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Vermont's Treasured Secrets: A Guide to Undiscovered Charm

Venture beyond the beaten path and discover the quaint hideaways nestled within Vermont's scenic landscapes. This curated selection captures the spirit of exploration, featuring lesser-known spots that offer unique experiences, each with its own story to tell. From idyllic farms to secret swimming holes, covered bridges to historic mills, this guide is a tribute to Vermont's understated allure and pastoral beauty.

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry

Barre, Vermont, USA

The world's largest deep-hole granite quarry with a stunning view.

Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain

St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA

A serene refuge dedicated to dogs and their owners with art and trails.

The Old Round Church
The Old Round Church

Richmond, Vermont, USA

Historic wooden round church known for its unique architecture.

Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls

Stowe, Vermont, USA

A stunning cascade tucked away in the Green Mountains.

Perkins Pier
Perkins Pier

Burlington, Vermont, USA

A tranquil waterfront park providing panoramic lake and mountain views.

Emily’s Bridge
Emily’s Bridge

Stowe, Vermont, USA

A legendary haunted covered bridge wrapped in local folklore.

Mt. Philo State Park
Mt. Philo State Park

Charlotte, Vermont, USA

The oldest state park in Vermont, with sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley.

Eureka Schoolhouse
Eureka Schoolhouse

Springfield, Vermont, USA

One of Vermont's first and oldest surviving schoolhouses.

Calvin Coolidge Homestead
Calvin Coolidge Homestead

Plymouth Notch, Vermont, USA

The preserved rural birthplace of the 30th President of the United States.

Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby

Westmore, Vermont, USA

A deep glacial lake framed by sheer cliffs and a popular hiking destination.

Peacham Library
Peacham Library

Peacham, Vermont, USA

A historic library at the heart of one of the most photographed villages in New England.

Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling House)
Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling House)

Dummerston, Vermont, USA

The former home of Rudyard Kipling, where he wrote 'The Jungle Book'.

Floating Bridge of Brookfield
Floating Bridge of Brookfield

Brookfield, Vermont, USA

One of the few remaining floating bridges in the country, dating back to 1820.

Hildene
Hildene

Manchester, Vermont, USA

The summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, set on a picturesque estate.

Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms

Shelburne, Vermont, USA

A historic agricultural estate featuring a working farm, educational facility, and inn.

Glen Ellen Lodge
Glen Ellen Lodge

Fayston, Vermont, USA

A rustic and remote mountain lodge situated within the Green Mountain National Forest.

Jenne Farm
Jenne Farm

Reading, Vermont, USA

One of the most photographed farms in America, known for its beautiful scenery and iconic red barns.

Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail

Ripton, Vermont, USA

A literary walking trail through New England woodlands that inspired many of Frost's poems.

Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk
Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk

Oakledge Park, Burlington, Vermont, USA

An elevated boardwalk providing access to an ancient eastern white cedar swamp.

Kettle Pond State Park
Kettle Pond State Park

Groton, Vermont, USA

A pristine natural area accessible by hiking trails, popular for paddling and bird-watching.

Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge

Quechee, Vermont, USA

Known as 'Vermont's Little Grand Canyon', the gorge offers breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.

Silk Road Covered Bridge
Silk Road Covered Bridge

Bennington, Vermont, USA

An atmospheric wooden bridge built in the 19th century, one of several historic covered bridges in Bennington County.

Green River Reservoir State Park
Green River Reservoir State Park

Hyde Park, Vermont, USA

A remote and undeveloped park known for its peaceful reservoir and backcountry camping.

Justin Morrill Homestead
Justin Morrill Homestead

Strafford, Vermont, USA

A National Historic Landmark reflecting the architectural, intellectual, and political ideas of Senator Justin Morrill.

Chester Depot
Chester Depot

Chester, Vermont, USA

An architecturally stunning historic train station in the center of Chester.

Cutler Memorial Library
Cutler Memorial Library

Plainfield, Vermont, USA

A public library with a cozy atmosphere and historical significance.

Hamilton Falls
Hamilton Falls

Jamaica, Vermont, USA

A breathtaking cascade located in a secluded natural area.

Huntington Gorge
Huntington Gorge

Richmond, Vermont, USA

A renowned, yet perilous gorge famous for its natural beauty and powerful water flows.

Poland Covered Bridge
Poland Covered Bridge

Cambridge, Vermont, USA

A picturesque covered bridge in Cambridge, Vermont, blending historical charm with scenic views.

Museum Covered Bridge
Museum Covered Bridge

Shelburne, Vermont, USA

An historic bridge in Vermont, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural beauty.

Bartonsville Covered Bridge
Bartonsville Covered Bridge

Rockingham, Vermont, USA

A covered bridge in Vermont, celebrated for its traditional design and historical value.

Gates Farm Covered Bridge
Gates Farm Covered Bridge

Cambridge, Vermont, USA

A quintessential Vermont covered bridge, known for its rustic appeal and historical importance.

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry The world's largest deep-hole granite quarry with a stunning view.

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry The world's largest deep-hole granite quarry with a stunning view.
Dog Mountain A serene refuge dedicated to dogs and their owners with art and trails.

Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain A serene refuge dedicated to dogs and their owners with art and trails.
The Old Round Church Historic wooden round church known for its unique architecture.

The Old Round Church
The Old Round Church Historic wooden round church known for its unique architecture.
Moss Glen Falls A stunning cascade tucked away in the Green Mountains.

Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls A stunning cascade tucked away in the Green Mountains.
Perkins Pier A tranquil waterfront park providing panoramic lake and mountain views.

