Welcome to Southern Vermont
The southern part of Vermont is probably closer than you think. Stretching from down about Brattleboro over to Bennington and up towards Manchester down towards the Massachusetts border, you'll find something to do in southern Vermont. After only a few hours drive from New York or Boston, you can find all sorts of outdoor fun, skiing, hiking, camping, cycling and the best fishing in the northeast. Some people come up just to get a flavor of Vermont by wandering through our quaint towns and villages, country stores, and county fairs. Others need to see a covered bridge or two before they realize they're in Vermont. And, there are plenty of indoor activities, including local theatres and museums.
As summer turns to autumn, our Green Mountains turn from green to just about every other color. From mid-September to early October, you can travel the southern part of Vermont and see the beauty of nature. Southern Vermont is close enough for visitors from Boston and New York to make a day trip. But, if you want to stay over, check out our bed & breakfast guide for some ideas on how to really enjoy the fall in Vermont.
Any time of year, you can get out and stretch your legs on the Long Trail - the part of the Appalachian Trail that cuts through Vermont. Southern Vermont is all mountains. The highest state park, at 2,400 feet, is Woodford State Park, which is in Bennington, right on the Massachusetts border. Woodford State Park has 398 acres in the Green Mountain National Forest.
If Woodford's 398 acres don't give you enough room, you can try Molly Stark State Park in Wilmington. The park was set up in 1960 and named after Molly Stark, the famous wife of General John Stark of the Revolutionary War. The park has open lawns and lots of woods. Mt. Olga on the east end of the park is a favorite of leaf peepers. You can climb the old fire tower for a spectacular view.
Finally, don't miss the Green Mountain Railroad, this picturesque railroad run excursion trains out of Bellows Falls to Chester and out of White River Junction up to Norwich along the Connecticut River. There is also another train from Burlington down to Shelburne.
Whatever your interest, you'll find something to do in southern Vermont.
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