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.
Category: Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performing Arts
Vermont’s performing arts put the rock in the mountains. From Broadway-direct theater to circus arts to internationally ranked classical and contemporary music, there’s so much to discover on Vermont’s stages.
Maple
Vermont’s sugar makers produce more maple syrup, sugar, candy, and other pure maple products than any other state. With 3,000 sugarhouses statewide offering tours, tastings, and more, there are so many ways to enjoy Vermont maple.
Cheese
Vermont is home to more than 45 cheesemakers using milk from sheep, goats, and cows to craft more than 150 varieties of cheese. Follow the Vermont Cheese Trail, let the Hunt guide you throughout the state, or simply sample as you go.
Craft Beer
With several beers named best in the world, Vermont’s brewers are heavy hitters. The Green Mountains' craft beer industry is booming, leading the nation in breweries and brew pubs per capita.