The Heart and Soul of Skiing
Find Community on Vermont’s Ski Slopes
Vermont’s ski areas are more than just vacation destinations—they’re hubs of local warmth, where people gather to share the joy of the slopes. That sense of community can also be found in the nearby historic downtowns, where locally owned shops and vibrant après-ski spots are filled with friendly faces. From mountain trails to main streets, the welcoming spirit of the Green Mountains is all around.
The Heart and Soul of Skiing
From friendly conversations in the lift lines to a super rich food culture, Vermonters put their entire heart into everything that they do. Discover a welcoming community of belonging in Vermont’s mountain towns.
Plan Your Visit
Historic Downtowns
In Vermont’s historic downtowns, storied architecture is home to modern shops and an unmistakable sense of community welcomes travelers. Mountain peaks and rivers give each town its own distinctive backdrop and vibe.
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Vermont is a place where skiing has kept its soul. Whether you crave the thrill of glades and steeps or prefer gentle, well-groomed slopes, Vermont’s diverse terrain has a lot to offer.
Learn more about skiing and riding in Vermont.Read MoreBest in Show 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.
Learn more about breweries in Vermont.Read MoreVermont Cheese
Vermont is home to more than 45 cheesemakers using milk from sheep, goats, and cows to craft more than 150 varieties of cheese. All that cheese is a foundational ingredient in much of the local food you’ll find here.
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Vermont’s downtowns brim with bustling shops, classically beautiful views, and a cheery atmosphere, whether adorned with sparkling snow, bright, crunchy autumn leaves, or sunshine on a summer day.
Learn more about local shopping in Vermont.Read MoreVermont Maple is Best
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 sweeten your trip.
Learn more about Vermont maple.Read MoreCultural Explorations
Vermont’s diverse cultural landscape invites visitors to explore, learn, and connect with the stories and traditions that shape this land’s heritage through heritage trails and sites and storytelling.
Learn more about Vermont’s cultural heritage. Read MoreAll Vermont’s a Stage
Vermont’s performing arts put the rock in the mountains. Join together to take in Broadway-directed theater to circus arts to internationally ranked classical and contemporary music; there’s so much to discover on Vermont’s stages.
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