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| Vermont Tourism | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vermont Tourism |
| Caption | Vermont in the northeastern United States |
| State | Vermont |
| Capital | Montpelier, Vermont |
| Largest city | Burlington, Vermont |
| Nickname | "The Green Mountain State" |
| Area | 9,616 km2 |
| Population | 645,570 (est.) |
Vermont Tourism is the visitation and travel activity centered on the U.S. state of Vermont. The sector draws visitors to Lake Champlain, Green Mountains, Stowe, Vermont, Burlington, Vermont and many Montpelier, Vermont-area attractions for seasonal outdoor recreation, heritage sites, and food and drink experiences. Tourism in Vermont intersects with institutions such as the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, cultural venues like the Burlington Waterfront Festival organizers, and conservation partners including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Vermont's tourism mix highlights destinations including Brattleboro, Vermont, Bennington, Vermont, Middlebury, Vermont, Rutland, Vermont and Chittenden County, Vermont alongside national landmarks like Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Green Mountain National Forest. Travelers use gateways such as Burlington International Airport and routes like Interstate 89 and U.S. Route 7 to reach resorts including Killington Ski Resort, Stratton Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort. Hospitality stakeholders comprise entities like the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Visit Vermont promotion groups, and lodging brands operating in Stowe Mountain Resort areas.
Early travel to Vermont was shaped by 19th-century visitors to Bennington Battle Monument, Middlebury College-area retreats, and grand hotels near Lake Bomoseen. The growth of skiing after World War II was driven by pioneers such as Pete Seibert-era developments influencing Killington Resort expansion and by investments tied to the Civilian Conservation Corps improvements in state parks. The rise of agritourism linked to producers like Cabot Creamery Cooperative and Vermont Teddy Bear Company merged with preservation efforts from groups like the Vermont Historical Society.
Northern attractions include Stowe, Vermont, Smugglers' Notch State Park and communities along Interstate 91 near Lyndonville, Vermont. Central Vermont features Montpelier, Vermont, Waterbury, Vermont with the Ben & Jerry's factory, and Windsor, Vermont historic districts. Southern regions showcase Manchester, Vermont, Grafton, Vermont, Dorset, Vermont and Grafton Village Cheese Company-adjacent tourism. The Champlain Valley concentrates activity around Burlington, Vermont, Shelburne, Vermont with the Shelburne Museum, and Vergennes, Vermont. Island and lakeshore visits often involve Grand Isle, Vermont and ferry services associated with Lake Champlain Transportation Company.
Winter attracts skiers and snowboarders to Killington Ski Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, and Jay Peak Resort while cross-country enthusiasts use trails maintained by Catamount Trail Association and sites like Bromley Mountain. Spring and summer highlight hiking along the Long Trail, sections of the Appalachian Trail, paddling on the Connecticut River, and cycling on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail and around Route 100. Fall foliage draws visitors to Smugglers' Notch State Park, Mount Mansfield, and the Vermont Maple Festival-related areas. Wildlife watchers and anglers use waters managed by agencies near Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge.
Cultural offerings include the Shelburne Museum, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Next Stage Arts Project (Putney, Vermont), and festivals such as the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Stowe Festival Ballet, and Marble Festival (Vermont). Literary and craft tourism relates to institutions like Dartmouth College-adjacent programs, author sites connected to Rudyard Kipling-era homesteads, and craft cooperatives such as Vermont Artisan Soapworks and the Vermont Crafts Council. Seasonal events include the Vermont State Fair, Brat Fest (Burlington), and anniversary commemorations at Fort Ticonderoga partners.
Air access is provided by Burlington International Airport, Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport and general aviation fields in Barre, Vermont. Rail service includes Vermont Rail System freight lines and excursion offerings that connect with White River Junction and Essex Junction. Road networks use Interstate 89, Interstate 91, and historic corridors like U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 2; ferry operations on Lake Champlain Transportation Company routes link to New York crossings. Visitor accommodation ranges from inns affiliated with Historic Hotels of America to resort properties run by Alterra Mountain Company and independent bed-and-breakfasts in towns like Grafton, Vermont.
Tourism metrics are monitored by the U.S. Travel Association and state offices such as the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing; recent analyses show lodging taxes, visitor spending, and employment supported by attractions like Ben & Jerry's, Shelburne Farms, and ski resorts influence county-level economies in Rutland County, Vermont, Chittenden County, Vermont, and Washington County, Vermont. Major events like the Green Mountain Marathon and seasonal influxes at Stowe Mountain Resort contribute to transient occupancy taxes and retail activity tracked by the Vermont Department of Labor. Conservation finance and grant programs from entities such as the National Park Service and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board shape public-private investments in trails, historic preservation, and agritourism enterprises.
Category:Tourism in Vermont