VERMONT

Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Vermont is the 6th least extensive and the 2nd least populous of the 50 United States. It is the only New England state not bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Champlain forms half of Vermont’s western border, which it shares with the state of New York. The Green Mountains are within the state. Vermont is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.

Tourism is an important industry to the state. Some of the largest ski areas in New England are located in Vermont. Skiers and snowboarders visit Burke Mountain Ski Area, Bolton Valley, Stowe,Smugglers’ Notch, Killington Ski Resort, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Stratton, Jay Peak, Okemo,Suicide Six, Mount Snow, Bromley, and Magic Mountain Ski Area.

Summer visitors tour resort towns like Stowe, Manchester, Quechee, Wilmington and Woodstock. Resorts, hotels, restaurants, and shops, designed to attract tourists, employ people year-round. Summer camps contribute to Vermont’s tourist economy.Visitors participate in trout fishing, lake fishing, and ice fishing. Some hike the Long Trail.

In winter, Nordic and backcountry skiers visit to travel the length of the state on the Catamount Trail. Several horse shows are annual events. Vermont’s state parks, historic sites, museums, golf courses, and new boutique hotels with spas were designed to attract tourists.

Capital:  Montpelier

Best Time of Visit:

Vermont is a four-season destination. Fall is famous for colorful foliage from mid-September through mid-October, and winter brings ski season from late December through March.

Spring weather can be unpredictable with the potential for late season snowstorms, a lot of rain, or even sunny skies. Summer has warm weather and is a popular time to visit, especially for families.

High season: late June to mid-October, late December to March, low season: late October to November, April, shoulder season:May to mid-June, early December to mid-December

Min Days Required: 4 days

Places of Interest: 

Lake Champlain

American Precision Museum

Bromley – Vermont’s Summer Adventure

Church Street Marketplace

Fairbanks Museum

Grand View Winery

Climate:

Sporadic downpours happen throughout the year, but they occur more frequently during the summer months when travel is at its peak.

However, clear days with temperatures reaching into the 70s are also common in summer.

The fall offers cooler temperatures and colorful scenery. Winter snow attracts skiers.

Currency: US Dollars

Things to carry:

Pack lightweight summer clothing for visits between late June and early September, but be sure to bring along a jacket or sweater, especially if you’re visiting areas along the coast.

Bathing suits, towels and sunscreen are important for beachside or lakefront destinations.

In the spring and fall, temperatures can be quite cold at night even when daytime temperatures are moderate and comfortable. You’ll want to perhaps bring along a warmer jacket or raincoat and dress in layers.

An umbrella is always a good idea no matter what the season.

You’ll want to be prepared with a heavy coat, scarf, waterproof boots and gloves or mittens if you plan to visit between November and March.

How to get there:

Air:

There are flights to and from Atlanta, Chicago (O’Hare), New York City (LaGuardia, Kennedy), Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington DC (Dulles and National), and Detroit to the Burlington International Airport (BTV). It is a small airport, which mostly serves regional jets and turboprops for civilian passenger use.

Rutland State Airport (RUT) has two flights a day to Boston Logan and one on weekends.

Another alternative is the Manchester Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire as it serves as an alternate hub for all of northern New England and is a 3-hour or less drive to just about anywhere in Vermont.

Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (formerly Dorval Airport) is another alternative.