Vermont Scenic Byways
Ten federally designated scenic byways wind through the Green Mountain State, meandering through mountains and meeting in valleys, ranging in length from 14 miles to 400.
Category: Experience
Historic Sites
Vermont’s historic sites and museums take visitors through the history of life in Vermont, from Indigenous history to early settlement to the state’s role in the Revolutionary War.
Events
The statewide events calendar is stacked with summer concert series, inspirational art exhibitions, winter carnivals, fairs, festivals, and more.
Farmers Markets
With farmers markets located across the state and farm stands dotting the landscape, visitors can experience the local, agricultural community and get their own taste of Green Mountain terroir.
Swimming
Summer in the Green Mountains is calling. After hiking, paddling, biking, or just touring around on a hot summer day in Vermont, few things feel as good as swimming in a lake, pond, river, or iconic swimming hole.
Museums
Vermont's museums captivate with beauty, storytelling, unique exhibits, and history. From paintings by European and American masters to folk art and contemporary sculpture, there’s so much to discover in Vermont’s museums.
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.
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.
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.
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.