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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Vermonters Pay Half Price at Hildene

Vermont residents pay $12.50 for adult admission at Hildene in Manchester, half the regular $25, and kids 16 and under are free with an adult. Tickets are sold at the Welcome Center with valid ID, and the estate is open Thursday through Monday through the winter. A low-cost afternoon for locals who have never walked the Lincoln home and its trails.

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

November Rooms from $149 at The Equinox

Through November 30, Resort King, Queen and 2-Queen rooms at The Equinox in Manchester start at $149 a night, weekends included. That is the lowest rate the resort offers all year, with the spa, heated pool and Marsh Tavern fireplaces all open. A good fit for a quiet stick-season weekend before the holidays.

The Grafton Inn

Fire & Ice Weekend at The Grafton Inn, January 8-9

Two nights at the inn, breakfast both mornings, two tickets to the Saturday Ice Bar, a $100 food and drink voucher and access to Grafton Trails, for $900 per couple with tax and fees included. Valid only for the weekend of January 8 and 9, 2027. Suits couples who want one planned winter weekend with nothing left to figure out.

The Essex Resort & Spa

Winter Escape at The Essex: Spa Access and $50 a Day

The Essex Resort & Spa's winter package adds spa access, a $50 dining credit for every day of your stay and a resort winter hat, plus a bucket list of winter things to do nearby. Book online with access code WINTER. Suits a couple who would rather eat well and sit by a fire than ski all day.

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Lift and Lodging Package: Up to 50% Off

Book your Stratton lodging and daily lift tickets together and the resort takes up to 50% off available winter lodging rates plus its best lift ticket pricing. Valid for stays November 26, 2026 through April 12, 2027, multi-night stays included, with a minimum of one adult lift ticket and some blackout dates. Built for the crew that wants to ski all day without touching the car.

Lake Morey Resort

Stay 3 Nights, Get the 4th Free at Lake Morey

Check in to Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee on a Sunday evening, stay three nights and the fourth midweek night is free, which works out to 25% off the whole stay. Guest rooms only, not available on theme weekends or holidays, and booked by phone at 800-423-1211. Good for a slow midweek on the lake this winter.

The Wilburton Inn

Thanksgiving House Rentals at The Wilburton

Rent one of the Wilburton's mansions or vacation homes in Manchester for three nights over Thanksgiving and the package waives dog fees for every breed, adds a family swim in the heated indoor pool and includes a welcome gift from the family farm. Houses sleep 12 to 30, with catering from the inn's chef available. Made for the family that has outgrown the dining room.

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Kids 17 and Under Ski Free at Smuggs in January

Book three or more nights on a Mountain Experience package between January 3 and 30, 2027, and every kid 17 and under skis and rides free. Group lessons for the whole family are 25% off too. Built for families who want a ski week without the lift ticket math.

Tidings & Tinsel Holiday Market

Tidings & Tinsel Holiday Market in Manchester, Dec 13

A curated holiday market at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester on Sunday, December 13, noon to 7 pm, with local makers, independent boutiques and vintage finds. Caroling runs 2 to 3 pm and Santa is in from 3 to 5. Free to attend, and an easy afternoon for families or anyone finishing their gift list close to home.

Billings Farm & Museum

Billings After Hours: Mixology Workshop, Dec 10

A hands-on cocktail workshop at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock on Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 pm. Learn to pair ingredients, build flavor and mix a few classics, with a look at how garden herbs turn into seasonal drinks. An adults-only evening for anyone who wants to see the farm after dark with a glass in hand.

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Summit Saver: Lift Tickets from $103 a Day

The Summit Saver is an RFID card preloaded with 1 to 4 days of Stratton lift tickets, good any day of the 2026-27 season with no blackout dates and direct-to-lift access. Single days start at $127, and the daily rate drops as low as $103 in the 2 to 4 day bundles, which do not have to be used on consecutive days. Suits skiers who want to wait for the storm and still pay less than the window rate.

West Hill House B&B

LUXURIOUS PAMPERING in the Mountains

Escape to Vermont’s Green Mountains for a romantic getaway. Enjoy a cozy suite, bubbly and chocolates, couples massages, and a gourmet dinner - plus thoughtful keepsakes to remember it all.

Sterling Ridge Resort

20% Off Late Fall Cabins at Sterling Ridge

Sterling Ridge's log cabins and vacation homes outside Jeffersonville are 20% off midweek and on select weekends through December 19, 2026. New reservations only, holidays excluded. For anyone who wants a wood stove and 370 quiet acres a few miles from Smugglers' Notch before the ski crowds arrive.

Where To Stay

Sterling Ridge Resort

A private log cabin resort tucked away in the mountains of Northern Vermont, featuring cozy cabins, a stunning A-Frame chalet, two large homes, and an outdoor private event space. Open year-round with access to...

