Vermont is a state that’s known for its vast array of scenic spots, and we simply love exploring them all. The sublime scenery, natural wonders, beautiful hiking trails, and picture-perfect mountains and valleys — Vermonters truly have endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. We’re sharing some of our absolute favorite natural attractions in Vermont — places every artist and adventurer must visit.
- Lake Willoughby
Flickr/Brandi Spend the day gazing at the iconic scenery and enjoying the water at Lake Willoughby in Westmore. This lake is positively sublime and the perfect place to get away from it all.
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- Quechee Gorge
Flickr/angela n. This 165-foot deep gorge - also known as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon” – can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and the trails on both sides of the gorge. Adventurous hikers can trek to the bottom of the gorge – trust us, it’s worth it.
For more information, click here.
- Dorset
Flickr/rachel traub Dorset is “peak Vermont” living – it’s full of natural beauty that is out of this world. From its emerald colored lake to the natural quarries, this town is postcard perfect.
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- Warren Falls
Youtube/RhodeIslandRed Slide down the smooth rocks and into the pools at this epic swimming hole. Warren Falls is a great place to swim, slide, jump, and play (adults, too!).
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- Camel’s Hump
Flickr/Mike This hike isn’t for everyone, but we sure think it’s worth the tired muscles. This mountain is pretty to look at, sure, but the views out from the top are other-worldly.
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- Smuggler’s Notch State Park
Flickr/Cory Janiak The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. In fact, Smuggler’s Notch sometimes looks more like Middle Earth than Vermont!
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- Mt. Ascutney
Flickr/Doug Kerr Mt. Ascutney is a popular place for hiking, and it’s a non-active volcano! We bet you didn’t know Vermont had a volcano.
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- Half Moon State Park
Tripadvisor/Mikimotsumon Half Moon State Park is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in all of Vermont. For the ultimate camping experience, bring your suit, take a swim, and roast some marshmallows over an open campfire.
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- Barre’s Rock of Ages Quarry
travelforfun90/TripAdvisor The little quarry town of Barre, VT, is truly extraordinary. You’ll see the quarries like never before – the Rock of Ages Granite Quarry is absolutely majestic.
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- Glastenbury Mountain
Flickr/rickpilot_2000 This last one isn’t for the faint of heart: legend has it, at least four people disappeared on Glastenbury Mountain while hiking, all within a five-year period. We can’t blame the hikers, though – Glastenbury Mountain feels like an enchanted forest, and offers some of the most scenic hike in Vermont.
For more information about Glastenbury Mountain, click here.
Vermont, we love you. How many of these natural attractions in Vermont have you visited? If you’re up for more adventure, we have another glorious natural attraction for you, and it’s like something out of a dream.
Flickr/Brandi
Spend the day gazing at the iconic scenery and enjoying the water at Lake Willoughby in Westmore. This lake is positively sublime and the perfect place to get away from it all.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/angela n.
This 165-foot deep gorge - also known as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon” – can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and the trails on both sides of the gorge. Adventurous hikers can trek to the bottom of the gorge – trust us, it’s worth it.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/rachel traub
Dorset is “peak Vermont” living – it’s full of natural beauty that is out of this world. From its emerald colored lake to the natural quarries, this town is postcard perfect.
For more information, click here.
Youtube/RhodeIslandRed
Slide down the smooth rocks and into the pools at this epic swimming hole. Warren Falls is a great place to swim, slide, jump, and play (adults, too!).
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Mike
This hike isn’t for everyone, but we sure think it’s worth the tired muscles. This mountain is pretty to look at, sure, but the views out from the top are other-worldly.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Cory Janiak
The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. In fact, Smuggler’s Notch sometimes looks more like Middle Earth than Vermont!
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Mt. Ascutney is a popular place for hiking, and it’s a non-active volcano! We bet you didn’t know Vermont had a volcano.
For more information, click here.
Tripadvisor/Mikimotsumon
Half Moon State Park is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in all of Vermont. For the ultimate camping experience, bring your suit, take a swim, and roast some marshmallows over an open campfire.
For more information, click here.
travelforfun90/TripAdvisor
The little quarry town of Barre, VT, is truly extraordinary. You’ll see the quarries like never before – the Rock of Ages Granite Quarry is absolutely majestic.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/rickpilot_2000
This last one isn’t for the faint of heart: legend has it, at least four people disappeared on Glastenbury Mountain while hiking, all within a five-year period. We can’t blame the hikers, though – Glastenbury Mountain feels like an enchanted forest, and offers some of the most scenic hike in Vermont.
For more information about Glastenbury Mountain, click here.
