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Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2013

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From May 31 to June 9, 2013, the Burlington Jazz Festival celebrates local talent along with jazz legends from every corner of the world. Past performers have included Sonny Rollins, Bela Fleck, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman, Dianne Reeves, Madeleine Peyroux, Skatalites, Dizzy Gillespie, and many others.

The10-day event takes place at the area's premier performing arts facility, the Flynn Center, along with Church Street Marketplace stages, Waterfront and City Hall Parks, and neighborhood clubs and restaurants.

Two of the most recognizable artists this year include Bobby McFerrin and Branford Marsalis.

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Vermont Tourism Video, Summer 2013

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The good people at the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing and the Cabot Creamery Cooperative put together this video that showcases just a smattering of the fun that's available to Vermont visitors this summer of 2013. We look forward to seeing you!

Vermont Summer Vacation Cottages, B&B's, and Homes for Rent

Strolling of the Heifers Parade: Brattleboro, Vermont Festivals and Road Trips

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Brattleboro, Vermont is home to the "Strolling of the Heifers," an annual event that's been part of vermont for more than a decade. It's a weekend attraction that's always rated one of Vermont's Top 10 Summer Events. The weekend festival itself takes place June 7-9, 2013 and is highlighted by the world-famous "Strolling of the Heifers" Parade, which takes place Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street.

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Inspired by Spain's "Running of the Bulls," throngs of people watch as heifer calves are paraded down the street and followed by many other farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and much more. When it’s over, the crowd moves to the all-day, 11-acre Slow Living Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun.

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Other activities include a bike tour, Sunday brunch, Brattleboro art gallery walk and plenty of other things to stimulate your mind.

Why is it called "The Strolling of the Heifers" and what's the point? This movement began in 2001 through the work of local farmer orly Munzing. "As a way of honoring and supporting local farmers, she envisioned a slower, friendlier, female version of the Running of the Bulls — the Strolling of the Heifers. Farmers would bring their heifer calves, lead them up the historic Main Street of nearby Brattleboro, and afterward, there would be a festival where people could meet the farmers and learn about local foods."

The Stroll is not just a parade — it’s a movement. They work year-round to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation at farm and food businesses, to connect people and organizations of many kinds around sustainable living and resilient communities, and to promote the value of local food systems, local thinking and Slow Living.

Win a 3-Day, 2-Night Vermont Vacation at the Lake Champlain Vacation Home

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2013 Vermont Travel Industry Conference

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Stowe is the spot for the 30th annual Vermont Travel Industry Conference on April 3-4, 2013.

As a planning committee member, DiscoverVermontVacations.com is pleased to be able to do our part in support of this important event for all who make their living from Vermont tourism.

For registration information visit www.vtic.org/

The keynote speaker will be social media expert Jay Baer, a nationally acclaimed consultant who has previously spoken at VTIC.

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DiscoverVermontVacations.com hopes you'll take this opportunity to learn, network, speak with state representatives, and grow your Vermont tourism business. Watch the video below to learn more about the 2013 Vermont Travel Industry Conference.

Vermont Covered Bridges: Photos, Lists and Information

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One of our state's treasures, there remain a little more than 100 covered bridges across the state of Vermont. Below are photos of just a few of these and links to other sites that provide more information on Vermont covered bridges and travel information.

List of Vermont Covered Bridges and Location

Vermont Covered Bridges: State Historic Sites

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Vermont Infographic: Learn About Our State

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Updated Ski, Snow, and Vermont Travel Conditions

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Below are links to updated ski and snow conditions across Vermont in 2013

Vermont Weather Radar

Snowmobile Conditions

Vermont 511 Road Conditions

Cross Country Ski Conditions

Vermont Alpine Ski Conditions

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Info on Vermont Ice Cider & the 2013 Vermont Ice Wine Festival

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Ask any native Vermonter and they'll tell you that one of the special treats that any visitor to our state must indulge in is our world famous ice cider. This sweet wine is made from apples and uses natural cold weather to concentrate sugar, and thus the flavor, before fermentation.

First developed in southern Quebec, the tradition of making this fine, sophisticated, artisan wine has migrated over the centuries and established itself as part of Vermont culture.

According to the Vermont Ice Cider Association, our delicious wine MUST contain:

100% Vermont apples
No added sugar, color or flavoring
Pre-fermentation sugar content of not less than 30° Brix achieved solely by natural cold concentration
Finished residual sugar content of not less than 130 g per litre
Alcoholic strength of between 7% and 13% by volume

Both newbies and connoisseurs alike can enjoy the sophisticated taste of Vermont ice cider at the Vermont Ice Wine Festival on February 23, 2013 at Jay Peak Resort. The event will include not only wine tasting, but sampling of Vermont artisan cheeses and other specialty foods. Ice cider and winemakers from all over Vermont will be on hand to provide information on their technique for producing world-class ice wine. Admission cost is $30.

Our friends from Boyden Valley Winery and Lincoln Peak Vineyards will both be in attendance at the festival. Stop in, sample their ice wine, and learn about these great producers of excellent Vermont ice cider.

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Vermont Ice Fishing Vacation Info 2013

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As ice fishing season gets under way in Vermont on January 19, 2013 both veteran anglers and newbies will flock to lakes across the state for days or weeks of solitary or family fun.

Our friends at the Vermont Department of Tourism, along with Vermont Life magazine, were nice enough to put together a few tips on how to make a Vermont ice fishing vacation both pleasurable and safe.

Great Locations

Lake Bomoseen, near Rutland, along with Harriman Reservoir in southern Vermont are considered great spots to haul in a bounty of fish from beneath the ice. In the northwest, check out the Champlain Islands where the small bays are known to freeze early and fish like smelt, pike, and perch exist in abundance. Those venturing to the Northeast Kingdom will appreciate the excellent fishing available at Lake Willoughby, where giant lake trout are waiting to bite into your bait.

What You Need

A sled to pull gear and stoves.

Buckets for your fish and sitting

Don't forget those disposable warming packs!

Shanty rentals and guided trips are available near most significant fishing spots. Check out the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association: www.voga.org

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A License

Licenses are available at local Vermont agencies and online from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/buylicense.cfm

Safety

The ice should be at least 6 inches thick in order to fish. Never venture onto unknown ice alone and never drive any vehicle onto ANY ice.

January 2013 Vermont Ski Events

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Trapp Family Lodge Ladies Ski Expo

The 5th Annual Nordic Ladies Ski Expo takes place at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe on January 12, 2013. This full-day Nordic skiing event is for women of all levels of ability taught by some of the country’s top female instructors. The schedule for the event (8:30AM to 5:30PM) includes two on-snow instruction sessions in the morning, lunch at the Trapp Family Lodge, and afternoon ski instruction or a guided tour.

The cost is $65 for members of the Catamount Trail Organization and $90 for non-members. Registration information is available athttp://www.catamounttrail.org/news/5th-annual-ladies-nordic-ski-expo/

The Smugglers Notch Winter Trails Day also takes place on January 12, 2013 with an afternoon celebration of snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center will provide free rentals and offer short instructional sessions for first time snowshoers and cross country skiers. Smugglers' Notch Resort Nordic Ski and Showshoe Adventure Center, 4323 Vermont Route 108 South, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.

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Check it out on January 20, 2013. The Stowe Tour de Snow is a guaranteed success for families and individuals eager to try new snow experiences and enjoy a full day of activities on the Stowe Rec Path. Free Nordic ski equipment and lessons are offered to all registered children, as well as adaptive Nordic equipment for disabled athletes participating in this fun, all inclusive accessible event.

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Information and Maps for the Catamount Trail in Vermont

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Find Great Spots to Stay Along the Catamount Trail

The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) helps skiers enjoy and traverse the more than 300 mile-long trail that snakes through Vermont from top to bottom. Skiers and snowshoers take to the trail, some just for a day or weekend, while others accept the 300 mile challenge through farms, villages, the Green Mountain National Forest, tourist centers, and private land.

