Winter Fun
Winter in Vermont is magical! From holiday activities like cutting your own tree to train expeditions, and winter fun like sledding, skiing, and ice skating, the list of family-friendly things to do is endless. Check out the many locations for winter family fun below, or dial down to specific activities. Plus, be prepared with our Top Tips for Getting Kids Outside in the Winter.
Looking for winter festivities? Winter fairs and festivals embrace Vermont's landscape with ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing, sleigh rides and even curling alongside our rich culture of art and music, and delicious winter eats. Celebrate the winter with the family at one of these community events.
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Airport Park
This 64.5 acre park includes a 1.3 mile gravel jogging and/or cross-country skiing trail, fully equipped restrooms, picnic areas, a pavilion, a playground, 4 ball fields, 2 soccer fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, 6 horseshoe pits, 2 tennis courts, 1…
Aldrich Tree Farm
Find choose & cut and precut Christmas trees at the farm.The various types of fir trees are different in size, shape, form and height.
Hours are:Monday through Friday – noon to 4:00pmSaturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Opening the day after Thanksgiving…
All Mountain Mamas: Vermont's Family Ski & Ride Guide
All Mountain Mamas is Vermont's only family-centric ski and ride guide featuring content and giveaway all about skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and recreating at Vermont's ski areas.
Find information on this site about:Ski and snowboard lessons…
Allen Brook Park
Williston’s Allen Brook Community ParkThe park currently has two multi-purpose fields and the Rec. Path that connects the neighborhoods of Talcott Road and Coyote Lane.
Directions: 497 Talcott Road- Turn at the Fire Station on Williston Road. The entrance…
Audubon Vermont
The Green Mountain Audubon Center is located in Huntington, VT and is home to 250 acres of conserved lands with 5 miles of trails. Trails are open from dawn to dusk daily with the visitor center open Monday to Friday 9-4.
The Green Mountain Audubon Center…
B.O.R. Ice Arena
The B.O.R. Ice Arena is part of the Barre Civic Center. It is located less than 1/4 mile off of North Main Street. They offer: Boys & Girls Ice HockeyPublic Skating Figure SkatingAdult HockeyFun & Fitness HockeySkate Rentals
Bailey Farm Christmas Trees
Bailey Farm Christmas Trees is owned and operated by Maureen Miller and Ted Bourgault. They are a small Vermont tree farm located on Bailey Farm Road just off Route 15 east of Hardwick village. They first started their choose and cut/retail tree operation…
Baird Farm
Each spring they tap about 2,800 sugar maple trees.DirectionsFrom Route 7 in Pittsford take Furnace Road, go straightest route for 3.5 miles. From Route 4 in Mendon turn onto Meadowlake Drive by Sugar & Spice Restaurant follow Baird Farm signs for 9 miles.
Bakersfield Christmas Tree Farm
Bakersfield Tree Farm began over 23 summers ago. The Foote family planted about 5,000 trees in a sunny meadow just outside Bakersfield, Vermont on Route 36.The meadow is now home to over 20,000 Christmas trees, ranging from stately, room swallowing Firs…
Balsam Acres Tree Farm
HoursThe day after Thanksgiving - Christmas Eve9:00am - 4:30pm DirectionsVT Route 12 just north of Worcester Village Choose and Cut TreesBalsam FirCanaan FirFraser Fir You can reserve/tag your tree and they also wrap your tree.
Bellows Falls Santa Express
Who doesn't remember taking a Christmas Train ride with Santa and the Grinch, caroling elves and special surprises on the Green Mountain Railroad in Bellows Falls. Embark on a magical train ride filled with holiday cheer aboard the historic Green Mountain…
Billings Farm & Museum
Billings Farm & Museum is just a scenic stroll from the village center of Woodstock, Vermont and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums. Billings Farm & Museum is known for its excellent Jersey breeding, dynamic programming and events…
Bixby Hill Sugarhouse
750 taps on pipeline with vacuum. 3x10 oil fired evaporator, reverse osmosis machine, 25 buckets, easy access to woods and tours. Syrup samples. Syrup for sale. Educational / maple antiques display. Collect sap from buckets. Open Sat & Sun. 9:00 a.m.…
Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski Center
They have 11 trails (30K) for classic skiing, skating or snowshoeing There are complete ski and snowshoe rentals and lessons at the centerThe trails are groomed every day Take your young children for a ride on one of our pulk rentalsWell behaved dogs…
Bolton Valley Resort
Bolton Valley offers 71 trails for alpine skiing and riding, over 1200 acres of high elevation backcountry terrain, 15km of groomed Nordic trails, a complete Sports Center plus Vermont’s most extensive top-to-bottom night skiing and riding.
Downhill…
Bombardier Park West
Bombardier Park is the centerpiece for the majority of organized and leisurely recreation activities in Milton.
Bragg Farm Sugarhouse
Enjoy free guided tours, tastings, and a walk in the maple woods. Scenic views with a covered bridge nearby.
