Weekend Getaways in Vermont

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 5 destinations.

53 itineraries

Lake Light & Little Feet: 2 Days in the Champlain Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Lake Light & Little Feet: 2 Days in the Champlain Valley

3 stops

Lake Light & Village Streets: Two Days in the Champlain Valley

2 Days · Couples

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Lake Light & Village Streets: Two Days in the Champlain Valley

4 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: A Champlain Valley Escape

3 Days · Active Retirees

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Still Water, Slow Days: A Champlain Valley Escape

6 stops

Lake Light & Little Feet: 3 Days in the Champlain Valley

3 Days · Young Families

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Lake Light & Little Feet: 3 Days in the Champlain Valley

7 stops

Slow Water Days: A Family Weekend on Lake Champlain

3 Days · Young Families

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Slow Water Days: A Family Weekend on Lake Champlain

6 stops

Still Water, Slow Light: 3 Days on Lake Champlain

3 Days · Couples

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Still Water, Slow Light: 3 Days on Lake Champlain

6 stops

Snow, Summits & Slate Sidewalks: 3 Days in the Green Mountains

3 Days · Teen Families

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Snow, Summits & Slate Sidewalks: 3 Days in the Green Mountains

4 stops

Still Water, Standing Stone: Two Slow Days in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Active Retirees

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Still Water, Standing Stone: Two Slow Days in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Frozen Gap, Wild Woods: 3 Winter Days in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Teen Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Gap, Wild Woods: 3 Winter Days in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Ridgeline Views & Village Greens: Two Easeful Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Active Retirees

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Ridgeline Views & Village Greens: Two Easeful Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

4 stops

Frozen Gap & Silent Pines: 3 Days Alone in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Solo

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Gap & Silent Pines: 3 Days Alone in the Northeast Kingdom

5 stops

Lake Light and Slow Trails: Two Summer Days in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Young Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Lake Light and Slow Trails: Two Summer Days in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Summits and Slow Rivers: Two Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Couples

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Summits and Slow Rivers: Two Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 stops

Lake Light & Wild Ridgeline: Two Days in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Couples

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Lake Light & Wild Ridgeline: Two Days in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Gorge Views & Village Greens: A Gentle Green Mountains Weekend for Little Explorers

2 Days · Young Families

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Gorge Views & Village Greens: A Gentle Green Mountains Weekend for Little Explorers

2 stops

Ridgeline & River Song: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 Days · Active Retirees

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Ridgeline & River Song: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

5 stops

Cliffs, Canopy, and Quiet Water: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Active Retirees

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Cliffs, Canopy, and Quiet Water: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

6 stops

Summits and Stillness: A Winter Escape Through Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Couples

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Summits and Stillness: A Winter Escape Through Vermont's Green Mountains

4 stops

Snow-Quiet Villages: A Family Weekend in Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Young Families

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Snow-Quiet Villages: A Family Weekend in Vermont's Green Mountains

4 stops

Cliffs, Quiet, and Cold Northern Light: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Active Retirees

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Cliffs, Quiet, and Cold Northern Light: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Frozen Lake, Deep Forest: A Winter Escape to the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Couples

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Lake, Deep Forest: A Winter Escape to the Northeast Kingdom

3 stops

Snow-Quiet Shores: A Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Young Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Snow-Quiet Shores: A Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

3 stops

Gorge Light and Village Bells: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 Days · Active Retirees

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Gorge Light and Village Bells: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

5 stops

Green Mountain Mornings: A Slow-Paced Family Escape

3 Days · Young Families

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Green Mountain Mornings: A Slow-Paced Family Escape

4 stops

Slow Water, Small Trails: A Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Young Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Slow Water, Small Trails: A Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Frozen Gap & Quiet Woods: A Winter Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Young Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Gap & Quiet Woods: A Winter Family Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom

4 stops

Ridgeline & River Light: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 Days · Couples

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Ridgeline & River Light: 3 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

4 stops

Lake Light and Marketplace Mornings: Two Easy Days in Burlington

2 Days · Active Retirees

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light and Marketplace Mornings: Two Easy Days in Burlington

4 stops

Cliffs, Canopy & Quiet Water: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Couples

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Cliffs, Canopy & Quiet Water: 3 Days in the Northeast Kingdom

5 stops

Snow Ridge and River Chasm: Two Days in the Green Mountains

2 Days · Solo

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Snow Ridge and River Chasm: Two Days in the Green Mountains

3 stops

Lake Light & Boardwalk Nights: 2 Days in the Champlain Valley

2 Days · Teen Families

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Lake Light & Boardwalk Nights: 2 Days in the Champlain Valley

3 stops

Lake Light & City Rhythm: Two Days in the Champlain Valley

2 Days · Solo

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Lake Light & City Rhythm: Two Days in the Champlain Valley

4 stops

Ice, Cliffs, and Quiet Trails: A Solo Winter Wander Through the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Solo

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Ice, Cliffs, and Quiet Trails: A Solo Winter Wander Through the Northeast Kingdom

3 stops

Lake Light & Slow Streets: Two Easy Days in Burlington

2 Days · Active Retirees

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light & Slow Streets: Two Easy Days in Burlington

4 stops

Cliffs, Quiet Water, and Winter Light: Two Days in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Active Retirees