The Catamount Trail is characterized by great diversity – both in terms of the difficulty of the route and the remoteness of the various sections. There is something for everyone, regardless of your ability level and the time available. However, while you may be sufficiently skilled and equipped for one section, you may not necessarily be so for other sections.

The Catamount Trail Association

The CTA has recently released the new CT Map, an interactive app that profiles the 31 sections from the Massachusetts border to the Qubec border. It includes maps, trail descriptions and elevation profiles all along the trail. You can also pinpoint your exact location, measure distances between points, and scour for nearby amenities like food and lodging.

CT Map App on iTunes

The app is currently available for download on itunes for $4.99. It's compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

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End of November Vermont Activities

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If you're looking for an alternative to traditional Black Friday shopping, enjoy the day after Thanksgiving and all of that holiday weekend at the Billings Farm and Museum's Thanksgiving Weekend celebration.

The Billings Farm & Museum

Located on Route 12N in Woodstock, Vermont, attendees will enjoy a visit to Vermont’s rural agricultural past at the Billings 1890 Farm House, with horse drawn wagon rides, a cider press, farm tours, hands-on harvest, food preservation activities, and programs for every age.

You'll watch as costumed employees prepare a Thanksgiving feast in the same manner as would have been the norm in 19th century Vermont.

The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids between 5 and 15.

The 20th annual Vermont International Festival takes place at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center in Essex Junction, Vermont from November 30, 2012 through December 2, 2012 and features a wide variety of crafts, dance and food during its three-day run.

From origami to a style of dance known as Brazilian fight-dancing, this festival works to showcase the many different cultures that exist across Vermont.

A project of the Vermont Performing Arts League, the festival will include an international fashion show and 'School Day" programs on Friday.

The cost is $7 at the door for adults with kids between 6-12 costing $5 and children under 6 free.

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Marketing Partnership with the Vermont Convention Bureau

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Win a VT Winter Vacation with Discover Vermont Vacations and The VT Dept. of Marketing & Tourism

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Twenty Scenic Fall Foliage Drives in Vermont

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The Vermont Department of Tourism has put together a nice collection of 20 different scenic drives travelers can enjoy this fall. Although we're getting a bit late in the foliage season, there are still fantastic views to be found all across the state, especially when you mosey along some of these highlighted areas.

For example, take a 90-mile trip through lower Windham County or a 135-mile journey from Brattleboro to Mount Snow. Each scenic drive at the link shown below includes directions and information on points of interest you'll find along your trip.

Whether you're thinking of visiting from out-of-state or a Vermonter ready for a weekend getaway, these trips through the leaves will still your soul.

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Vermont Civil War Historic Sites and Information

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History buffs and American Civil War enthusiasts now have a simple resource to refer to with the publication of "Vermont and the Civil War Visitors Guide," a document that describes and guides visitors to 46 spots of Civil War significance across the state.

You'll visit historic sites, museums and memorials that describe the lives of Vermont abolitionists and soldiers, while also taking in the best-documented stop on the New England Underground Railroad and the location of the northern-most land action of the war.

During the four-year war, one in every nine Vermonters became combatants, with a total of 34,000 enlisted and 5,224 dying from either wounds or sickness.

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Video of Why Leaves Change Color: A Vermont Vacation Primer

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As folks race to Vermont to enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage season, they rarely ponder exactly why those leaves exhibit such amazing color.

In this video, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation explains the science behind leaves and the brilliant hues they emit. A Vermont vacation can be beautiful, exhilarating and educational.

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Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and Discover Vermont Vacations Announce Contesting Partnership

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Discover Vermont Vacations in partnership with The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is now offering an opportunity to Win a 1 Week Fall Foliage Esacape at The Vermont Lake House.

VT Fall Foliage Escape

Enjoy the Green Mtns. & Adirondacks from 1 Location.

Enjoy the majestic scenery of the Vivid Vermont Foliage while snuggly nested in the Bedroom or Living Room. Relax in the hammock and enjoy the gentle breeze, spectacular colors and subtle sounds of the waves.Top it all off with a BBQ on the large grill on the 1300 sq. ft. deck with super comfy outdoor furniture.

Perfect for private romance or even larger family gatherings.

Fell like a road trip to "Leave Peep"? No Worries.....we've got you covered. Located on the Lake Champlain Byway, one of VT's most scenic byways, you will travel through multiple small Vermont Towns directly up Lake Champlain and into the Champlain Islands.

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Manchester VT Activities, Attractions, Shopping & Vacations

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Manchester Vermont Vacations

Manchester Center is in the town of Manchester, Vermont. Known for its outlet shopping and upscale boutiques, Manchester has become a popular tourist destination.

Manchester, VT lies between the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Range to the west. Perfectly settled between multiple mountain destinations, offering incredible scenery and an upscale environment. A Manchester, Vt Vacation is well suited for sophisticated tastes. Locate a premier Manchester Vacation Rental or more humble Manchester Lodging and Accommodations. Explore further to select your perfect Manchester Vermont Vacation Rental.

The village center was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Manchester Village Historic District in 1984. The district includes 65 contributing and 19 non-contributing properties spread over an area of 90 acres. The centerpiece of the district is the Equinox House, which is listed separately on the National Register.

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Maximize your "Vermont Experience" in a town that offers the Best of Vermont! Within a half day’s drive from New York City, Boston and all of New England, it is your perfect Vermont Vacation Getaway.

The Manchester Vermont Shopping Experience!!!

Are you a shopping enthusiast? Then look no further than Manchester, VT. Stroll down the walk ways and peruse our delightful shops and outlet stores - all the while you are immersed in the bold beauty of the Vermont Mountains. Serene and elegant, Manchester is for you.

Manchester's streets and villages house unique stores featuring local arts, crafts, clothing and outdoor gear. Manchester Center’s downtown also features great outlet shopping including brand names such as J.Crew, Ralph Lauren Polo, Kate Spade, Theory, Coach and more.

Not the factory outlet type? No Worries! Manchester, VT is also known for antiques and collectibles vendors, sprinkled liberally throughout the area.

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Manchester, VT History

The town was one of several chartered in 1761 by Benning Wentworth, colonial governor of New Hampshire. It was his custom to name new towns after prominent English aristocrats of the day, hoping they might adopt a patronly interest in their namesakes. Wentworth named Manchester for Robert Montagu, 3rd Duke of Manchester. First settled in 1764, the town was laid out in 1784. The land was better suited for grazing than tillage, so by 1839 about 6000 sheep roamed the pasturage and hillsides.

Other industries came to include iron mines, marble quarries and mills, and lumber companies. The arrival of the railroad from industrialized centers like New York City brought tourists, drawn by Manchester's historic architecture and beautiful setting among mountains. Following the Civil War, the town developed into an affluent resort area, which it remains today.

Middlebury VT Attractions, Activities, Shopping & Vacations

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Middlebury VT Vacations

Middleburry, VT is located in the lower Champlain Valley bordered by the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. The Middlebury region is rich in lake, pastoral and mountain beauty.

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History comes alive and Middlebury offers glimpses of its past along with an array of social and cultural opportunities—from concerts, museums, community plays to pancake breakfasts and strawberry festivals. In springtime wildflowers grow in profusion, making our roadsides, meadows and woodlands a welcoming garden. Nearby mountains, forests and lakes invite you to pack a picnic, enjoy swimming holes, hike the trails or camp under a sea of stars.

Today, Middlebury serves as the commercial and business center for the region. Downtown hosts a three-screen movie theater, the post office, and two historic inns, as well as many shops and restaurants. Of note is Middlebury's A&W; Vermont's only remaining car-hop restaurant and a popular spot with both locals and Middlebury College students.

Middlebury is home to both Middlebury College and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History.

Middlebury, VT History

One of the New Hampshire grants, Middlebury was chartered by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth on November 2, 1761. The name Middlebury came from its location in the middle of Salisbury and New Haven. It was awarded to John Evarts and 62 others. The French and Indian Wars ended in 1763, and the first settlers arrived in 1766. John Chipman cleared his lot seven, it was the first clearing.

