In Woodstock, spend the day at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, a living laboratory of land stewardship and environmental conservation.

Read Blog Post: Water Sports Two paddle boards and a canoe recreate on a large lake surrounded by mountains on a cloudy day.

Water Sports

Vermont's lakes beckon for kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, boating, and other water sports. From Lake Champlain, stretching along the western border to Lake Willoughby in the north and Spruce Lake in the southern region, there’s over 800 lakes to explore.

Read Blog Post: LGBTQ+ Travel Two people lay on the rocky shoreline of a lake at dusk.

LGBTQ+ Travel

As the first state in the U.S. to legislatively legalize same-sex marriage, Vermont has a long heritage of LGBTQ+ support, acceptance, and celebration. Plan to visit queer-owned businesses and year-round pride events.

Read Blog Post: A Lake Willoughby Getaway A person lays in a hammock by a large lake.

A Lake Willoughby Getaway

Breathtaking views and beautiful beaches set the stage for this Lake Willoughby trip in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Read Blog Post: A Spring Day Trip to Barre A large granite statue of a man kneeling and holding a sword.

A Spring Day Trip to Barre

Take a day trip to Barre, renowned as the "Granite Capital of the World," and explore a blend of outdoor recreation, rich history, and cultural attractions.