Vermont events

The mention of Vermont conjures images of brilliant fall foliage, bottles of amber maple syrup and gleaming ski slopes. With the towering pinnacles of the Green Mountains to the south and the glimmering expanse of Lake Champlain lapping at the state's western border, there's no denying that Vermont has earned its spot among the nation's most scenic states. Vermonters have a reputation as a particularly cultured lot, and it shows in the music and arts scene at major population centers, from Burlington to Rutland to Montpelier and beyond.

Vermont venues

Head north to Vermont's largest city, Burlington, to experience the rich culture of this hub just south of Canada. With a slew of microbreweries, colleges, and an adorable downtown, Burlington is a great place to enjoy Vermont's many charms. Pay a visit to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts to enjoy performances by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Theatre Company and the Vermont Stage Company. Concerts regularly take place at venues such as Higher Ground and Signal Kitchen.

If you love live music, carnival rides, and agricultural marvels, head on down to Rutland for the Vermont State Fair, which takes place each September.

Vermont doesn't have much in the way of professional sports teams, but baseball lovers will enjoy a trip to Burlington's Centennial Field to see the Vermont Lake Monsters, a minor league team, at bat.