Vermont - May 8, 2025

Vermont Reawakens in the Spring 🌷

Here’s what’s opening up this spring in Vermont.

A red covered bridge with lattice framing surrounded by budding trees in the spring.

SPRING WAKES UP THE GREEN MOUNTAINS

With spring’s arrival and warmer weather dawning in earnest, nature reawakens. Waterfalls rush with snowmelt and baby animals roam Vermont’s landscapes. Sprouts poke tiny green shoots up at farms statewide, getting ready to flavor local dishes with produce and savory herbs. Let this list of what’s reawakening in Vermont inspire you to plan a Green Mountain vacation.

A road curves past a weathered wooden shed and a white building labeled "Plymouth Cheese," surrounded by green trees and grass under a blue sky.

HISTORIC SITES

Vermont’s historic sites open May 23. Explore the history of Vermont, from Indigenous life to early settlement to the state’s role in the Revolutionary War.

Get to Know Historic Sites

People splash and swim in a lake next to a sandy beach where others relax on a sunny summer day.

VERMONT STATE PARKS

Vermont's 55 state parks are year-round destinations, but summer activities kick off Memorial Day, with paddling, picnicking, and more.

Browse State Parks

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CELEBRATE OUTDOORS

Vermont’s warmer months are a chance to spend more time outdoors. Take in a fresh mountain air concert or head to the lake for a foodie festival.

Explore Events

Three people are enjoying a picnic on a blanket in a grassy area near a body of water.

DINE OUTSIDE

Outdoor dining season is here. Enjoy meals served farmside or dine on a restaurant’s patio. ‘Tis the season for picnic lunches paired with a hike.

Here's Your Menu

A golf course on a sunny late spring day.

GOLF SEASON TEES OFF

Nestled among rolling hills, lush forests, and serene lakes, Vermont's natural setting and diverse terrain draw golfers as the season starts in the spring.

Golf in Vermont

A person on a mountain bike riding through a forest on a trail.

SHRED MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Put the fat bikes away and grab your summer shredding gear. In the spring, Vermont’s 1,000+ miles of mountain biking trails beckon. Be sure to check trail conditions before heading out.

Hit The Trails

A person fishing in a lake stands waist-deep in calm water, holding a fishing rod. A large, weathered log lies diagonally across the foreground.

FISHING PICKS UP IN SPRING

In the spring, fish spend more time at the surface and eat more as their metabolism picks up, meaning anglers have a better chance at a bigger haul.

Fishing in Vermont

A hand holds a plate with s’mores ingredients—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers near a campfire. A peaceful forest and lake are in the background.

CAMPING UNDER THE STARS

It’s time to dust off your camping gear and embrace birdsong as your alarm clock. From state parks to private campgrounds, find a place to camp.

Set Up Your Site

Did you know?

Vermont is home to almost 900 species of flowering plants, many of which begin to unfurl and bloom in the spring.

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