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  The Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a 424 passenger luxury cruise ship lets guest Sail Away From the Ordinary with departures daily from Vermont’s Burlington Boathouse located within the Burlington Waterfront Park. Lake Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes, and is Burlington, Vermont’s most sought after destination. Discover the region’s rich history, as the Captain’s narration unfolds tales of Indian lore, the Revolutionary War, and Ethan Allen himself. The Spirit of Ethan Allen III was built in 1997 in Salisbury, Maryland, and is powered by two Detroit Diesel engines, navigating at an average speed of seven knots. She features 3 Dining Decks each Heated and Air Conditioned, Food and Beverage Service on All Cruises, is Handicapped Accessible and U.S. Coast Guard Certified. Cruises operate May-October, with the executive chef preparing Bountiful Buffets and Elegant Plated Menus Served from On-board Galley. Guest can enjoy special Sail and Rai...

  In all seasons, Vermont is an iconic place to visit: winter brings exhilarating skiing and riding, spring features fresh, pure maple syrup, and summer offers Ben & Jerry's, swimming holes, hiking, and lazy afternoons. And, of course, autumn brings thousands to the state for foliage season. But there's more to Vermont in the fall than spectacular leaves. Fall is harvest season in this agricultural state renowned for its artisan food products. So, during your Vermont weekend getaway this autumn, and in between leaf peeping, hiking, and driving slowly to take in the view, consider exploring some of Vermont's harvest hot spots. When visiting Vermont there are a number of great farms and orchards that offer a taste of the state heritage and home town pride. Vermont is prime apple country, and you'll find everything from Cortland and Liberty, to Royal Red Delicious, and a stunning variety of heirloom varieties. Many orchards also offer fresh apple cider and irresistible...

  “When people think of Vermont, it is often in terms of our scenic landscape, our fall foliage, or a particular recreational activity,” said Governor Jim Douglas. “The idea behind Cultural Heritage Days is to go beyond the scenery to get people to experience the cultural traditions that have shaped, and continue to shape, Vermont’s landscape and its society.” During this exciting event travelers can experience many festive events throughout the state. Among our favorites is the Open Studio Weekend to be held in late May . During the Open Studio Weekend Vermont celebrates visual arts and the creative process in more than 265 Vermont studio and gallery locations during Memorial Day Weekend. Visitors can tour historic villages and town centers or travel up mountains and down back roads to visit artists and craftspeople at work in their studios. Everywhere, they will find the natural beauty of Vermont and the artwork created in response to it. In Mid June travelers can join Vermont...

We have a family of creative artists, who enjoyed painting on just about everything that doesn't move. And, sometimes things that do move if they can catch them long enough. Our son has turned the snow into his canvas, and each year we await to see what he create next. When the boys were children we enjoyed making snowmen with them. And now you can make this fun winter event even more exciting by Building A Snowman and submitting it to the Wildflower Inn's contest. Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom in Lyndonville, the Wildflower Inn is celebrating their 25th anniversary by offering families across the country a chance to win a free getaway as part of a new contest. "This contest is about bringing families together, which is the heart of our mission," says innkeeper Jim O'Reilly. "Everyone knows that the secret to a happy family is spending time together and having fun. It's been a crazy couple of years with the economy, and I think we're all ...