Take Me There: Vermont

Your Guide to the Best of Vermont

September 16th, 2025

Experience Vermont

Your Guide To the Best of Vermont

If you’re looking to explore the Northeast, there’s no better place to savor local flavors and enjoy the freedom to take things at your own pace than Vermont. With more than 70% of the state forested, over 800 lakes and ponds, and thousands of miles of back roads and trails, Vermont is a call to adventure in any season. Add in farm-to-table dining, craft breweries, and crisp mountain air, and you might just find yourself wondering, When can we come back?

Our Matador Studios team partnered with Vermont and followed Mirna Valerio on her adventures, where she explored everything from scenic roads and bike trails to historic downtowns. Along the way, she got a chance to experience Vermont’s culture, food, and nature — and she wants to bring you along.

Here’s your guide to Vermont’s must-see spots.

Matador in partnership with Vermont

gif of Mirna exploring Rutland

From Town to Trail

In Rutland, outdoor adventure blends seamlessly with everyday life. Just blocks from downtown, a 275-acre community forest offers miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking. Join that access with murals on nearly every corner and a creative local food scene, and you’ll see why Rutland stands out.

gif of Mirna biking along the trails

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Rolling hills, farmland, and covered bridges set the scene along Vermont’s 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. This trail is dotted with picturesque towns like Cambridge and Jeffersonville, with, of course, local coffee shop stops.

gif of Mirna at local restaurants

Southern Vermont’s Farm and Food Culture

Food just hits different here. Family-run spots like North Meadow Farm in Manchester and The Restaurant at Hill Farm in Sunderland celebrate the heart of Vermont’s farm-to-table spirit.

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