During the Revolutionary War, much of the town was burned in Carleton's Raid on November 6, 1778. After the war concluded in 1783, settlers returned to rebuild homes, clear forests and establish farms. Principal crops were grains and hay.

Landowners vied for the lucrative honor of having the village center grow on their properties. A survey dispute with Salisbury led to the forfeiture of Gamaliel Painter's farm to that town, and his transition from farming to developing Middlebury Village near his and Abisha Washburn's mill, together with other mills that surrounded the Otter Creek falls. Industries would include a cotton factory, sawmill, gristmill, pail factory, paper mill, woolen factory, iron foundry, and marble quarry.

The Rutland & Burlington Railroad first arrived on September 1, 1849. Around 1830, Middlebury was the second largest town in Vermont state.

Middlebury College, one of the United State's elite liberal arts colleges, was founded here in 1800. It is a member of the NESCAC and the so-called Little Ivy league. In the summer, the town plays host to the annual Middlebury College language schools, as well as the college's Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the oldest surviving conference of its kind in the nation.

Middlebury is bisected by Otter Creek with the falls at the center of the Middlebury village. Foothills of the Green Mountains border the town to the east, with the Champlain Valley to the west.

Interesting Middlebury, VT Facts

A shot of Middlebury, Vermont appears as stock footage in the 30 Rock episode "Episode 210".
The bridge over the waterfall appears in the film "Me Myself and Irene".
A shot of the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury was used in the opening of the TV series "Newhart".

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Newport & Derby VT Attractions, Activities & Vacations

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Newport & Derby Vermont Vacations & Rentals

The Newport - Derby, Vermont region is the premier destination of Vermont's "North East Kingdom". Literally, millions of years in the making, the region is defined and sculpted by colliding continents, glacial activity and natural erosion. Majestic rolling hills, rising mountains, glacial lakes, thick forests, lush pastures and meandering streams. Today, the Kingdom is regarded as one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.

Newport and Derby, VT are picturesque villages on the Canadian Border. The "Derby Line" on CANUSA Avenue literally divides the US and Canadian side of Derby, VT (see photo). Canusa Avenue is also located in the Town of Derby in which the yellow line in the middle of the road divides Canada and the USA thus how the street acquired its name CANada USA forming CANUSA Avenue.

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The North East Kingdom area is an incredibly popular destination for fisherman, anglers and hunters alike. Discover Vermont Vacations offers a wide variety of hunting & fishing cabins, lodging accommodations, Vacation Rentals and Vacation homes. While enjoying your Vacation you may see an abundance of moose, deer and elk wandering alongside the road. Don't be surprised to find them totally at ease with your passing car. These are very common occurrences in Vermont's North East Kingdom.

There are mountains to climb, glacial lakes to dip into, rivers and streams to navigate by canoe or kayak and miles of snowmobile trails to explore. This landscape offers richness for the imagination and soul, not to mention charming country villages alive with local happenings.

Lake Memphremagog, which divides the Canadian and US shores, is open for exploration as well. A visit to this region is sure to take you from country roads and working fields, to quaint villages and mountaintops. Here, activities, recreation, and attractions include cross-country and alpine skiing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, dog sledding, unique village shops, hiking Vermont&;s famous Long Trail, spectacular fall foliage viewing, horseback riding, and wonderful summer paddling.

Notable Events:

A commercial ice fishing derby has been held in February since 2004. In 2010, there were 920 participants.
The only Soap Box Derby in Vermont is held in the city annually. The winner represents the state in the nationals.

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Queechee VT Activities, Attractions, Shopping & Vacations

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A Queechee Vermont Vacation

Quechee Gorge is known as ‘Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon.” Quechee Gorge is one of New England’s most popular attractions and natural wonders attracting over 200,000 visitors annually. Hiking and walking trails weave through the gorge and the Quechee Gorge State Park allowing scenic and majestic views in all seasons. Come witness the "visual explosion" of Autumn in Quechee Gorge! Beyond autumn, Quechee still maintains attraction and beauty for all to see.

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Quechee, VT Activities:

Quechee Fishing - Fish Quechee!
Canoing the river!
Quechee hiking - Hike Quechee!
Cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Quechee Gorge Village, located in the heart of the Quechee Gorge, has evolved into one of the premier shopping attractions in the state of Vermont. featuring antiques, collectibles, and craft dealers.

Quechee Gorge Village Fall Craft Festival: - Over 100 booths of juried American made Arts and Crafts, food sampling, and live musical entertainment.

The Vermont Antiques Festival: - The Finest Antiques Event in Vermont! - 350 Exhibitors - Indoors - Outdoors - Tent

Ride the train and merry-go-round - Ride the train with Santa!

- Santa will give gifts to all children
- Have your picture taken with Santa, too!
- Train will operate weather permitting
- Santa never misses this special event!

The Ottauquechee River is a 41.4-mile-long river in eastern Vermont and is a tributary of the Connecticut River. The Ottauquechee rises in the Green Mountains in the town of Killington, and flows eastwardly where It joins the Connecticut River in the town of Hartland.

Quechee State Park is located along the river near the village of Quechee. Near the river's mouth a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam causes the river to form North Hartland Lake. Near the state park, the river flows through the 165-foot-deep Quechee Gorge. The U.S. Rt. 4 bridge crosses over the gorge and provides good viewing down into its depths.

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Shelburne Vt Activities, Attractions, Shopping & Vacations

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Shelburne Vermont Vacations

Shelburne is the perfect model of an ideal Vermont Town. Spread out along Lake Champlain and offering expansive rolling hills, vast meadows all accompanied by working farms, wineries, orchards and local flavors. Downtown is comprised of local shops, restaurants, gift stores and eateries of all shapes and sizes.

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Shelburne, VT is rich in history and scenic beauty. Shelburne, Vt offers an extensive variety of Vermont Culture. The town has three major attractions such as the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Visit Shelburne's Orchards, Wineries, The Shelburne Shipyard, Shelburne Beach, Farm Stands and eclectic atmosphere.

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Shelburne, VT Tourism & Attractions

The town has three tourist attractions, the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. The town maintains a beach on Lake Champlain which has a boat launch and nature park.

Shelburne also contains a very large fresh water pond, "Shelburne Pond". It is an area that has retained its wild and rich character. There are over 400 acres of swamps, marshes, and rich woods associated with the pond. These habitats support several unusual plants—especially ephemeral spring wildflowers—and birds.

Shelburne Pond is open for hiking, biking and incredible fishing it is truly one of the gems of Shelburne. Enjoy Caoneing, Kayaking, Fishing (many species) with a well maintained boat access. Hiking and biking trails are groomed and maintained and provide a mild hiking experience for adults and children alike. The perfect family Vermont Vacation Getaway.

The pond also serves as an important educational resource for the University of Vermont. Now largely owned and maintained by the University of Vermont (UVM), the H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond — is a place where conservation, recreation, and research peacefully coexist.

Over 30 years in the making, the natural area at Shelburne Pond is one of the oldest and longest-running protection projects of the Vermont chapter and a successful collaboration between the Conservancy and UVM.

Size: 1,046 acres, UVM and Conservancy owned

Shelburne, VT History

The charter stated that Shelburne should consist of a six-mile square, covering 23,500 acres. However, the already-established boundaries of Burlington to the north and Charlotte to south precluded such an orderly arrangement, and so Shelburne took on the angular shape still seen today. Currently, the Town of Shelburne comprises 22.3 square miles.

Early settlers were required to perform several duties in exchange for their lots of 200-300 acres, such as cultivating a certain minimum number of acres and reserving all worthwhile pine trees for use by the Royal Navy as masts. The first settlers actually arrived in 1768, and began cutting lumber for shipment to Canada.

During the American Revolution, northern Vermont was a restless frontier, uncomfortably close to British Canada, and most settlers fled south for the duration of the war, eventually returning to begin clearing land and building a real town.

