You don’t have to ski to have a great winter vacation in Vermont. There’s so much to do, from rushing through woods on a dogsled to sinking into spa treatments that embrace the season. Take winter at your own pace through these 11 winter activities and experience the Green Mountains in new ways.
NATURE’S NIGHTLIFE
Did you know just 20% of Americans live somewhere they can see the Milky Way? Vermont has some of the country’s darkest skies, and in the winter, stars look clearer than ever. As the seasons shift, different constellations emerge.
RIDE INTO WINTER
Bundle up and get cozy – a horse-drawn sleigh ride is a classic and beautiful way to take in Vermont’s scenic landscapes. Dogsleds, pulled by a team of huskies, get you even further into the woods to explore.
RECHARGE IN NATURE
A focus on wellness can turn the calm of the season inward, restoring the body and spirit. There are lots of ways to recharge in Vermont, from a remote sauna in the mountains to halotherapy in a salt cave or the clarity that comes with cold plunging in a lake or river.
TOUR COVERED BRIDGES
For this one, you might not even have to get out of your warm car. Vermont is home to 100 covered bridges statewide, many of which are active parts of roadways today. A coating of fresh snow offers a new view of these New England landmarks.