Maple syrup taste testingMaple walking trailGift shop Mountain views and a covered bridge nearbyLarge collection of old sugar-making tools
Ice…
Branon Family Maple Orchard
This 6th generation Vermont Maple producing family used to be a dairy farm but has diversified into a full blown maple sugaring operation with 60,000 taps! They make certified organic maple syrup. DIRECTIONSTake Exit 19 off Vermont Interstate 89.Take…
Breezy Hill Acres - Newport, VT
This is a Christmas tree farm with a choose and cut operation and a retail stand in Newport. They typically open the weekend before Thanksgiving. They will be open for both choose and cut and the retail location on East Main Street in Newport. DirectionsFrom…
Bromley Mountain
Winter Fun at Bromley - The Mountain is home to forty seven trails on three hundred acres with a crowd-pleasing variety of skiing terrain for all levels of ability. Terrain difficulty is pretty evenly divided, with 35% beginner, 34% intermediate and 31%…
Burgess Sugar House
Visit the Sugar House during the in-season for informal tours, tasting and see how maple syrup is made from tree to finished product. They welcome visitors during the season. You may want to call first to be sure they not out in the woods.Hours: 9AM to…
Burke Mountain
Burke Mountain offers a well‑rounded family destination year‑round—a genuine Vermont “True North” experience. Whether kicking off ski lessons in winter, rolling down bike trails in summer, hiking local summits in fall, or paddling serene lakes in spring,…
Burlington Parks Winter Fun
Explore outdoor ice rinks, the Burlington Greenway, and other winter activites with Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront. From ice skating at the Sea Caves, to cross country skiing on the bike path, you can check conditions and updates for winter…
Butler Family Maple
The Butler Family has been tapping the woods on this land since the 1840's. The sell Certified Organic Maple Syrup. Visitors are welcome to the sugarhouse while they are boiling (usually March thru mid-April).Email them to inquire about specific boiling…
Calahan Park
Calahan Park, located on Locust Street, between Shelburne Road and Pine Street in Burlington's South End, is a 19 acre multi-purpose park. Facilities at Calahan Park include three basketball courts, four tennis courts, a soccer field, three ball fields,…
Carman Brook Maple & Dairy Farm
See How Vermont Maple Syrup Is made and experience a working Vermont Dairy Farm at Vermont's Carman Brook Maple & Dairy Farm!When you tour tour the Sugar House you will see and learn about the: Woods & pipelineStore RoomEvaporator RoomGrading Maple Syrup When…
Carter Country (Burke Mtn)
Located within the Burke Mountain Ski Area, head over to the Carter Country J-Bar Trail for some sledding on the bunny hill. Open for sledders every Saturday (and holidays) from 5-8PM and it's free! They require helmets (some available there for $5 rental)…
Casey's Hill in Underhill
A long-time sledding hill located near Underhill's Central School, this popular winter destination is a great hill for sledding, tubing, tobagons.
Click here for an exact Google Map.
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
2024 general enrollment for summer camps open Feb. 29.A great destination for all members of the family. There are over 20 miles of trails. Catamount has many weekly events, races, rentals and more.Activities include:Summer camps- mountain biking, outdoor…
Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge
The Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge is 290 acres of open meadows, active agricultural fields, forests, and trails with views of Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and the Adirondacks. Native plants and animals make this scenic part of Charlotte their…
Chester Arena
Public Skatingopen Mid October until the beginning of March Some FREE Public Skating sessions are sponsored by local businesses througout the year. Driving DirectionsExit 23 off I-91left at traffic light on Back Center Road. Go to end of road and stop…
Chipman Stables
Chimpan Stables is family owned and operated. It was established in 1968. They offer:
Trail RidesBoardingLessonsBirthday PartiesSummer CampsSleigh Rides
Christmas Trees at Bishop Farm
For over 100 years, the farm has been growing thousands of real Christmas trees at their tree farm. You can choose from Balsam fir or Fraser Fir Christmas trees.
Choose and Cut begins the Friday after Thanksgiving. They are open Fridays, Saturdays and…
Cicala Christmas Tree Farm
Family run Christmas Tree Farm for last 30 years. Formerly Novotny's. Tress are mostly Frazier fir, some Spruce. Cut your own or they will cut it for you. Feel free to meander around the property and up the mountain while you are here!
Open weekends 10am…
Clearwater Sports
Central Vermont’s four-season source for outdoor clothing, gear and guided adventures. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking, stand up paddleboarding or tubing the Mad River and surrounding lakes in the summer. Or packpacking and hiking in the summer and fall,…
Cochran's Ski Area
Dubbed the "closest ski area to Burlington", Cochran's goal is provide youth and families with affordable skiing and snowboarding, lessons, and race training. Three lifts and six trails on 350 vertical feet.Afterschool- a ten week program consisting of…
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center
This complex is comprised of 11 outdoor sports and fitness venues and five indoor venues. Facilities include tennis, a fitness gym, racquetball, wallyball, martial arts, yoga, skating and more. The ice rink at Collins Perley operates the begining of October…
Comeau Family Sugarhouse
Modern sugarhouse with tubing, R.O. and vacuum, 3500 taps, sugarhouse tours, sampling and syrup for sale. Open Fri/Sat/Sun during the in-season. DIRECTIONS1st road off Old Creamery Road is Bradley Lane, drive all the way to the end.
Corse Maple Farm
The Corse Family has worked their farm since 1868. The collect their syrup in buckets and boil it over a wood fire. They also use a vacuum tubing system to collect sap.
Couture's Maple Shop
They specialize in mail order maple syrup shipped directly from our sugarhouse to you or your friends. They offer locally produced Vermont maple syrup and maple syrup products such as candies and sugars at farm gate prices.They have a B& B and are only…
Cross Vermont Trail
The Cross Vermont Trail is a project to build a multi-use, four season path across the width of Vermont; following the Winooski River and Wells River valleys. The trail mainly follows the Winooski River valley from Burlington to Montpelier and then continues…
CSB Ice Hockey
Chittenden-South Burlington (CSB) Youth Hockey Association's purpose is teaching children the game of ice hockey. CSB primarily serves the towns of South Burlington, Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Williston, and St. George, as designated by the Vermont…
CVU Sledding Hill
There are three hills to choose from so it rarely is crowded. And the each vary in size so there is one that fits almost any age. Two hills face south so they melt first. One faces west so it stays snowy longer.
Davis Family Farm
Boiling, tours, samples, sugar on snow. Open during Spring months.
Echo Hill Farm
This sugarhouse has almost 7000 taps. See photos of their sugarhouse and how they produce maple syrup here. DirectionsFrom East Craftsbury Village, go north 1/2 mile on the South Albany Road. We are handicapped acessible.
Eden Dogsledding
Eden Dog Sledding offers educational sledding adventures for families Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall! Our goal is to provide a healthy, happy home for our dogs while giving guests of all ages a hands-on, educational, breath-taking experience. Our dogs…
Elev802 - The Palace
ELEV802 is dedicated to challenging, educating, and empowering athletes to reach their peak performance in hockey. As a specialized training facility, we provide expert coaching and cutting-edge programs to enhance hockey skills, all within a safe and…
Elysian Hills Tree Farm - Dummerston, VT
Opening the day after Thanksgiving for tagging, pre-cut or cut-your-own Christmas trees. Offering free hot cider, hot chocolate, marshmallow toasting and snacks.
