Mount Snow is set in the heart the Mount Snow Valley, by far of one of the most beautiful areas in Vermont. Located in the southern Vermont region, the Valley offers indulgences such as quiet evenings by the fire, dining for the discriminating palate, romantic sleigh rides, exhilarating snow shoe trails, intriguing antique shops and a whirlwind of children's activities. And it’s all so close. Combine Mount Snow and the Mount Snow Valley for the ultimate vacation the whole family will love!

Complete story of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. In the World’s Largest Maple Museum, watch the boiling process, demonstrations, slide show. Food & syrup tasting counter. Museum store with maple products. Vermont foods & crafts. Open daily March-December. U.S. 7 in Pittsford, north of Rutland. (802) 483-9414.

Where Norman Rockwell’s models and neighbors are your hosts. Hundreds of examples of Rockwell’s printed works exhibited in his VT hometown, including Saturday Evening Post covers. 15 min. film. Between Manchester and Bennington on Historic &A. Daily 9-5 (Nov.-April 10-4). $2 admission. Closed January. Arlington, VT 05250. (802) 375-6423

Taste award-winning wines at one of the most scenic wineries in the East. Housed in an 1850s farmstead, North River Winery offers free tours and tastings seven days a week Memorial Day to December 31, 10-5. Winter hours: January to Memorial Day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-5. Other hours by appointment. Jacksonville, VT. (802) 368-7557.

SKI Magazine's top family resort in the Northeast, Okemo Mountain Resort features incredible terrain, top-ranked snow conditions and legendary service, first class ski-in/ski-out accommodations and Southern VT's highest vertical rise. Nordic Center with X/C and snowshoe trails. Award-winning children's programs, state-licensed daycare, and innovative ski & snowboard instructional programs.

An exciting educational experience for the whole family! Guided tours weekdays of the world’s oldest and largest Maple Candy Factory. Watch our many products being made and packed. Visit our Sugarhouse & Gift Shop. May to Later October, and Gift Shop October to May. Exit 1 off I-93 or Exit 20 off I-91, East of St. Johnsbury, VT on Route 2. (802) 748-5141.

On August 18, 1891, President Benjamin Harrison and entourage converged on this Second Empire Victorian mansion as guest. Built in 1865, the property houses four generations of furnishings, decorative arts, costumes, and personal papers of the Hall, Park and McCullough families. Estate includes carriage house with carriages, children’s playhouse, formal gardens. Open Thursday through Mondays, late May to late October. Bennington, VT (802) 442-5441.

Beautiful vistas 162 feet above the Ottauquechee River. Hiking & walking trails along the mile long chasm. Shopping in our Gorge Gift Shop. Picnic overlooking waterfalls. Quechee, VT 05059. (802) 295-7600

A ten acre area used not only for polo matches but also other events such as an annual summer performance by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO), the annual Scottish Festival and the finishing area for the Covered Bridges Marathon. See the Scenes of Vermont review section for more information  on these events.

Visit the world’s largest dimension granite quarries. Self-quided tours of historic quarry Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5, Sunday 12-5, May 1 - Oct. 31 (closed July 4). Free Admission, video presentation. Exciting shuttle tours to Active quarry Mon. - Fri., June to mid-Oct. 9:15-3. Small fee. Manufacturing Mon.-Fri. 8-3:30 year-round, except holidays and vacation periods. Off Exit 6 I-89. Barre, VT 05641. (802) 476-3119.