The fastest way to understand Vermont is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Stowe
A classic ski-resort town beneath Vermont's tallest peak.
Burlington
A lively lakeside college town on Lake Champlain.
Woodstock
A postcard New England village of covered bridges and green commons.
Green Mountains
Rolling forested peaks famous for fall foliage and hiking.
Killington
The largest ski resort in the eastern U.S.
Manchester
An upscale mountain town of outlet shopping and marble sidewalks.
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