Welcome to Vermont Explored! Vermont Travel for the Adventurous Soul Come explore miles of back roads, enchanting towns and villages, quirky attractions, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in America. We’d love to share| Vermont Explored
45 acres, 39 exhibition buildings, and more than 150,000 objects on display. Welcome to the Shelburne Museum, Northern New England’s largest art and history museum, and one of my favorite places in the state. Just ten minutes south of Burlington, this sprawling campus requires a full day of exploring. I’ve been visiting the Shelburne Museum...| Vermont Explored
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, September 13, 2025, because downtown Rutland is about to transform into a vibrant dessert paradise, and it’s one of Vermont’s most exciting fall events. The 4th Annual Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival is back from 12 pm to 4 pm on Center...| Vermont Explored
When you think of a Vermont getaway, it’s easy for your mind to drift toward the big names: Stowe, Woodstock, Manchester. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: some of the most adventurous vacations can be found in the small towns that are less touristy, but no less beautiful than the most popular...| Vermont Explored
Are you ready for your next Vermont road trip? A drive featuring far-reaching pastoral views, historic New England towns, and plenty of opportunities for recreation, great food, and historic attractions? Vermont has no shortage of scenic byways and beautiful stretches of pavement, but one of our favorite road trips travels for 176 miles from Pownal...| Vermont Explored
Looking for a family and dog-friendly vacation rental in Southern Vermont? This spacious barn apartment is perfect for kids and dogs, includes both a pool and a hot tub, and is conveniently located near the| Vermont Explored
The Green Mountain State shines in just about every season, but Vermont in the fall is special. Autumn is when people travel from near and far to get a glimpse of the thrilling carpet of colors that blankets the mountains, forests, and fields starting in late September. I’ve lived in Vermont for most of my...| Vermont Explored
The small hamlet of Bristol, Vermont, is, in many ways, a typical mountain town. It is ideally situated at the base of the Green Mountains and surprisingly vibrant for a village of fewer than 4,000 residents. Like many mountain towns in Vermont, Bristol makes a fabulous home base for hikers. It’s just a few miles...| Vermont Explored
As summer fades away and the nights lengthen, touched by frost, the forests of Vermont heed the call to shed their summer attire for something more celebratory. In turn, villages and towns across Vermont join in the revelry — with song and dance, ample culinary delights, and a great deal of Vermont hospitality. We take...| Vermont Explored
For an unforgettable cultural experience in Burlington this September, mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Burlington Baroque Festival, taking place from Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 21, 2025. This four-day celebration of Baroque music will be held in the heart of downtown Burlington at the College Street Congregational Church, a beautifully intimate venue...| Vermont Explored
Are you dreaming of a Vermont vacation that involves hiking through the Green Mountains, sipping on craft beer, and soaking away your troubles in a steaming hot tub as the stars appear in the sky above? These idyllic notions are not the stuff that fantasies are made of. In fact, there are a surprising number...| Vermont Explored
For many outdoor lovers, the beginning of fall means the end of the camping season, but don’t pack away your gear just yet! Fall camping in New England is one of life’s greatest experiences! Fall in| Vermont Explored
Secret swimming holes, endless miles of hiking trails, and mind-boggling vistas await you in Vermont's Green Mountains, not to mention secluded campsites, streams full of trout, and fall foliage that makes all the other states| Vermont Explored
The secret is out — Vermont makes an amazing destination for a weekend away, no matter what time of year you choose to visit. There are amazing weekend getaways in Vermont for every season! Sure,| Vermont Explored
There's only one Brattleboro in this big, wide world, and it's tucked away in southeastern Vermont on the banks of the Connecticut and West Rivers. With just over 12,000 residents, Brattleboro is a small town| Vermont Explored
When it comes to beautiful fall foliage destinations, the tiny mountain town of Stowe, Vermont, ranks near the top. Beautiful Stowe, Vermont, in the fall. Stowe epitomizes everything we love about autumn — orchards full| Vermont Explored