With the clearing of land and burning of logs the town experienced a potash boom. A carding and fulling mill, a gristmill, a sawmill, and a blacksmith shop were erected on the LaPlatte River at Shelburne Falls. In 1811, a few Merino sheep imported from Spain led to an upsurge in sheep raising.

Orchards and fruit growing became a major source of income for the farmers, with some 17,740 trees in 1880. Following the War of 1812, commerce on the lake expanded rapidly.
The Lake Champlain Transportation Company established its shipyard at Shelburne Harbor and launched its first steamboat, the General Green in 1825, to be followed by ten others before the Ticonderoga in 1906. In 1955, the Ticonderoga was moved overland to the Shelburne Museum where it is now on display.

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Springfield VT Attractions, Activities, Shopping & Vacations

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Springfield Vermont Vacations

Springfield, Vermont's rich history and the special qualities are what makes Springfield a great place to visit and vacation. Springfield is a a four-season community with a vibrant and historic downtown area. Go a mile or two in any direction, and you’ll find the rural landscape that one pictures when they imagine “Vermont”. Discover YOUR Springfield Vermont Vacation NOW!

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One of the great things about the Springfield region is our "Vermont Quality of Life".

Springfield, VT Outdoor Activities

Springfield Biking
Springfield Hiking
Springfield Boating
Springfield Nature Areas: Spring weather Nature Area, State Parks, Hartness Park,

Springfield, VT Winter Activities: Skiing, Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, & skating

Cyclists can enjoy a unique experience as they ride along Vermont highways and byways. Whether it’s spring, summer of fall, the scenery is breathtaking and the country air invigorating. Springfield’s Toonerville Trail provides a pathway leading to the Connecticut River and there are a number of major bicycle tours that come through the community.

Springfield, VT History

One of the New Hampshire grants, the township was chartered on August 20, 1761 by Governor Benning Wentworth and awarded to Gideon Lyman and 61 others. Although Springfield's alluvial flats made it among the best agricultural towns in the state, the Black River falls, which drop 110 feet in 1/8 of a mile, helped it develop into a mill town.

Springfield was located in the center of the Precision Valley region, home of the Vermont machine tool industry.

In 1888, the Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Company (J&L) moved to Springfield from Windsor, Vermont under the successful leadership of James Hartness. Gaining international renown for precision and innovation, J&L ushered in a new era of precision manufacturing in the area. Edwin R. Fellows co-founded the Fellows Gear Shaper Company here in 1896. As knowledge and infrastructure grew to support precision machining, other companies such as the Bryant Chucking Grinder Company and Lovejoy Tool formed, grew, and provided much of the economic engine. Springfield Telescope Makers, the oldest amateur telescope makers' club in the United States, has been headquartered in Springfield since its inception in 1920. The club's clubhouse, Stellafane, has hosted a convention for the geographically scattered club since 1927.

During World War II, Springfield's production of machine tools was of such importance to the American war effort that the US government ranked Springfield (together with the Cone at Windsor) as the seventh most important bombing target in the country.

Springfield is also home to the Eureka Schoolhouse, the oldest one-room school in the state of Vermont. Completed in 1790, the building was in continuous use until 1900 and was restored in 1968 by the Vermont Board of Historic Sites. The school house was named by its first teacher, David Searle, who, after a long journey through the new frontier was heard to cry "Eureka!" upon reaching the new settlement of Springfield. The name stuck, and "Eureka" can still be found in street and business names throughout Springfield.

Several sites in Springfield, including the historic downtown area, have been designated as having historical significance according to the National Register of Historic Places. Among them are the Hartness House (original home of the entrepreneur and governor) and the Gould's Mill Bridge, a steel truss bridge.
On July 10, 2007, Springfield was selected to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie, which, like the Simpsons TV show, is set in a city called Springfield. In a Fox competition, Vermont was chosen to host the opening over 13 other places around the nation called Springfield.

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Woodstock VT Attractions Activities & Vacations

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Woodstock Vermont Vacations

The Woodstock Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It includes the village center and additional properties along the Ottauquechee River. The district covers an area of 2,750 acres encompassing 95 buildings, sites, and structures that contribute to the historical significance of the area.

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No wedding in store? Just a simple vacation in mind? no worries.....Discover Vermont Vacations has you covered. Every season holds something special and magical in Woodstock. Vibrant colors of fall foliage, fresh winter snow, the peonies and lilacs of spring, or the lush green fields and mountains in summer.

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Your guests will love all the activities and culture the intimate and romantic village of Woodstock. You and your guests will be enchanted by the gentle rolling hills of the Green Mountains, fields carpeted with wild flowers, babbling brooks, rustic old barns and historic covered bridges. Vermont is the perfect destination to get away from the hectic life of the big cities and back to a simpler time.

Honorable Mention

Woodstock, Vermont has enjoyed accolades from the most highly recognized and notable publications in circulation today. Foliage Accolades from Yankee Magazine, Travel & Leisure, NY Times, Boston Globe & USA Today! Additional accolades from Ladies Home Journal - Woodstock, Vermont, "The Prettiest Small Town in America.". National Geographic Magazine, “One of America’s Most Picturesque Villages.”

A Christmas commercial for Budweiser beer was shot mostly in the area of the village of South Woodstock. It features the Clydesdale horses pulling the brewer's dray.

Several movies have been filmed in or around Woodstock, including Dr. Cook's Garden (1971), Ghost Story (1981) and Funny Farm (1988).

Woodstock, VT History

Chartered by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth on July 10, 1761, the town was a New Hampshire grant to David Page and 61 others. It was named after Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England, as an homage to both Blenheim Palace and its owner, George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough. The town was first settled in 1768 by James Sanderson and his family. In 1776, Major Joab Hoisington built a gristmill, followed by a sawmill, on the south branch of the Ottauquechee River.

Although the Revolution slowed settlement, Woodstock developed rapidly once the war ended in 1783. The Vermont General Assembly met here in 1807 before moving the next year to the new capital at Montpelier. Falls in the Ottauquechee River provided water power to operate mills. Factories made scythes and axes, carding machines, woolens and flour. There was a machine shop and gunsmith shop. Manufacturers also produced furniture, wooden ware, sashes and blinds, carriages, harness, saddles, trunks and leather. By 1859, the population was 3,041. The Woodstock Railroad opened to White River Junction on September 29, 1875, carrying freight and tourists. The Woodstock Inn opened in 1892.

The Industrial Revolution helped the town grow prosperous, which it remains, although the economy is now largely driven by tourism. The town's central square, called the Green, is bordered by restored late Georgian, Federal Style, and Greek Revival houses. The seasonal presence of wealthy second-home owners from cities such as Boston and New York has contributed to the town's economic vitality and livelihood.

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Barton VT Vacation Home Rental VT

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VT Vacation Rental - Barton, VT

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With some of the most perfectly preserved interior features you're likely to find in the whole of Vermont, you'll fall in love with Amberleigh House. Four-season retreat with heaps of character. 4 bedrooms, sleeps 9+ (3 full size beds and 3 twins). Family bath + half bath on the ground floor. Lots of 1st floor communal space for family gatherings, so perfect for reunions. Well equipped kitchen, laundry room, breakfast room, formal dining room, living room, music room with fireplace & piano, study, sun room and wraparound porch. TV for VCR & DVD. Maple floors, paneling, tastefully furnished throughout. DVD library, board games and books.

Gas grill, mountain bikes, and golf clubs for guest use. Lots of garage and off-road parking space. Children and well disciplined pets welcome. Bed & bath linen included.

Ideal location, only 5 minute walk to Crystal Lake for clear water swimming and boat rentals. Close to Barton village amenities, US Mail Office, banks, library, late opening supermarket and gas station, Barton Pharmacy with Step Back Caf - 50s style soda fountain serving breakfast and lunch, gift shop, florist & liquor store, antique shops. Don't miss breakfast with "Crazy Eddie" at Parson's Corner. Golf & skiing, VAST snowmobile network & x-c skiing close.

