Get Outside for Your Spring Break in Vermont

Lake Champlain is a 490-square-mile lake in New York, Vermont, and Canada’s Quebec. Burlington, Vermont, a culturally thriving oasis of locals and visitors alike, is the biggest city on the lake and a great place to stay when you visit. Here, be prepared for everything from sightseeing, outdoor adventures, farm-to-table food, vivid history, and cultural excursions—the Lake Champlain Vermont activities are endless. In the spring, the lake is busy with boaters, bikers, hikers, and more while Burlington’s museums and eateries are buzzing with couples, families, and adventurers.

To some, Vermont spring hiking may mean mud season, but to others, it means optimal temperatures, intimate trails, and scenic landscapes blooming with energy and life. Knowing how to navigate the trails during this time of the year is the key to an enjoyable hiking experience. Choosing the right trail plays a big part in this, so once you’re prepared for the weather and conditions, all that’s left to do is enjoy being outdoors.

March and April are maple syrup harvesting time in Vermont! Farmers across the state harvest the maple sap, boil it down, and bottle it up—a process that comes together to celebrate the state’s agricultural past in an authentic and artistic way. Want to witness this process firsthand? Vermont maple syrup tours are the perfect way to learn the importance of this skill, the rich history behind it, and how it affects our agricultural future while celebrating the benefits of the spring season.

Billings Farm in Woodstock, Vermont is a working dairy farm that allows both children and adults to have fun while learning about animals, exploring history, and experiencing the ins and outs of farm life. The spring season brings means the farm’s opening day, baby farm animal celebrations, sheep shearing and herding events, draft animal days, annual quilt exhibitions, and more. The past and the present come alive here as you’re able to witness what it takes to keep a farm ecosystem thriving.

Did you know there are 55 Vermont state parks? The state is known for captivating mountain views, clear lakes, scenic villages, and thriving forests, all of which serve as exciting playgrounds for adventurers year round. But in the spring in particular, each park offers unique opportunities when it comes to getting outdoors and exploring the area. From camping to hiking, fishing to picnicking, and boating to backpacking, there’s so much to explore this spring season.

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Vermont is the perfect place to spend spring break because of the abundance of local activities available to both visitors and locals. It’s time to get outdoors and celebrate the changing of the seasons. Book your stay in Vermont to feel the spring sun on your face and experience a getaway worth blooming for.