Perkins Pier
Perkins Pier A tranquil waterfront park providing panoramic lake and mountain views.
Emily’s Bridge A legendary haunted covered bridge wrapped in local folklore.

Emily’s Bridge
Emily’s Bridge A legendary haunted covered bridge wrapped in local folklore.
Mt. Philo State Park The oldest state park in Vermont, with sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley.

Mt. Philo State Park
Mt. Philo State Park The oldest state park in Vermont, with sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley.
Eureka Schoolhouse One of Vermont's first and oldest surviving schoolhouses.

Eureka Schoolhouse
Eureka Schoolhouse One of Vermont's first and oldest surviving schoolhouses.
Calvin Coolidge Homestead The preserved rural birthplace of the 30th President of the United States.

Calvin Coolidge Homestead
Calvin Coolidge Homestead The preserved rural birthplace of the 30th President of the United States.
Lake Willoughby A deep glacial lake framed by sheer cliffs and a popular hiking destination.

Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby A deep glacial lake framed by sheer cliffs and a popular hiking destination.
Peacham Library A historic library at the heart of one of the most photographed villages in New England.

Peacham Library
Peacham Library A historic library at the heart of one of the most photographed villages in New England.
Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling House) The former home of Rudyard Kipling, where he wrote 'The Jungle Book'.

Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling House)
Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling House) The former home of Rudyard Kipling, where he wrote 'The Jungle Book'.
Floating Bridge of Brookfield One of the few remaining floating bridges in the country, dating back to 1820.

Floating Bridge of Brookfield
Floating Bridge of Brookfield One of the few remaining floating bridges in the country, dating back to 1820.
Hildene The summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, set on a picturesque estate.

Hildene
Hildene The summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, set on a picturesque estate.
Shelburne Farms A historic agricultural estate featuring a working farm, educational facility, and inn.

Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms A historic agricultural estate featuring a working farm, educational facility, and inn.
Glen Ellen Lodge A rustic and remote mountain lodge situated within the Green Mountain National Forest.

Glen Ellen Lodge
Glen Ellen Lodge A rustic and remote mountain lodge situated within the Green Mountain National Forest.
Jenne Farm One of the most photographed farms in America, known for its beautiful scenery and iconic red barns.

Jenne Farm
Jenne Farm One of the most photographed farms in America, known for its beautiful scenery and iconic red barns.
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail A literary walking trail through New England woodlands that inspired many of Frost's poems.

Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail A literary walking trail through New England woodlands that inspired many of Frost's poems.
Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk An elevated boardwalk providing access to an ancient eastern white cedar swamp.

Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk
Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk An elevated boardwalk providing access to an ancient eastern white cedar swamp.
Kettle Pond State Park A pristine natural area accessible by hiking trails, popular for paddling and bird-watching.

Kettle Pond State Park
Kettle Pond State Park A pristine natural area accessible by hiking trails, popular for paddling and bird-watching.
Quechee Gorge Known as 'Vermont's Little Grand Canyon', the gorge offers breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.

Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge Known as 'Vermont's Little Grand Canyon', the gorge offers breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.
Silk Road Covered Bridge An atmospheric wooden bridge built in the 19th century, one of several historic covered bridges in Bennington County.

Silk Road Covered Bridge
Silk Road Covered Bridge An atmospheric wooden bridge built in the 19th century, one of several historic covered bridges in Bennington County.
Green River Reservoir State Park A remote and undeveloped park known for its peaceful reservoir and backcountry camping.

Green River Reservoir State Park
Green River Reservoir State Park A remote and undeveloped park known for its peaceful reservoir and backcountry camping.
Justin Morrill Homestead A National Historic Landmark reflecting the architectural, intellectual, and political ideas of Senator Justin Morrill.

Justin Morrill Homestead
Justin Morrill Homestead A National Historic Landmark reflecting the architectural, intellectual, and political ideas of Senator Justin Morrill.
Chester Depot An architecturally stunning historic train station in the center of Chester.

Chester Depot
Chester Depot An architecturally stunning historic train station in the center of Chester.
Cutler Memorial Library A public library with a cozy atmosphere and historical significance.

Cutler Memorial Library
Cutler Memorial Library A public library with a cozy atmosphere and historical significance.
Hamilton Falls A breathtaking cascade located in a secluded natural area.

Hamilton Falls
Hamilton Falls A breathtaking cascade located in a secluded natural area.
Huntington Gorge A renowned, yet perilous gorge famous for its natural beauty and powerful water flows.

Huntington Gorge
Huntington Gorge A renowned, yet perilous gorge famous for its natural beauty and powerful water flows.
Poland Covered Bridge A picturesque covered bridge in Cambridge, Vermont, blending historical charm with scenic views.

Poland Covered Bridge
Poland Covered Bridge A picturesque covered bridge in Cambridge, Vermont, blending historical charm with scenic views.
Museum Covered Bridge An historic bridge in Vermont, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural beauty.

Museum Covered Bridge
Museum Covered Bridge An historic bridge in Vermont, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural beauty.
Bartonsville Covered Bridge A covered bridge in Vermont, celebrated for its traditional design and historical value.

Bartonsville Covered Bridge
Bartonsville Covered Bridge A covered bridge in Vermont, celebrated for its traditional design and historical value.
Gates Farm Covered Bridge A quintessential Vermont covered bridge, known for its rustic appeal and historical importance.

Gates Farm Covered Bridge
Gates Farm Covered Bridge A quintessential Vermont covered bridge, known for its rustic appeal and historical importance.