End O Road Maple Sugarhouse
This is a traditional sugarhouse that boils with wood and offers educational tours. They have an antique equipment museum to browse, lambs to feed, sugar on snow and of course maple cream, syrup, granulated sugar, candies, free samples.View Miss Magpie's…
Essex Skating Facility
The Essex Skating Facility is a state-of-the-art community center perfect for both on-ice and off-ice activities.
Public Skating and Stick & Puck sessions are listed on our events calendar. Stick & Puck is dedicated to practicing hockey skills.
Learn…
Ethan Allen Park
Ethan Allen Park is an historic site, with views of the Green Mountains, Adirondacks and Lake Champlain from Ethan Allen Tower. Primarily a natural area with picnic facilities, overlook areas, and hiking trails; Ethan Allen Park also connects to the Bike…
Fifth Grade Passport Program - Ski/Ride FREE
Ski Vermont's Fifth Grade Passport program provides fifth graders access to more than 90 days of skiing at our participating member ski areas when accompanied by a ticket or pass-holding adult. With your fifth grader, explore the unique experience that…
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Fish Hill Christmas Tree Farm
Fish Hill is a family owned and operated choose and cut Christmas tree farm. They were established in 1990.
Five Tree Hill Park
Five Tree Hill Park is 57 acres of forest located in South Williston. The trail to the overlook passes through private lands, so it is requested that visitors be respectful and do not stray from the trail. There are two entrances to the trail. The first…
Fontaine Tree Farm - Greensboro Bend, VT
They have Fraser fir and Balsam fir Christmas trees. DirectionsFrom the South: Take I-91 North, get off at exit #21, take Rte. 2 West, take a right on Rte. 15 West, turn right on Rte. 16 North, take first right after Robin's Quick Mart onto Belfrey Road,…
Fortin Sugar House
Stop by and watch syrup being made in our oil fired rig. Try a free sample of syrup, enjoy music. Available for purchase is syrup, maple cream, maple bread, scones and cookies. Pancake breakfast and lunch available.
Gagne Maple
Gange Maple has been creating Maple Syrup in Northern Vermont for 5 generations. They are a family run organic operation. In addition to producing syrup, they have a creemee stand. Try the Maple Overload Sundae!
Gardner Park Skating Rink
Skates are available on limited sizes for free use. Come enjoy skating, play hockey or just practice your stick handling and balance skills. They have a warming shelter with hot cocoa, snacks, water and candy for purchase. weekdays from 3-5pm and 6-9pmweekends…
Gentle Giants Sleigh-Carriage
Sleigh Rides
Percheron and Belgian draft horse pull you in a one or two horse open sleigh. Journey through a covered bridge and along an open brook and on a winding wood trail in the woods. Families and groups can reserve the 11 passenger sled.
Carriage…
Gilbrook Natural Area
A 42 acre natural area with ponds, wetlands and forest. Over a mile of interconnected trails for walkers, joggers, bikers, and dog walkers (leash required). Cross-country skiers in the winter.
Goodrich's Maple Farm
Sugarhouse ToursGoodrich's Maple Farm features a unique post & beam sugarhouse with some of the most innovative evaporation equipment found anywhere! Free tours include a historical explanation of the maple process, antique equipment displays. Learn the…
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center
A year-round recreation center offering Nordic skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snow tubing, and fat biking in winter. They offer mountain biking, bike terrain park, hiking, canoeing, disc golf, and swimming in summer. Snow Tubing
Looking…
Graham Farms Maple
Graham Farms Maple is a family- owned Maple sugaring business located in Williamstown, Vermont. They began Graham Farms Maple in 1990 with only a few hundred taps. Since then they have grown to an 8,000 tap operation and make all kinds of delicious maple…
Handy Hill Farm
Handy Hill Farm is open weekends from Black Friday till quota for the year is sold. They have balsam and Fraser Fir available.They have a very large selection of bigger trees. They are happy to make appointments during the week just give them a call.
Hard'ack Recreation Area (Winter)
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization, Hard'ack's mission is to provide recreation to Franklin county residents through skiing, snowboarding, sledding, wilderness trails and sports fields.
A big and steep hill that has a toe rope and lights for…
Hartford Polar Express
December 10 & 11, 2022 For an exciting train ride along a meandering river to the North Pole. Children of all ages will enjoy The Polar Express Story and holiday sing-alongs while sipping hot Cocoa with a yummy homemade cookie.Santa will board the train…
Hidden Springs Maple
Hidden Springs Maple is a family maple farm in Putney, Vermont where they started making maple syrup over 50 years ago. Their sugar bush spans over 1,000 acres in Putney and Westminster West, Vermont.
Hillsboro Sugarworks
During late March or early April, bring your mud boots, they'd love show you around the sugarhouse and give you fresh warm maple syrup samples right off the evaporator. Give them a call at 802-453-5462 to check on boiling hours. DIRECTIONSFrom Bristol…
Holiday Train Exhibit @ Henry Sheldon Museum
What has become an annual holiday tradition in Middlebury, the Midd-Vermont Train Club’s elaborate electric train layout is sure to delight all ages. Over the years, the assemblage has grown and now stands 3 levels high, with two tracks running Lionel…
Hubbard Park
Hubbard Park is a 185 acre park located close to downtown Montpelier. It has roughly 7 miles of hiking and skiing trails, numerous picnic areas, a soccer and ball field, a small pond, a sledding hill, and a 54 foot observation tower.The park also offers…
IBM Hill
Sledding hill.
