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  “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...