The warm weather is finally here, well sort of. This spring in Vermont has been pretty chilly, but hopefully, summer is right around the corner. There is no time like the present to start planning your summer outdoor adventures. And to help you make the most of your 2020 summer, we have compiled a list of nine natural wonders in Vermont that will bring your summer up a level. Here are the nine Vermont natural wonders for your 2020 summer excursions.
- Quechee Gorge (Hartford)
FRIAS CHANNEL/googlemaps Could there really be a more majestic natural wonder in Vermont than the stunning Quechee Gorge? We certainly don’t think so. The gorge is a perfect place to visit during the summer and fall months, and there are tremendous views from the bridge and down at the water level.
- Mt. Mansfield (Underhill)
Yan Laupin/googlemaps The most well-known and tallest mountain in Vermont, Mt. Mansfield, provides phenomenal views of the mountainous Vermont landscape. For hiking, check out the Sunset Ridge Trail, and if you instead wish to drive and witness the views from the car, head along Vermont Route 108 from Jeffersonville to Stowe. Another option is to take the toll-road off of Rt. 108 which will lead you to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield. Address: 5785 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672.
- Hildene (Manchester)
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home/facebook The grounds of the Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, are some of the most picturesque landscapes in all of Vermont. Located in the town of Manchester, the Hildene is a 412-acre estate with a museum, gardens, and a historic carriage barn.
- Lake Willoughby (Westmore)
nyctovt/tripadvisor Any list of the natural wonders in Vermont must contain the expansive Lake Willoughby. Located in the Northeast Kingdom, Lake Willoughby has crystal clear water, steep mountains that hug the lake, and beautiful spots for swimming and relaxing.
- Lake Champlain
Nicole Mallet/googlemaps Lake Champlain, New England’s largest lake, provides sandy beaches, gorgeous views of the blue Adirondack Mountains, and countless areas to swim, boat, cliff jump, and explore.
- Champlain Islands (Grand Isle County)
Apple Island RV Resort/facebook Visiting the Champlain Islands in the summer is a trip like none other in Vermont. Lucious green areas, access to Lake Champlain at every bend, and winding roads that lead past farms, barns, and general stores, await you when you enter the idyllic Champlain Islands.
- Lake Dunmore (Salisbury)
Bo Gordy-Stith/facebook The freshwater Lake Dunmore, located in Addison County, is over three miles long and roughly one mile wide. At Branbury State Park, you’ll discover sandy beaches, picnic areas, campsites, and canoe rentals. The lake is a great spot if you are looking to escape from the heat and the crowds on warm summer days. And the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding area will not disappoint.
- Thundering Falls (Killington)
Matthew Paulson/flickr The flowing falls down the myriad rock steps is a sight to behold in Vermont. Thundering Falls can be reached in under 32 minutes from the start of the trailhead, which is just under a half-mile away from the falls.
- Mt. Pisgah (Westmore)
Thomas Audrin/googlemaps The views from the top of Mt. Pisgah are simply breathtaking. The hike up is just over two miles and is rated as a moderately difficult trail. You will be majorly rewarded at the top as you gaze out over the expansive landscape of the Green Mountains and forests beneath.
Have you been to any of these places? Which places would you add to the list? What are your favorite natural wonders in Vermont to explore? Let us know in the comment section below.
FRIAS CHANNEL/googlemaps
Could there really be a more majestic natural wonder in Vermont than the stunning Quechee Gorge? We certainly don’t think so. The gorge is a perfect place to visit during the summer and fall months, and there are tremendous views from the bridge and down at the water level.
Yan Laupin/googlemaps
The most well-known and tallest mountain in Vermont, Mt. Mansfield, provides phenomenal views of the mountainous Vermont landscape. For hiking, check out the Sunset Ridge Trail, and if you instead wish to drive and witness the views from the car, head along Vermont Route 108 from Jeffersonville to Stowe. Another option is to take the toll-road off of Rt. 108 which will lead you to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield. Address: 5785 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672.
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home/facebook
The grounds of the Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, are some of the most picturesque landscapes in all of Vermont. Located in the town of Manchester, the Hildene is a 412-acre estate with a museum, gardens, and a historic carriage barn.
nyctovt/tripadvisor
Any list of the natural wonders in Vermont must contain the expansive Lake Willoughby. Located in the Northeast Kingdom, Lake Willoughby has crystal clear water, steep mountains that hug the lake, and beautiful spots for swimming and relaxing.
Nicole Mallet/googlemaps
Lake Champlain, New England’s largest lake, provides sandy beaches, gorgeous views of the blue Adirondack Mountains, and countless areas to swim, boat, cliff jump, and explore.
Apple Island RV Resort/facebook
Visiting the Champlain Islands in the summer is a trip like none other in Vermont. Lucious green areas, access to Lake Champlain at every bend, and winding roads that lead past farms, barns, and general stores, await you when you enter the idyllic Champlain Islands.
Bo Gordy-Stith/facebook
The freshwater Lake Dunmore, located in Addison County, is over three miles long and roughly one mile wide. At Branbury State Park, you’ll discover sandy beaches, picnic areas, campsites, and canoe rentals. The lake is a great spot if you are looking to escape from the heat and the crowds on warm summer days. And the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding area will not disappoint.
Matthew Paulson/flickr
The flowing falls down the myriad rock steps is a sight to behold in Vermont. Thundering Falls can be reached in under 32 minutes from the start of the trailhead, which is just under a half-mile away from the falls.
Thomas Audrin/googlemaps
The views from the top of Mt. Pisgah are simply breathtaking. The hike up is just over two miles and is rated as a moderately difficult trail. You will be majorly rewarded at the top as you gaze out over the expansive landscape of the Green Mountains and forests beneath.
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Address: Quechee Gorge, Hartford, VT 05001, USAAddress: Mount Mansfield, Mt Mansfield, Underhill, VT 05489, USAAddress: Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05255, USAAddress: Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT, USAAddress: Lake Champlain, Lake ChamplainAddress: Grand Isle County, VT, USAAddress: Lake Dunmore, Vermont, USAAddress: Thundering Brook Falls Trail, 2295 River Rd Fork, Killington, VT 05751, USAAddress: Mount Pisgah, Mt Pisgah, Westmore, VT 05860, USA
