Best places to visit in Vermont

Vermont's Essential Green Mountain Gems

Vermont’s landscape is defined by its collection of historic timber-framed covered bridges, including the Town lattice truss of Depot Bridge and the pedestrian-only Scott Bridge. This selection features the Georgian Revival architecture of Hildene, the Lincoln family’s summer estate, and the gold-domed Vermont State Capitol in Montpelier. Natural landmarks range from the glacial depths of Lake Willoughby to the dramatic Huntington Gorge, while the 18th-century star-shaped Fort Ticonderoga highlights regional military history. Bragg Farm showcases traditional maple syrup production across eight generations.

Vermont's Essential Green Mountain Gems — Map

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Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home

Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home is the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, located at 1005 Hildene…

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Vermont State Capitol

The Vermont State House, located in Montpelier, is the state capitol of the U.S. state of Vermont.

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Depot Covered Bridge

The Depot Covered Bridge is a historic Town lattice truss bridge, carrying Depot Hill Road over Otter Creek in Pittsford, Vermont.

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Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga (), formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake…

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Huntington Gorge

A series of cascades and waterfalls on the Huntington River, featuring deep pools and jagged rock formations carved into the bedrock.

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Quechee Gorge Vistor Center

Provides maps, interpretive exhibits on local natural history, and access to hiking trails overlooking the 165-foot deep Ottauquechee River gorge.

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Scott Covered Bridge

Scott Covered Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the West River in Townshend, Vermont.

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Bragg Farm Sugarhouse

Eight generations tradition of maple syrup producing. Take a free guided tour to learn more!

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Lake Willoughby

A glacial lake reaching depths of over 300 feet, flanked by the sheer cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor. Its fjord-like appearance is a result of ancient glacial activity.

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Gold Brook Covered Bridge

Gold Brook Covered Bridge, also known as Stowe Hollow Bridge or Emily's Bridge, is a small wooden covered bridge in the town of Stowe,…

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Maple Street Covered Bridge

The Maple Street Covered Bridge, also called the Lower Covered Bridge and the Fairfax Covered Bridge, is a covered bridge that carries…

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Cilley Covered Bridge

The Cilley Covered Bridge is a historic 19th-century covered bridge, carrying Howe Lane across the First Branch White River a short way…

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Montgomery Covered Bridge

The Montgomery Covered Bridge, also known as the Lower Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that carries Montgomery Road across the…

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Bowers Covered Bridge

The Bowers Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge, carrying Bible Hill Road across Mill Brook in the Brownsville section of West…

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Poland Covered Bridge

The Poland Covered Bridge, also known as the Junction Covered Bridge or the Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that…

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