Sightseeing in Vermont

Home to Native American tribes, French and British colonists, the New Hampshire and New York settlers, Vermont covers a historic swath of New England, and has always been a cultural crossroads. See the places they saw, take in the views that inspired them, and live the rich heritage that these diverse groups left behind. Sightseeing in Vermont is many-faceted, and you are sure to find your own way to connect with the people and places that make her a welcome refuge from the pace of 21st century life.

 

Historic Sites

Chimney Point: W Addison. One of the earliest human habitation sites in Vermont; strategic in colonial times
Crown Point: Crown Point NY. A sister site to Vermont's Chimney Point
Fort Ticonderoga: Ticonderoga NY. Superbly restored historic fortress a short ferry from Shoreham VT; re-enactments, demonstrations, tours, museum, gardens
Hubbardton Battlefield: Hubbardton. The only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont
Mount Independence: Orwell. Hiking trails connect ruins of this Revolutionary War fortification across Lake Champlain from Fort Ticonderoga
Brandon Museum at the Stephen A Douglas Birthplace: Brandon. History of Brandon at the Birthplace of the Little Giant, opponent of Lincoln

 

 

Agricultural Tours and Sites

Vermont Cheese Trail Map: Nine of the artisan cheese-makers featured on this map are located right here in the Heart of Vermont
Vermont Farm Tours: Discover Vermont's Unique Culinary Landscape
Maple View Farm Alpacas: Brandon. Visit & learn about these gentle, intelligent creatures
Moonlit Alpacas: Cornwall. Tour the farm and shop for yarn and other alpaca wool products
Morgan Horse Farm: Weybridge. Home to Morgan Horse history & educational programs
Shelburne Farms: Shelburne. 1400 acre working farm & conservation education center

 

 

Trails & Tours

Cable Ferry: Shoreham. A 12-minute ride to & from Fort Ticonderoga
Carillon Cruises: Shoreham. 1920s lake cruiser: enjoy Captain Saenger's tales of Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys
Covered bridges: Statewide. Vermont has more covered bridges than any other state
Foliage Driving Tours: Statewide. Check with your innkeeper!
Robert Frost Trail: Ripton. A National recreation trail commemorating Robert Frost's poetry
Trail Around Middlebury: Middlebury. 16-mile path with many access points circles the village
VT Backroad Tours: Regionwide. Experience the Vermont Less Traveled