Vermont may be a small state, but it has an incredible history and some of the most outstanding destinations in the country.

The 8 Best Places to Visit in Vermont

Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain is a freshwater body that spans 435 square miles between Vermont, New York and Quebec.

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Lemon Fair Sculpture Park.

Lemon Fair Sculpture Park is located in the town of Shoreham in western Vermont, on a mile-long, mowed path that features sculptures from more than 50 artists.

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Willard Street Inn.

Built in 1881, this Victorian mansion-turned-B&B has all the classic New England style of a country mansion.

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Hildene.

Nestled between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range, Hildene is the Lincoln family home built by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln’s son Robert.

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Shelburne Museum.

Shelburne Museum is a one-of-a-kind art and Americana destination. The museum is home to a collection of buildings and 20,000 artifacts that span 45 acres.

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Trapp Family Lodge.

The 96-room Trapp Family Lodge is a world-renowned four-season resort owned and operated by the von Trapp family that inspired "The Sound of Music."

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Quechee Gorge.

The Quechee Gorge is Vermont’s deepest gorge, a major tourist attraction and one of the most spectacular places to see in all of New England.

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The Town of Woodstock

Its charming shops, historic buildings, and quintessential New England architecture make it a must-visit.

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