Vermont Tourism

The Brick Church at Clarendon and the White Church- Grafton, Vermont

The Brick Church at Clarendon and the White Church- Grafton, Vermont History has shown us that the churches of the country were part of the important growth of a community. In Grafton the Brick Church has such history to share with those that want to take a stroll through what it took to build a new... [Continue Reading]

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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – Manchester, Vermont

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – Manchester, Vermont You know about Abraham Lincoln and his ties to the state of Illinois but did you know that Robert Todd Lincoln, the only child of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to survive to adulthood, built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester? Robert... [Continue Reading]

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Apple Fest – South Hero, Vermont

Apple Fest – South Hero, Vermont At apple harvest time the apple growers of Lake Champlain Islands invite everyone to come and enjoy the bountiful harvest, the wonderful craft shows, antiques, flea market and all of the wonderful things that apples can be used for. Sip the wonderful cider, get sticky on your face with a... [Continue Reading]

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Knight Island State Park – St. Albans Bay, Vermont

Knight Island State Park – St. Albans Bay, Vermont If you are looking for the opportunity to be totally isolated from modern conveniences, like to hike to your camping spot, don’t mind not having a car to use and being totally dependent on how well you packed and what you can carry then this state park... [Continue Reading]

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Abenaki Tribal Museum – Swanton, Vermont

Abenaki Tribal Museum – Swanton, Vermont Come to Swanton and see the museum that shows the history of the Abenaki Tribe from centuries ago. The museum is located next to their tribal headquarters and welcomes visitors to learn about their culture and history. The tribal home for the Abenaki for thousands of years has centered on the... [Continue Reading]

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Lake Carmi State Park – Enosburg Falls, Vermont

Lake Carmi State Park – Enosburg Falls, Vermont Let’s go fishing in Vermont! That’s right; in this 1375 acre natural lake you can catch northern pike, walleyes and other warm water species. The lake is 7.5 miles around with an average depth of 20 feet. Perfect for fishing for those great fish to eat! You may not... [Continue Reading]

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Burton Island State Park – St. Albans Bay, Vermont

Burton Island State Park – St. Albans Bay, Vermont Open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend this park is accessible only by boat but it is certainly worth the trip. Burton Island sits on 253 acres just off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain’s "Inland Sea". There is a state... [Continue Reading]

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Grand Isle State Park – Grand Isle, Vermont

Grand Isle State Park – Grand Isle, Vermont Named after the largest island in Lake Champlain, Grand Isle is about 14 miles long and 3 miles wide. Known as the South Hero the island holds the Grand Isle state Park. Why the name Hero Island? Because it was named to commemorate early Vermonters who served in... [Continue Reading]

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Vermont Teddy Bear Company – Shelburne, Vermont

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is a Great Place to Tour. Vermont is filled with a variety of fun things to do. You can find one of the most popular and entertaining attractions located just south of the town of Shelburne, and on the eastern side of Lake Champlain. Both kids and grown ups will... [Continue Reading]

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Montshire Museum of Science – Norwich, Vermont

The Montshire Museum of Science is a Great Place to Learn and Have Fun. Located in Norwich, Vermont, the Montshire Museum of Science is one of the premier hands-on museums in the state. The museum, which opened in 1974, sits on a 110-acre piece of property near the Connecticut River. The museum offers a number of... [Continue Reading]

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Hildene Lincoln Family Home – Manchester, Vermont

Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home has Plenty to Offer Visitors. Many who visit the picturesque village of Manchester, Vermont come to see Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home. The mansion and the grounds are beautiful, interesting, and full of history, a perfect place for everyone in the family to go. Robert Todd Lincoln, who happened to be... [Continue Reading]

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New England Maple Museum – Pittsford, Vermont

Visiting the New England Maple Museum is a Sweet Treat You can’t Miss. Rutland, Vermont has a number of things for the visitor to see and do. However, one of the things that you don’t want to miss when you are in Rutland is the New England Maple Museum. After all, wonderfully sweet maple syrup... [Continue Reading]

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Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium – St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Spend Some Time at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. Those who come to the St. Johnsbury area in Vermont will certainly want to pay the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium a visit. Franklin Fairbanks, an industrialist, founded the museum in 1889. Today it is one of the premier museums in New England, attracting countless visitors each... [Continue Reading]

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Experience Stowe Mountain in the Summer Time

Stowe Mountain in Vermont is a well known winter destination outdoor sports enthusiasts look forward to visiting each winter. Yet Stowe is also a fantastic place to visit during the summer months. There are many fun and entertaining attractions you can enjoy at Stowe Mountain that don’t involve freezing temperatures or snow. Thousands of visitors... [Continue Reading]

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Tour Historic Buildings and Gardens at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont

If you enjoy viewing art and Americana, visiting historic villages and touring beautiful gardens, you will love the Shelburne Museum in Burlington, VT. A visit to the Shelburne Museum in the Lake Champlain valley is like touring three attractions at once. A huge collection of art and artifacts from American history are exhibited in 39... [Continue Reading]

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Take a Scenic Train Tour of Vermont with the Green Mountain Railroad

One of the most fun and entertaining ways to tour some of the most scenic areas of Vermont is on board a Green Mountain Railroad Flyer. Trains Around Vermont offers three regularly scheduled rail excursions, and special train events and seasonal excursions are scheduled throughout the year. The Green Mountain Flyer The Green Mountain Flyer... [Continue Reading]

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Learn about Birds through Art at the Birds of Vermont Museum

The Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, VT is a unique and interesting attraction both children and adults will enjoy visiting. The Birds of Vermont Museum contains carvings that represent 258 species of birds native to Vermont and North America. Presently the Museum houses more than 470 carvings of songbirds, raptors, water birds and many... [Continue Reading]

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Learn about Lake Champlain at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

On your visit to Lake Champlain’s waterfront, don’t miss exploring the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Live animal exhibits and demonstrations as well as unique interactive displays comprise the permanent exhibits at the Lake Aquarium and Science Center, and a variety of touring exhibits are displayed, as... [Continue Reading]

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