Here, perhaps more than in other states, agritourism is thriving. With the dairy subsidy no longer in effect for New England farmers, many have sold their herds of cattle and either turned their lands into hay or corn mazes or have geared (and grown) up the “pick-your-own” phenomenon that has become increasingly popular.
But there are many other fall foliage attractions in Vermont, far more to do than when I was a teenagers up here with no TV, much less computers, Game Boys or anything other than books. Now, a day at “the Mountain,” offers a great deal to do.
Certainly, the one thing you can’t afford to miss is a chairlift or gondola ride to the top of one or more of the state’s many ski areas. From there, the views of what is turning out to be an incredibly deep-hued autumn, are simply indescribably.
I’ve seen a great many falls in Vermont, but never one this bright or this early. We were on the cusp of the peak in mid-September. Throw in a few sub-freezing nights and you’ve got a palette of colors that are simply unimaginable (see How Leaves Change Color to see why cold nights make for a much brighter-hued season
The attractions on these pages are some of the best the state has to offer and are perfect for quality time spent with family, as a couple or alone.
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