Photograph Above:  Hildene Mansion on the former estate of Robert Todd Lincoln in Manchester, Vermont

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Visiting Vermont will provide you with a wealth of information in regards to Vacationing and Living in the scenic state of Vermont in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America.  Use the menu bar to your left or at the bottom of each page to navigate throughout the site.

The state of Vermont ranks 45th by total area, and 43rd by land area at 9,250 square miles and is the second "least" populous state (second only to Wyoming).  Vermont is the only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and is notable for the Green Mountains in the west and Lake Champlain in the northwest.  It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.

The beautiful, scenic state of Vermont was originally inhabited by Native American tribes (Abenaki, Algonquian, and Iroquois).  It was originally claimed by France, but became a British possession after France's defeat in the French and Indian War.  Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States after a 14-year period during and after the Revolutionary War as the independent Republic of Vermont. 

Vermont is also famous for its beautiful countryside scenery and dairy products.  It is the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States.  If you are a fan of the Cracker Barrel Restaurants, you probably know they have a pure maple syrup which comes from Vermont.  Since I ate this on their pancakes, it has been difficult to settle for other types of pancake syrup!

Tourism is Vermont's Largest Industry

Tourism is Vermont's largest industry having the highest percentage in the country.  Vermont's tourism industry contributes $4.1 to the state's economy or 27% of the gross state product.

In the winter months, ski resorts at Stowe, Killington, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Stratton, Jay Peak, Oekmo, Mount Snow and Bromley host skiers from around the world, however, their largest visitors are from Boston, Montreal and New York metropolitan areas.

In summer months, resort towns like Stowe, Manchester, and Woodstock host visitors.  The resorts, hotels, restaurants, and shops designed to attract tourists in Vermont employ people all year round.

 

 

 

Lake Champlain.

Summer camps in Vermont also contribute to Vermont's economy.  Popular outdoor activities include Trout fishing, lake fishing, and ice fishing.  These activities draw outdoor enthusiasts to the state of Vermont as does the hiking on the Long Trail.  In winter, nordic and backcountry skiers visit to travel the length of the state on the Catamount Trail.  Vermont also hosts several horse shows as annual events.  Vermont's state parks, historic sites, museum, golf courses, and new boutique hotels with spas were designed to attract tourists.

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