Ice Haus at Jay Peak Resort
The Ice Haus is home to hockey, figure skating and curling teams. They offer learn-to skate as well as advanced clinics for all three sports. The rink has a snack bar and cafe, cushy seating and views of the rink. There is a full service rental and…
Indian Brook Park & Resevoir
Indian Brook Park is a 740-acre community park featuring a 60-acre reservoir, trails, a non-motorized boat launch, picnic areas, and parking. An ideal location to fish, hike, horseback ride, or run! The park is bordered to the northwest by over 600 acres…
Isham Family Farm
The Isham Family Farm has been in the family for 5 generations. They are very community-minded and are always creating ways to include others with their farm and land.
In the spring time, they produce Maple Syrup and host an Open House each year in their…
Island Line Trail
Along the edges of Lake Champlain is a scenic 12-mile trail that extends from downtown Burlington north through Colchester onto the Causeway. It's a multi-use trail so you will see walkers, runners, inline skaters and bikers. It's wide enough and relatively…
Jay Peak Resort
Located in Northern Vermont only a few miles from the Canadian border, Jay Peak usually opens early and likes to be the last one in the East to close. For those they like to stay in touch, a Verizon Wireless tower located at the summit provides digital…
Jed's Maple Products
For five generations the Wheeler family has been producing Pure Vermont Maple Syrup and now they're sharing this family tradition with the world through our award-winning maple specialty foods. Also home to the all natural gourmet mustard's and condiments…
Killington Resort
Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington Resort has earned its moniker “The Beast of the East” with four seasons of adventure spread across six peaks, plus Pico Mountain. With the most expansive snowmaking and lift system in Eastern…
L. H. Stowell & Sons Tree Farm
Stowell farm has been offering choose-and-cut Christmas trees since the early 1970s. They have a wood stove in the Christmas barn where you can warm up after you've been out cutting down your tree. Or relax with food and hot drinks at the charity bake…
Lake Iroquois
Lake Iroquois is a man-made lake that was created in 1867 and now managed by the Lake Iroquois Recreational District representing the four towns of Williston, Richmond, Hinesburg and St. George. Amenities include a beach, snack bar (June - August), restrooms,…
Lakeside Park Skating Rink
Lakeside Park in Burlington offers a nice outdoor skating rink that is maintained regularly by neighbors. The 36 x 84-foot rink opened in late December and should be open until early March when the temperature is under 34 degrees.Good opportunity for…
Landry Park
Located off Pine Street in Winooski, this park has summer and winter amentities. Winter amentities include outdoor skating rink and a sledding hill that is not too steep but fairly long.
Summer include skate park, municipal pool, community gardens, playground,…
Laplatte Nature Park
A 125 acre park located off Shelburne Falls Road adjacent to the Post Office. Trails are available for walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Community Gardens is also located off La Platte Circle.
Larry's Tree Farm - Bakersfield, VT
At this tree farm you will find choose and cut as well as pre-cut trees. They are open from the beginning of November through Christmas eve. Trees are 9ft+. There is gift show with two floors of theme trees and thousands of ornaments. Warm up in the…
Leddy Park Arena
Leddy Arena is a full service arena with a full size Olympic ice surface (200×85) as well as a versatile studio rink (87×66). The amenities we offer include:
Public Locker Rooms – one ADA accessible set, both sets with restrooms and showers
Pro Shop –…
Lincoln Gap Road (Bristol)
Not quite a "hill", this is for the more serious, experienced sledder. The road connects the towns of Lincoln and Warren and is closed to traffic in the winter. Trek up from the Bristol side to ride down a fairly narrow, long run.
Lincoln Gap Road (Warren)
Not quite a "hill", this is for the more serious, experienced sledder. The road connects the towns of Lincoln and Warren and is closed to traffic in the winter. Trek up from the Warren side about a mile up the 1,000 foot incline. Then it is bombs away!YouTube…
Little Hogback Farm
A small diversified farm specializing in forest products such as Maple products and Culinary Mushrooms
Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen, one of Vermont's first major ski areas, was founded in 1947 by a small group of investors. Heading up that group was Roland Palmedo who wanted to create a ski area for truly dedicated skiers, with a minimum of commercial interests and…
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain is a ski area in southern Vermont with a laid back community vibe, capped lift tickets for an uncrowded experience, and notable terrain. They offer ski and snowboard lessons, and host a variety of events.
Malletts Bay Bicycle & Ski
Bicycle rentals for adults and kids: full day and half day rentals of hybrids, fat bikes and tandems available. Ride from the shop to the Colchester recreation path, Island Line, and Burlington bike path. Our shop services all types of bicycles and we…
Manchester Lions Elf Express
December 17 & 18, 2022This whimsical holiday train will leave r.k. Miles Depot Station on December 17 and 18, 2022, taking its riders on a one-hour enchanting journey through the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont.Passengers will be delighted with holiday…
Mansion House Maple
Maple syrup, cream and jelly samples. Complimentary sugar-on-snow, coffee, hot chocolate. For sale: maple cream doughnuts, maple cream, jelly, walnuts and syrup. Boiling demo, if possible. Open 10-4, Sat & Sun. Click for Directions
Maple Hill Farm
Maple Hill Farm is an independently owned, diversified 30-acre maple and Christmas tree farm located in the Northeast Kingdom. Husband and wife team Nick and Stephanie Lussier produce and handcraft pure wood-fired Vermont maple syrup, maple cream, and…
Marshall Hill
Once a skiing hill with a T-bar, it now lends itself to sledders with a 100 foot drop. Located behind the Stowe Elementary school and open to the public, there is also a great outdoor playground area on school property if some of the kids are tired of…
McKay's Family Farm and Animal Adventures
McKay's Family Farm was established by David and Mary Lou McKay. They raised beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and horses along with producing vegetables and pumpkins. In the summer of 2014, their youngest son Luke took over the farm and continued…
Meadow Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
Meadow Ridge Farm is a Vermont Christmas tree farm in Middlesex, just outside Montpelier, Vermont. They offer choose and cut balsam fir trees. 
