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1. Billings Farm and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Billings Farm and Museum
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2. Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
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3. Shelburne Farms

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Shelburne Farms
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4. Church Street Marketplace

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Church Street Marketplace
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5. Shelburne Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

6. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
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7. Killington Ski Area, Vermont

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Killington Ski Area, Vermont
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8. Weston Playhouse Theatre Company

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Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
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9. VINS Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
VINS Nature Center
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10. Stowe Mountain Resort

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Stowe Mountain Resort
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11. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Vermont

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Vermont
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12. Montshire Museum of Science

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Montshire Museum of Science
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13. Bennington Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

14. Ethan Allen Homestead

Ethan Allen Homestead
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15. Historic Park-McCullough House

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Historic Park-McCullough House
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16. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
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17. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
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18. Cold Hollow Cider Mill Vermont

Cold Hollow Cider Mill Vermont
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19. Santa’s Land

20. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
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21. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour
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22. Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
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23. Lake Champlain Chocolates

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Lake Champlain Chocolates
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24. The Warren Store

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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