With the warm weather knocking on our door, it’s time to start planning ways to spend our summer days in VT. After all, some things in life are simply made for the summer sun. So grab your sunblock and a chilled water bottle, it’s going to be hot and oh so worth it. You’ll simply love these 13 things you must do underneath the summer sun in Vermont.
- Float down the river in Stockbridge.
Facebook/Vermont River Tubing Fun AND affordable? Sign us up! This experience will make memories that last a lifetime.
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- Hike Camels Hump
Flickr/Mike The third highest peak in Vermont is full of spectacular views and several waterfalls along the way. The view from the top is worth the sore muscles - we promise!
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- Slide into Warren Falls.
YouTube/RhodeIslandRed This awesome swimming hole has a little something extra… A natural water slide! This will redefine swimming holes for you forever.
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- Spend the day at the Montshire Museum.
Facebook/ Montshire Museum of Science Part indoor, part outdoor, all hands-on. There is no other place quite like this and everyone will love it! Bring your bathing suits!
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- Have a bite or a drink on a floating restaurant.
Facebook/Splash At The Boathouse Splash at the Boathouse has one of the best - and unique - views of Lake Champlain. This floating restaurant is perfect for a sunny day. For more information, click here.
- Take a cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III.
Facebook/Spirit of Ethan Allen III This ship sails often and no two cruises (or sunsets) are alike. Don’t let the summer go by without experiencing this!
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- Camp under the stars at the Half Moon State Park.
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See for yourself why this is considered one of the most beautiful camping spots in all of Vermont.
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- Zip through the sky in Stowe.
Facebook/Stowe Mountain Resort
This epic zip line is said to be the fastest in the world! Don’t worry, you’ll be safe and secure - but you’ve never seen the Green Mountain State like this before.
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- Spend the day at the Merck Forest & Farmland Center.
Facebook/ Merck Forest & Farmland Center This farm within a forest has it all - hiking, a working farm, programs and the freshest produce around. It’s one hidden gem that everyone should check out this summer.
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- See the Quechee Gorge from the bottom.
Flickr/Selby Lynn The 165 foot drop is spectacular from above, but the hike to the bottom is easier than it looks. A bucket list must!
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- Ride along the Colchester Causeway.
Flickr/Richard Due This ride with the wind in your face and Lake Champlain on either side is simply unforgettable. Fun for the whole family!
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- Zoom on the mountain coaster at Bromley.
Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster at Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season coaster that is fast, fun and, most importantly, safe. Check this out and you’ll see why people go on the ride over, and over, and over again.
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- See the emerald waters in Dorset.
Flickr/Sean Salmon Whether it’s the quarries or Emerald Lake State Park, Dorset is a simply beautiful place to cool down with spectacular green waters.
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Facebook/Vermont River Tubing
Fun AND affordable? Sign us up! This experience will make memories that last a lifetime.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Mike
The third highest peak in Vermont is full of spectacular views and several waterfalls along the way. The view from the top is worth the sore muscles - we promise!
For more information, click here.
YouTube/RhodeIslandRed
This awesome swimming hole has a little something extra… A natural water slide! This will redefine swimming holes for you forever.
For more information, click here.
Facebook/ Montshire Museum of Science
Part indoor, part outdoor, all hands-on. There is no other place quite like this and everyone will love it! Bring your bathing suits!
For more information, click here.
Facebook/Splash At The Boathouse
Splash at the Boathouse has one of the best - and unique - views of Lake Champlain. This floating restaurant is perfect for a sunny day. For more information, click here.
Facebook/Spirit of Ethan Allen III
This ship sails often and no two cruises (or sunsets) are alike. Don’t let the summer go by without experiencing this!
For more information, click here.
Tripadvisor/Marisa L
See for yourself why this is considered one of the most beautiful camping spots in all of Vermont.
For more information, click here.
Facebook/Stowe Mountain Resort
This epic zip line is said to be the fastest in the world! Don’t worry, you’ll be safe and secure - but you’ve never seen the Green Mountain State like this before.
For more information, click here.
Facebook/ Merck Forest & Farmland Center
This farm within a forest has it all - hiking, a working farm, programs and the freshest produce around. It’s one hidden gem that everyone should check out this summer.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Selby Lynn
The 165 foot drop is spectacular from above, but the hike to the bottom is easier than it looks. A bucket list must!
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Richard Due
This ride with the wind in your face and Lake Champlain on either side is simply unforgettable. Fun for the whole family!
For more information, click here.
Facebook/Okemo Mountain Resort
The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster at Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season coaster that is fast, fun and, most importantly, safe. Check this out and you’ll see why people go on the ride over, and over, and over again.
For more information, click here.
Flickr/Sean Salmon
Whether it’s the quarries or Emerald Lake State Park, Dorset is a simply beautiful place to cool down with spectacular green waters.
For more information, click here.
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