Sightseeing

Home to Native American tribes, French and British colonists, the New Hampshire and New York settlers, Vermont covers a historic swath of New England, and has always been a cultural crossroads. See the places they saw, take in the views that inspired them, and live the rich heritage that these diverse groups left behind. Sightseeing in Vermont is many-faceted, and you are sure to find your own way to connect with the people and places that make her a welcome refuge from the pace of 21st century life.

Historic Sites

  • Chimney Point: W Addison. One of the earliest human habitation sites in Vermont; strategic in colonial times
  • Crown Point: Crown Point NY. A sister site to Vermont’s Chimney Point
  • Fort Ticonderoga: Ticonderoga NY. Superbly restored historic fortress a short ferry from Shoreham VT; re-enactments, demonstrations, tours, museum, gardens
  • Hubbardton Battlefield: Hubbardton. The only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont
  • Mount Independence: Orwell. Hiking trails connect ruins of this Revolutionary War fortification across Lake Champlain from Fort Ticonderoga
  • Brandon Museum at the Stephen A Douglas Birthplace: Brandon. History of Brandon at the Birthplace of the Little Giant, opponent of Lincoln

Agricultural Tours and Sites

Trails & Tours