Vermont destinations

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Experiences

Want to See All of Vermont? Take the 251 Club Challenge

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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Destinations

How to Spend a Day in Johnson, Vermont

Johnson is a small Lamoille County town with historic mills, maple producers, covered bridges, waterfalls, great food and direct access to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Here's how I'd spend a day there.
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Casual Eats

Pull Over for Vermont’s Original Banana Stand in the Champlain Islands

There’s a roadside banana stand in Vermont’s Champlain Islands where you can grab a frozen chocolate-covered banana on the honor system seven days a week. Meet Christie’s Gone Bananas, a quirky summer stop that’s been a local favorite since 2019.
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Roadside Attractions

Visit One of America’s Oldest Log Cabins in Grand Isle, Vermont

Built in 1783, before Vermont became a state, the Hyde Log Cabin in Grand Isle is believed to be Vermont's oldest surviving log cabin and one of the oldest in America. Step inside this tiny historic home and discover more than 240 years of Champlain Islands history.
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General Stores

Meet The Vermonter: The Vermont Sandwich Worth a Stop on Route 100

Cheddar, apples, bacon and maple syrup make The Vermonter at the Warren Store one of my favorite sandwiches in the Mad River Valley.
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Vermont Fall

See Vermont Fall Foliage by Boat on Harriman Reservoir

Cruise Harriman Reservoir near Wilmington for a different view of Vermont foliage, with mountain scenery and undeveloped shoreline all around.
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Casual Eats

My Pick for the Best Fried Pickles in Vermont

Idletyme Brewing in Stowe serves my favorite fried pickle spears in Vermont, best paired with a local beer and a seat outside.
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The Arts

Step Inside One of Vermont’s Most Colorful Roadside Stops

An old dairy barn along Route 7 in Wallingford hides reclaimed stained glass, an eclectic gift shop, a room filled with flowers and a half-acre Magic Garden worth pulling over for.
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Historic Landmarks

Dorset Quarry: A Historic Vermont Marble Quarry Turned Swimming Hole

Once part of Dorset's historic marble industry, Dorset Quarry is now one of Southern Vermont's most unusual swimming spots. Discover its history, deep cold water, local lore and what to know before visiting.
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Dorset

Why Are the Sidewalks in Manchester and Dorset, Vermont Made of Marble?

Look down while walking through Manchester and Dorset, Vermont, and you might realize the sidewalks beneath your feet are made of marble. Here's the history behind this unusual Southern Vermont detail and its connection to the region's once-thriving marble industry.
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