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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
1. Billings Farm and Museum
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2. Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
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3. Shelburne Farms
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4. Church Street Marketplace
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5. Shelburne Museum
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Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
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7. Killington Ski Area, Vermont
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8. Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
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9. VINS Nature Center
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10. Stowe Mountain Resort
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11. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Vermont
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Affordable Local Attractions
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12. Montshire Museum of Science
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Kids & Family Fun
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13. Bennington Museum
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Museums & Culture for Couples
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14. Ethan Allen Homestead
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15. Historic Park-McCullough House
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16. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
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17. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
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18. Cold Hollow Cider Mill Vermont
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19. Santa’s Land
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20. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
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21. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour
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Kids & Family Fun
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22. Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
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23. Lake Champlain Chocolates
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24. The Warren Store
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Visions of Vermont conjure tranquil forested mountains, lively ski resorts, and authentic maple syrup. Vermont is home to Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, VINS Nature Center, ECHO Leahy Center, and historic sites like the Ethan Allen Homestead and Hildene preserve. Plan your weekend getaway from NYC or Boston and discover these great attractions and activities.
Vermont Events and Festivals:
Burlington events:
- Vermont Brewers Festival - Every July
- Burlington Discover Jazz Festival - June 4-8, 2025
- Festival of Fools - Every August
- Vermont International Film Festival
- Vermont Pride Festival - Every September
Stowe events:
- Stowe Winter Carnival - January 22-26, 2025
- Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival - September 28, 2025
- Music in the Meadow - in June
Montpelier events:
- Montpelier Independence Day Celebration - Every July 3rd at 6pm
- PoemCity - Every April
- Green Mountain Film Festival - March 2025
Other annual VT Events:
- Vermont Maple Festival - St. Albans, April 25, 26, 27 2025
- Harris Hill Ski Jump - Brattleboro, February 15-16 , 2025
- Vermont Dairy Festival - Enosburg Falls, First weekend of June
- Vermont Renaissance Faire - Essex Junction, June 21 & 22, 2025
- Vermont Blueberry Festival - Deerfield Valley, July-August
- Dog Mountain Summer Dog Party - St. Johnsbury, in August
- Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival - Rutland, September
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