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The Red Barn Vacation Rental VT

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The Red Barn Vacation Rental

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The Red Barn is an all round holiday destination in New England suitable for up to two families and/or groups of friends.

Situated only one mile from the beauty spot Lake Elmore and its National State Park (www.vtstateparks.com) and only 12 miles from the Stowe Mountain Resort (www.stowe.com) and Smugglers Notch (www.smuggs.com) where there are year round activities for everyone.

The Red Barn is within easy reach of Interstate 89 and the International Airport of Burlington (BTV), Vermont (www.burlingtonintlairport.com) and affords a high quality self catering experience with many facilities, for all seasons whether you prefer a winter, fall or summer holiday.

Activities in the area include the following:

skiing
snowmobile trails
dog sled rides
hiking
fishing
kayaking
cycling
swimming

........or just relaxing in a quiet rural setting watching the hue of the autumn colours. An added bonus is that the Canadian border is only 45 miles away.

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Lake House Rental - Lake Champlain VT

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Lake House Rental on Lake Champlain

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An Incredible Colchester, Vermont Vacation Rental Cabin on Mallets Bay!

Large seasonal lake cabin situated ona 1.2 acre bluff at the tip of Barney Point with 400(+/) feet of Lake Champlain frontage, 15/20 minutes from Burlington, Vermont.

Enjoy Spectacular Sunrises & Sunsets with breathtaking views encompassing the Lake Champlain Valley & Adirondack Mountain Range in New York.

The property has been in our family for over 60 years and has provided countless friends, relatives and visitors with unforgettable memories. Great for family vacations/gatherings, romantic getaways, professional retreats, etc.

4+ bedrooms - Sleeps 7-12

Many recreational & dining options nearby!

Bike & Running Paths
Boat launches
Parks
Restaurants (fine & fast)
Quick-stops, grocery stores & gas stations

Even a good old fashioned Drive-In Movie Theatre near by......Great for family fun or reliving the "Romantic Times"!

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Montpelier VT Vacation Rental

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Central Vermont Rental in Unique Architect-Designed House

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Perfect for summer or fall vacations, holiday celebrations, parents' weekends at Middlebury or Dartmouth, or longer-term rental.

This unique architect-designed house is located on seven secluded acres along Gilead Brook between the towns of Randolph and Bethel.

The house is also ideal for a writer's or artist's retreat or for sabbatical semesters. With two bedrooms and two baths, the house sleeps four comfortably.

Built in 2003, it is furnished in contemporary style and has radiant central heat, hardwood floors on the main level, tiled baths, large windows in the living/dining area, wraparound deck overlooking the brook, TV monitor and DVD players,linens,bedding, and new appliances. Internet access may be available.

Easy access to I-89, half hour to Montpelier, 45 minutes to Hanover, one hour to Burlington. House is currently for sale, but any showings would be scheduled in advance by realtor and at convenience of renters.

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Ascutney, VT is a village in the town of Wethersfield, Vermont. Located in the northeastern section of Wethersfield, the town adjacent to Mount Ascutney - after which the village is named.

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The mountain is very steep, and its trails traverse a Vermont state forest. The name "Ascutney" comes from the Abenaki word Ascutegnik, which was the name of a settlement near where the Sugar River meets the Connecticut River. The Abenaki name for the mountain is Cas-Cad-Nac, which means "mountain of the rocky summit". Mt. Ascutney itself can be viewed from Mt. Washington, seventy miles away.

Viewing the Mountain

Vermont Route 131 follows the south face of the mountain, and provides some good views of Ascutney. Similarly, Vermont Routes 44 and 44-A follow the north face, and provide a number of views of that side of the mountain. The north-south route of Interstate 91 runs just east of the mountain and provides extensive views of both the north and south faces. New Hampshire Routes 12 and 12-A provide good views of the east face. Viewing of the west face is difficult, due to the presence, immediately to the west, of Little Ascutney Mountain.

At longer distance, the mountain is visible from many locations quite a few miles away, particularly hilltops and other mountains. Ascutney can be viewed from select locations on the Dartmouth College campus, among them the upper floors of Rauner Library and the Steele Chemistry Building.

Hang Glide Vermont

Mount Ascutney, is a 3144 foot mountain with unique granite outcrops, one of which, near its peak, serves as a launching point for hang-gliders. Mount Ascutney is the premiere hang gliding site in New England, notable for its excellent soaring and cross country potential. It is not unusual for hang gliders to fly from Mt. Ascutney to the New Hampshire or Massachusetts coastline, a flight of over 90 miles. The record cross country flight from Mt. Ascutney is held by Curt Warren who flew 131.6 mi into Connecticut on August 7, 2002.

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Ascutney, VT FAQ's

Actor Charles Bronson owned a farm near the mountain, and his remains were buried at the foot of the mountain after his 2003 death.
Mt. Ascutney Wildlife

Wild turkeys, deer, porcupines, and a wide variety of birds are commonly seen on Mt. Ascutney. The mountain is a favorite area for viewing migrating birds, which use the Connecticut River as a navigation pathway. More rarely seen wildlife includes moose, black bears, bobcats and fishers.

Ascutney Hiking

The mountain features four principal hiking trails, three of which are named for the town from which that trail originates.

The Wethersfield Trail — the one trail on the south face of the mountain, the base of this trail is located in a parking lot at the end of Cascade Falls Rd, off of Vermont Route 131 in Wethersfield. Highlights of this trail include Cascade Falls, the largest waterfall on the mountain, and the mountain's one launch platform for hang gliders.

The Windsor Trail — this trail originates from a small parking area off Vermont Route 44-A just east of the junction with Vermont Route 44. About 1/3 of the way up, the trail comes to a small waterfall, approximately 2/3 of the way up the trail comes to a small log lean-to shelter. Near the top, it merges with the Brownsville Trail.

The Brownsville Trail — This trail begins at a parking area along Vermont Route 44, a little over a mile west of junction with Vermont Route 44-A. The lower end of the trail follows an abandoned logging road for some distance — the road terminating at the location of an old granite quarry. The trail offers many good viewing opportunities to the north and west.

The Futures Trail — This train begins in the campground at Mt. Ascutney State Park on Route 44A, one mile west of the junction with U.S. Route 5 in Ascutney.

This is the longest trail on Mt. Ascutney — 4.6 miles, covering a wide variety of forest and geography before it connects to the Windsor Trail near the summit. Highlights of this trail include Bare Rock Vista (1.0 mile) and the Steam Donkey

— a steam powered machine used for cable logging in the early 1900s (3.5 miles). This trail can also be accessed at two points along the State Park Mountain Road for a shorter hike to summit.

At the top, a relatively level trail follows the ridge line and crosses the summit. The top of the mountain is well below the tree line and is therefore covered in forest, however a number of rocky cliffs allow good viewing, and there is an observation tower, as well. There are also two large communications towers.
The summit can also be reached via a short trail from the parking lot at the end of the only road up the mountain, the Mt. Ascutney State Park Mountain Road.

Ski Mt. Ascutney and the Ascutney Mountain Resort

Mt. Ascutney was home to the Ascutney Mountain Resort, which was a ski resort located on the mountain's northwest face, in the village of Brownsville. Opening after the end of World War II, skiing facilities originally consisted of just one rope tow. Prior to its most recent closure in the fall of 2010, the resort boasted several chairlifts, including one high-speed detachable quad, as well as a hotel, condominiums and a large base lodge. The resort's trails accommodated the entire family, but expert and intermediate skiers found themselves most at home at the resort, whose trails averaged from medium grade to steep, and were often icy from the mountain's often harsh winds.

Mount Ascutney State Park

Mount Ascutney State Park, a campground run by the state of Vermont, provides non-primitive RV or tent camping during the summer months. The park entrance is located along Vermont Route 44-A. The road into the park, which is also the one road up the mountain, begins climbing almost immediately. The road continues to climb, rising over 2000 feet in less than 4 miles, eventually arriving at a parking lot about a 1/2 mile walk from the summit. The park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Bennington,VT is nestled between the Taconic and Green Mountains in Southwestern Vermont. Bennington's unsurpassed natural beauty, historic districts and great architecture make this the perfect Vermont Vacation destination for any history buff.

