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Champlain Islands
Planning a summer trip to Vermont’s Champlain Islands? Explore my favorite stops for beaches, farmstands, bakeries, breweries, wine, local food, quirky roadside attractions and some of the best Lake Champlain views.
8 min read
Wineries
Sip local wine, hike Fox Hill and enjoy live music and vineyard views during a summer afternoon at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero.
9 min read
Farms
Pull off River Road in Moretown to find Glad Farm, a self-serve roadside flower stand with locally grown bouquets, reusable jars and a couple of very friendly horses.
5 min read
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Farms
Grab a mason jar and clippers and head into the flower rows at Guillemette Farm in South Burlington, where you can pick your own bouquet, cut fresh herbs and shop the roadside farmstand.
6 min read
Maple Syrup
Maple creemees are even better when you're getting them from the people who make Vermont maple syrup. These are eight of my favorite sugarhouses and maple producers for one.
8 min read
Champlain Islands
Spend a day exploring South Hero with Lake Champlain beaches, local creemees, miniature castles, wine tasting, biking and farm stops.
10 min read
Creemees
Try maple creemee with cereal, waffle pieces and more at Judi's Ice Cream, a colorful Williston stop for creative Vermont frozen treats.
7 min read
Vermont Summer
Craving lobster this summer? These four Vermont stops serve some of my favorite lobster rolls, from classic to completely unexpected.
9 min read
Experiences
Bike, walk, or ski Vermont's 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, connecting 18 towns through farmland, river valleys, and beautiful mountain scenery.
11 min read
Farmers' Markets
There’s something about a Vermont farmers’ market that makes me want to clear my Saturday morning schedule, grab a reusable tote and see what I come…
6 min read