Southern Vermont

Travel Guide
Wilmington showing a city and autumn leaves
Manchester featuring a city
Southern Vermont showing a bridge
Mount Equinox showing autumn colours, tranquil scenes and forests
Wilmington featuring a house
Browse the art galleries and museums in the towns, motor along a spectacular skyline drive and rush down thrilling ski slopes.

Southern Vermont is a historic and scenic region adorned with white churches and rustic villages. Its varied terrain has appeal throughout the seasons, with snow-capped mountains, green forests and sprawling fields. Explore the historical sites offering a glimpse into the country before the days of the American Revolution.

Explore the charming town of WilmingtonOpens in a new window, which contains many boutiques and restaurants as well as the Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio. Bring your kids out to the countryside to see the animals at Adams Family Farm. Out in the rolling pastures, find Hermitage Golf Club and Molly Stark State Park.

Visit other towns in Southern Vermont, such as ManchesterOpens in a new window and Bennington. The latter is a cultural haven, with such sites as the Bennington Museum, the Old First Congregational Church and the Bennington Center for the Arts.

Head east to reach BrattleboroOpens in a new window, among the most picturesque towns in Windham County. Admire the range of architectural styles, with the Gothic façade of the Municipal Center and the shingle style of the Rudyard Kipling House among the highlights. Visit the Tasha Tudor Museum to learn about the life of the children’s author and inspect the displays in the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

In winter, Mount SnowOpens in a new window is among the state’s most desirable destinations. Rush down the slopes of varying difficulty in this resort, located in the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests area. Ski season runs from October through April. In summer, the Skyline Drive to the peak of nearby Mount EquinoxOpens in a new window offers panoramic views of the valleys and mountains in the park.

The region borders New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York in the northeastern part of the country. Fly to Albany International Airport or Burlington International Airport and rent a car for the journey here or get around the area via Amtrak train and Greyhound bus.

The charming towns of Southern Vermont serve as year-round bases for the endless outdoor activities in the parks.

Where to stay in Southern Vermont

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Bromley Mountain

While visiting Bromley Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Bromley Mountain Ski Resort and Bromley Alpine Slide.

Bromley Mountain
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West Dummerston

Visitors to West Dummerston like its mountain views and riverfront, and West River is a sight worth a stop.

West Dummerston
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Forest Farms

Forest Farms might not have many top sights, but Villager Ski Lift and Stratton Mountain Summit Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Forest Farms
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North Bennington Historic District

Travellers like the historical sites in North Bennington Historic District, and Park McCullough House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Bennington Historic District
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Mountain Acres

Though Mountain Acres may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jamaica State Park and Stratton Mountain Resort.

Mountain Acres
Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester
Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester
2.5 out of 5
4519 Main St, Manchester Center, VT
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Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester
Kimpton Taconic Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Taconic Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
3835 Main St., Manchester, VT
The price is HK$1,286 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
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Kimpton Taconic Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Colonial Motel And Spa
Colonial Motel And Spa
3 out of 5
889 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT
The price is HK$820 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
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HK$902 total
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3 Dec - 4 Dec
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Colonial Motel And Spa
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Spacious and comfortable home with a PRIVATE indoor pool and outdoor firepit!
Londonderry
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Great Ski Location
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Charming Fully Renovated One-Room Schoolhouse on 22+ acres
Charming Fully Renovated One-Room Schoolhouse on 22+ acres
Grafton
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Charming Fully Renovated One-Room Schoolhouse on 22+ acres
5 minute walk to lifts and Stratton Village! Cozy fireplace with a private patio
5 minute walk to lifts and Stratton Village! Cozy fireplace with a private patio
Stratton
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5 minute walk to lifts and Stratton Village! Cozy fireplace with a private patio
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