Foliage Spotters - Vermont
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Stowe/Smuggler's Notch
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It's true, in the Stowe-Smuggler's Notch Region the hills are
alive with the sounds of gaiety, not only during Winter's reign but throughout the entire
year. In this premier recreation area are the Mount Mansfield (where the first ski chair
lift was used in New England in 1940), Smugglers' Notch and Stowe Mountain resorts for all types of winter
activities and summer activities including a 2300 foot Alpine Slide, and Gondola rides up
Mount Mansfield for breathtaking views of the surrounding locale. There are also 14 covered
bridges in the region, more than any other region in Vermont.
The region is also the home of The Old Farmer's Almanac, printed every year since
1792.
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Islands and Farms
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The Islands and Farms Region is comprised of the
mainland and three main islands--Grand Island, North Hero, and Isle La Motte, which
are accessible by car from the mainland over bridges and causeways. The mainland's
terrain changes from the sandy shores of Lake Champlain through rolling hills and
farmland to the distant mountains. Back country roads, excellent dining, great
shopping, history, culture and other activities for all four seasons. Hiking,
biking,swimming, fishing, golfing to ice fishing, skating,skiing, and ice climbing.
One can simply enjoy Nature or fill your day(s) with other activities. It's all up
to you.
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Lake Champlain Valley
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The Lake Champlain Valley Region borders Lake
Champlain's midsection with miles and miles of wonderful beaches and shoreline. All
sorts of water sports (sailing, fishing, windsurfing) are available in the summer
and ice fishing and ice skating are popular in winter. The waterfront area contains
the Burlington Bike Path for biking, hiking, and jogging and features a new
Burlington Skate Park for skate boarding, in-line skating, and biking. For the
outdoor adventurer, mountain and lake resorts abound with trails, camping facilities
and other outdoor activities within 25 miles.
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Central Vermont
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The Central Vermont Region is a relaxed area of what
one thinks Vermont is all about. It is New England and America the way things used
to be. It is rich in history and culture. Numerous historic buildings, museums and
galleries to enrich one's perspective of Vermont life. Central Vermont is listed as
a Historic Travel Itinerary in the National Register of Historical Places, one of
six such places designated in the U.S. Visitors are most welcomed to enjoy
tranquility and beauty. No hoopla, no frenzied theme park atmosphere-- just relax
and enjoy.
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Eastern Vermont Gateway
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The Eastern Vermont Gateway is primarily a rural
area with historic sites, quiet tranquil towns and villages, with terrain from the
Green Mountains in the west to open farm land and rolling hills, sloping down to
the banks of the Connecticut River. The beauty of nature and her creatures are
plentiful as are wild flowers and the colorful fall foliage. Casual vacationing is
the norm as one browses antique shops, historic buildings, museums, and art
galleries.
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Mid Vermont for all Seasons
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The Mid Vermont for All Seasons Region has a varied
landscape from the easterly Green Mountains where hiking and ski trails and forest
land abound to the dairy farms and agricultural fields sloping down to Lake
Champlain. Numerous museums, historic sites and covered bridges dot the region.
Recreational activities are available year-round here- boating, fishing, hiking,
picnicking, downhill and cross-country skiing, nature trails, and bird watching.
Whatever you are looking for during vacation, you'll find it here.
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Crossroads of Vermont
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The Crossroads of Vermont has the many offerings of
the state's second largest city and the privacy and quietude of the peaceful towns
and villages. Vermont's second largest mall is in Rutland providing shopping for all
of one's needs. Four-season activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback
riding, sailing, swimming, water skiing, fishing, and best in the East downhill and
cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing at Killington and Pico Peak ski
resorts. The terrain of the region is wooded for spectacular fall foliage viewing.
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Southern Windsor County
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Southern Windsor County is rich in history with the
town of Windsor noted as the "Birthplace of Vermont". The region is also rich in
all-season outdoor activities. There are two major ski areas--Okemo and Ascutney to
keep all snow lovers happy. For the rest of the year there are lakes and rivers for
boating, sailing, swimming,and fishing. Hiking and biking trails through the forests
and mountainsides. Museums, antique shopping, arts and crafts, historic sites, maple
sugaring, and, of course, the spectacular autumn foliage no matter where you are.
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Southern Vermont
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The Southern Vermont Region contains may historic
villages and towns. The rural landscape consists of forests and rolling hills from the
Connecticut River to the Green Mountains. One will experience natural beauty and outdoor
adventure, history and heritage, and friendly people enjoying a laid-back style of living.
Hiking and mountain biking trails abound. All season fun for the family. Antique shops,
arts and crafts shops, museums, covered bridges and fine dining. Enjoy your stay,
particularly during the fall to experience Nature's wonder--the foliage!!
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The Shires of Vermont
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The Shires of Vermont region has it all for vacationing,
sight-seeing, or just passing through. Mountains, rolling hills meadows, stands of
tall maple trees and other hardwood that flash brilliantly during the fall foliage
season. World-class skiing and all other winter events-- sleigh riding, ice skating,
cross-country skiing, snow boarding, etc. In the other seasons, antique and craft
shops, shopping at design company stores and outlets, museums and galleries,
swimming, sailing, hiking and biking. And the very New Englandish villages with
their vintage village greens and gazebos. Country roads that take you through
picture postcard scenic vistas. You have to see it!!!
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