Vermont Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About Vermont
Vermont is the second smallest state in terms of population (it has 626,431 residents) and the sixth smallest in geographic area. Lake Champlain, the nation's ninth-largest natural freshwater body lies at the northwest border withNew York StateandCanada. The state is split north-south by theGreen Mountains, which are popular for recreational activities. The eastern border withNew Hampshireis defined by the Connecticut River. Vermont is the only landlocked state in New England which leads to its often being short-changed in guides to the region. Its highest point is Mount Mansfield at 4,393 ft, and its lowest point is Lake Champlain, at 95 feet. The state is extremely rural and green, its valleys littered with farms. Its largest city is Burlington, pop. 42,417. Among the state's majo
Top Attractions in Vermont
Explore the best things to see and do in Vermont:
- ★Vermont State House
Vermont Travel Guide Sections
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