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Cliffs, Quiet Water, and Winter Light: Two Days in the Northeast Kingdom

2 stops

Lake Light & Leaf Season: Two Days in Burlington

2 Days · Teen Families

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light & Leaf Season: Two Days in Burlington

6 stops

Valley Light & Village Charm: Two Winter Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Active Retirees

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Valley Light & Village Charm: Two Winter Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 stops

Snow, Summits, and Gorge Light: 2 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

2 Days · Teen Families

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Snow, Summits, and Gorge Light: 2 Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

4 stops

Lake Light and Brick Streets: Two Days Solo in Burlington

2 Days · Solo

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light and Brick Streets: Two Days Solo in Burlington

8 stops

Slow Water, Long Light: Two Days on Lake Champlain

2 Days · Active Retirees

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Slow Water, Long Light: Two Days on Lake Champlain

4 stops

Frozen Cliffs & Quiet Trails: A Family Winter in the Northeast Kingdom

2 Days · Teen Families

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Cliffs & Quiet Trails: A Family Winter in the Northeast Kingdom

3 stops

Snow, Silence, and Cheddar: A Winter Day in the Southern Green Mountains

1 Day · Couples

Southern Green Mountains, Vermont

Snow, Silence, and Cheddar: A Winter Day in the Southern Green Mountains

3 stops

Slow Mountain Mornings: A Family Day on Bromley

1 Day · Young Families

Southern Green Mountains, Vermont

Slow Mountain Mornings: A Family Day on Bromley

2 stops

Lake Light & Marketplace Mornings: 3 Days in Burlington

3 Days · Active Retirees

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light & Marketplace Mornings: 3 Days in Burlington

8 stops

Lake Light & Little Explorers: 3 Days in Burlington

3 Days · Young Families

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light & Little Explorers: 3 Days in Burlington

6 stops

Lake Light and Brick Streets: Two Days Solo in Burlington

2 Days · Solo

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light and Brick Streets: Two Days Solo in Burlington

8 stops

Lake Light & Slow Mornings: 3 Days in Burlington

3 Days · Couples

Burlington, Vermont, Vermont

Lake Light & Slow Mornings: 3 Days in Burlington

10 stops

Slow Water, Soft Light: 3 Days on Lake Champlain

3 Days · Couples

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Slow Water, Soft Light: 3 Days on Lake Champlain

8 stops

Snow Silence & Slow Cheddar: 3 Days in the Southern Green Mountains

3 Days · Couples

Southern Green Mountains, Vermont

Snow Silence & Slow Cheddar: 3 Days in the Southern Green Mountains

5 stops

Snow, Stone & Firelight: 3 Winter Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

3 Days · Couples

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Snow, Stone & Firelight: 3 Winter Days in Vermont's Green Mountains

6 stops

Still Waters & Golden Elms: A Champlain Valley Autumn

3 Days · Active Retirees

Champlain Valley, Vermont

Still Waters & Golden Elms: A Champlain Valley Autumn

6 stops

Frozen Water, Quiet Trees: Three Days of Winter Stillness in the Northeast Kingdom

3 Days · Couples

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Frozen Water, Quiet Trees: Three Days of Winter Stillness in the Northeast Kingdom

5 stops

Rooftop of Vermont: Three Winter Days in the Green Mountains

3 Days · Solo

Green Mountains (Central/South), Vermont

Rooftop of Vermont: Three Winter Days in the Green Mountains

6 stops

Vermont's weekend getaways offer something for every traveler and season. This page features 11 carefully crafted itineraries across five distinct regions: the Southern Green Mountains, Burlington, the Champlain Valley, the central and southern Green Mountains, and the Northeast Kingdom. Whether you're seeking a quick one-day escape or a more leisurely three-day adventure, options range from winter retreats centered on snow and solitude to lakeside explorations and family-friendly mountain mornings. Each itinerary is designed to help visitors discover Vermont's natural beauty, local flavors, and distinctive character at a pace that suits their travel style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of itineraries does this page offer?

The page features 11 itineraries ranging from 1 to 3 days in length. Options include one-day experiences like 'Snow, Silence, and Cheddar' in the Southern Green Mountains and 'Slow Mountain Mornings' on Bromley, as well as multi-day trips exploring Burlington's lakeside culture, the Champlain Valley, and the Northeast Kingdom.

Which regions of Vermont are covered?

This page covers five Vermont regions: the Southern Green Mountains, Burlington, the Champlain Valley, the Green Mountains (central and south), and the Northeast Kingdom. Each region has itineraries tailored to its unique character and seasonal offerings.

Are there itineraries for specific seasons?

Yes, the page includes season-specific itineraries. Winter options include 'Snow, Silence, and Cheddar' and 'Snow, Stone & Firelight,' while autumn travelers can explore 'Still Waters & Golden Elms' in the Champlain Valley. Summer and spring itineraries like 'Lake Light & Marketplace Mornings' in Burlington are also featured.

What accommodates different travel styles?

Itineraries cater to various travel styles, including solo travel like 'Lake Light and Brick Streets,' family-focused trips such as 'Slow Mountain Mornings,' and leisurely paced experiences like 'Slow Water, Soft Light' on Lake Champlain. Duration ranges from one to three days to fit different schedules.

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