LGBTQ+ Travel

The Food Scene in Vermont is a Gay Traveler’s Paradise

With a literal smorgasbord of curious food festivals, food experiences and breweries popping up in every corner of the state, Vermont is the place to take your foodie adventures to the next level.

365 Days of Pride in Vermont

With the highest rate of same-sex couples in the nation, a deep pride you can feel runs through Vermont’s veins. Discover majestic green mountains, scenic hiking trails, and events centered around LGBTQ+ joy in a place with the freedom to feel.

How to Plan an LGBTQ+ Vermont Vacation

Guided outings, downtown days, sampling what’s in season, and hikes that include secluded waterfalls and sweeping views beckon. Get planning for any season.

Celebrating Vermont Pride: A State of Freedom and Unity

In Vermont, pride feels like it’s grown from the ground up, with a strong sense of community and caring. Celebrate all kinds of pride every September in Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city.

Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure

A rainbow road trip through Vermont includes scenic byways dotted with hiking trails and waterfalls, local ingredients elevated at immersive restaurants, and some of the country’s finest small-batch beer and landcrafted cheese.

Montpelier Pride Fest and Parade

Annually in May

Vermont’s capital is the only one without a Starbucks or McDonalds, but it has a whole lot of Pride to offer. Every May, the capital city’s LGBTQ+ community and allies can gather on the Statehouse lawn for music from a local DJ, dance performances, and a late afternoon parade that loops through the historic downtown to return to the lawn in front of the gold-domed capital building. In the evening, local establishments will host a drag show, an open mic for queer musicians, and more.

Rutland County Pride Festival

Annually in June

Rutland County Pride’s annual festival kicks off in the morning with a parade and continues into the afternoon with live music, drag entertainment, vendors, and more in an impactful celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in southern Vermont.

Barre Pride Fest

Annually in June

Historic downtown Barre is widely known for its rich quarrying and stone sculpting history, but in June, the downtown comes together to celebrate LGBTQ+. A Pride bicycle ride through downtown, drag story hour, a bake sale, and family activities make the day one to remember for central Vermont’s queer community.

St. Albans Pride Weekend

Annually in June

This northern city lights up the shore of Lake Champlain with an entire weekend set aside to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. A drag show kicks off the event Friday night. An all-day celebration on Saturday leads into a late-afternoon parade through the city’s historic Taylor Park, and on Sunday, guests can attend a family picnic and barbeque before closing the weekend with fireworks that will reflect bright rainbow colors on the lake.

Essex Pride Festival

Annually in June

A parade starts Essex Junction’s annual celebration of Pride, and the fun continues from there. Settle in for drag story hour, get your skates on for a pride roller disco skate party, and then let loose at a family-friendly dance party, with an afterparty that rocks until 10 p.m.

Vermont Pride Week

Annually in September

Celebrate Pride for a week in Vermont’s biggest city, culminating in a bold, bright parade through the city.

Winter Rendezvous

Annually in January

Stowe’s annual gay ski weekend includes drag performances, dance evenings, hot tubs, and more.

BRATTLEBORO QUEER DANCE PARTIES

Regularly Throughout Summer

Dance at the Stone Church with LGBTQ+ affinity groups in a friendly space while a DJ spins hits.

NEK PRIDE FEST

Annually in Summer

Food, live music, dancing, vendors, and a community gathering in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Newport.