Vermont is a place unlike any other, where diverse natural beauty creates the space to slow down, look around, and simply take notice. Your days can be as full or unplanned as you like because it’s not about what you achieve or acquire, it’s about how you feel. Here freedom and unity exist together to inspire, restore, and bring you to a whole new state.
A FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION
Vermont is always in season and each season offers a new landscape and opportunities to enjoy the Green Mountain State the way you want.
TOWNS AND REGIONS
Home to 251 towns and cities, 23 historic downtowns and a variety of scenic roads to connect one to the next, there are many ways to explore Vermont.
THINGS TO DO
Variety keeps things interesting and your days spent in Vermont can be as full or unplanned as you like. Your vacation awaits.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Vermont’s planning resources will lead you in the right direction to plan your visit and discover something new while you are here.
TRIP PLANNING INSPIRATION
Vermont is a Gay Foodie’s Paradise
With a literal smorgasbord of curious food festivals, food experiences and breweries popping up in every corner of the state, Vermont is the place to take your foodie adventures to the next level.
365 Days of Pride in Vermont
With the highest rate of same-sex couples in the nation, a deep pride you can feel runs through Vermont’s veins. Discover majestic green mountains, scenic hiking trails, and events centered around LGBTQ+ joy in a place with the freedom to feel.
LGBTQ+ Communities Heritage Blog
Southern Vermont celebrates diversity by reflecting on gay rights history – where it started and what Vermont is and has been doing legislatively. Learn more about how diversity is celebrated through the arts and explore local resources.
Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
True pride — the kind that lasts 365 days per year — is found in the welcoming state of Vermont. Discover scenic drives dotted with hiking trails, beer trails, and cheese trails.
Celebrating Vermont Pride: A State of Freedom and Unity
Burlington’s Pride Parade is community-focused and celebrated on the Burlington Waterfront, overlooking Lake Champlain. Find an inn with individuality, get a taste of New England, and experience what small town, big pride feels like.
How to Plan an LGBTQ+ Vermont Adventure, Any Time of Year
The real secret to appreciating the Green Mountain State is to dive in throughout all four seasons. Activities in Vermont are boundless, from high-energy adventures to gentler ways to soak up nature's majesty.
LGBTQ+ Resources
Pride Center of Vermont
The Pride Center of Vermont affirms and celebrates the community with Pride festivals, parades and strong advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Find the latest events around Vermont.
A Perfect Vermont Wedding
Vermont is one of the nation's top wedding destinations. With rustic barns, stately churches, and rolling hills, there's a perfect view whichever way you look. Say your "I Do's" in Vermont.