Things to do in Charlotte

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.

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.

Waterfront Park is a scenic setting covering about 900 feet (270 meters) of the eastern shoreline of Lake Champlain. The park has several trails, pretty floral displays and a boardwalk offering excellent views of the water. Stroll along the gentle paths of this Burlington park with your family.

Explore rugged mountains and lush woodlands in Green Mountain National Forest. The forest stretches for nearly 400,000 acres (160,000 hectares) across southwestern and central Vermont. Trek along its many trails, investigate historic sites and immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world.

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.