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Address: Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT, USAAddress: Quechee Gorge, Hartford, VT 05001, USAAddress: Dorset, VT, USAAddress: Warren Falls, 3919 Vermont Rte 100, Warren, VT 05674, USAAddress: Camel’s Hump, Huntington, VT 05462, USAAddress: Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground, 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USAAddress: Mount Ascutney, Mt Ascutney, Windsor, VT 05089, USAAddress: Half Moon Pond State Park, 1621 Black Pond Rd, Hubbardton, VT 05743, USAAddress: Barre, VT 05641, USAAddress: Glastenbury Mountain, Glastenbury, VT 05262, USA
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Must-Visit Natural Attractions in Vermont January 22, 2021 Sarah What are the most beautiful places in Vermont? Vermont is certainly full of picture-perfect places. There are crystal clear mountain lakes, majestic mountains, babbling brooks, Hallmark-movie-level charming towns – seriously, it’s the most beautiful state! Lake Champlain ranks at the top of the list. Whether you enjoy the scenery, boating, beaching or fishing, there is certainly something that everyone can enjoy when they spend time on this beautiful lake. (Also, cool fact alert: Lake Champlain is actually part of three states: Vermont, New York, and Quebec, and two countries, Canada and United States. But most of the Lake Champlain is in the United States.) Does Vermont have any natural wonders? Vermont is well known for its beautiful barns and bridges, but there are many natural wonders to be admired, too. Take the Quechee Gorge, for example. Quechee Gorge State Park is one of Vermont’s most popular natural areas. The focal point of the park is the gorge that drops as far as 165 feet to the rapids of the Ottauquechee River. It’s the state’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Quechee Gorge is also referred to as “Vermont’s Grand Canyon,” and is easily one of the most incredible natural wonders to visit in Vermont. What are some scenic drives in Vermont? If you’re in the mood for a road trip, you’ll find lots of options in The Green Mountain State. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites here, but we highly recommend taking Route 103 - The Connecticut River to the Valley of Vermont. This scenic drive will take you through historic towns surrounded by beautiful architecture, including Rockingham, the Vermont Country Store, Chester, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Ludlow, and Cuttingsville. Buckle up and enjoy the journey!
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Must-Visit Natural Attractions in Vermont
January 22, 2021
Sarah
What are the most beautiful places in Vermont? Vermont is certainly full of picture-perfect places. There are crystal clear mountain lakes, majestic mountains, babbling brooks, Hallmark-movie-level charming towns – seriously, it’s the most beautiful state! Lake Champlain ranks at the top of the list. Whether you enjoy the scenery, boating, beaching or fishing, there is certainly something that everyone can enjoy when they spend time on this beautiful lake. (Also, cool fact alert: Lake Champlain is actually part of three states: Vermont, New York, and Quebec, and two countries, Canada and United States. But most of the Lake Champlain is in the United States.) Does Vermont have any natural wonders? Vermont is well known for its beautiful barns and bridges, but there are many natural wonders to be admired, too. Take the Quechee Gorge, for example. Quechee Gorge State Park is one of Vermont’s most popular natural areas. The focal point of the park is the gorge that drops as far as 165 feet to the rapids of the Ottauquechee River. It’s the state’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Quechee Gorge is also referred to as “Vermont’s Grand Canyon,” and is easily one of the most incredible natural wonders to visit in Vermont. What are some scenic drives in Vermont? If you’re in the mood for a road trip, you’ll find lots of options in The Green Mountain State. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites here, but we highly recommend taking Route 103 - The Connecticut River to the Valley of Vermont. This scenic drive will take you through historic towns surrounded by beautiful architecture, including Rockingham, the Vermont Country Store, Chester, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Ludlow, and Cuttingsville. Buckle up and enjoy the journey!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Vermont is certainly full of picture-perfect places. There are crystal clear mountain lakes, majestic mountains, babbling brooks, Hallmark-movie-level charming towns – seriously, it’s the most beautiful state! Lake Champlain ranks at the top of the list. Whether you enjoy the scenery, boating, beaching or fishing, there is certainly something that everyone can enjoy when they spend time on this beautiful lake. (Also, cool fact alert: Lake Champlain is actually part of three states: Vermont, New York, and Quebec, and two countries, Canada and United States. But most of the Lake Champlain is in the United States.)
Does Vermont have any natural wonders?
Vermont is well known for its beautiful barns and bridges, but there are many natural wonders to be admired, too. Take the Quechee Gorge, for example. Quechee Gorge State Park is one of Vermont’s most popular natural areas. The focal point of the park is the gorge that drops as far as 165 feet to the rapids of the Ottauquechee River. It’s the state’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Quechee Gorge is also referred to as “Vermont’s Grand Canyon,” and is easily one of the most incredible natural wonders to visit in Vermont.
What are some scenic drives in Vermont?
If you’re in the mood for a road trip, you’ll find lots of options in The Green Mountain State. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites here, but we highly recommend taking Route 103 - The Connecticut River to the Valley of Vermont. This scenic drive will take you through historic towns surrounded by beautiful architecture, including Rockingham, the Vermont Country Store, Chester, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Ludlow, and Cuttingsville. Buckle up and enjoy the journey!
