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  Vermont
Like much of New
England, Vermont (French for “green mountain”) consists of beautiful
mountains, lakes, rolling hills, forests, and farmland.
The state of Vermont is well-known for its covered bridges. Vermont’s largest
city, Burlington, has many historic sights to visit, beginning
with the Ethan Allen Home. This
restored farmhouse is where the Revolutionary War hero lived and the site
of the Ethan Allen Burial Place. It
is actually located on the site of a British naval attack.
Lake Champlain is supposed to have its own monster, “Champ”, who is
the cousin of Scotland’s “Nessie”. Here
you will also find the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, the Lake Champlain
Islands (Grand Isle, Isle La Motte, and North Hero), and an unusual 16-sided
church constructed in 1813.
New England’s best
and most extensive resort region is the Killington Ski Area.
Six different peaks connected by nine chairlifts, and space-age gondolas
makes this region a preferred ski destination.
Of the 107 skiable trails, thirty-eight are expert runs.
The Outer Limits run is a challenge for even the most experienced
hotdoggers but the run is often icy. Families
may want to participate in the Killington Ski School.
Other popular Vermont areas include Bromley Mountain, Magic Mountain Ski
Area, Mount Snow, and Stratton Mountain.
 Mid-September
is the most spectacular time of year to visit Vermont with the beautiful
changing of color in the trees and shrubs.
The chairlifts at most of the state’s ski areas offer exceptional views
of this fiery-looking forest.
Montpelier is the nation’s smallest capital city with a population of less
than 10,000. The Montpelier
Historic District includes some of the most well preserved 18th and
19th-century architecture.
Places of interest include the Capitol Building, (constructed of locally
quarried granite), the Vermont Historical Museum, and Morse Farm (where you can
watch maple sugaring).
 Take a ride on the
Green Mountain Railway.
Rudyard Kipling
lived in Dummerston for forty years. He wrote the Jungle Book and Captains
Courageous.
Ride the chairlifts
in order to get a birds eye view of the spectacular fall foliage.
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