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Each September, thousands of garlic lovers from all over New England flock to Camelot Village in Bennington, VT, for the most delicious event of the year – the Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival! Considered one of the top garlic festivals in the world, this annual event features hundreds of food and craft vendors, live music, demonstrations, kids activities, and more, all centered around garlic and herbs. If you’re a fan...

Bomoseen State Park, a 3,576-acre lakeside park in the Taconic Mountains, is one of the most beautiful and historic sites in Vermont. The area was once quarried for slate and contains quarry holes and several slate-processing buildings. In addition to its rich history, the park lies within the 2,340-acre Bomoseen State Forest and combines all of Vermont’s most famous natural elements including rolling terrain, forests, and serene New England lakes....

Killington Mountain is a popular vacation spot that’s known for its thrilling outdoor recreation, but traveling with all of the proper equipment can be tough. Cold winters in Vermont require multiple layers of clothing, and skiing and snowboarding trips mean goggles, gloves, helmets, boots – the list is endless! Luckily, there are plenty of places to go shopping in Killington, VT, where you’ll find everything you need and more. Whether...

Wellwood Orchards is a beautiful family-owned farm in Springfield, Vermont, that produces a wide variety of fruit including strawberries, apples, pumpkins, and more. In addition to acres of fruit trees and stunning views of the Green Mountains, the orchard offers free tractor-pulled wagon rides from Labor Day through Columbus Day and even has a petting zoo full of bunnies, baby cows, goats, chickens, pheasants, and peacocks. The next time you...

The 2016 Vermont Wine and Harvest Festival is coming up this fall, and people all over the Green Mountain State are getting excited! Each year, the festival attracts winemakers from over a dozen Vermont wineries as well as several spirits distillers and arts and crafts vendors. Over the course of one weekend, guests can enjoy a wide variety of events including tastings, dinners, wine parties, live entertainment, and much more!...

Wine lovers, rejoice! If you thought you had to travel all the way to Napa Valley for a great glass of vino, you’re in luck. Winemaking in Vermont is a growing industry, where local vintners use cold-hardy French hybrid grapes to produce the same kind of wine you’d find in the beautiful European countryside. There are tons of Vermont wineries popping up all over the state, and many offer wine...

Situated in a historic 1892 Queen Anne victorian mansion, the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland, Vermont is just as beautiful as the artwork within it. The building features machine cut marble blocks, gothic windows, and a three-story tower, and its gallery offers a variety of spectacular pieces made by local Rutland artists. Just a quick 15-minute drive from GetAway Vacations, guests can spend an afternoon exploring the gallery, taking art...

With the highest number of cheesemakers per capita in the United States, it’s no surprise that the Green Mountain State is also home to the Vermont Cheese Festival. Each year, visitors flock to the shores of Lake Champlain to try fine cheeses, taste local beer and wine, and meet all of the wonderful artisans who make them. From sharp VT cheddar to award-winning gorgonzola, the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival has something...

If you’re searching for an exciting vacation activity that won’t break the bank, you’re in luck! Tubing season is in full swing here in Vermont, where gentle waves and tumbling whitewater provide a fun, heat-escaping good time for visitors of all ages. The next time you visit the Green Mountain State, book your stay with GetAway Vacations and bring the whole family to these natural playgrounds for an awesome day...

Each year, the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge takes guests on a wild goose chase through ancient forests, over mountain summits, and around spectacular landscapes near Dover, Vermont. Part hike and part treasure hunt, participants will search miles of trails for clues that lead to an awesome cash prize. If you think you have what it takes to complete the challenge, book your stay with GetAway Vacations and get ready for...

Situated 2,000 feet above sea level, the Killington Golf Course in Killington, Vermont is a par 72 Championship Golf Course and is one of the most beautiful golf destinations in the state. Noted architect Geoffrey Cornish was the mastermind behind this 6,186-yard course, which features unique terrain, snowmelt streams, and expansive vistas of the area’s signature green mountains. While playing, guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a full-size...

With its lush, green forests, sparkling lakes, and expansive National and State Parks, Killington, Vermont is a popular destination for hikers from all over the country. This picturesque region offers both rugged terrain and paved paths that entice adventurers of all ages and skill levels. Just a short drive from GetAway Vacations, visitors can enjoy miles of routes that wind up mountains, through dense woodlands, and along flowing rivers and...