vermont tourism
Vermont Winter Adventures at Woodstock Nordic Center
Is this the year you try Nordic skiing? It's a wonderful winter sport that the whole family can enjoy. Start planning your Vermont winter adventures at the Woodstock Nordic Center. This cross country ski center has everything you need to explore on skinny skis. Vermont Winter ...read more
Topnotch spa vacation is a perfect Vermont winter getaway
I have a big birthday coming up soon. As I leap into a new decade, I'm celebrating with some safe travel options here in my new state. I had lofty plans lined up, but like the rest of us, I'm adjusting my mindset to focus on what I CAN do rather than what I can't. Lucky for me, ...read more
How to Safely Visit Vermont This Winter
This week I talked to the Vermont winter experts. I wanted to know how this winter was going to compare to season's past. I got good news and some straight talk from the Vermont tourism board, Ski Vermont and many of the Vermont-based resorts about how to safely visit Vermont ...read more
Family Fun Vermont Fall Bucket List
Autumn is a fantastic time to visit the Green Mountain State (please do so safely and follow all Vermont travel guidelines). The changing colors of the season make a picture perfect setting for your family to get outdoors before we have to layer up. I've put together a family fun ...read more
Why You Should Explore Woodstock Vermont with Your Family
We had a terrific three-day trip to Woodstock, Vermont and here's why you should explore this cool Vermont town on your next summer getaway: It's packed with family-friendly fun, is blessed with natural splendor and it's really easy to navigate with kids. Related: Family fun at ...read more
Where to Eat in the Mad River Valley of Vermont
Kids seem to be welcome just about everywhere in Vermont, especially in the Mad River Valley. With world-class skiing available at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, kids can work up quite an appetite. In the Mad River Valley, family time begins on the mountain and carries on to some ...read more
Christmas at Stratton Mountain
When it comes to getting a white Christmas, Vermont is a good bet. This time of year many families plan a winter holiday to ski or snowboard. From New York City, Stratton Mountain is one of the closest mountains that offers steep terrain and a full resort experience. For most of ...read more
Perfect Fall Weekend Manchester Vermont
I've now seen Manchester Vermont in all four seasons, and I've got to say, it's hard to pick my favorite. But after a recent fall weekend spent shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets and touring the Manchester area, I'm pretty smitten with autumn in Southern Vermont. Check out ...read more
Bromley Mountain Summer Adventures
Vermont is becoming our go-to summer destination when we want to escape the city for fresh air. This summer we spent a lot of time in Manchester Vermont exploring the town and shopping. But when you're traveling with kids, you've got to mix things up. On our last trip north, we ...read more
Plan your Manchester Designer Outlet Shopping Trip
Do you love the thrill of the hunt? Back in the 80s my mom used to take me to the outlet mall on the way home from Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. We’d bond sorting through bins of tops and racks of sneakers looking for treasure. The outlets weren’t fancy, nor especially trendy, but ...read more
Shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets
Look what I found on my trip to the Manchester Designer Outlets! This cute Kate Spade dress at 90% off! This weekend I went to the annual Sidewalk Sale in scenic Vermont. Shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets gave me the chance to save a bundle while strolling through the ...read more
Find Your Luxury Mountain Home in Stowe
I love looking at vacation homes. I'm a city girl, and I vibe off the energy here, but I find open spaces and fresh air requisite to healthy living. To keep our family ties strong, we get out of NYC. I'm not alone. Lots of families maintain "escape hatches;" a place outside of ...read more
Why Your Family Will Love Sugarbush Ski Resort
Here at Momtrends it's all about experiences. To write the Sugarbush Ski Resort review, I drove our family up to Northern Vermont for a two-day excursion from New York City. I'll get this out of the way, it's a long, long drive. On the way to Sugarbush, you'll pass many, many ...read more
Plan a Visit to Topnotch Resort Vermont
Vermont has a rich connection with nature. When were ready to plan a visit to Topnotch Resort Vermont, we thought about a winter trip, but decided to do something new and explore the New England mountains in the summer. Why Vermont? When I think about family time in Vermont I ...read more