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Explore Bennington's Museums, Galleries, Antique & specialty shops. Tour Bennington County's Five Covered bridges and play in the great Vermont outdoors! Hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, golf, canoing, horseback riding, fishing, bicycling and swimming are all Bennington's menu.

Speaking of menu's, dine in Bennington restaurants from award winning fine dining to casual local favorites. Bennington Lodging & Accommodations are available in all seasons and sizes. Discover Vermont Vacations offers Bennington, VT Vacations suitable for all budgets and lifestyles.

Drive the back roads of Southern Vermont for some fabulous views, stroll down country lanes and stop at local farm stands to get a real taste of Vermont. Walk Bennington! A great way to take in historic sites and the history of the area. Two separate walking tours are available.

Bennington Vermont Activities, Attractions, Culture & Entertainment:

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Bennington Battle Monument: dedicated to the famous Battle of Bennington that took place during the Revolutionary war in 1777. The monument is a 306' stone obelisk opened to the public in 1891. Elevator to the top offers fantastic view.

Bennington Center for the Arts: World-class fine art, history and theatre. Houses a permanent art collection, sales exhibitions, live theatre by Old Castle Theatre Company and exhibits within the Covered Bridge Museum are available to visitors throughout the year.

Bennington Free Library: Free Internet Access, E-mail, Vermont History Collection, Telephone Reference Service.

Bennington Museum: The Bennington Museum is known as the trusted caretaker of the largest collection of Grandma Moses art and memorabilia available to the public. Located in the heart of Vermont, the galleries evoke the rich heritage of this state with collections of paintings to pottery to historical objects and fine furniture.

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Hildene: Hildene was built in Manchester,Vermont in 1905 by Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. We invite you to visit this historic home, its gardens, trails, woods and farm set on 412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape. Tours, Events & Cross Country Skiing.

Hubbard Hall Projects, Inc.: Multi-arts Center offering professional theater, opera, classes, workshops, forums, visual arts & more.

MASS MoCA - Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: MASS MoCA has become one of the world's premier centers for making and showing the best art of our time. It ranks among the most visited institutions in the United States dedicated to new art. Essential and integral part of MASS MoCA's mission -the more than 75 performances staged year-round.

Old Castle Theatre Company: delivering world-class, professional, live theatre to Southern Vermont. From comedies, to edgy and thought-provoking dramas, to your favorite classics, Old Castle gives you Broadway-style live theatre at Vermont prices. Our state-of-the-art theatre is open year-round and is in the Bennington Center for the Arts where parking is always free.

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Old First Church: The Old First Church was gathered in 1762, the first Protestant church in Vermont. Much of the early history of Bennington and of Vermont took place in and around the original Meeting House. Over 200 years since the dedication of the present building, the Old First Church continues to be an active church.

Park-McCullough: Make your own history at one of the most glorious country estates in New England. At Historic Park-McCullough, you experience the grandeur of the house often described as "one of Vermont's jewels". Tours. Special Events & Weddings. Summer Sundays at Four Concert Series. Croquet League. Youth Educational programs.

Robert Frost Stone House Museum:: Built in 1769, this literary landmark, only minutes away from Frost's grave site in Bennington, was opened in 2002 to honor America's favorite poet. Frost lived in the Stone House in South Shaftsbury, Vermont from 1920 to 1929. The exhibits are educational and literary covering Frost's life and art.

Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute: The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is an art museum and center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The collections focus almost exclusively on European and American painting, sculpture and decorative art from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century.

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Summer Sonatina: Piano Camps for Adults and Children include a series of private lessons with highly qualified piano teachers, extensive daily practice time, classes in music theory, history and sight reading, master classes, performances and a concert/recital. The friendly, family-style lessons are housed in a charming historic mansion in Old Bennington, Vermont.

Vermont Arts Exchange: Since 1993 the old mill on Sage Street has been the home to the Vermont Arts Exchange whose mission is to strengthen communities and neighborhoods through the arts and to bring art, art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income. Basement Music Series.

Vermont Covered Bridge Museum: The Covered Bridge Museum at The Bennington Center for the Arts offers exhibits on the history of covered bridges in Vermont. Discover the history and legends of these wonderful structures in the world's only museum dedicated to their preservation. Explore the exhibits on engineering, construction, tools, and creators.

Bennington, VT History

Bennington, VT is one of two shire towns of the county, the other being Manchester. Bennington is home to the Bennington Battle Monument, which is the tallest structure in the state of Vermont.

Bennington in 1887 - First of the New Hampshire grants, Bennington was chartered on January 3, 1749 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth and named in his honor. It was granted to William Williams and 61 others, mostly from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The town was first settled in 1761 by four families from Hardwick and two from Amherst, Massachusetts. They were led by Capt. Samuel Robinson, who camped in the river valley on his return from the French and Indian War.

The town is known primarily for the Battle of Bennington, fought during the Revolutionary War (the battle was actually fought a few miles to the west in New York). On August 16, 1777, Gen. John Stark’s 1,500 New Hampshire Militia defeated 800 troops of German mercenaries, local Loyalists, Canadians and Indians under German Lt. Col. Friedrich Baum. German reinforcements under the command of Lt. Col. Heinrich von Breymann looked set to reverse the outcome, but were prevented by the arrival of Seth Warner’s Green Mountain Boys; the Vermont militia founded by Ethan Allen.

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Bennington, VT Sports

Bennington is home to the 23-time defending State Wrestling Champion Mount Anthony Patriots. They have won 23 consecutive Vermont State Wrestling Championships under the head coaching of Scott Legacy. This is the national record.! As of 2010, the Mount Anthony Patriots were also State Champions in Men's and Women's Nordic Skiing, as well as Women's Lacrosse.

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Named as one America's "Prettiest Cities" in 2009 - Forbes Magazine.

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Planning a Burlington, Vermont Vacation? Burlington is Vermont's largest city and encompasses everything that your Vermont vacation could possibly hopr for. Arts, Entertainment, Culture, Lake Champlain, Major Colleges, Parks, Bike Paths, Sporting Events and the Church Street Market Place.

Your Vermont vacation is sure to include a stop on Burlington’s award-winning Church Street Market Place. The Church Street Marketplace is a place like no other and is the hub of Burlington life. Voted one of America's "Great Public Spaces" for 2008 - The American Planning Association

Located in the heart of downtown it takes on it's own life and atmosphere adding distinction and character to your vacation experience. A unique blend of shops, boutiques, restaurants, street performers and vendors. You never know what your going to get - Musicians, jugglers, tight rope acts, violin, jazz, contortionists all mixed in with incredible sights, sounds and smells of refined restaurants, specialized eateries, shopping and drinking establishments.

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The market Place is elevated above the majestic Lake Champlain waterfront. When sunset hits be prepared for "sensory overload" with the vivid sunset over the Adirondack Mountains. Burlington attracts visitors who appreciate its flawless blend of cosmopolitan flair and stunning lake and mountain beauty.

The Church Street Marketplace and Burlington Waterfront are also the sites of numerous Festivals & Events throughout the year.

Mardi Gras - February, in the snow! I told you we're different! Complete with Parades, Floats, Hurricanes and good times!

South End Art Hop

Jazz Fest - A week of shows and concert series highlighting world renown artists

Brewers Fest - Tastings of hundreds of styles of Vermont micro brews! Bring a designated driver or take a cab please!

Festival of Fools - Exactly as it sounds!

Chew-Chew Fest - multiple food vendors from across the state.

Dragon Boat Races - On the waterfront

First Night Celebrations - Annual New Years Eve Celebrations with free transportation & family oriented events.

Winter is a Drag Ball - Burlington's own drag troupe, the House of LeMay, performs several shows a year and raises funds for numerous charities.

....the list goes on and on!