Memorial Civic Center Ice Skating Rink
Open seasonally from Mid -June 20th to the end of February.Public Skating - $3.00 (12 and younger & 65 or older), and $5.00 for all other individuals. Skate rentals are available for $5.00 per pair (limited skate rentals).Figure Skating LessonsIce HockeyIce…
Memorial Sports Center
Memorial Sport Center:Winter - Rink Facility is ice surface, four locker rooms, two public restrooms, concession area, retail shop, viewing area (pending construction), and a meeting room (pending construction). They offer Hockey and Figure Skating programs.Summer…
Middlebury Snow Bowl
Encompassing about 120 acres of open terrain, 17 trails, terrain park and glades, the Snow Bowl serves all ages and abilities for family fun. There are 2 double chair lifts and 1 triple chair covering a vertical drop of 1,050 feet supported by state-of-the-art…
Mills Riverside Park
Mills Riverside Park encompasses 216 acres of open meadow and forested hillside with a view of Mt. Mansfield. Over six miles of trail provide non-motorized, recreational opportunities year round. A post and beam pavilion offers park visitors an area for…
Moffatt's Tree Farm
The Moffatt's have been growing Christmas Trees since the 1930s! For three generations they have been cultivating their 700+ acres of land.They have over 8000 trees on our choose and cut property and they specialize in larger trees (8+ feet). Many people…
Montpelier Elks Country Club
Although the country club is closed, the public can use the land of the Elks club for recreational activity. Along with cross-country skiing, the land has several good slopes that are also suitable for sledding. The former golf course has wide open fields…
Moose Mountain Maple
For seven generations, the Butler family has collected sap, even from some of the same trees, and boiled it down to make delicious maple syrup. While the ingredients have never changed, each generation has worked hard to increase the efficiency of the…
Morse Farm Sugar Works
Maple Sugaring farm with lots of land to trek and maple themed products and tours. Creemees and Maple Kettle Corn are just some of the featured delights. Sugar on snow is also a big event during the winter (available upstairs on the glassed-in deck Saturdays…
Mount Philo State Park
The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. A narrow, steep road (not recommended for trailers) provides visitors access to the top of the mountain. This…
Mount Snow
The Closest Big Mountain Ski Resort in Vermont!Mount Snow is a premier four season resort located in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont featuring four mountain faces of downhill skiing and snowboarding – including the East’s Number One Terrain Park, Carinthia –…
Mountain Top Resort Sleigh Rides
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides are as “Vermont” as it gets. Taking a romantic sleigh ride with someone special, or bring the kids along to make memories that will last a lifetime. Advance reservations are required, as sleigh rides are open to the public.
Call…
Mountainview Mapleworks at the Giroux Family Farm
The Giroux Family invite you to stop by the sugarhouse to smell and taste the sweet maple syrup they are making. Sample some treats, take a walk on the Pipeline Trail and buy some syrup to take with you.Their season usual begins in early March and they…
Mt. Vista Christmas Tree Farm
A choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farm with about 100 trees on the farm. Trees in sizes up to 15 feet high.Hours of Operation:9am - 3pm, weekends only.NOTE: If no one is there, you can still cut your own and send a check (address provided there).
Mud Pond Conservation Area
Mud Pond Conservation Area consists of 141 acres of land that includes a peat bog pond and surrounding upland forests. The 65-foot deep Mud Pond has characteristics of both a bog and a fen, and is one of only two examples of this type of pond in the state…
Mud Pond Country Park
Mud Pond Country Park is 79 acres of pine forest on the opposite side of South Road from Mud Pond Conservation Area. A 2.3 mile loop trail at Mud Pond Country Park was developed as a multiple use trail, meaning that it is suitable for mountain bikers,…
Murray Hill Farm
Located just down the road from the Country Club of Vermont.Choose-and-cut & pre-cut christmas trees, wreath and garland. Open Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Free hot chocolate, cider, and sledding.
Hours: daylight hours from Thanksgiving until Christmas…
Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm
Sugarhouse tours and sugar-on-snow. Follow the progress of the current sugaring season on their blog. Hours Open 10 AM- 5 PM daily March through October.Driections South of Stowe, turn off Route 100 onto Moscow Road and follow to Nebraska Valley Road,…
New England Maple Museum
The museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup. Today, the sweet aroma of sap permeating the air, still harkens the arrival…
Nordic Ski Club @ Sleepy Hollow
Bill Koch League is an after school ski program at Sleepy Hollow. This program is designed to be parent run and emphasizes not only learning how to ski, but how to have fun doing it.They meet on Fridays at 3:45 in January and February and enjoy skiing,…
Northern Vermont Llama Company - Waterville, VT
On this 10 acres plantation, the Northern Vermont Llama Company provides a special experience for those who wish to cut their own tree. There are spectacular views as the farm is located on a ridge with views of Mt. Mansfield and Cold Hollow. While you…
Nutcracker Tree Farm - Cornwall, VT
This small choose-and-cut tree farm is located south of Middlebury. The have 9ft+ trees and wreaths available.
Okemo Mountain Resort
Okemo Mountain Resort is conveniently located in south-central Vermont, above the village of Ludlow, just off Vermont Routes 103 and 100.Okemo Mountain Resort is the big mountain that gets the little things right. Rising above the village of Ludlow, in…
Old Round Church Sledding Hill
The hill may seem small from a passer-by's perspective, but it's steep enough to have plenty of fun. Good for children of all ages. 
Ole's Cross Country Ski Cener
At Ole's there are 30 miles of ski trails through thick northern forest and across open, sweeping meadow. Almost 10 miles of trails are left untouched for a backcountry experience and six miles are for snowshoers only. From the trails you will have views…
Paines Christmas Trees
For over 40 years, Paine's Christmas Trees has been operating on the family homestead located in central Vermont (about 4 miles north of Stowe village). Their trees are primarily Fraser fir along with a limited selection of Balsam fir.TaggingYou may visit…
Palmer Lane Maple
Enjoy delicious maple creemees, maple sundaes and even top it off with maple sprinkles. Check here for the flavors of the week. They have gluten free cones and flavors.
Of course, they sell maple syrup, maple cotton candy, and many other maple goodies.…
Palmer's Sugarhouse
The sweet season is here and live music is back as we celebrate everything Maple. Palmer's is open every Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm from March 1 - April 13, 2025. Plus, there is a pancake breakfast every weekend from 9:00am - 12 noon.
