Vermont Travel Tips
Why Are There So Many Barn Quilts in Vermont?
You've seen colorful quilt blocks on Vermont barns. Here's what barn quilts mean, why there are so many and where to find them.
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The Arts
Experience Vermont's Creative Side Through Local Artists, Inspiring Galleries, Public Art and Cultural Experiences.
Explore Vermont’s vibrant arts scene, from local galleries and artist studios to public art, creative workshops and cultural experiences across the state.
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Roadside Attractions
Why Are Wizard of Oz Flying Monkeys Watching Over Burlington?
Look up along Burlington’s waterfront: Wizard of Oz-inspired flying monkeys perch overhead, with a backstory involving a waterbed store and theft.
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Historic Landmarks
Hope Cemetery: One of Vermont’s Most Unusual Places to Visit
A granite race car and a couple beneath a stone blanket are just the beginning of a visit to Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont.
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Activities
Shelburne Museum: A Vermont Day Trip I’d Happily Repeat
The general store and apothecary are my favorite Shelburne Museum stops, but leave time for the carriages and changing art exhibitions.
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The Arts
An Extraordinary Art Gallery Inside St. Johnsbury’s Athenaeum
Inside St. Johnsbury’s Athenaeum, a historic art gallery holds one of Vermont’s most famous paintings: The Domes of the Yosemite.
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Activities
Get Your Hands Dirty: A Pottery Workshop Worth Trying in Vermont
Get behind the pottery wheel at Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock, Vermont, for a creative hands-on experience with friends, family or your partner.
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Activities
Dog Mountain in Vermont: A Must-Visit Destination for Dog Lovers
Dog Mountain in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and humans through a heartfelt chapel, whimsical artwork and 150 acres of open space.
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Shopping
The Sparkle Barn: A Stunning Stained Glass Surprise in Vermont
Historic stained glass from France and beyond finds a new home at The Sparkle Barn, a colorful art and shopping destination in Wallingford, Vermont.
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Activities
Southern Vermont Arts Center: Art, Food & Mountain Views in Manchester
Art galleries, mountain views, a sprawling sculpture garden, and lunch at curATE make Southern Vermont Arts Center a favorite Manchester destination.
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Roadside Attractions
Vermont’s Giant Fire Hydrant Jack in Shelburne
A giant red jack made from fire hydrants? This unusual Shelburne roadside sculpture has a surprising connection to September 11 and local public art.
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