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Beyond Vermont
High above Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, New Hampshire, the Tower Spa offers one of the most unusual hotel spa settings I've experienced in New England, with mountain views surrounding the private treatment space.
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Northeast Kingdom
Stay in a restored mansion on Darling Hill with luxury rooms, destination dining and easy access to the best of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
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Destinations
From Bristol’s compact Main Street to Burlington’s Lake Champlain waterfront, these eight Vermont downtowns are worth parking the car and exploring on foot.
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Destinations
Ski, hike, mountain bike, paddle, climb and swim your way through Vermont with five towns that make particularly good bases for outdoor recreation in every season.
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Mad River Valley
A short walk from 1824 House in Waitsfield leads through a field and wooded trail to private Mad River frontage where inn guests can wade, float and swim.
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Beyond Vermont
Cool off at 12 of my favorite New England hotel pools, with rooftop, oceanfront, mountain and Lake Champlain views.
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Hotels
Tucked into the tiny Southern Vermont village of Weston, this nine-room luxury hotel combines beautiful suites, thoughtful hospitality, an intimate spa and an exceptional on-site restaurant. Here's why my stay at The Weston became one of my favorite luxury hotel experiences in Vermont.
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Drinks
Vermont's cocktail scene is mixing local spirits, maple, honey, herbs and seasonal ingredients into seriously creative drinks, while mocktails are finally getting the same attention. These are some of my favorite places around the state for cocktails and zero-proof drinks worth seeking out.
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Vermont Winter
Trade the winter layers for a swimsuit at these Vermont hotels with indoor and heated outdoor pools made for a midwinter reset.
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Experiences
No route. No deadline. Just a goal to experience every corner of Vermont. Here's how the Vermont 251 Club works and why it's one of my favorite ways to explore the state.
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