Explore Vermont
Vermont is well known for its beauty - and its hospitality. People are friendly, helpful, and genuinely proud of the state they call home. There is certainly no shortage of things to do and see in Vermont, as you can see throughout the below links.
Start your adventure by enjoying one of our many non-stop flights arriving daily from top destinations like Dallas/Forth Worth on American Airlines or Atlanta on Delta.
Book a flight today and save!
Once you've arrived at BTV be sure to bring our Vermont guide with you: www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit
Top 10 Places to Visit
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Church Street Marketplace: Explore downtown Burlington's award-winning open-air mall with over 100 places to shop and dine. Enjoy year-round events, historical architecture, street entertainers, music, and more!
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Shelburne Farms: Bring the whole family to this 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark. Tour the grass-based dairy and cheese-making facility, maple sugaring and lumber operations, an organic market garden, and a seasonal inn.
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Shelburne Museum: One of North America’s most diverse museums of featuring art, design, and Americana. The museum’s collection includes over 150,000 works exhibited through historic exhibition buildings.
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Burlington Waterfront: Located to the west of downtown along the Lake Champlain Shoreline and home to several large music and food festivals. The park is adjacent to the Community Boathouse, the ECHO Museum, and Lake Champlain Sailing Center.
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Burlington Bike Path: The Greenway (Waterfront Bike Path) runs the length of the City from North to South. Travel the bike path into over 30 miles of public trails, including paths through Ethan Allen Park.
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Burlington City Arts: As one of America’s most livable cities for the arts, Burlington City Arts (BCA) has served the cultural and artistic needs for more than 30 years. Tour exhibitions, don't miss the center's Summer Concert Series, and visit their Airport galleries, both pre- and post-security in the North concourse.
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Flynn Center for the Performing Arts: An Art Deco landmark in downtown Burlington, VT, hosting the finest international, national, and regional performing arts events.
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Ski & Ride Resorts: Vermont is one of the best places to ski in the country. Ski Vermont serves its 20 Alpine and 30 Cross Country resorts.
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Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center: Kids of all ages will enjoy 70 species of live animals in pristine water displays, 100+ interactive exhibits and activities daily.
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Ben & Jerry’s Factory: Learn how Ben & Jerry’s gets so much deliciousness into every scoop! This 30-minute guided factory tour is great for all ages, and a fantastic activity for the family.
YEAR ROUND ADVENTURES
WINTER
A SPECIAL SEASON
What a perfect time to visit Vermont! With 20 alpine ski resorts, 30 cross-country touring centers and 7,300 acres of alpine terrain, the state is a skier’s dream. Even if you don’t ski or ride, there’s plenty of other winter activities to keep everyone entertained during your stay.
If you prefer the indoors during the colder months, it's a great time to discover Vermont's music, theater, and dance performances. Make time for a little relaxation! You won't want to miss one of Vermont’s award-winning spas.
Vermont is truly the winter wonderland you have to experience.
SPRING
SWEET SPRING
As the snow thaws and the weather warms, spring in Vermont is the most diverse time of year to visit. Sugarhouses around the state begin their season producing 40% of the maple syrup in the US! Tour a sugarhouse, sample Sugar on Snow and bring home a taste of Vermont with you.
Farmers Markets and events begin popping up all over the state. Vermont made products including cheese, ice cream and teddy bears will give you a taste of true Vermont culture.
Don't forget to save a few days for last-minute spring skiing.
SUMMER
EXPERIENCE NATURE
Calling all nature enthusiasts! If you love the outdoors, summer in Vermont is where you want to be. With so many activities, from hiking, biking, boating, and fishing, there is no shortage of things to do. Tackle a portion of The Long Trail, take a dip in Lake Champlain, and feast on some of the freshest food our state can offer.
A variety of festivals are abundant throughout the region including concerts and county fairs for the whole family to enjoy. Don't forget to pack your clubs to play a round of golf at some of the most beautiful courses in the country.
Rent a cabin, camp outdoors, or book a stay at your favorite resort this summer.
FALL
SEE THE SPLENDOR
There is no other place in the world quite like Vermont in the fall. Visitors come from all over the world to take in the splendor of the fall foliage. Follow the foliage trackers to see the best time to visit the region. The harvest season also lends itself to apple picking, farm tours, and corn mazes.
View the many colors across the state by hiking, driving or touring. Why pick just one? Make sure to bring your camera to capture the beauty everywhere you turn.
Fall is also the perfect time to test out another kind of trail; the Vermont Beer Trail. Stop by one of the many breweries to discover a new brew.
A SPECIAL SEASON
What a perfect time to visit Vermont! With 20 alpine ski resorts, 30 cross-country touring centers and 7,300 acres of alpine terrain, the state is a skier’s dream. Even if you don’t ski or ride, there’s plenty of other winter activities to keep everyone entertained during your stay.
If you prefer the indoors during the colder months, it's a great time to discover Vermont's music, theater, and dance performances. Make time for a little relaxation! You won't want to miss one of Vermont’s award-winning spas.
Vermont is truly the winter wonderland you have to experience.
SWEET SPRING
As the snow thaws and the weather warms, spring in Vermont is the most diverse time of year to visit. Sugarhouses around the state begin their season producing 40% of the maple syrup in the US! Tour a sugarhouse, sample Sugar on Snow and bring home a taste of Vermont with you.
Farmers Markets and events begin popping up all over the state. Vermont made products including cheese, ice cream and teddy bears will give you a taste of true Vermont culture.
Don't forget to save a few days for last-minute spring skiing.
EXPERIENCE NATURE
Calling all nature enthusiasts! If you love the outdoors, summer in Vermont is where you want to be. With so many activities, from hiking, biking, boating, and fishing, there is no shortage of things to do. Tackle a portion of The Long Trail, take a dip in Lake Champlain, and feast on some of the freshest food our state can offer.
A variety of festivals are abundant throughout the region including concerts and county fairs for the whole family to enjoy. Don't forget to pack your clubs to play a round of golf at some of the most beautiful courses in the country.
Rent a cabin, camp outdoors, or book a stay at your favorite resort this summer.
SEE THE SPLENDOR
There is no other place in the world quite like Vermont in the fall. Visitors come from all over the world to take in the splendor of the fall foliage. Follow the foliage trackers to see the best time to visit the region. The harvest season also lends itself to apple picking, farm tours, and corn mazes.
View the many colors across the state by hiking, driving or touring. Why pick just one? Make sure to bring your camera to capture the beauty everywhere you turn.
Fall is also the perfect time to test out another kind of trail; the Vermont Beer Trail. Stop by one of the many breweries to discover a new brew.