Category: Experience

Read Blog Post: Outdoor Art A metal piece of art with a hangar atop a column, sits outdoors in an open, green field on a sunny day.

Outdoor Art

Vermont's outdoor art showcases how Vermont landscapes and towns not only inspire artists, but also become part of the work and the experience of taking it in. Enjoy the fresh air as you explore public art.

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Shopping

Vermont’s downtowns brim with bustling shops, classically beautiful views, and a cheery atmosphere, whether adorned with sparkling snow, bright, crunchy autumn leaves, or sunshine on a summer day. Small businesses make up the backbone of the state’s economy. 

Read Blog Post: Cultural Explorations Three people ride bikes on a paved path by people laying in the shade on the grass.

Cultural Explorations

Vermont’s diverse cultural landscape invites visitors in to explore, learn, and connect with the stories and traditions that shape this land’s heritage through heritage trails and sites and storytelling.

Read Blog Post: Accessible Travel A person uses adaptive skis on a downhill slope.

Accessible Travel

From Vermont’s highest peak to New England’s longest rail trail, accessible travel experiences are available in many forms throughout the Green Mountains, including personalized adaptive programming and equipment rentals.

Read Blog Post: Family & Kids A family with children pause at the top of a snowy ski run with mountains surrounding.

Family & Kids

There’s a reason Vermont tops the list for New England family vacations, whether for the weekend, a whole week, or longer. Here’s how to make the most of a family trip to Vermont.

Read Blog Post: Culinary Experiences A hand holds garlic bulb in front of a wooden crate of garlic.

Culinary Experiences

A Vermont foodie trip can center around local food tours, classes, and farms. Explore some of Vermont’s finest flavors and immersive culinary experiences.

Read Blog Post: Scenic Drives Scenic drives include the winding road of the App Gap stretches out on a sunny day with frosted trees and hills all around.

Scenic Drives

Byways, back roads, and other scenic drives are some of the best ways to explore the state, meandering through historic downtowns and inviting stops at general stores, farmstands, scenic vantage points, and more.

Read Blog Post: Covered Bridges On a sunny day, a wooden covered bridge is reflected on the river running below it.

Covered Bridges

Vermont's 100 covered bridges, dating to 1820, are the settings for history, weddings, scenic drives, beautiful photography, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Read Blog Post: Heritage Trails Two children stand in front of a large sculpture inside a museum.

Heritage Trails

Trails that explore and celebrate Vermont’s Black history, the state’s heritage as a stone quarrying region, and the stories of Vermont’s role in the Civil War make for great trip ideas.

Read Blog Post: History An old wooden home is surrounded by a grassy lawn and a wooden fence.

History

With evidence of Indigenous people living on this land extending as far back as 13,000 years, Vermont’s history is rich, shown in Abenaki encampments, historic downtowns, and more. Explore Vermont’s past and learn how it informs the Green Mountains’ present and future.