Testing the Waters of Vermont's 'New Normal'

Words and photos courtesy of Seven Days

Testing the Waters of Vermont's 'New Normal'
By Carolyn Fox

Summer festivals are slowly appearing on the calendar, retail shoppers have resumed leisurely browsing, diners are more comfortable inside restaurants, and out-of-state tourists are back in our midst.

Try outdoor yoga in a Quechee forest canopy or al fresco films in a White River Junction parking lot. Dine pond-side in Ferrisburgh or by a chef's kitchen garden in Middletown Springs. Craving a getaway? Keep it in-state with a road trip to Rutland, an art adventure in Windsor or an overnight at Rudyard Kipling's historic Dummerston home. This issue dips a toe into our so-called "new normal."

Stay at Rudyard Kipling’s Historic Home

The writer Rudyard Kipling made his home in southern Vermont in the late 1800s and wrote several of his critically acclaimed works here – and now visitors can call his painstakingly restored home theirs, too, for a vacation.

Exploring Downtown Rutland

Downtown Rutland is home to outdoor art aplenty, history, delicious local dining and stores that offer the unique and unexpected. Go along with a Seven Days reporter to explore, and then plan your own trip.

Outdoor Dining This Summer

Vermont’s summers mean warm weather, late sunsets and the perfect atmosphere for outdoor dining. Seven Days’ food team runs down some of Vermont’s finest outdoor dining options.

About the series

This series, a partnership between Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and Seven Days, will run seasonally, presenting curated excursions in every corner of Vermont. The idea is to highlight the state's restaurants, retailers, attractions and outdoor adventures so Vermonters and visitors alike can plan safe, local trips and discover new corners of the state. Happy traveling, and stay safe.