GoVermont

Your gateway to the Green Mountain State

From the shores of Lake Champlain to the peaks of the Green Mountains, Vermont offers four seasons of beauty, adventure, and New England charm. Explore the regions below and connect with local communities.

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Vermont at a Glance

14
Counties
647K
Population
Montpelier
Capital
4,393 ft
Highest Peak
106
Covered Bridges
#1
Maple Syrup

The Green Mountain State — 14th state admitted to the Union in 1791. The only New England state without an Atlantic coastline, home to Lake Champlain, the sixth-largest freshwater lake in the US.

Vermont Through the Seasons

Winter

Dec – Mar

World-class skiing, snowboarding, and cozy mountain lodges across 20 ski areas.

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Spring

Apr – May

Maple sugaring season, wildflowers, and the quiet beauty of Vermont waking up.

Summer

Jun – Aug

Hiking, swimming, farmers markets, and long golden evenings on the lake.

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Fall

Sep – Nov

Legendary foliage, cider mills, harvest festivals, and covered bridge tours.

Explore Vermont’s Regions

Select a county on the map to jump to that region’s details and Chamber of Commerce links.

Burlington & Islands Northwest Northeast Kingdom Central & Stowe Champlain Valley Rutland & Killington Southern Vermont

Regions & Chambers of Commerce

Vermont’s local Chambers of Commerce are your best resource for planning a visit. Click any link to explore what each area has to offer.

Greater Burlington & the Islands

Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties

Vermont’s cultural capital on the shores of Lake Champlain. Craft breweries, the Church Street Marketplace, farm-to-table dining, and island getaways connected by bridges and bike paths.

  • • Burlington waterfront & Church Street
  • • Champlain Islands cycling & wine tasting
  • • Shelburne Museum & Shelburne Farms

Northwest Vermont

Franklin County

Vermont’s agricultural heartland. Rolling dairy farms, maple sugaring operations, and the charming railroad town of St. Albans near the Canadian border.

  • • Vermont Maple Festival (St. Albans)
  • • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
  • • Historic downtown St. Albans

Northeast Kingdom

Caledonia, Essex & Orleans Counties

Vermont’s most remote and rugged region. Pristine lakes, world-class mountain biking at Kingdom Trails, Jay Peak skiing, and the first foliage colors every autumn.

  • • Kingdom Trails mountain biking (Burke)
  • • Jay Peak Resort & waterpark
  • • Lake Willoughby & Crystal Lake

Central Vermont & Stowe

Washington & Lamoille Counties

Home to the state capital, Vermont’s most iconic ski village, and the Ben & Jerry’s factory. Montpelier is America’s smallest state capital with an outsized food scene.

  • • Stowe Mountain Resort & Smugglers’ Notch
  • • Vermont State House (gold dome)
  • • Ben & Jerry’s Factory (Waterbury)
  • • Mad River Valley & Sugarbush

Champlain Valley

Addison County

Fertile farmland between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. Home to Middlebury College and Vergennes, one of America’s smallest cities. Rolling orchards, dairy farms, and mountain views.

  • • Middlebury College & downtown
  • • Otter Creek Brewing
  • • Morgan horse farms & orchards

Chambers of Commerce

Rutland & Killington

Rutland County

Home to the “Beast of the East” — Killington, the largest ski resort in eastern North America. Historic marble quarries, the Long Trail, and Vermont’s second-largest city.

  • • Killington & Pico ski resorts
  • • Long Trail / Appalachian Trail crossover
  • • Vermont Marble Museum (Proctor)

Southern Vermont

Bennington, Windham, Windsor & Orange Counties

Where Vermont’s history began. From Manchester’s elegant inns to Brattleboro’s arts scene, covered bridges, the Connecticut River Valley, and classic New England villages like Woodstock and Weston.

  • • Woodstock — one of America’s prettiest small towns
  • • Okemo & Mount Snow ski resorts
  • • Bennington Battle Monument & Grandma Moses
  • • Brattleboro arts & culture district
  • • Quechee Gorge — “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon”

All Things Food

Eat Vermont

Vermont’s food scene is one of the best reasons to visit. From farm-to-table restaurants and artisan creameries to craft breweries and maple sugarhouses, the Green Mountain State punches way above its weight when it comes to food.

Discover local restaurants, food trails, seasonal menus, and the producers who make Vermont one of America’s top food destinations.

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Craft Breweries
& Cideries
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Artisan Cheese
& Creameries
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Maple Syrup
& Sugarhouses
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Farm-to-Table
& Local Produce

Coming Up

Community Events Calendar

Farmers markets, music festivals, art walks, and outdoor adventures — discover what’s happening across Vermont’s towns and villages.

Browse Events
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Music &
Concerts
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Farmers
Markets
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Arts &
Culture
Outdoors &
Adventure

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

The statewide chamber represents businesses across all of Vermont.

Visit vtchamber.com