A covered bridge in Woodstock, Vermont, in the fall Planning a New England vacation and looking for a few beautiful scenic drives in Vermont? Want to fill your days with far-reaching vistas, pastoral landscapes, and| Vermont Explored
As the first leaves start to change in Vermont, excitement fills the air. The hot, humid days give way to crisp, cool temps, and residents and visitors scurry around enjoying the last few weeks of| Vermont Explored
When it comes to choosing the perfect spot for a fall foliage getaway in Vermont, there are no wrong decisions. Autumn in and around Ludlow, VT Come early October, the mountains start to light up| Vermont Explored
Have you noticed that the days are getting shorter? Do you feel that cool fall breeze? September in Vermont is magical — the leaves are just starting to change, the days are warm, and the| Vermont Explored
Are you ready for your next Vermont road trip? A drive featuring far-reaching pastoral views, historic New England towns, and plenty of opportunities for recreation, great food, and historic attractions? Take a journey on Vermont| Vermont Explored
Secret swimming holes, endless miles of hiking trails, and mind-boggling vistas await you in Vermont's Green Mountains, not to mention secluded campsites, streams full of trout, and fall foliage that makes all the other states| Vermont Explored
Vermont is probably more well-known for its beer and ice cream than its waterfalls, but just because they aren’t famous doesn’t mean they aren’t beautiful. Moss Glen Falls in Granville, VT We’ve explored dozens of Vermont| Vermont Explored
Are you dreaming of a Vermont vacation that involves hiking through the Green Mountains, sipping on craft beer, and soaking away your troubles in a steaming hot tub as the stars appear in the sky| Vermont Explored
Are You Missing Out on Vermont's Best Kept Secrets? Whether you're a local who has lived here for years or a visitor eager to explore, there's always more to Vermont than most guidebooks would have| Vermont Explored
Vermont's only metropolis has been named one of the healthiest cities in the United States many times over, and according to Wallet Hub, it comes in as the 20th healthiest city for 2023. Could all| Vermont Explored
Welcome to Vermont Explored, dedicated to providing Vermont travel advice for the adventurous soul. You can drive just about anywhere in Vermont in under four hours, from the bustling streets of Burlington to the rolling| Vermont Explored
Ready to embark on a fall foliage Vermont road trip you won’t soon forget? Route 100 in Vermont is the most scenic road in the state, especially in the fall when the trees light up| Vermont Explored
Tucked away in the southwest corner of Vermont, Bennington is a small town bookended by two mountain ranges (the Greens and the Taconics) and surrounded by farms and forests. Fall foliage in Bennington VT Beautiful| Vermont Explored
For many outdoor lovers, the beginning of fall means the end of the camping season, but don’t pack away your gear just yet! Fall camping in New England is one of life’s greatest experiences! Fall in| Vermont Explored
One of Vermont’s greatest treasures, Lake Champlain provides recreation, solitude, and beauty for thousands of visitors and locals each year. Gorgeous spots for camping near Burlington VT Lake Champlain is 125 miles long and has| Vermont Explored
Are you ready to explore Vermont's largest city with your family? Kids love the car-free Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT Burlington, Vermont, is such a special place! It's a great city for families with| Vermont Explored
The small hamlet of Bristol, Vermont, is, in many ways, a typical mountain town. It is ideally situated at the base of the Green Mountains and surprisingly vibrant for a village of fewer than 4,000| Vermont Explored
Tucked into the southern terminus of the Green Mountains of Vermont, Wilmington is a tiny village of just over 2,000 people. Scenes in and around Wilmington, VT It sits on the crossroads of Vermont| Vermont Explored
There are a lot of reasons to love Manchester, Vermont. It's got four seasons of outdoor adventure opportunities, fun shops, fantastic restaurants, plus several great museums and historical attractions. There are so many amazing things| Vermont Explored
If you are looking for a hiking hub in Vermont with abundant trails, swimming, camping, waterfalls, and amazing views, you have to check out Killington! The view from the top of Killington Peak The plethora of Killington| Vermont Explored
Looking for a fun hike to one of Southern Vermont’s most lovely waterfalls? The hike to Lye Brook Falls in Manchester, Vermont is a moderate 4.6-mile woodland walk that is kid and dog-friendly. Lye Brook| Vermont Explored
