With its rolling farmland, picturesque small villages and famed fall foliage, Vermont represents quintessential New England to many. Nearly 80 percent of the state is covered in pristine forest, punctuated by steepled churches, village greens and Colonial-era houses. The state boasts America's densest collection of craft brewers, as well as four seasons outdoor recreation of all sorts.
We asked a panel of Vermont travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions, and for the past four weeks, our readers have been voting for their favorites. The results are in!
The top 10 winners in the category Best Vermont Attraction are as follows:
- Dog Mountain - Saint Johnsbury
- Shelburne Museum - Shelburne
- Kingdom Trails - East Burke
- Stowe
- Church Street Marketplace - Burlington
- Shelburne Farms - Shelburne
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour and Ice Cream Shop - Waterbury
- Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Park - Woodstock
- Woodstock
- Hildene - Manchester
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Erica Houskeeper (www.happyvermont.com), Eric D. Lehman, Larry Olmsted (Real Food/Fake Food) and Jen Rose Smith (jenrosesmith.com) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in Vermont.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions.
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The Experts
Erica Houskeeper
Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a... Read More
Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a freelance writer and communications/PR consultant. In her spare time, she blogs at www.happyvermont.com, which celebrates the people and places of the Green Mountain State. She is the former director of communications for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
Erica Houskeeper
Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a freelance writer and communications/PR consultant. In her spare time, she blogs at www.happyvermont.com, which celebrates the people and places of the Green Mountain State. She is the former director of communications for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
Eric D. Lehman
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative... Read More
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and his essays, reviews, and stories have been published in dozens of journals and magazines, from Edible Nutmeg toThe Wayfarer. He is the author of a dozen books, including Afoot in Connecticut, A History of Connecticut Food, Shadows of Paris, Becoming Tom Thumb, History of Connecticut Wine, and the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram.
Eric D. Lehman
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and his essays, reviews, and stories have been published in dozens of journals and magazines, from Edible Nutmeg toThe Wayfarer. He is the author of a dozen books, including Afoot in Connecticut, A History of Connecticut Food, Shadows of Paris, Becoming Tom Thumb, History of Connecticut Wine, and the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram.
Larry Olmsted
Larry Olmsted is the weekly Great American Bites... Read More
Larry Olmsted is the weekly Great American Bites columnist for USA TODAY, covering regional cuisine and restaurants across the nation. He also writes frequently on culinary travel topics for his Forbes.com Great Life column. He is the Contributing Travel Editor for Cigar Aficionado magazine and has written extensively on food and travel topics for a wide variety of publications, including American Way, Celebrated Living, Rhapsody and Hemispheres. His New York Times bestselling book Real Food/Fake Food takes readers on an enlightening (and sometimes disturbing) journey deep into the food industry. Larry has traveled extensively all over the globe; attended cooking classes in Italy, England, Mexico and the United States; and is certified as competition barbecue judge by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.
Larry Olmsted
Larry Olmsted is the weekly Great American Bites columnist for USA TODAY, covering regional cuisine and restaurants across the nation. He also writes frequently on culinary travel topics for his Forbes.com Great Life column. He is the Contributing Travel Editor for Cigar Aficionado magazine and has written extensively on food and travel topics for a wide variety of publications, including American Way, Celebrated Living, Rhapsody and Hemispheres. His New York Times bestselling book Real Food/Fake Food takes readers on an enlightening (and sometimes disturbing) journey deep into the food industry. Larry has traveled extensively all over the globe; attended cooking classes in Italy, England, Mexico and the United States; and is certified as competition barbecue judge by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.
Jen Rose Smith
Jen Rose Smith writes about travel and adventure... Read More
Jen Rose Smith writes about travel and adventure from her home in Northern Vermont, and is the author of three guidebooks to the region. Follow her on Instagram @jenrosesmithvt, and read more of her work at www.jenrosesmith.com.
Jen Rose Smith
Jen Rose Smith writes about travel and adventure from her home in Northern Vermont, and is the author of three guidebooks to the region. Follow her on Instagram @jenrosesmithvt, and read more of her work at www.jenrosesmith.com.
