The Northeast Kingdom is Vermont's largest region yet the most sparsely populated, having 10% of the state's population. While the Kingdom is an outdoor person's paradise, it has attractions for the entire family. Historical adventures, maple syrup, and friendly villages and towns in photographic settings. Here one will find soft, rolling hills to rugged mountains, glacial lakes to swift-running rivers, sixteen covered bridges, two top-notch ski mountains( Jay Peak and Burke Mountain),wild life from black bears, deer, and moose to many species of birds including the peregrine falcon. And, of course, the magnificent splendor of fall foliage and in the spring, maple syruping.

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The Islands and Farms Region is comprised of the mainland and three main islands--Grand Isle, 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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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 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.

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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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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 hoop-la, no frenzied theme park atmosphere-- just relax and enjoy.

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Mid Vermont for All Seasons has a varied landscape from the easterly Green Mountains where hiking and ski trails and forest land abound to the dairy farms and agricutural 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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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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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 one's needs. Four-season activities 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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The Southern Windsor County Region 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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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 Southwestern 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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