Vermont Travel Guide

The only New England state lacking any coastlines, Vermont makes up what it lacks in coast with the natural beauty of the Green Mountains which have given the state its nickname of The Green Mountain State. Known for being one of the region’s best destinations for hiking in the summers and skiing in the winters, Vermont is also known for its cheeses and maple syrup, of which it is the largest producer in the entire U.S. The second smallest state in the nation, it is made up of mostly rural areas, and the largest city of Burlington hovers around 40,000 residents.

Contrary to p… read moreopular belief, Vermont was not one of the original 13 colonies. Instead, the land was part of a disputed territory between New Hampshire and New York, eventually falling under New York’s jurisdiction until the state won its independence and was admitted into the union as its own state, the 14th to become part of the United States.

Vermont has an almost post-card beauty that is picturesque in every sense of the word. The fall season is renowned across the nation for being one of the most beautiful out of the states which have seasonal changes visible, with the forested mountains of the state literally filled to the brim with tourists during September and October of every year. Reservations are booked months in advance, and the ski resorts offer foliage-viewing ski-lift rids up the slopes for visitors.

Maple syrup and cheddar cheese are two things which should not be missed if you are visiting Vermont, and there are also dozens of microbreweries. There’s nothing finer on a crisp autumn morning than some buttermilk pancakes smothered in fresh maple syrup, then a day spent hiking through the most beautiful forests imaginable, followed up by an evening of fresh micro-brews, some sharp cheddar cheese, and the warmth of the fire crackling away at your feet.