Bring the…
Papa John's Sugar Shack
They take pleasure in bringing you the finest Vermont Maple Syrup, Maple Candy, and other assorted Maple products.
Peck Farm
The Peck Family Farm was established in 1788 by Nathaniel Peck. Today the farm is owned by the descendants of Nathanial Peck, the Bair Family. After 200 years of agricultural use, the farm is still active with the dairy industry, maple sugaring, and forest…
Pete's Christmas Tree Farm
At Pete's farm, you can either cut your own or choose from Balsams that have been pre-cut. He provides saws and sleds (when there's snow it's great). Kids get to choose an ornament from inside the warming shed and Pete will load the tree on your car as…
Pico Mountain
With all the charm of classic Vermont and all the challenge of the best of New England skiing, Pico Mountain welcomes fans old and new, time and again. A family-loving resort, Pico’s Planet Kids keeps the smallest skiers entertained, while 52 trails,…
Pineberry Farm
This 60 acre choose-and-cut-tree farm offers Balsam trees. They are located in the North East Kingdom.
Poor Farm Sugar Works
Open 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Boiling with wood, using pipeline and buckets. Syrup samples, maple salsa, maple butter, sugar on snow, bucket gathering and walking trails.
Portland Street Outdoor Rink
This rink is Free to the public. There's a heated warming hut and benches. Night skating under the lights. This community rink is maintained by volunteers. The ice is usually in good condition.
Post Office Hill
Sledding hill right behind the Shelburne Post Office.
Purinton Christmas Tree Farm - Huntington, VT
A choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farm with over 14,000 balsam fir trees to choose from. This farm was started by Peter Purinton in 1990. They sell wreaths, kissing balls, maple cotton candy, and other maple products. Chainsaws are prohibited.…
Red Rock Farm
They have Balsam and Fraser firs trees.
DIRECTIONSAt 0.5 mile south of Chelsea Village on Route 110,turn left across the concrete bridge on to Jenkins Brook Road.At 1.4 miles turn left at the Redrock Farm sign.
Call for hours
Rogers Westford Christmas Tree Farm
Travel the back roads, thru the field, & walk over the bridge to hand sheared, shaped trees, Aisles lawn mowed, holiday music, open spaces, country feel, candy canes, Mostly Balsam, Premium trees. Limited quantities.DirectionsFrom Westford town Common;…
Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park is a three-acre neighborhood park on Oak Street in Burlington's Old North End, across from the Boys and Girls Club. Roosevelt Park's facilities include two tennis courts, a baseball field, two basketball courts, and an open playing field,…
Rossignol Park
Williston’s Rossignol Community Park
The park has one tennis court and four pickleball courts, a basketball court, a hard play surface with a track, hopscotch, four square, chalk drawing areas, and a basketball hoop, a little league baseball field, and…
Russell Christmas Tree Farm
Take a horse-drawn wagon ride up to cut your tree. Pack a picnic if you'd like to eat by the pond. If it is cold you can relax inside the cabin. They have Balsam Fir trees. There is a field with large unpruned trees, 15-25'. Prices include baling. ride…
Sam Mazza's Farm
With lots to see and do we welcome you to visit any time of the year. We are open all year with our Bakery making Pies, Breads, Donuts, Cakes, Pastries and more! We also have our Greenhouse stocked with houseplants, Our Gift Department with everything…
Sand Hill Park and Pool
This park is a nine-acre neighborhood park featuring one tennis court, four pickleball courts, a playground with new equipment, a picnic shelter, a sprayground, and a pool.The shelter may be reserved, for a fee, for use during regular park hours (8:00…
Santa's Land USA
Experience this classic roadside attraction in the evening with Santa and his friends! Set in the southern foothills of Vermont, Santa's Land USA has been a New England family tradition for generations.
In 2025 we exclusively go into evening operations…
Santa's Workshop at the North Pole
Santa's Workshop at the North Pole is a Christmas themed family amusement park with rides, shows and shops for children and adults of all ages. Check out some of the attractions.
Saskadena Six
Welcoming skiers and riders since 1936, Saskadena Six is a small ski area near Woodstock, Vermont, steeped in history and small town charm.
Hit the slopes at one of North America’s oldest ski resorts! We have accessible terrain for families, plus challenging…
Sharp Christmas Tree Farm -- Milton, VT
Sharp Farm is a choose and cut Christmas tree farm located at the end of Cobble Hill Road in southern Milton only 15 minutes from downtown Burlington. They have over 10,000 Christmas trees (up to 18 foot) to choose from, including Balsam fir, Blue spruce,…
Sharp Snow Tubing Park - Milton, VT
Sharp Park is a truly unique snow tubing hill. Lower slopes are gradual and suitable for very young children. Children riding in parents’ laps is encouraged. Older children and adults can enjoy a thrilling ride down one of our snow tube chutes or the…
Shattack Mountain Trail
This 2.2 mile loop trail can be accessed just up the road from the small parking area. There is a a one mile loop trail with 2 other trails branching off. The trail are well marked with yellow, red and blue markers. The Waterfall Trail (Red) leads to…
Shelburne Bay Park
A 104 acre park located off of Bay Road. One entrance accesses the Bike and Recreation Path open for walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The other accesses the boat ramp area managed by the Fish and Wildlife Department. The Recreation Path…
Shelburne Sugarworks
Visit this Vermont sugar shack. They have a brand new boiler/evaporator and room to sit and listen to live music on the weekends. There is even a loft above the boiler if you're looking for a warm spot to sit. Indulge in your right to Spring and have…
Silloway Maple
Sugarhouse tours. Learn how maple is produced, every step of the way, from the majestic maple trees, to the magical reverse osmosis machine, to the evaporator with the enormous wood fire. Free samples of sap, the 4 grades of syrup, infused maple syrup,…
Silver Lake State Park
This park has:Sandy swimming area, the beach has a large grassy areaFood concession, rest rooms, changing rooms, Boat and canoe rentals. Large picnic shelter and picnic groundsPlay area Camping area - there are 40 tent/trailer sites and 7 lean-to sitesExcellent…
Skatium Ice Rink
Outdoor ice rink open seasonally from early December - mid March.Offers:Public SkatingFigure SkatingIce HockeyPick Up HockeyIce Hockey Clincs Hockey and Figure skates available for rental- or bring your own skates and get them sharpened for $5.
