The Travelers’ Field Guide toVermont
Discover Vermont’s Hidden Gems and Unique Attractions
Vermont feels like a state built for slowing down. Country roads twist through covered bridges and rolling hills, villages gather around church steeples and general stores, and mountains frame the horizon in every direction. You’ll find trails that lead to overlooks, farmstands that feel like community hubs, and small-town festivals that seem to bring everyone out to the green. From winding backroads to crisp mountain air, the Green Mountain State turns everyday moments into part of the trip.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025
Places to Stay In Vermont
Staying in Vermont feels like stepping into the rhythm of the state. In the mountains, cabins and lodges promise woodstoves, trailheads, and quiet nights under the stars. In the valleys, farmhouses and B&Bs open their doors with porches, gardens, and long breakfasts. Villages offer historic inns and boutique hotels, while roadside motels glow with neon along well-traveled routes. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer retreat, overnights here often feel like part of the adventure.
Cabins & Campgrounds
Wooded campsites near rivers, rustic cabins on mountain ridges, and family campgrounds that feel like traditions in themselves.
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Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground – Stowe, VT
A wooded campground tucked beneath Vermont’s most dramatic mountain pass, where quiet mornings give way to long hikes and cool air drifting down from the cliffs
Motels & Motor Courts
Retro motor inns and neon-lit motels that keep Vermont’s roadside history alive.
Bed & Breakfasts
Family-run homes with porch swings, quilts on the beds, and breakfasts that stretch into mid-morning.
Unique Stays
Barn lofts, mountaintop chalets, cottages by lakes, and treehouses tucked into the woods.
Lodges & Farmstays
Working farms where guests can pitch in or simply watch, and mountain lodges with sweeping views and slower pace.
Inns & Historic Stays
Village inns, colonial taverns, and grand hotels that carry stories as much as they offer comfort.
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Woodstock Inn & Resort – Woodstock, VT
A landmark Vermont inn offering polished comfort without losing its small-town warmth. Its location on the village green makes it feel woven into daily life in Woodstock.