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Enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of Vermont's Lake Champlain and Green Mountains.Burlington offers a multitude of parks, beaches and campgrounds located directly on Lake Champlain.

The Burlington region offers outdoor activities from lake-based kayaking, fishing and sailing to mountain-based hiking, cycling and skiing - and everything in between. Golf, Extreme Sports & Adventure, History, Tours, Ballooning, Gliding, Flying, Skydiving.....we have it all!

Burlington, VT - One of the Healthiest Cities in America

Take a peak at some of or critical acclaim-

2006 - Burlington was rated the ninth-best city to live in. The criteria were health, quality of life, and fitness.

2008 - 92 % of the Burlington population say they are in good or great health.U.S. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2009 - The Best City in the country to Raise a Family! - Children's Health Magazine

2010 - The local government banned smoking within 25 feet of the city's parks and recreational areas.

Burlington Sporting Events & Venues

Vermont Lake Monsters: The team changed its name in 2007 after its parent Major League Baseball club, the Montreal Expos of the National League, moved from Montreal to Washington, D.C. and became the Washington Nationals.

In 2010, the Lake Monsters ended its 17-year association with the Expos/Nationals and became the Class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics of the American League. The Lake Monsters play on the campus of the University of Vermont at Centennial Field.

UVM Ice Hockey - University of Vermont Catamounts College, Gutterson Field House. The University of Vermont's men's hockey team, the Catamounts, play their home games at the 4,007-seat Gutterson Field House on the UVM campus.

Vermont Frost Heaves - A professional basketball franchise. The Frost Heaves, owned by Sports Illustrated writer Alexander Wolff, played their Burlington games at the Memorial Auditorium, on South Union Street, at the corner of Main. However, the franchise folded in early 2011.

The Vermont City Marathon - has drawn thousands of competitors annually.

Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament - held annually since 1946.

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Burlington Culture, Landmarks & Attractions

Burlington Waterfront: Located along the shore of Lake Champlain. Composed of a vast field, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, skate park, dog park, bench swings and paths for walking and biking.

Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center: Located at the waterfront and harbors over seventy species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles. Housed in Vermont's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Green Building.

The Burlington Music Scene

The city has, over the years, supported a number of local bands as various "scenes" waxed and waned, and has even launched a handful of national acts. The most famous of these is Phish, which originated at The University of Vermont circa 1983.

Other acts with ties to the city include Strangefolk, The Essex Green, RAQ, James Kochalka, The Jazz Mandolin Project, Pork Tornado, Anais Mitchell, Greg Davis, Koushik, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Dispatch, Prydein, Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello, Morgan Page and KT Tunstall.

Burlington Vermont Statistics

Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies 45 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some 94 miles south of Montreal.

Burlington, VT History

In a skirmish on August 2, 1813, the British shelled Burlington. This has either been cited as a bold stroke by the British with an ineffectual response from the Americans, or a weak sally by the British, properly ignored by the Americans, depending on who related the story. The cannonade lasted for about ten minutes and did not affect the outcome of the war. The American side was commanded by Naval Lieutenant Thomas MacDonough, later hero of the Battle of Lake Champlain.

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The town's position on Lake Champlain helped it develop into a port of entry and center for trade, particularly after completion of the Champlain Canal in 1823, the Erie Canal in 1825, and the Chambly Canal in 1843. Wharves allowed steamboats to connect freight and passengers with the Rutland & Burlington Railroad and Vermont Central Railroad. Burlington became a bustling lumbering and manufacturing center, and incorporated as a city in 1865. Its Victorian era prosperity left behind much fine architecture, including buildings by Ammi B. Young, H. H. Richardson and McKim, Mead & White.

Interesting Burlington, VT Facts

The ice cream enterprise Ben & Jerry's was founded here in 1978 in a renovated gas station.

Current U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders was the Socialist mayor of Burlington from 1981 to 1989.

In 2007, the city was named one of the top four "places to watch" in the United States by the AARP. Ratings were based on what was perceived as ideal for older residents. Criteria included what makes a community livable: new urbanism, smart growth, mixed-use development, and easy-living standards.
The city was a filming location for Me, Myself & Irene (2000) and What Lies Beneath (2000).

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Burlington is the largest city in Vermont yet the smallest city in the United States.

Corporate Headquarters & Industry presence in Burlington, VT

Burton Snowboards
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Magic Hat Brewing
The G.S. Blodgett Company
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Vermont Teddy Bear Company
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products division
The Emily Post Institute, an etiquette organization, is headquartered here.

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The Lake Champlain Islands have more shoreline and islands than any other part of Vermont. Here a traveler may come upon breathtaking views at any bend in the road. Located between two great cities, Montreal, Quebec and Burlington, Vermont. Enjoy your Champlain Island Vacation while exploring the island's small towns and stunning scenery, offering quiet rural charm.

Located on what Vermonters commonly refer to as "Vermont's West Coast". The Lake Champlain Islands are part of a land chain which includes the Alburg Peninsula and the islands are easily accessible by car, boat or by one of the Lake Champlain Ferries.

The State Parks, located on the islands, are second to none! One, is home to the largest natural sand beach in Vermont. Two of the parks are on their own islands, which, of course, are only accessible by boat. In short, for any type of water-sport, including year-round fishing, it doesn't get any better than here on the islands. However, many come just to visit the summer home of the famous Royal Lipizzan Stallions in North Hero, or St. Anne's Shrine on the Isle La Motte.

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Mud Creek Wildlife Area, Alburg: The nature trails feature interesting and unique plant life, animal life and area history.
Stained glass and silver jewelry shops.
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Hiking, Biking, Golf, Boating, Fishing & Winter Sports: With miles of shoreline available, as well as docks in private marinas and state parks, there are many areas to enjoy canoing, kayaking or just motoring.

Vermont State Parks Located in the Champlain Islands Area:

Alburgh Dunes State Park, Alburgh: Named for the dunes along the 3200' south-facing natural sand beach.

Burton Island State Park, St. Albans: Camping, day use hiking & marina.
Kill Kare State Park, St. Albans: Picnics, swimming, boating & fishing.

Knight Point State Park, North Hero - Sand beach, picnic area, nature trails and group pavilion.

Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester: The 4.5 mile scenic trail system at this park affords scenic hiking opportunity.

Sand Bar State Park, Milton: The Islands southern gateway. Vermont's most popular sand beach.

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Lake Champlain Islands & History: ...as authored by James Millard

Lake Champlain Islands - A History Tour

"...the view over sparkling Champlain water to the carved grandeur of the Adirondacks is an awe-inspiring one. Wall on wall the mountain barriers are massed high against the western skyline, shutting in the gleaming stretch of the inland sea that Champlain discovered for the Old World, but which long before that time knew that glide of birch canoes and the thrust of Indian paddles...."*

Alburgh, Vermont

Not really an island, Alburgh is actually a peninsula reaching south into the lake from Quebec. Also known as Pointe Algonquin and Point of the Tongue, here is located Windmill Point, where on September 3, 1776 Benedict Arnold anchored his fleet prior to the Battle of Lake Champlain.

There was a significant skirmish here with Indians allied with the British. On September 6, a landing party dispatched from the American fleet was attacked by the Indians. After a furious fight on shore, the Americans managed to flee back to their boat (the gondola Boston ) and cast off- but not before three were killed and six wounded. As the survivors furiously rowed back to the ships, a few well placed cannonballs sent the natives scurrying back into the woods.

It was off Windmill Point that the radeau Thunderer sank in 1777 while carrying sick and wounded from the Battle of Saratoga.

Reportedly the British kept a gunboat stationed at the Point from 1783-1796.