Ski & Snowboard Express
Conveniently located in the center of Richmond on your way to Bolton Valley, Cochran's or Sugarbush, Ski & Snowboard Express provides professional ski and board tuning, gear rental and lease packages, and discounted lift tickets. Open Daily from 8AM…
Sleepy Hollow Inn Ski & Bike Center
This is a great family destination for outdoor enthusiasts! They offer year round activities including in a beautiful setting:Winter nordic skiing2km lighted loopsnow shoeinglessonsSummerswimming pondrunning and steeple chase racesmountain bike racesmountain…
Sleepy Hollow Summer Ski & Bike Camp
SUMMER SKI & BIKE CAMP: Spend the week outside at Sleepy Hollow’s 850 acres of forest and trails, with running, hiking, mountain biking, rollerskiing*, swimming and more! The camp is geared towards kids that are excited to try some summer nordic summer…
Sleigh Rides @ Shelburne Farms
A crisp December day is a great time to get outside with your family and enjoy Shelburne Farms on a horse-drawn wagon ride!
Jingle all the way! Giddy up on these 25-minute rides starting from the Farm Store & Welcome Center. Please choose your date and…
Sleigh Rides @ Taylor Farm
Winter in Vermont isn't just for skiing - it's also for sleigh rides! At Taylor Farm, we are one of the only places left offering winter horse-drawn sleigh rides and tractor-pulled wagon rides. Take a ride through our fields following a trail into the…
Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm
Sleigh & HayridesWhether you choose to fill the sleigh or wagon with your own group or join others for a special holiday ride, you will enjoy snuggling down in the loose hay for a ride through our woods and fields. Delight in the babble of the brook,…
Smugglers' Notch Family Resort (Winter)
Smugglers' Notch offers a variety of outdoor winter adventures all day long.Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding or Telemark Skiing - 3 mountains with over 310 acres of ski and snowboard trails including glades, and terrain parks.Ski/Ride Seasonal Programs for…
Snake Mountain
This is a 4.1 mile loop hike. Approximate hike time is 2 hours, but can vary with children. The first 1/2 mile is mostly flat. The trail is an Old Carriage Road so it is wide and easy to follow. It includes Red Rock Pond on the descent. The Summit has…
Snow Hill Farm
Boil with wood, sugarhouse tours, samples, retail sales, sugarbush walk. Directions: From Rte. 15 in Essex, 5.7 miles north on Old Stage Road. From Milton-Westford Road, 3.4 miles south on Old Stage Road
Square Deal Farm
They are hidden deep in the woods of the Northeast Kingdom. Their pure Vermont maple syrup is organic and single sourced. They bottle inot food grade tin and glass only.
Starr Farm Park
A multipurpose playfield and neighborhood park with two soccer fields, playground, benches and picnic tables, vehicle parking and access to the waterfront Bike Path. Outdoor ice skating in the winter.
Stowe Arena
The Stowe Parks and Recreation Department operates the Jackson Arena. Each year, several tournaments are held at Stowe Arena including the Hyde Cup, Stowe Winter Carnival and Stowe Youth Hockey Tournament. Men, women, youth leagues and club teams keep…
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe's 116 trails and 13 lifts provide all members of your family, from beginners to advanced skiers and riders, an environment that is fun and diverse. Spruce Peak, a little more westerly facing for more sun, is a great place to take the family with…
Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain has various terrain options for beginner and intermediate skiers – 42 percent and 31 percent of terrain, respectively – plus great steeps and all levels of glades for room to grow. Secluded learning areas, complete with three covered…
Sugarbush Cheese & Maple Farm
Sugarbush Farm is a working family farm that offers the public tasting and education about maple sugaring and cheese products. Each family is invited to a free sampling of the various cheeses from mild to super extra sharp cheddar aged 6 years, the four…
Sugarbush Resort
Sugarbush brings some of the flavor of western skiing to the East. The resort offers 111 trails of terrain for beginners, intermediates, and experts, spread across two mountains—Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen—with a chairlift and a shuttle bus that connect…
Sugartree Maple Farm
The Sugartree Maple farm consists of 49 acres, which is wooded with sugar maple trees. They have a Reverse Osmosis machine which can process up to 600 gallons of sap per hour! Directions: From I 89 - Head south on Route 2A, take first right onto Old…
Sunny Hollow Natural Area
Located in Colchester behind Costco, Sunny Hollow Park is an extremely popular network for beginner and intermediate riders. Both the Blueberry and East loops are ideal trails for beginners and easy to access. Intermediate and advanced riders can descend…
Sunnybrook Christmas Trees - Certified Organic
They are the only farm listed by (NOFA-VT) as selling Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) Certified Christmas trees. Less than four miles from Montpelier.
Tafts Milk & Maple Farm
Located in the foothills of Camel’s Hump, there are approximately 5,000 taps mostly on a pipeline system which enables the sap to flow directly to the sugarhouse or into collection tanks around the smaller hills and mountains. Free Maple Cream Donuts…
Tester's Tree Farm - Barton, VT
They open for the season the Friday after Thanksgiving each year, and you can come select your tree any time right up through Christmas Eve. On your visit, you may:Fraser, Fir or Balsam pre-cut trees.Hay-rides to our choose and cut fields to select your…
The Alpine Shop
Since 1963, local, family-owned, Alpine Shop has encouraged families to “Play Today, Work Tomorrow.” Well known for its ski and snowboard seasonal lease program, and for having the area’s premier ski boot and golf club fitters, the Alpine Shop carries…
The Gateway Farm
This is a family run 350 acre farm diversified farm specializing in pasture raised meats and maple. Thier site farm stand open daily as self serve!The farm carries on the long tradition of Vermont sugar making. They collect the sap from our maple trees,…
The Ice Center
Indoor Ice Skating Arena opened in 2003 that offers:Figure SkatingIntro to Free StyleMove, Jump and Spin Theater on IceDance I & II Harwood Youth HockeyLearn-to-Skate ProgramsPublic SkatingBirthday Parties Glazier Zone Hat Trick Power Play DIRECTIONSThe…
The Millstone Hill Touring Center
Millstone Hill Touring Center is a non-motorized recreation center with over 1,500 acres of terrain and 70 miles of trails. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Camp sites and recreation dorms available.…
The North Pole Express
December 3 & 4, and 17 & 18, 2022The magic of Christmas comes alive! What happens on the train: You will enjoy: hot cocoa, a holiday cookie, servers & caroling, a chef, a wandering hobo, a train ticket and conductors, holiday narration. THE NORTH POLE…
The Polar Express
Holiday Train RidesTo get on Ticket Waiting List click hereFor more information about the event click here.See photos from past years click here.
