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Why Are There Hundreds of Colorful Birdhouses in South Hero, Vermont?
Vermont has its fair share of unusual roadside attractions, but one of the most colorful can be found along a quiet road in South Hero, where…
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Roadside Attractions
The Whimsical Roadside Sculptures You Need to See in Rutland, VT
Ever wondered about the giant T-Rex, jazz musicians and other scrap-metal sculptures along Route 7 in Rutland? Discover the story behind this whimsical Vermont roadside attraction and the family business that transformed discarded steel into public art.
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Roadside Attractions
Why Is There a Giant Filing Cabinet in Burlington, Vermont?
Why does Burlington have a 40-foot filing cabinet? The story behind this strange Vermont landmark makes it much more interesting.
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Roadside Attractions
Look for a Giant Gorilla Holding a VW on Vermont Route 7
Look for a 19-foot gorilla holding a VW Beetle over Route 7 in Leicester and meet one of Vermont's most memorable roadside attractions.
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Roadside Attractions
Get the Point? Find Vermont’s Giant Middle Fingers in Westford
Three giant middle fingers tower over Route 128 in Westford. Discover the zoning dispute that turned a personal protest into a Vermont landmark.
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Hikes
7 Vermont Hikes With Views Worth Climbing For
From Lake Champlain overlooks to fire towers and rugged mountain ridges, these Vermont hikes deliver some of the state's best views.
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Vermont Fall
Add Allenholm Farm to Your Fall Trip Through Vermont’s Champlain Islands
One of my favorite Vermont fall treats is waiting in South Hero: an apple slushee topped with a maple creemee and maple candy at Allenholm Farm, a longtime Champlain Islands apple orchard.
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Champlain Islands
Why Are There Miniature Stone Castles Hiding Around South Hero, Vermont?
Miniature castles built from Vermont fieldstone are scattered around South Hero. Learn the story of Harry Barber and turn your next Champlain Islands drive or bike ride into a castle hunt.
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Hikes
Fox Hill: An Easy Vermont Hike With Lake Champlain Views
Take an easy walk through Snow Farm Vineyard to Fox Hill for sweeping Lake Champlain, Adirondack and Green Mountain views.
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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.
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