My girlfriend and I had never been to Vermont. So, when we were planning our latest vacation, and wanted to stay close to home, we ended up in the Green Mountain State.

We stayed in Montpelier, and had day trips to Burlington and Waterbury for some of the popular sights.

The scenery, the mountains, the friendliness of the Vermonters made this a great trip.${QuickSuggestions} Travel "off-season". The scenery is still magnificent and you can save some money.

Foliage season is big up there, and hotel rates adjust as such.${BestWay} With no major public transportation system, a car is really a good way to get around.

There are usually parking spots with reasonable rates nearby.
From journal Green Mountain Getaway (Aug. 2006)