Vermont for Families
Planning a family vacation in Vermont? Start here if you're looking for family-friendly places to visit, attractions to see, and things to do.
Baby's First Ski Lesson
My daughter got off to a solid and enthusiastic start as a skier during her first ski lesson at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont.
My daughter got off to a solid and enthusiastic start as a skier during her first ski lesson at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont.
Got Kids? Your Days of Staying at Charming Inns Aren't Over
I thought that the arrival of my daughter heralded an end--or at least a serious curtailment--to my stays at charming and cozy New England inns. Luckily, I was wrong! The Wildflower Inn in Vermont is charming, cozy AND family-friendly in every way.
I thought that the arrival of my daughter heralded an end--or at least a serious curtailment--to my stays at charming and cozy New England inns. Luckily, I was wrong! The Wildflower Inn in Vermont is charming, cozy AND family-friendly in every way.
Into the Belly of the Beast
Venture inside the Vermont Teddy Bear factory to see how bears are made. Visit the factory in Shelburne, Vermont, or come along on a virtual photo tour.
Venture inside the Vermont Teddy Bear factory to see how bears are made. Visit the factory in Shelburne, Vermont, or come along on a virtual photo tour.
There's No Better Cheddar
Visit Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vermont, and get an up-close look at the cheesemaking process, plus sample all of their international award-winning cheeses and other dairy products made in Vermont. Or, if you can't get to Vermont, join your Guide on a virtual tour!
Visit Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vermont, and get an up-close look at the cheesemaking process, plus sample all of their international award-winning cheeses and other dairy products made in Vermont. Or, if you can't get to Vermont, join your Guide on a virtual tour!
Green Mountain Audubon Nature Center
Explore this 230-acre nature center near Huntington, Vermont. A printable map of the property's trails is available at the Center's Web site.
Explore this 230-acre nature center near Huntington, Vermont. A printable map of the property's trails is available at the Center's Web site.
Tour Ben & Jerry's
Visit ice cream gods Ben & Jerry at home in Vermont; sample the flavor of the day after your factory tour, and then visit the Scoop Shop for even more delicious flavors.
Visit ice cream gods Ben & Jerry at home in Vermont; sample the flavor of the day after your factory tour, and then visit the Scoop Shop for even more delicious flavors.