Northwest Vermont in the Summer
From a dairy festival with all the trappings of a country fair to a sprawling sculpture park and a boat-accessible island with its own bistro, Northwest Vermont brings the summer fun in spades.
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Northeast Kingdom in the Summer
Vermont’s most rural region is a playground in the summer, from a family resort celebrating the outdoors to a chapel and trail network dedicated to dogs. Along the way, discover New England’s largest corn maze and the home of the first Black man to earn a college degree in the U.S.
Lower Connecticut River Valley in the Summer
A chamber music festival drawing crowds from around the globe, a historic meeting house that’s like a time capsule to the 1800s, a vibrant arts scene, and more highlight the summer season in the Lower Connecticut River Valley.
Greater Burlington in the Summer
Vermont’s Greater Burlington offers nearly never-ending fun in the summer, from picking your own berries to sailing on New England’s “sixth Great Lake” to an evening at an old-fashioned drive-in movie theatre.
Deerfield Valley in the Summer
Celebrate the blueberry, discover the classical world’s most coveted retreat, and enjoy miles of pristine shoreline for picnicking, swimming, hiking, and more in Vermont’s Deerfield Valley in the summer.
Champlain Islands in the Summer
Vermont’s Champlain Islands keep summer vibes strong with biking throughout the region, remote camping, an arts venue with live performances and a gallery, and more.
Champlain Valley in the Summer
In the Champlain Valley, swim near a waterfall, get up close and personal with Vermont’s state animal, and enjoy a traditional country fair this summer.
Capital Region in the Summer
Vermont’s Capital Region has so much to offer, from a morning farmers market visit to a mid-day kayak rental and taking in a stock car race at sunset.
Deerfield Valley in the Spring
Hot chili, cold beer, a spectacle where people launch themselves down a slalom course on a single ski with a chair, and rushing, roaring waterfall are just a few of the highlights of a spring trip to Vermont’s Deerfield Valley region. Discover the rest of Yankee Magazine’s top picks.
Stone Valley in the Spring
One of the state’s finest golf courses, brightly colored murals that liven Vermont’s third largest city, and an artist highlighting local life are just a few reasons to visit Vermont’s Stone Valley region in the spring.