Sometimes, we like to get out of our comfort zone and try something new; these 12 things will take you to places you might not have tried before. From hikes to bikes to darn good burgers, these unique things to do in Vermont will leave you smiling and planning your next adventure. With these lesser known attractions in Vermont, you’ll never run out of things to do in VT!

  1. Go ‘cheddaring’ at the Grafton Village Cheese Company in Brattleboro.

Facebook/Grafton Village Cheese Company Cheddar is better! See how it’s made and dive into the samples at this cheese factory. Learn more here.

  1. Take a ride on the Colchester Causeway.

Flickr/Richard Due Cruise along and you’ll feel like you’re riding right on top of the water on this gorgeous bike trail, one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities in Vermont. For more info on the Colchester Causeway, check this out here.

  1. Take a step back in time at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Estate.

Facebook/Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home Tour the stately home of the Lincoln family and explore the grounds and gardens that are simply spectacular. Learn more about theHildene.

  1. Enjoy a meal at Vermont’s most haunted restaurant.

Facebook/Shanty on the Shore Your teeth will chatter from more than just chewing at the Shanty on the Shore in Burlington! Check this article out about the Shanty here.

  1. Find a few treasures at the Vermont Country Store.

Facebook/The Vermont Country Store You’ll find everything from nostalgic toys to fresh pies at this store in Weston. Visit the Vermont Country Store online here.

  1. Get away from it all at Owl’s Head Lookout.

Flickr/Scott McCracken This short hike is only ½ mile and in about 30 minutes, you’ll be at the summit of Owl’s Head in the Groton State Forest. Learn more about the hike here.

  1. Go ghost hunting at Emily’s Bridge.

Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes The legends are terrifying and many people claim to have had encounters with Emily at this bridge in Stowe. Take a look at this article and see why this bridge is haunted.

  1. Take a ride on a mountain coaster at Okemo Mountain Resort.

Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort The sled-like carts on the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster glide over the tracks and sends you zooming through the mountains like never before. For more info on the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, check out this article here.

  1. Kayak on the Emerald Lake in East Dorset.

Flickr/Rachel Traub The Emerald Lake is famous for its beautiful color, and it’s the perfect place to spend the day gliding on the water. Learn more here.

  1. Sink your teeth into the one of the delicious burgers at Prohibition Pig.

Facebook/Prohibition Pig Everything here is simply mouthwatering! We love the burgers at this Waterbury joint… and the duck fat fries, and the mac and cheese, and the wings, and the beer… You get the drift. Learn more here.

  1. Check out the giant puppets at the Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover.

Flickr/Kate Hannon This isn’t for everyone, but that’s what makes it so interesting. These giant puppets are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Learn more here.

What are your favorite places to visit in Vermont? Are there any other unique things you would add to this list? Let us know below in the comments section.

Facebook/Grafton Village Cheese Company

Cheddar is better! See how it’s made and dive into the samples at this cheese factory. Learn more here.

Flickr/Richard Due

Cruise along and you’ll feel like you’re riding right on top of the water on this gorgeous bike trail, one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities in Vermont. For more info on the Colchester Causeway, check this out here.

Facebook/Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Tour the stately home of the Lincoln family and explore the grounds and gardens that are simply spectacular. Learn more about theHildene.

Facebook/Shanty on the Shore

Your teeth will chatter from more than just chewing at the Shanty on the Shore in Burlington! Check this article out about the Shanty here.

Facebook/The Vermont Country Store

You’ll find everything from nostalgic toys to fresh pies at this store in Weston. Visit the Vermont Country Store online here.

Flickr/Scott McCracken

This short hike is only ½ mile and in about 30 minutes, you’ll be at the summit of Owl’s Head in the Groton State Forest. Learn more about the hike here.

Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes

The legends are terrifying and many people claim to have had encounters with Emily at this bridge in Stowe. Take a look at this article and see why this bridge is haunted.

Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort

The sled-like carts on the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster glide over the tracks and sends you zooming through the mountains like never before. For more info on the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, check out this article here.

Flickr/Rachel Traub

The Emerald Lake is famous for its beautiful color, and it’s the perfect place to spend the day gliding on the water. Learn more here.

Facebook/Prohibition Pig

Everything here is simply mouthwatering! We love the burgers at this Waterbury joint… and the duck fat fries, and the mac and cheese, and the wings, and the beer… You get the drift. Learn more here.

Flickr/Kate Hannon

This isn’t for everyone, but that’s what makes it so interesting. These giant puppets are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Learn more here.

One of our favorite road trips to take in VT is the ultimate Vermont waterfall road trip. You’ll love it!

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Address: Grafton Village Cheese Company, 400 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USAAddress: Causeway Rd, Colchester, VT 05446, USAAddress: Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05255, USAAddress: Shanty on the Shore, 181 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401, USAAddress: Weston, VT 05161, USAAddress: Groton State Forest, Groton, VT 05046, USAAddress: Gold Brook Covered Bridge, Covered Bridge Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USAAddress: Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow, VT 05149, USAAddress: Emerald Lake, Dorset, VT 05253, USAAddress: Prohibition Pig - Restaurant, 23 S Main St, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676, USAAddress: 1721 Dexter Mountain Rd, Glover, VT 05839, USAAddress: Poorhouse Pies, 419 VT-15, Underhill, VT 05489, USA

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unique things to do in Vermont October 30, 2020 Luke What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont? One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking! What is the most scenic town in Vermont? Answering this question is really challenging, for there are just so many scenic towns in Vermont. Attempting to answer this question will assuredly lead to disappointing some while gratifying others. But with that being said, here are the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont. What are the best things about living in Vermont? We are all biased about our home states, but at the same time, there are so many amazing things about life in Vermont. To name a few; access to clean and natural areas and parks; organic and healthy food; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals; and a relaxed and casual way of life. Vermont is a great place to live if living in a small city or little town doesn’t bother you. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.

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unique things to do in Vermont

October 30, 2020

Luke

What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont? One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking! What is the most scenic town in Vermont? Answering this question is really challenging, for there are just so many scenic towns in Vermont. Attempting to answer this question will assuredly lead to disappointing some while gratifying others. But with that being said, here are the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont. What are the best things about living in Vermont? We are all biased about our home states, but at the same time, there are so many amazing things about life in Vermont. To name a few; access to clean and natural areas and parks; organic and healthy food; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals; and a relaxed and casual way of life. Vermont is a great place to live if living in a small city or little town doesn’t bother you. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

One of the most scenic hikes in Vermont is the hike up Mt. Mansfield, which provides some of the most spectacular views in our state. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we highly recommend taking the Sunset Ridge Trail; the trail is easily accessible from Underhill State Park and is well marked. Some other beautiful hikes in Vermont are 1. Mount Pisgah Trail, 2. Camel’s Hump Trail, and 3. Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!

What is the most scenic town in Vermont?

Answering this question is really challenging, for there are just so many scenic towns in Vermont. Attempting to answer this question will assuredly lead to disappointing some while gratifying others. But with that being said, here are the five most scenic towns in Vermont: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and worthy towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.

What are the best things about living in Vermont?

We are all biased about our home states, but at the same time, there are so many amazing things about life in Vermont. To name a few; access to clean and natural areas and parks; organic and healthy food; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals; and a relaxed and casual way of life. Vermont is a great place to live if living in a small city or little town doesn’t bother you. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.