This mini-site is for the seeing impaired. Link to non-seeing-impaired Vermont Chamber web site.

Vermont Tourism, Travel, & Activities

Vermont tourism and travel opportunities

Vermont is among the most rural states in America , with few people, open spaces, and room to roam, where unwinding from the rigors comes more easily than most other places. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway in New England, a family trip to the Green Mountains, or a weekend of boating Lake Champlain , Vermont tourism has the variety of events and accommodations you're seeking.

Active and romantic getaways in New England

Four-season resorts and hotels, classic country inns, and small bed & breakfast homes are popular options for travelers, though longer-stay visitors often rent cottages, camps, or vacation houses, typically for a week or more. To search our accommodations listings for active and romantic getaways in New England , please see our Lodgings Search page.

Vermont travel and activities

Outdoor recreation in Vermont varies by season. State parks and privately operated campgrounds provide everything from wilderness tent sites to complete hook-ups for RVs. Streams, ponds, and lakes invite bass and trout fishing in Vermont , ice fishing, ice skating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and boating. Winding blacktop roads are ideal for touring by car, motorcycle, or bicycle in warm weather, or by snowmobile in winter. Mountain resorts offer chair-lift assist to skiing, snowboarding, hiking and mountain bike trails, and extensive facilities for tennis, golf, and swimming. For more information on Vermont activities, read on, or check out our Seasonal Guide .

Vermont skiing and snowboarding

Skiers and snowboarders choose from more than 5,700 acres of terrain, which is served by an efficient uphill transportation system of nearly 170 lifts. Most Vermont ski resorts have built and groomed facilities to accommodate snowboarders, with terrain parks and half pipes, and many offer Vermont snowboarding lessons. Annual mountain snowfall averages 250 inches, and 70% of Vermont 's lift-served terrain is covered by state-of-the-art snowmaking. In Vermont , skiing and snowboarding offer something for every member of the family.

Vermont snowmobiling

In Vermont , snowmobiling has been opening the doors to winter's wonders for more than 35 years with a remarkable trail system that now totals over 6,000 miles. Snowmobile events in Vermont take a variety of forms. For more information, check out the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) at www.vtvast.org.

Vermont Camping

In summertime, New England campgrounds become havens of green for those seeking relief from the paved expanse of the city. Autumn is also a popular time for camping trips to Vermont . The usual peak foliage viewing occurs from the last week in September through the Columbus Day weekend. Peak viewing begins on the Canadian border and progresses south.

Fishing in Vermont

Lakes, ponds, rivers and brooks are home to more than 20 popular species of game and panfish that offer fishing for anglers of all types and experience levels. Many waters support both cold-water and warm-water species, with trout and salmon occupying the deeper, colder reaches, and bass and pike the shallower, warmer bays and flats. Fishing and boating Lake Champlain is another popular option.

Vermont Ice Fishing

The ice fishing season on Lake Champlain and many inland lakes that hold many varieties of freshwater fish year round begins with the onset of safe ice, usually in late December or early January. Many larger lakes also have a special Vermont ice fishing season for trout, salmon, and other species that opens on the third Saturday in January and closes the second Sunday in March.

Vermont travel and activities: Outdoor recreation and romantic getaways in New England

Whatever your preferences or interests, Vermont tourism will make a Green Mountain experience something you'll want to repeat, and possibly expand upon, often in the future. For more information on Vermont travel and activities for you and your family, please check out our Seasonal Guide . Explore Vermont tourism and travel opportunities today!