Vermont destinations

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Champlain Islands

White’s Beach: A Lake Champlain Swim in South Hero, Vermont

Cool off at White's Beach in South Hero, a laid-back Lake Champlain swimming spot surrounded by some of my favorite island stops.
9 min read
Motels

Meet Otherland: A Design-Forward Motor Lodge on 40 Acres in Southern Vermont

A 1969 roadside motel in Newfane has been completely reimagined as Otherland, a 19-room Southern Vermont boutique hotel and motor lodge with mountain views, 40 acres, West River access and two private saunas.
9 min read
Casual Eats

Melted Cheese, Please! Why Raclette at Salt & Bubbles Is a Vermont Winter Must-Try

Melted Alpine cheese, a great glass of wine, and a cozy Essex wine bar. Here's why raclette at Salt & Bubbles belongs on your winter dining list.
3 min read
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Romance

Salt and Bubbles in Essex, Vermont: Come for the Wine, Stay for the Charcuterie

A great glass of wine, an artisan charcuterie board, and a welcoming neighborhood setting make Salt & Bubbles a delicious stop in Essex Junction.
12 min read
Activities

Visit von Trapp Farmstead in Waitsfield for Award-Winning Vermont Cheese & Local Provisions

Shop award-winning cheese and hyperlocal provisions at this family farm in Waitsfield, and pair a summer visit with the von Trapp open gardens.
15 min read
Breweries

From Waiting in Line for Beer to One of Vermont’s Best Breweries: Lawson’s Finest Liquids

From waiting in line at the Warren Store for limited releases to enjoying the Waitsfield taproom, here's why Lawson's remains a Vermont favorite.
14 min read
Budget Stays

Madbush Falls: Stay, Eat & Sauna in Vermont’s Mad River Valley

Stay, dine, and unwind at Madbush Falls in Waitsfield, where a boutique adventure lodge, restaurant, and waterfall saunas come together.
16 min read
Hikes

A Short Hike in Stowe Leads to a Chapel With a Remarkable History

A short hike through the woods at von Trapp Resort leads to a hand-built stone chapel with a remarkable World War II story.
13 min read
Vermont Winter

Did You Know Vermont Has Its Own Santa Theme Park?

Step into a Christmas time capsule at Santa's Land in Putney, a quirky 1950s Vermont theme park filled with vintage holiday nostalgia.
8 min read
Vermont Winter

Meet Real Reindeer at This Vermont Farm

Meet Dasher, Prancer and Cupid, sip hot cocoa and learn about real reindeer at this family-run farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
7 min read