The Wildflower Inn
An inn located in the Northeast Kingdom, it has many activities on property great for the active family including sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and sleigh rides.
Trapp Family Lodge
A 2,400-acre resort in the European tradition by the family that inspired "The Sound of Music." Trapp Family Lodge has Deluxe rooms & suites; 2 BR guest houses & 3 BR Luxury Villas all with spectacular mountain views. European-style cuisine, award-winning…
Trapp Family Lodge (Winter)
Trapp Family Lodge offers winter family fun. Enjoy: Nordic Skiing - rentals and lessons available Snowshoeing - rentals availableSleigh Rides - meet across from the Nordic Center Disc Golf Course - Just because it’s snowing doesn’t mean the fun of disc…
Trudell Family Farm
This small farm located in East Fairfield produces organic maple syrup. They were established in 1945.
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
Umiak is Vermont's leading paddle sports shop - a full service retail store offering canoe & kayak rentals, river trips, kids programs and adult instruction.
Umiak is Stowe's Winter Adventure Center! They take visitors on moonlight dinner tours. Umiak…
Union 32 High School
Behind the high school is a large, unobstructed hill that is great for sledding. It is wide open and good for kids of all ages.
Upper Meadow Tree Farm
A pesticide and chemical free Christmas Tree farm on the West side of Mount Mansfield in Underhill, VT. We strive to provide a fun family experience. We can provide saws and tree netting along with a warm drink and a hot fire. 4WD vehicles strongly recommended.…
Upper Valley Christmas Tree Farm — Jeffersonville, VT
This farm offers 8 foot balsam trees to cut down. Hours: Open Weekends 9:00am - DuskSeason Length: December 1st - December 25th
Urie's Christmas Tree Farm - Williston, VT
A choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farm Balsam and Balsam-Frasier Trees. Pesticide FreeCash or Check onlyHot Chocolate on the weekends Hours of Operation: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 - 4:00Monday - Friday Noon until darkClick for directions.
VAST
Founded almost 40 years ago, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) is responsible for the organization of the sport, maintaining and grooming trails. One of the oldest snowmobiling organizations in the U.S., VAST is a non-profit, private group…
Vermont Evergreens at Young Farms
The Young family has operated a Christmas tree business in the beautiful town of Lyndonville in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for over 50 years. Balsam TreesPre-cut trees are also available along with wreaths.Tree wrapping is available Open Fridays…
Vermont Maple Outlet
At the country store and onsite sugarhouse you can see the boiling process & taste freshly made pure maple syrup. Freshly made maple cream and maple candy available or treat yourself to some delicious maple cotton candy. Fun for the whole family. Event…
Vermont Reindeer Farm
They have the only live reindeer in the whole state of Vermont! They also have many other farm animals to pet & feed. Nature Trail, Reindeer Games & Gift Shop. By appointment only.
Vermont Trade Winds Farm
They produce 100% pure maple syrup from Vermont Sugar Maple trees. Clear semi-sweet maple sap is gathered, and boiled down with their wood fired evaporator into a deliciously sweet amber syrup that has been a tradition at the Vermont breakfast table for…
Veterans' Memorial Park, Vergennes
Veteran's Memorial Park has:
Basketball CourtIce RinkSkate ParkTennis CourtsWarming Hut
Village Community Park
Williston’s Village Community Park
This park offers separate playgrounds for children 5-12 years and 2-5 years, 4 sand volleyball courts, a soccer field, a little league field, space for multi-purpose fields, a pavilion w/picnic tables, charcoal grills,…
Village du Pere Noel
Santa's Village is open in the summer and the winter. In the winter you will find ice skating, sledding, snow tubbing, snow forts, snow scooters pony rides, petting zoos, warming huts and more.In the summer you will find water games, a wadding pool, shows…
Wandering Moose Farms
3,000 Christmas trees planted in 2007 and 2,000 more in the subsequent two years are ready for harvest at the farm in Franklin. Open Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving weekend until the snow gets too deep. Bring a handsaw or chainsaw and some muscles…
Waterbury Sports
Open 7 days a week, Waterbury Sports is your local bike, ski, team sports shop and more! We are an authorized Trek and Giant dealer with sales, service and rentals. They also carry Strider balance bikes for your kiddos 1st bike. Kids helmets and clothing…
Werner's Christmas Tree Farm -- Middlebury, VT
Werner's has several different types of trees (3' - 12'):Balsam firFraser FirBalsam Fraser CrossCanaan FirConcolor FirScotch PineBlue SpruceYou can either cut your own or choose from the pre-cut trees available. For the kids there is hot cocoa and cookies…
Whites Christmas Tree Farm — Essex, VT
Whites offer choose and cut Christmas trees in Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir varieties. They will provide saws if you need/forget one and they have pre-cut as well. With so many pruned trees to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming. But they…
Williston Outdoor Ice Rink
The Ice Rink is set up December-March. The use of it is weather dependent. A 65 x 65 ft. area with boards and liner is flooded each Winter. Ice Rink is located near the Warming Hut at Village Community Park.
Fencing- The rink will have a temp…
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