Things to do in Hinesburg

Plan for a vacation of breathtaking scenery, sporting adventures and performing arts at Stowe Mountain Resort. Ski in winter and bike, hike and play golf in summer. Watch live music performances, dine at the varied restaurants and shop for upscale fashion and sporting apparel. Stowe Mountain Resort sits on the slopes of 4,393-foot-tall (1,339-meter) Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont.

Get set for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventures at Ausable Chasm, a dramatic gorge that’s been sliced out of 500-million-year-old sandstone. Scale vertiginous heights on a rock climb, rappel across the canyon high above the Ausable River and hike through a picturesque landscape.

Sugarbush Ski Resort is a favored snowfield in Northern Vermont, where the Mad River Valley sweeps up to the summits of Mount Ellen and Lincoln Peak. Explore an exciting range of ski trails, from beginner runs to black-diamond terrain. Ride the modern ski lifts to well-maintained ski fields or search for fresh powder on the resort’s backcountry ski areas.

Bring the kids to Smugglers’ Notch Resort, a special destination designed to provide perfect family vacation experiences on the snowy slopes. Cozy condominium-style accommodations complement an abundance of activities. The resort village is a true family community.

Church Street Marketplace is an outdoor plaza flanked by shops, restaurants and cafés. The pedestrianized area is the lively heart of Burlington, where festivals and events take place. Get a sense of the local region by chatting to vendors and fellow travelers in this fashionable zone.

Lake Champlain is not a huge lake, but taking the Lake Champlain Ferry between the shorelines of two states provides an enjoyable method of travel while reducing drive time and gas consumption. Drive your car onto the ferry that runs between Burlington, Vermont and Port Kent, New York. Enjoy the attractive shoreline views of both states, with the Green and Adirondack mountains as scenic backdrops.