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Take the ferry across the lake to New York.\r\n\r\nIn Stowe, drive or hike up Mount Mansfield, the highest point in the state, and walk through Smugglers' Notch, a narrow mountain pass. Visit the Ben & Jerry's factory in Waterbury, and sugarhouses, where maple syrup is made in spring. Woodstock and Quechee Gorge are close together in the south.\r\n\r\nThe Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail have hikes of any length. In autumn, drive the back roads past covered bridges and the leaves. In winter, ski at Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush or Jay Peak.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Burlington | Lake Champlain and Church Street\r\nStowe | Mount Mansfield and Smugglers' Notch\r\nBen & Jerry's | Factory tours in Waterbury\r\nAutumn drives | Covered bridges and leaves","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Vermont","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Burlington's waterfront, Church Street and the Island Line Trail are free. Many hiking trails, covered bridges and villages cost nothing.\r\n\r\nQuechee Gorge has free trails, and Smugglers' Notch is free to drive or walk through in summer.\r\n\r\nAutumn drives on the back roads are free, though busy.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Island Line Trail | Cycle over the lake\r\nCovered bridges | Over a hundred around the state\r\nQuechee Gorge | Free trails\r\nHiking | The Long Trail and more","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Vermont","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Vermont is known for maple syrup, cheddar cheese, apples and ice cream. Try a maple creemee, soft-serve ice cream flavoured with maple, and visit a sugarhouse for sugar on snow in spring.\r\n\r\nIts craft beer is famous: some of the most sought-after IPAs in the country are brewed here, and breweries have taprooms all over the state. Farm-to-table restaurants are everywhere.\r\n\r\nFarmers' markets run in summer and autumn.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Maple creemee | Maple soft-serve\r\nCheddar | Vermont's cheese\r\nCraft beer | Famous IPAs\r\nFarmers' markets | Summer and autumn","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Vermont","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Burlington has the liveliest nightlife in the state, with bars, breweries and live music, helped by the University of Vermont.\r\n\r\nSki towns have apr\u00e8s-ski bars in winter. Elsewhere, nights are quiet and centred on brewery taprooms.\r\n\r\nLast orders come early in small towns.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Burlington | Bars, breweries and music\r\nSki towns | Apr\u00e8s-ski\r\nTaprooms | Everywhere\r\nSmall towns | Quiet evenings","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Vermont","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Burlington has the main airport. Amtrak's Vermonter runs from Washington and New York through Vermont to St Albans, stopping at Essex Junction near Burlington, and the Ethan Allen Express runs from New York to Burlington.\r\n\r\nBuses link the larger towns, but services are limited. To see the villages, mountains and leaves, hire a car.\r\n\r\nRoads can be icy in winter, and mud season in spring makes some back roads hard to drive.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Burlington airport | The main airport\r\nAmtrak | From New York to Burlington\r\nCar hire | Best for villages and leaves\r\nWinter | Icy roads","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Vermont","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Vermont costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Vermont is moderately expensive, especially during the autumn colour and ski seasons, when accommodation books up. There are few hostels, so expect motels, inns, campsites and ski lodges.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6 per cent, with higher taxes on meals, alcohol and lodging. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nSki passes are a big extra in winter.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Autumn | Book early\r\nSales tax | 6%, more on meals and lodging\r\nSki passes | A big extra\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Vermont","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Vermont is one of the safest states in the USA. The main risks are weather and the outdoors.\r\n\r\nWinters are cold and snowy, and mountain weather changes fast. Watch out for moose on roads at dusk, and check for ticks after walks.\r\n\r\nIn an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nWinter | Cold and snowy\r\nMoose | On roads at dusk\r\nTicks | Check after walks","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Vermont","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Burlington for the lake and nightlife, Stowe for the mountains.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Burlington |  | A lively lakeside college town and Vermont's largest. | Church Street Marketplace; Island Line Trail; Lake Champlain; Breweries | 1306659\nStowe |  | The classic mountain village, for hiking and skiing. | Mount Mansfield; Smugglers' Notch; Stowe Mountain Resort; Trapp Family Lodge | 1306660\nWoodstock |  | One of the prettiest villages in New England. | Quechee Gorge; Billings Farm; Covered bridges | 1306661","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"Late September and early October are peak autumn colour and the busiest time. Summer is warm and green. Winter, from December to March, is ski season. April is mud season.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Burlington, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | -4 | 3 | Ski season\r\nFebruary | -2 | 3 | Ski season\r\nMarch | 4 | 3 | Maple season, skiing\r\nApril | 12 | 1 | Mud season\r\nMay | 19 | 2 | Spring\r\nJune | 24 | 3 | Green, pleasant\r\nJuly | 27 | 4 | Summer\r\nAugust | 26 | 4 | Summer\r\nSeptember | 21 | 4 | Autumn colour begins\r\nOctober | 14 | 5 | Peak autumn colour\r\nNovember | 7 | 1 | Quiet\r\nDecember | 0 | 3 | Ski season begins","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Maple season, autumn colour and ski season.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Maple Open House Weekend | March | Sugarhouses across the state | Sugarhouses open their doors for maple tastings. |  | \nAutumn colour | Late September to mid-October | Across the state | Peak leaf-peeping season. |  | \nSki season | December to March | Stowe, Killington, Jay Peak | Some of the best skiing in the East. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Burlington prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Autumn and ski season cost more.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 60 | 30 | 15 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 110 | 55 | 35 | 30\r\nComfortable | 220 | 100 | 50 | 80","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across Vermont's main towns, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in the USA","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Vermont questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"When is the best time to see autumn colour in Vermont? | Late September to mid-October. Book accommodation early.\r\nDo I need a car in Vermont? | Yes, for the villages and back roads. Trains and buses are limited.\r\nHow many days do you need in Vermont? | Three or four for Burlington, Stowe and a scenic drive.\r\nCan I visit the Ben & Jerry's factory? | Yes, in Waterbury, between Burlington and Stowe.\r\nIs Vermont good for skiing? | Yes. Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush and Jay Peak are among the best resorts in the East.\r\nWhat is mud season? | April, when snowmelt turns back roads to mud. It is a quiet time to visit.\r\nHow do I get to Vermont from New York? | By the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express to Burlington, or by car.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Vermont and New England: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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