Best time to visit Vermont
Best time of year to visit Vermont
Although this state is never out of season, the best time to visit Vermont (and find the best weather) is in May/June or September/October. Late spring and early summer bring you maple syrup, moderate crowds, and the Vermont City Marathon. September and October can be more crowded and more expensive, but with good reason. Early fall is enchanting with million-dollar views as the landscape becomes vibrant with bright yellows, oranges, and reds.The busiest time to visit are the months of July and August, which boast long days, warm weather, luscious winds, and bright skies. Mid to late summer is the high season for hiking, shopping at farmers' markets, and enjoying numerous festivals. Winters in Vermont can be unpredictable, fluctuating between soft, fluffy snow and cold, freezing rain. But if you are a passionate skier and willing to pay premium prices, you won’t want to miss the chance to visit some of the east coast’s top ski resorts. There are plenty of locations across Vermont for cross-country skiing and ice skating, as well!
8 THINGS TO DO IN VERMONT (SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 24)
Vermont Fall Foliage
As temperatures cool down, the Green Mountain State puts on an unbelievable display of colors
Northern Lights
The greatest nature's light show can be observed in Vermont
New England Fall Foliage
Check out the most picturesque spots for fall foliage all over the New England region
Hiking
Explore spectacular Vermont's backcountry
Lake Willoughby Fall Foliage
See changing colors near Lake Willoughby
Apple Picking
One of the best fall activities in New England
Farmers Markets
Indulge in delicious foods grown by the farmers of Vermont
Lake Champlain Fall Foliage
The Lake Champlain Region is filled with amazing colors during the fall season
16 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival
out of rangeTake in the atmosphere of the event with around 20 giant hot air balloons floating in the air
Stowe Balloon Festival
overAn exciting ballooning event at the famous ski resort in Northern Vermont
Vermont Maple Festival
out of rangeThe best way to celebrate spring's maple syrup season
Total Solar Eclipse
out of rangeSome spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky
The Tunbridge World's Fair
out of rangeA long-lasting fair with agricultural events and family-friendly entertainment
Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival
on holdCelebrate the cheese season not far from Burlington
Vermont Brewers Festival
out of rangeOne of the best beer festivals in the United States
Stowe Winter Carnival
out of rangeThe annual family event in with ice carving demonstrations and competitions
Oktoberfest Vermont
on holdOver 100 beers from 40 breweries on the shores of Lake Champlain
Maple Syrup
out of rangeForget about calories and sample Vermont's first harvest of the year
Vermont Renaissance Faire
out of rangeBring the whole family and immerse yourselves in the Middle Ages
Wildflowers
out of rangeDelicate wildflowers add color and fragrance to Vermont landscapes in spring and summer
Vermont Restaurant Week
on holdSeven days of delicious food all over the state
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
out of rangeCelebrate decades of the jazz tradition in Burlington
Vermont City Marathon
out of rangeA scenic course between the lake and the mountains
Skiing and Snowboarding Season
out of rangeSkim along the slopes of New England's best skiing destinations
