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9 Beautiful Destinations to Visit in Vermont

Make sure to consult this list of must-see destinations before planning your next trip to the Green Mountain State.

Vermont is filled with green mountains, quaint towns and ski resorts.
Vermont is filled with green mountains, quaint towns and ski resorts. (Shutterstock)

VERMONT — Before planning your next trip up north, make sure to consult this list of must-see destinations in Vermont. From quaint villages nestled in the mountains to ski resorts and hiking trails, the Green Mountain State is teeming with things to do, both indoors and out.

Reverence (Whale Tails)

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Reverence — more commonly known by the name Whale Tails — is a sculpture in Randolph off Interstate 89. It was designed by Jim Sardonis in 1989. (Brester Irina/Shutterstock)


Church Street, Burlington

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Picturesque Church Street in Burlington is beautiful during any season, lined with many shops and restaurants. (Shutterstock)
Stowe Mountain Skiing
The Stowe Mountain Ski Resort offers some of the best skiing in Vermont. (Shutterstock)
Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a beautiful place to sail, swim and relax near the border with New York. (Shutterstock)
Killington Resort

Killington Resort offers skiing in the winter, as well as hiking trails and a golf course. (Shutterstock)

Montpelier

The city of Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont. (Shutterstock)

Smuggler's Notch

Smuggler's Notch offers some of the best views during peak fall foliage. (Shutterstock)
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
A trip to Vermont would not be complete without visiting the Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory in Waterbury. (Shutterstock)

Trapp Family Lodge

If you're a fan of "The Sound of Music," you'll know the von Trapp family eventually moved stateside. They moved to Vermont and settled here, at what became the Trapp Family Lodge outside Stowe. (Shutterstock)

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