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Northern Vermont

Something for Everyone

Northern Vermont is a four-season destination with big-city amenities, world-class outdoor activities, rural landscapes, miles of open water on lakes and rivers, great shopping and dining, and numerous opportunities for enjoying the arts and history. Driving through northern Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom offers panoramic views, quirky, off-the-beaten-path stores and stops, and local culture you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.
Mountain biking at Kingdom Trails

A Long Summer Weekend Up North

Vermont's northern region is home to vibrant downtowns, beautiful views and plenty of adventure. This itinerary will help you to plan a trip of your own.

Sunny Skiing during a Vermont Winter

A Long Winter Weekend Up North 

Opportunities to experience winter in northern Vermont are as bountiful as the region’s snowfall. Inside, winter experiences both indoors and out.

St. Albans Park Garden

VERMONTING IN ST. ALBANS

Adventures in St. Albans mean rides on ferry boats, a charming, walkable downtown, delicious local food and beautiful gardens. Go along with Vermont weekly Seven Days, and get inspiration to plan a trip of your own.

St albans during the fall - vermont vacation

72 Hours in St. Albans, Vermont

Lake Champlain envelops St. Albans in northern Vermont, offering panoramic views and access to paddling, swimming, boating, and more. Discover what sets this recently revitalized, walkable downtown apart.

Lake Willoughby - module size - vermont vacation

72 Hours in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

Inspiring landscapes punctuated with mountains and the solitude that comes with spending time in the seclusion of nature, along with a focus on farm-to-table dining and outdoor recreation, are the highlights of time in the NEK.

downtown burlington

Shop Vermont’s Main Street

Explore Burlington’s vintage shops and get inspired to find the perfect holiday present in your Vermont town.

Isle La Motte Attractions

VERMONTING IN ISLE LA MOTTE

Isle La Motte is a small Vermont island with a lot to offer, from Vermont wartime history to delicious local food and natural beauty. Vermont weekly Seven Days explores the area.

NORTHERN VERMONT HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS

Vermont’s historic downtowns offer the chance to get off the beaten path and explore the history of the Green Mountains, as well as enjoy delicious local food, shopping that feels like treasure hunting and welcoming communities. 

Jazz Festival - burlington Vermont - vermont vacation

Northern Vermont Events

Snowboarder within a round sun ray

TRAVEL PLANNING DIRECTORY

Vermont is home to unique lodging, world-class recreation, local food, shopping, history and art in beautiful surroundings. Plan your trip with our directory.