Every state has its claim to fame, but there is none sweeter than Vermont's position as America's maple syrup capital. The same trees that ignite the hillsides each autumn, herald the arrival of spring with the sound of a slow drip-drip-drip. Tourism is a large industry in the state. In winter, the ski resorts Stowe, Killington Ski Resort, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Stratton, Jay Peak, Okemo, Suicide Six, Mount Snow and Bromley host skiers from around the globe, although their largest markets are the Boston, Montreal and New York metropolitan areas. The state has developed a huge lodging infrastructure with hotels and Vermont holiday homes. In the summer, resort towns like Stowe, Manchester, and Woodstock host visitors. Resorts, hotels, holiday apartments in Vermont, restaurants, and shops, designed to attract tourists, employ people year-round.

Visitors have the option of staying in Vermont holiday rentals, Vermont holiday homes or holiday apartments in Vermont. Summer camps contribute to Vermont's tourist economy. Trout fishing, lake fishing, and ice fishing draw outdoor enthusiasts to the state, as does the hiking on the Long Trail. In winter, Nordic and backcountry skiers visit to travel the length of the state on the Catamount Trail. Several horse shows are annual events. Vermont parks, historic sites, museums, golf courses, and new boutique hotels with spas were designed to attract tourists. Browse our featured Vermont holiday homes and holiday apartments in Vermont.