Basin Harbor

Basin Harbor is an historic hotel on Lake Champlain that is unlike any other resort. It's been family-owned by the same family for more than 130 years and has all of the amenities, activities, and features you'll need...

Stratton; 2 min. Shuttle route, fire pit, dogs ok

Don't waste all your energy on the slopes as this home offers tons of fun once you return, as well! Shuffle puck, billiards, darts, board games; enjoy it all while you stay nice and cozy by the fireplace! • 4 bedrooms...

West Hill House B&B

Experience the charm of the Vermont countryside at West Hill House B&B, a solar-powered retreat near Sugarbush Resort's world-class skiing and golf, offering cozy accommodations and delightful amenities.

Flower Brook Farm - Historic 9-Bedroom Farmhouse on 300 Acres

When the family that owns Flower Brook Farm bought it in 1962, it was a working dairy farm with grass growing down the middle of the road, a single bare bulb for electricity, and wood stoves for heat. More than sixty...

Stratton; 4 min. Renovated, games, fireplace!

The perfect place to unwind for the week/weekend! With a covered carpark, a kitchen to die for, games for days and an amazing fireplace, this is your perfect home away from home. 3 bedrooms, all with full - king size...

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Vermont Events

Circus Smirkus Onstage

Snow Movie Night at Patagonia Burlington

Jukebox Turns Ten: Burlington

South Burlington

Celebrate Craft Holiday Show

Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures

Billings After Hours Mixology Workshop

Crowdsourced Cinema VT Screening: SHREK!

Tidings & Tinsel

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Stratton Mountain Resort

WINTER SEASON SCOOP

YOUR VT Winter STARTS HERE!

Vermont winters deliver the goods - long days on snowy slopes, fireside dinners that run late into the night, miles of groomers, glades and steeps, and small-town festivals every weekend through the season. Our Skiing + Riding Guide brings you the insider intel on the best resorts and powder stashes, which mountains suit your style, and the slopeside inns and ski-in lodges to plant yourself in for a long weekend. Whether you’re chasing first chair, backcountry turns, or just looking for that perfect après spot at the base of the mountain, we’ll show you where to Ski in Vermont.

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Ditch the big booking engines and tap into Vermont’s best-kept stays - direct from the source. Our new guide delivers unique rentals, slopeside cottages, mountain getaways, and one-of-a-kind homes you won’t find anywhere else. Skip the fees, support locals, and stay somewhere that actually feels like Vermont.

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Where To Stay

BOOK DIRECT IN VERMONT This Winter:
FEWER FEES, Better VIBES

Ditch the big booking engines and tap into Vermont’s best-kept stays - direct from the source. Our new guide delivers unique rentals, slopeside cottages, mountain getaways, and one-of-a-kind homes you won’t find anywhere else. Skip the fees, support locals, and stay somewhere that actually feels like Vermont.

Sponsored by Vermont.com

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Featured Events

Circus Smirkus Onstage

Step right up and join in the magic of Circus Smirkus! Created especially for the Vermont Circus Festival, this high-energy performance features dazzling juggling, laugh-out-loud clowning...

Snow Movie Night at Patagonia Burlington

Grab a seat for a screening of two of Patagonia’s latest snow short films. Run of show Doors open at 7:00p Films start at 7:30p Community partner and beneficiary: TBD! RAFFLE! Your ticket will get...

Jukebox Turns Ten: Burlington

It’s our tenth season of Jukebox, and we’re playing the hits, deep cuts, and brand new songs! This series will feature wholly unique programs at our three stops, as the repertoire is chosen in...

South Burlington

Celebrate Craft Holiday Show

Art, Craft, Soecialty Food with Vermont Wine and Spirit Sampling, 100+ booths Creative shopping. Start and finsh holiday gift buying here. Saturday and Sunday Nov 21 and 22 DoubleTree Hilton

Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures

The Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures brings local artists and makers together to create a free, townwide miniatures exhibition, holiday stroll, and slate of family events. We welcome visitors to...

Billings After Hours Mixology Workshop

Warm up with this hands-on cocktail workshop! Learn how to pair ingredients, build flavor, and craft classic cocktails, while exploring how these favorites have evolved over time. Discover how simple...

Crowdsourced Cinema VT Screening: SHREK!

Join GNAT-TV at the Manchester Community Library for a screening of the 2026 Crowdsourced Cinema VT film, Shrek! We're celebrating with a screening of the complete, collaboratively-produced film on...

Tidings & Tinsel

Tidings & Tinsel A Curated Holiday Market Get ready to eat, shop, sip, and be merry! Step into a little holiday magic at the beautiful Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont, for a festive day...

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