Highest-rated things to do in Vermont by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape鈥攊t's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.

Indeed, even if you've lived in Vermont your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Vermont reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Vermont using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Vermont, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Thundering Brook Falls Trail

- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- City: Killington
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#29. Bennington Battle Monument

- Rating: 4.4/5 (767 reviews)
- City: Bennington
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#28. Pump House Indoor Waterpark

- Rating: 4.2/5 (490 reviews)
- City: Jay Northeast Kingdom
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#27. The Alchemist Brewery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#26. ECHO Leahy Center For Lake Champlain

- Rating: 4.0/5 (583 reviews)
- City: Burlington
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#25. Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (325 reviews)
- City: Montpelier
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#24. Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road

- Rating: 4.4/5 (292 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#23. Vermont Institute of Natural Science - VINS

- Rating: 4.7/5 (393 reviews)
- City: Quechee Hartford
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#22. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (479 reviews)
- City: Woodstock
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#21. Simon Pearce Mill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (293 reviews)
- City: Quechee Hartford
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#20. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (508 reviews)
- City: Montpelier
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#19. Okemo Mountain Resort

- Rating: 4.0/5 (695 reviews)
- City: Ludlow
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#18. Lake Champlain Ferries

- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- City: Burlington
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#17. Lake Willoughby

- Rating: 4.7/5 (181 reviews)
- City: East Burke Northeast Kingdom
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#16. Smugglers Notch State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (384 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#15. Killington Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,049 reviews)
- City: Killington
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#14. Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center

- Rating: 4.4/5 (559 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#13. Shelburne Farms

- Rating: 4.6/5 (668 reviews)
- City: Shelburne
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#12. Stowe Mountain Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,035 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#11. Billings Farm & Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (768 reviews)
- City: Woodstock
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#10. Waterfront Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (907 reviews)
- City: Burlington
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#9. Stowe Recreation Path

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,466 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#8. Mount Mansfield

- Rating: 4.6/5 (849 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#7. Moss Glen Falls

- Rating: 4.7/5 (443 reviews)
- City: Stowe
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#6. Sugarbush Farm

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,077 reviews)
- City: Woodstock
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#5. Quechee Gorge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,073 reviews)
- City: Quechee Hartford
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#4. Burlington Bike Path

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,173 reviews)
- City: Burlington
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#3. Church Street Marketplace

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,018 reviews)
- City: Burlington
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#2. Shelburne Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,267 reviews)
- City: Shelburne
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#1. Hildene The Lincoln Family Home

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,456 reviews)
- City: Manchester
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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