Perhaps one of the most “spiritual” places on the planet is the state of Vermont. Just imagine: mountains covered with forests hide lakes and rivers of the purest water, small elegant towns breathe hospitality and cordiality, local residents (not only people, but also “our smaller brothers”) live in a leisurely rhythm, annually meeting thousands of tourist guests with pleasure. This is the home of maple syrup (believe me, you have never tasted anything tastier than local pancakes with this delicacy!), Cheddar cheese and real American Teddy Bear. By the way, we’ll go to the town of Waterbury for bears, where the store of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company toy company is located, which produces the only handmade teddy bears with a lifetime warranty.
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The small size of the state of Vermont is more than made up for by the excess of the beauties of New England, as these lands are commonly called.
Small in both area and population, the state of Vermont is located in the northeastern United States and is officially nicknamed the “State of Green Mountains” (the word Vermont comes from the French Vert mont – “green mountain”). And they still argue about where the name came from – maybe from the dense forests of Vermont, or maybe from the green mica found in the mountains. One thing is clear: the small size of the state is more than made up for by an excess of the beauties of New England, as these lands are commonly called.
Vermont is the leading U.S. producer of golden maple syrup, which is made from the sap harvested in Vermont in the spring from “sweet” maple trees. The four varieties vary in color and flavor, so when choosing Vermont syrup as a gift for friends and family, you can’t go wrong with the taste.
The state capital is Montpelier. The largest city in the state is Burlington.
How to get there
The largest international air harbor of the State of Green Mountains is located in Burlington. It is worth noting that, despite its duration – from 16 to 44 hours – and two transfers, the flight promises to be pleasant, thanks to caring stewards who are ready to provide passengers with not only drinks, food and press, but also all kinds of board games. And if you’re lucky and you come across a talkative English-speaking neighbor, take the opportunity and practice your language.
Upon arrival in Vermont, rent a car or use buses that run throughout the state. Another tempting way to travel is the most environmentally friendly mode of transport, i.e. cycling. But this is if you travel light from May to October and like to pedal.
Weather in Vermont
The climate in Vermont is no less pleasant than its landscapes. In winter -7 ° C and a lot of snow, in summer + 21 ° C, in spring flowering gardens will be a bonus, spreading a wonderful aroma around the area, and in autumn – forests and parks, bewitching with a riot of colors. So vacation in Vermont is year-round. And most importantly – no frost, hurricanes or monsoons.
Popular hotels in Vermont
Entertainment and attractions
The state capital, Montpelier, is the smallest capital in the United States. A small town hid in the heart of the Green Mountains, along the banks of the Winooski River. The largest city in the state is Burlington. It is this colorful town that has become the center of water activities in this region.
In addition, tourists to Vermont are attracted by the beautiful Lake Champlain with its Missiske, Mount Philo and Barton Island nature reserves, the Mount Mansfield ski resort, the town of Brattleboro with its water activities center, the city museum and the Art Center, the Shellburn Historical Park with numerous buildings of the period New England settlements, Green Mountain National Forest, and numerous ski resorts in the surrounding area.
Go skiing or take a ride in the silence of the trees on the plain, go mountain climbing or go hiking in the mountains, ride the Santa train, and in the evening sit in a cozy dining room by the crackling fireplace – isn’t this what the townspeople, weary of civilization, dream of?
Small but amazing Vermont, which, by the way, does not have a single McDonald’s, even in the capital, amazes and enchants its guests. In winter, they enjoy the view of festive villages buried in snow, with sleigh rides, skating on a frozen pond. Go skiing or take a ride in the silence of the trees on the plain, go mountain climbing or go hiking in the mountains, ride the Santa train, and in the evening sit in a cozy dining room by the crackling fireplace – isn’t this what the townspeople, weary of civilization, dream of?
In the spring, people come to Vermont for the traditional Maple Festival, an event the equal or similar of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
In the summer you will find state music festivals, local wine and beer, vegetables and fruits, swimming, diving and walks in protected areas.
And autumn is a riot of colors, when Vermont is painted by nature itself in all sorts of colors. These are hiking in the mountains, cycling tours, excursions along rivers and lakes, wonderful fishing.
Ski resorts
The most popular of them is Killington, which has many trails, with a total length of 140 km. There are seven mountain peaks in Killington, six of which are connected by lifts, and the seventh peak – Pico – can be reached by bus in 10 minutes. From the tops of the resort you can see 5 US states and Canada.
Like many New England ski resorts, Killington can suffer from a lack of snow on the lower slopes. In this case, an extensive system of artificial snowmaking was built in Killington, one of the largest in the world.
There are excellent conditions for skiers and snowboarders of various levels of training: 200 tracks are equipped, 30% of them are for beginners, 39% for intermediate skiers and 31% for professionals. The maximum height difference on them is up to 970 meters. During the season, 32 lifts deliver tourists to the desired slopes.
Snowmobiling and snowshoeing await in Killington, while ice fishing enthusiasts will love the ice fishing.
But that’s not all. In addition to skiing, in the heart of the Green Mountain, as the town is called, you will be offered to ride a dog sled or a horse-drawn sleigh. Try your hand at the rock climbing wall, go ice skating, play tennis on the indoor court, swim in the pool or visit the sports center, Killington offers you. Here you will find snowmobile trips and snowshoe hikes. Ice fishing enthusiasts will love ice fishing.
And you can refresh yourself in one of the 100 restaurants and bars located in Killington
There are also other famous ski resorts in Vermont: Stowe, Mount Mansfield, the latter has the highest point in the state of Vermont, and Stowe is also known and loved as a spa resort that offers a huge selection of spa treatments in almost any direction.
Cultural and historical monuments and events
Fans of historical sites will love Shellburn, where you can visit several museums and the famous Shellburn Farm, in the state capital, visit the Capitol, do not miss the opportunity to look at the University of Vermont at Burlington and the 1812 round church in Richmond. It is safe to say that after seeing all this, you will feel like a Harry Potter hero and understand what New England is.
Local sweets, buns, pancakes, coffee, cider are waiting for you – it’s not for nothing that the inhabitants of the state decided to make food one of the attractions.
Vermont is known for its rich cultural life. Those who are lucky enough to visit here will be able to get to a number of festivals, including the Green Festival, the Maple Festival, the Marlborough Music Festival, the Apple Festival, the Cheese Festival.
The Symphony Orchestra performs regularly throughout the state, and the Shakespeare Theater Festival is held every summer. Art lovers can also visit the annual Green Mountains Film Festival. And for dessert, local sweets, buns, pancakes, coffee, cider are waiting for you – it’s not for nothing that the inhabitants of the state decided to make food one of the attractions.
