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28.09.2023 - 15:51 / lonelyplanet.com / Lake Champlain
Every season is a great season to visit Vermont. In addition to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike and fish in the warmer months. Year-round, the state has a thriving cultural scene with performing arts, museums and galleries.
A founder of the locavore movement, Vermont is a major culinary destination. The Green Mountain State’s farmers and chefs – the proud producers of meat, cheese, ice cream, chocolates, wine and spirits – create farm-to-table meals that rival anywhere in the US.
You could spend an entire week simply taking scenic drives around the state, taking in the beautiful scenery, covered bridges, lakes and state parks. Should you end up touring all of the towns and cities in the state, you could become the next member of the 251 Club, an organization dedicated to celebrating all of Vermont's 251 towns and cities.
These are the best things to do in Vermont this fall. Let them inspire you to plan your next trip.
On the shores of Lake Champlain, Shelburne Farms is one of the most magical places in Vermont. Once the country estate of railroad mogul William Seward and Lila Vanderbilt Webb, the 1400-acre working farm is now open to the public.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2001, the campus encompasses a grass-based dairy of Brown Swiss cows used to make the farm's award-winning cheddar cheese and an organic garden market, plus maple sugaring and lumber operations.
Visitors are welcome to explore the Farm Barn, which houses animals, a bakery and a cheesemaking facility, and the Coach Barn, which is largely used for events and meetings. Miles of spectacular walking trails take you through the property and down to the waterfront.
Planning tip: You can stay and dine at the Inn, the original summer home of William and Lila, which is now a 24-room hotel, open from May through October.
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Located in Ferrisburg, the Rokeby Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Four generations of the Robinson family lived and worked on this 90-acre Merino sheep farm for more than 200 years.
As abolitionists, the Robinson family provided shelter in the 1830s for two formerly enslaved people who were on the run. The museum's exhibit called "Free and Safe" brings to life the role Vermont played in the Underground Railroad.
The historic farmstead, comprising nine outbuildings, the original family home and hiking trails, sits on 90 acres of land.
Planning tip: The museum is open from mid-May through late October.
When driving along Interstate 89, keep an eye out for "Whales Tails" between exits 12 and 13. Carved out of 36 tons of African black granite, the sculpture formally named Reverence is easy to spot. You can get up close to the two 13ft-high
Botswana is famous for its remarkable wilderness areas.
Sri Lanka may only be small, but thanks to its jungle-clad mountains, golden sandy beaches, abundant wildlife in their natural habitats, and spice-laden cuisines, the island nation ensures visitors are never bored.
With bald eagles and bears for neighbours, the mighty Mendenhall Glacier to the north and the Tongass National Forest — the largest national forest in the US — at its feet, Juneau may, at first glance, seem a daunting destination for hikers. Look closer, however, and the rugged wilderness of southeast Alaska reveals itself in stages. In the foothills and valleys just beyond the city, waymarked trails suitable for a wide range of abilities bring Alaska’s wild landscapes to life. Here are three to try.
While many Americans associate kaleidoscopic fall foliage with New England, Seattle also brims with autumnal appeal with cool, crisp air and a stunning backdrop of tree-covered hills and mountains. Also: where else can you take in awe-inspiring views of Mount Rainier, knock back a chambong (champagne glass-beer bong hybrid), savor spicy Laotian chicken laap, and retire to a plush room overlooking Elliot Bay in a single day?
Looking for the best car rental company? You’ve come to the right place. J.D. Power—which also ranks airlines, airports, hotels and more—has just unveiled the 2023 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study. This annual study ranks the best rental car companies and evaluates customer satisfaction.
A group of former Americans filed a class-action lawsuit against the United States to recover $1,900 paid through the process of renouncing their citizenship, arguing that the fee is too costly.
Founded in 1626, just six years after the Mayflower arrived at what became Plymouth Colony, Salem is one of the oldest settlements in New England.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a city on the rise; so much so that it just joined our Readers’ Choice Awards list of the best big cities in the US, ranking third—just behind San Diego and Chicago. Long considered nearby Chicago's little sibling, Milwaukee has finally come into its own by growing amongst younger people for its affordability over the Second City, allowing people to buy homes and rent better apartments. Not to mention the growing restaurant scene, new infrastructure increasing walkability, and enough city amenities for the Midwest gem to truly feel desirable—it’s no longer just a small town. And with so many local colleges and a venerated art museum, there is strong curiosity and willingness to embrace the new.
With mountains in west Texas, beaches along its Gulf Coast, and the Hill Country at its heart, the Lone Star State covers such varied terrain that sometimes it feels like a country all its own. And it was, from 1836 until 1845. Today visitors flock to America’s second-largest state to learn about its fight for independence, spot neotropical birds, chow down on barbecue or Tex-Mex food, or hike mountains and deserts.
From the deserts of Arizona to the rocky coastline of Maine, from the sandy shores of Florida to the peaks of Colorado, the United States offers a breathtaking range of natural landscapes. The new National Geographic book Great Outdoors USA: 1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States reveals how to hike, raft, climb, surf, and bike through some of the best of them. Here are 50 of its top picks, one in each state.
Renowned for its jaw-dropping architecture, world-class museums and mouth-watering street food (did some say deep-dish pizza?) it's no wonder Chicago was voted the second-best city in the world by media and hospitality giant TimeOut.
A burger and fries by the beach in San Diego, California. (Photo Credit: sophia_ross/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)