Scenic drives over mountain passes show the way to museums, art galleries, antique shops, and country stores. Visit the studios of Vermont artisans and discover their creations. Tour outdoor sculpture parks and uncover public art in historic downtowns. Learn about New England’s history at well-interpreted historic sites and museums. Listen as live music fills the air at waterfront concerts, in art deco theaters, and on intimate village greens. Enjoy a traditional country fair in the late summer or celebrate the fall harvest season at events throughout the state amid bright fall foliage. 

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Between Vermont’s mountains and rolling hills are fertile valleys that support many dairy farmers, vegetable and fruit growers, and restaurateurs. At Vermont eateries, dishes are a delicious homage to the banquet of Vermont’s fields and farms. Vermont has long been a leader in championing local food and boasts many award-winning artisan cheese-makers and farm-to-table restaurants. Vermont brewers are consistently ranked among the best in the world, with cideries, vineyards, and distilleries joining the tradition of craft beverage excellence. Vermont is the top maple syrup producer in the U.S.; no trip to Vermont is complete without tasting a maple creemee (a rich, thick, soft ice cream).

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Without billboards to get in the way, there’s more wide-open space to take in the natural beauty. Whichever direction you go, iconic New England small towns and villages, historic barns, and 100 covered bridges dot the landscape. Classic church spires rise from valleys, windows in warmly toned brick buildings catch sunlight and reflect vivid foliage, and bustling shops welcome visitors. With 251 towns and 14 regions to discover, Vermont offers space to reconnect with the natural world, family, and life itself.

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