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Woodstock Vermont village green with Federal-style buildings and sugar maples in autumn color
Travel Tips

A Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont: How to Make the Most of 48 Hours

Woodstock sits on the Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, about 1.5 hours from Burlington and 3 hours from Boston, and packs a surprising amount into a v

The Ben and Jerry's factory building on Route 100 in Waterbury Vermont with the signature cow mural on a sunny summer day
Travel Tips

Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour Guide: What to Expect in Waterbury, Vermont

The Ben & Jerry's factory sits at 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road, right off I-89 Exit 10 in Waterbury, and it's one of the few roadside stops in Vermont where t

Skiers on a groomed blue trail at a Vermont mountain resort on a clear winter morning with snow-covered pines
Seasonal

Best Time to Ski in Vermont

Vermont's ski season stretches from late November into April at some mountains, but the months when snow quality, open terrain, and lift lines all line up

Pints of craft beer on an outdoor picnic table with the Green Mountains in the background on a Vermont summer afternoon
Travel Tips

The Best Vermont Breweries to Visit (And Where to Find Them)

Vermont produces more craft beer per capita than any other state. This guide covers the breweries worth driving to, organized by the clusters that make sen

Sugar maples turning red and orange along a two-lane road in Vermont's Mad River Valley during peak fall foliage
Travel Tips

Driving the Vermont Foliage Route: When to Go and Where to Stop

Route 100 threads the spine of the Green Mountains for 216 miles and is the state's most traveled fall foliage road, but Vermont's full foliage circuit pul

The main terminal of Burlington International Airport on a clear day with autumn foliage visible on the surrounding hillsides
Travel Tips

Flying Into Burlington Airport: What to Know Before You Land

Burlington International Airport (BTV) is Vermont's main air gateway, a compact regional airport in South Burlington with direct routes from major Northeas

A two-lane road winding through Vermont hill farms and sugar maples in autumn color, Green Mountains visible in the background
Itineraries

How Many Days Do You Need in Vermont?

Two days in Vermont barely scratches the surface. Five is where most trips find their rhythm. Here is how to match your time to what you want to s

A covered bridge and autumn foliage along a Vermont back road with green hills in the background
Travel Tips

Is Vermont Expensive to Visit? Real Costs Broken Down

Vermont runs mid-to-upper on the cost scale for US travel, but what you spend depends heavily on when you go, where you sleep, and how much of the state's

Skiers on a wide groomed trail at a Vermont mountain resort in winter, with snow-covered Green Mountains stretching into the distance
Travel Tips

Stowe vs. Killington: Which Vermont Ski Town Should You Visit?

Vermont's two most-talked-about ski destinations sit about 50 miles apart but deliver very different trips. Here is how to tell which one fits your plans.

The red Taftsville Covered Bridge spanning the Ottauquechee River near Woodstock, Vermont on a clear October day
Travel Tips

Vermont Covered Bridges: A Complete Guide to Finding Them

Vermont has roughly 100 covered bridges still standing, more per square mile than any other state in the country. This guide breaks down where to find the

Two children walking across a covered wooden bridge in Vermont in autumn with orange and red maples overhead
Travel Tips

Vermont with Kids: A Practical Family Travel Guide

Vermont has a lot going for families, whether you're planning a ski week at Smugglers' Notch, a fall drive through the Northeast Kingdom, or a first trip t

A hillside of sugar maples in peak red and orange autumn color above a white church steeple in a Vermont village
Travel Tips

When Is Peak Fall Foliage in Vermont?

Vermont fall foliage runs from mid-September through mid-October, but peak color arrives at different times in different parts of the state. Here is what d