EXPLORE SOUTHERN VERMONT
Our favorite corners of Southern Vermont
Where to stay, where to swim, where to ski and where to eat, from the people who live here.
GUIDES
Local guides
JAMAICA, TOWNSHEND, NEWFANE & BROOKLINE
The West River Valley
The West River runs south out of the Green Mountains through a string of small, old villages on its way to Brattleboro. This is classic Southern Vermont: white-steepled village greens, covered bridges, farm stands along Route 30, and some of the best river swimming in the state.
WINDHAM, LONDONDERRY, GRAFTON & CHESTER
Windham & the Mountain Towns
High in the hills between the West River and the Connecticut River, Windham is quiet forest and dirt roads, surrounded by small mountain towns with good food, antiquing and some of the region's most relaxed ski hills.
Get to know the region
WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTHERN VERMONT
WARDSBORO, READSBORO, WILMINGTON & WEST DOVER
The Deerfield Valley & Mount Snow
Tucked between Mount Snow and Stratton, this corner of Southern Vermont is ski country in winter and lake-and-trail country the rest of the year, with the Green Mountain National Forest never far away.
WESTMINSTER, PUTNEY, BRATTLEBORO & BELLOWS FALLS
The Connecticut River Valley
Along Vermont's eastern edge, rolling farmland meets the Connecticut River and a cluster of creative small towns. It's the region for farm stands, artisans, good restaurants and easy scenic drives.
BY SEASON
Southern Vermont, all year
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Foliage drives, covered bridges, farm stands and fireside evenings.
Ski days at Stratton, Mount Snow, Magic and Bromley, then the sauna.
Sugaring season, waterfalls at full strength and quiet, uncrowded trails.
River swimming, lakes, hiking and long evenings around the fire pit.