Isle La Motte, Vermont

The first European to see this large island was Samuel de Champlain. He set foot on the island in 1609. Here in 1666, French soldiers under Captain Sieur de La Motte of the famed Carignan regiment, built Fort Ste. Anne. This outpost was to become the site of Vermont's first white settlement. The fortress itself was not terribly impressive. A simple structure- 144 ft. in width, it had four log bastions. The size of the fort is deceiving, however, for Fort Ste. Anne was the staging area for several military expeditions against the British and the Mohawks. In September 1666, some 600 veteran troops of the Carignan-Salieres regt., together with an equal number of volunteers, (or habitans ) met here with approximately 100 Huron warriors, preparing to march against the Mohawk villages on the river named for them. Some three hundred bateaux and bark canoes set off from the Western shore of the island for this expedition. Isle La Motte is the site of the world-famous Isle La Motte Reef. Here are found some of the most ancient fossils in the world. Isle La Motte's Fisk Quarry provided stone for many local buildings, including Fort Montgomery and Isle aux Noix's Fort Lennox on the Richelieu River.

North Hero, Vermont

Certainly a unique name for a town, North Hero was part of a land grant on October 27, 1779, by the Republic of Vermont to Ethan Allen and "associates". This parcel of land was named "Two Heroes" in honor of Ethan Allen and his brother Ira. In 1788 the "Two Heroes" were divided into two separate Townships known as "North Hero" and "South Hero". This changed yet again in 1798 when "South Hero" was split into two with the addition of a "Middle Hero".

The British maintained a blockhouse here at what is now known as Blockhouse Point. They referred to it as Dutchman's Point. The blockhouse guarded the entrance to "Carry Bay," so-called because it led to a very narrow tip of land referred to as the carrying place. It was utilized by natives and other lake travelers as an important portage or shortcut across the islands. A truly fascinating note about this blockhouse is that the British refused to abandon it after the Colonies attained independence and became the United States in 1783. Not until the signing of Jay's Treaty in 1794 did the Crown feel compelled to part with this property.

It was to be many years later before the Canadians would feel "comfortable" with their neighbors to the South. After all, the USA did invade Canada on two occasions!

Grand Isle, Vermont

Known as "Middle Hero" until 1810 , Grand Isle (the town) came into existence on November 7, 1798 when the Township of South Hero was divided in two. Situated as it is in the center of the lake, directly opposite Cumberland Head, residents of the town have watched some dramatic events take place from her shores.

Grand Isle is the home of the Hyde Log Cabin, an original structure built circa 1783, by one of the islands pioneer settlers, Capt. Jedediah Hyde. A fascinating building to see, this cabin is one of the oldest in the United States. It consists of one large room- 20'x25', with an overhead loft and a huge fireplace at one end 2. British Lt. John Enys, in his American Journals, spent the night in this house during his return visit to the fledgling United States in 1787-1788. He writes "we saw up in a small Bay just after we had passed the small Island that lies opposite to Valcore. Here we found an excellent harbour and a small house belonging to one Captain [Jedediah?] Hyde who[s]e wife received us very civily he being absent. This place was so very small that there was hardly Room for us all to sleep upon the floor." The cabin served as a home to members of the Hyde family for nearly 150 years.

Abby Maria Hemingway, in her Vermont Historical Gazetteer, tells us of the early settlement of Grand Isle (the island):

"From the commencement of settlement to 1785, the following named persons came, the most of them had families who accompanied them, viz; Cyril Reed, William Hyde, Jonathan Griffith, Uzziel Clark, Wm. Campbell, Jacob Vantyne, John Minckler, John Sawyer, Reuben Clapp, John Gibson, and Ephraim Sawyer, Jr. These persons all settled within the limits of this town. However, the settlement made very little progress for some years, or not until about 1787. The forests, which were dense, and mainly composed of the hard varieties of timber, yielded slow submission to the attacks of the settlers, and were to some extent infested with wild animals; while bilious and intermittent fevers prevailed in a dangerous degree, and proved fatal to many of the early inhabitants. The first settlements were all made on the borders of the lake; and very little progress was made, for some years, in settling the interior portions of the town. The principal means of communication which the inhabitants had with each other, was furnished by canoes, or "dug outs", and by ice in winter; though a road was cut, within a year or two after the settlement was commenced, from Lamberton Allen's house, in this town [Grand Isle], to Col. Ebenezer Allen's house, in South Hero, which was wide enough to admit the passage of a pair of oxen."

In addition to having great armies with hundreds of boats pass on their way to war, the town has been the home of an important ferry crossing at Gordon's Landing since 1796. Standing upon the western shore on September 11, 1814 an onlooker would have had a dramatic view of the Battle of Plattsburg Bay.

South Hero, Vermont

*"...the view over sparkling Champlain water to the carved grandeur of the Adirondacks is an awe-inspiring one. Wall on wall the mountain barriers are massed high against the western skyline, shutting in the gleaming stretch of the inland sea that Champlain discovered for the Old World, but which long before that time knew that glide of birch canoes and the thrust of Indian paddles...." so reads a passage from a 1937 guidebook describing the view west from South Hero.

For in addition to its striking natural beauty, this southernmost of the Grand Isles is also rich in history. Long home to native peoples, in 1775 a scouting party brought news that "there is a body of Indians now lying on the west side of Lake Champlain... by the best information not less than four or five hundred." This was likely a large Abenaki village located at the Southern end of the township. A band of Abenaki is noted in the town census as living here as late as 1870, where they listed their occupation as " basket makers." A lovely, intact Iroquoian pot was recovered from the waters of Keeler Bay in 1986.

Ethan Allen spent his last night on earth in South Hero. In the tavern of his distant cousin, Ebenezer Allen (a figure of note in his own right) located at the very southernmost tip of the island, the storied hero of the revolution whiled away the evening of February 11, 1789. Legend has it his last night was spent reminiscing with a group of former Green Mt. Boys. It was on the trip home that Ethan Allen died, crossing the frozen lake on his hay wagon.

Crab Island, New York State

The small, densely forested island just to the north of Valcour was the home to a small American battery of two guns and more importantly, a large hospital. Before the battle some 700 of Macomb's troops had been sent here, mostly sick with typhus and dysentery. On September 10, 1814, another 40 men, casualties of the land skirmishes at Culver Hill and Halsey's corners, arrived.

Finally, on the morning of the naval battle, 400 of the sick and injured were moved to Burlington. The physicians and hospital tents remained however, for the suffering and death was to continue on Crab Island. It was here, on the Northern end of the island, that the dead were buried. The dead, British and American, 148 in all, were buried together in long trenches. There is a simple monument at the island commemorating those who suffered and died there.

Valcour Island, New York State

This beautiful island, much larger than Crab Island, is located just south of Plattsburgh Bay. The natural beauty and peace that one enjoys there today belie the fact that here was the scene of a desperate and pivotal struggle on October 11, 1776. Here on that early Fall day the tiny American navy under Benedict Arnold waited in the bay for the mighty British fleet. Only a tiny monument on the shore stands to tell the tale of the dramatic engagement fought here.

Providence Island, Stave Island & Carleton's Prize, Vermont

Just 5 years after the end of the War of 1812 tragedy again struck the Champlain Islands. On the evening of September 4, 1819 the new Steamer Phoenix, left Burlington for Canada. Aboard were 46 passengers and crew. In the middle of the night, just off Providence Island, it was discovered the vessel was on fire. Most of the passengers made their way to the island in lifeboats, but six lives were lost in the blaze of the ship. Despite a very short life, the Phoenix had carried President James Monroe aboard her decks and had transported the mortal remains of Revolutionary war hero Richard Montgomery to their final resting place. The wreck of the Phoenix remains today a popular diving site as it has been designated an Underwater Historic Preserve by the State of Vermont.

Carleton's Prize is a solitary chunk of rock that rises from the lake about three miles east of Valcour, just off Providence Island and what is now known as White's Beach in South Hero. Supposedly it received its name after being mistakenly bombarded by the British fleet in search of Benedict Arnold's vessels in 1776. One wonders how Sir Guy Carleton would have felt had he known of the "prize" named for him! The Abenaki knew this tiny island as odzihózoiskw´ or "Odzihozo's wife". Odzihozo himself, the Transformer, "resides" in Burlington Bay, some distance from his "wife". "*

.....as authored by James Millard

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