Things to do in Vermont

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Vermont travel guide

Top places to visit

1. Stowe Mountain Resort

Plan for a vacation of breathtaking scenery, sporting adventures and performing arts at Stowe Mountain Resort. Ski in winter and bike, hike and play golf in summer. Watch live music performances, dine at the varied restaurants and shop for upscale fashion and sporting apparel. Stowe Mountain Resort sits on the slopes of 4,393-foot-tall (1,339-meter) Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont.

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Stowe Mountain Resort which includes forests, mountains and snow

2. Killington Resort

Killington Resort is a mountain retreat for all seasons and all ages. Discover snow-based sports, nature trails, an alpine roller coaster, a scenic gondola ride and a lively après-ski atmosphere. The resort spreads across seven mountain areas, which collectively form part of New England’s Green Mountains. Whether visiting in summer or winter, enjoy the breathtaking views of tall peaks and alpine meadows.

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Killington Resort showing forest scenes, autumn leaves and a gondola

3. Stratton Mountain Resort

Outdoor enthusiasts will find a selection of activities to entertain them at Stratton Mountain Resort. In winter, snow covers the mountain peak and 11 lifts provide skiers and snowboarders of all levels with access to 97 trails. In summer, embark on hikes, go biking along mountain tracks and challenge friends or family to games of golf and tennis.

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Spend days outside on the mountain slopes and evenings eating in the picturesque village and relaxing in cozy mountainside lodging.

4. Mount Snow

Mount Snow is a ski resort in the Green Mountain National Forest of southern Vermont. The resort is a popular choice for skiers and boarders for its proximity to metropolitan areas and its expansive terrain parks. Perfect your technique on a wide range of intermediate-graded runs or learn new tricks on the resort’s Carinthia terrain park.

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Mount Snow which includes a sunset and snow

5. Sugarbush Ski Resort

Sugarbush Ski Resort is a favored snowfield in Northern Vermont, where the Mad River Valley sweeps up to the summits of Mount Ellen and Lincoln Peak. Explore an exciting range of ski trails, from beginner runs to black-diamond terrain. Ride the modern ski lifts to well-maintained ski fields or search for fresh powder on the resort’s backcountry ski areas.

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At this extensive ski resort in Mad River Valley you can navigate trails through wooded areas or try skiing for the first time on the dedicated "go slow" slopes.

6. Smugglers Notch

Bring the kids to Smugglers’ Notch Resort, a special destination designed to provide perfect family vacation experiences on the snowy slopes. Cozy condominium-style accommodations complement an abundance of activities. The resort village is a true family community.

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Fill your days with fun on and off the snow at this family-friendly ski resort. Return in the evenings to warm and welcoming lodgings.

7. Jay Peak Ski Resort

Visit Jay Peak for a memorable experience in Vermont’s spectacular Green Mountains. Carve down gorgeous powder runs on your skis or snowboard, let kids play at modern entertainment facilities and indulge in a luxurious resort lifestyle.

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Jay Peak Ski Resort featuring rides, a pool and interior views

8. Church Street Marketplace

Church Street Marketplace is an outdoor plaza flanked by shops, restaurants and cafés. The pedestrianized area is the lively heart of Burlington, where festivals and events take place. Get a sense of the local region by chatting to vendors and fellow travelers in this fashionable zone.

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Church Street Marketplace featuring street scenes, outdoor eating and markets

What to do in Vermont

Popular places to visit

Stowe Mountain Resort

4.5/5(13 reviews)

From carving pristine runs to riding a scenic gondola and shopping at a farmers market, Vermont’s tallest peak offers activities for everyone.

Killington Resort

5/5(2 reviews)

Terrain parks, hiking trails, golf, après-ski entertainment and a range of slopes for all levels of skiers welcome visitors to this resort in the Green Mountains.

Okemo Mountain Resort

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes in Ludlow with a visit to Okemo Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

Stratton Mountain Resort

4/5(1 review)

Spend days outside on the mountain slopes and evenings eating in the picturesque village and relaxing in cozy mountainside lodging.

Mount Snow

5/5(1 review)

Perform wild tricks on a world-class terrain park or cruise down scenic blue-graded runs at this Green Mountain ski resort in West Dover.

Sugarbush Ski Resort

5/5(1 review)

At this extensive ski resort in Mad River Valley you can navigate trails through wooded areas or try skiing for the first time on the dedicated "go slow" slopes.

Smugglers Notch

Fill your days with fun on and off the snow at this family-friendly ski resort. Return in the evenings to warm and welcoming lodgings.

Jay Peak Ski Resort

Ski or snowboard down scenic trails, splash in a state-of-the-art water park and enjoy golf on a championship course at this invigorating mountain resort.

Church Street Marketplace

4/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the lively ambiance as you shop and admire the elegant façades of some of the oldest buildings in the city.

Areas of Vermont

Downtown Burlington

If you're spending some time in Downtown Burlington, Church Street Marketplace and Flynn Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and Lake Champlain Ferry.

Malletts Bay

4/5(1 area review)

Though Malletts Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sunset Drive-In Theater and North Avenue Shopping Center.

New North End

If you're spending some time in New North End, Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and North Avenue Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Old North End

While Old North End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Church Street Marketplace and Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.