Stories From VT

There’s a story behind every vacation. Whether it’s reliving old traditions or creating new ones, a week-long vacation with the family, a weekend trip with friends, or a romantic getaway with your significant other, Vermont leaves you with life-long memories.

Below are real stories from real travelers, shared to help inspire you in planning your next trip. Start planning now and make your own memories in the Green Mountain State. Experience it for yourself, and share your Vermont story.

Foliage surrounds a field in Stowe, Vermont.

THE BEST TIME OF YEAR IN VERMONT

For Vermonters, fall is for craft cider and cheese—with a view.

Reflection of foliage in Vermont on Lake Elmore.

When Fall Arrives, Vermont Comes Alive

The nights are cooler and the days are shorter, and that means the trees in this part of the world are kicking it up several notches.

A happy family with a lake trout in the 33rd Annual LCI Derby.

A Family Destination for Anglers

For more than 25 years, LCI has been making Lake Champlain a sportsman’s destination, with the Father's Day Fishing Derby.

Step 5 of the process is boiling the sap.

Quintessential Vermont's Sweet Surprise

Superb skiing, robust autumn foliage and rich cheese provide a taste of Vermont, but the real sweetness comes in its maple syrup.

Summer on the Mountain

Back to Stowe, Vermont for mountain biking action.

Chews and Brews along the Crossroad of Vermont Byway.

Taste Your Way Along Vermont’s Byways

Vermont’s stunning views pair perfectly with its vibrant culinary culture.

Dining Experience in Ludlow: The Killarney.

A Gourmet Tour of Ludlow

Okemo Valley’s creative chefs serve up locally inspired delights.

A boy reaches for a bubble in the science of soap exhibit.

Rediscovering the Thrill of Hands-on Experimenting

Learning seemed more like playtime during our visit to the Montshire Museum of Science.

Three guys motorcycling Vermont roads. @motovermont

ADVENTURE RIDING IN VERMONT

Three thumbs up for motorcycling tours through the Green Mountains.

View from the porch of West Hill House B&B in Warren, VT.

Summer Escape to a Home-Away-From-Home

West Hill House B&B delivers R&R with a personal touch.

Art sculpture erected in a field with cows in the backdrop.

An Art Packed Summer Day

As the frost-free days accumulate, the Vermont Arts Calendar swells to include hundreds of events. Choosing becomes overwhelming. I find help in “How to Art Pack Your Day in Ten Easy Steps,” first published in July 2015.

A bbq sampler from Bluebird BBQ in Burlington, VT.

A LITTLE BIT OF BBQ

From modern smokers to age old fire pits, Vermont is turning locally raised beef, chicken and pork into a delicacy.

Vermont’s Innkeepers Offer Personalized Travel Experiences

The inns of Vermont bring travelers back to a day where overnight stays offer all of the comforts of visiting the home of a dear friend or family member.