3 Star Places To Visit in Vermont, United States (44)

1. 3.5 Wilson Castle (116 reviews)
   - Warren Buffet, Bill Gates or Oprah should save this structure
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Castles
   
   
   See this place before it crumbles. It could be so much more if only they had the money to restore it. Tour was so-so, but the artifacts are beautiful. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Essex Outlets (71 reviews)
   - Grocery store
   Spent 2-3 hours Factory Outlets
   
   
   We got their late so we weren’t able to do much shopping. They have some restaurants, grocery, movie theater and outlets. We were staying at the Essex Hotel across the highway. It’s within walking distance. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Mountain View Ranch (47 reviews)
   - I didn't get what I wanted.
   Ranches
   
   
   I called and asked for a private lesson. When I arrived I was told that they don't differ lessons on weekends and that there were not enough guides for a private ride. I had driven 30 minutes so I stayed. The guide was nice, the trials were pleasant and the horse was gentle. But I wish I had known upfront what I was getting. See more..
   
4. 3.5 University Mall (42 reviews)
   - Good mall for some shopping in S. Burlington
   Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
   This mall is located on Dorset Street in S. Burlington and is convenient to several nearby hotels and restaurants and close to UVM and Burlington. Department stores include Kohl's, JCPenney, Sears, and Bon-Ton. Restaurants include IHOP, Applebee's and a food court. Stores include Gap, Express, Aeropostale, Victoria's Secret, and more. There is a grocery store and a Party City next door. There is a Barnes and Noble across the street. There is ample parking. See more..
   
5. 3.0 Flagship Premium Cinemas (33 reviews)
   - Best theater in Rutland
   Movie Theaters
   Flagship cinemas took a closed movieplex in downtown Rutland, cleaned it up, remodeled it and reopened it. There area number of screens and a better projection system. It is not the nicest thearer I have ever been to, but it does the job. They are very involved with the community, and offer free classic films once a week and coupon fundraisers for community nonprofits See more..
   
6. 3.5 Johnson Woolen Mills (31 reviews)
   - Wooldoctor is a quack
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Factory Outlets
   
   
   Factory outlet store selling jackets, sweaters and blankets. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Fort Dummer State Park (18 reviews)
   - Friday and Saturday Nights
   State Parks • Parks
   
   
   Well, I would have to say that the park is very clean, the sites are very large and mostly private, the staff is very friendly and helpful. There are great hiking trails at the campground, including a swimming hole which is awesome, albeit a hike back up! My reason for giving is 4 stars is the interstate traffic noise -- wherever you go in this park, it is there night and day. See more..
   
8. 3.0 Quechee Gorge Mini Golf (17 reviews)
   - Not crowded and reasonably priced
   Golf Courses
   
   
   See some reviews about the condition of this place, but it certainly must have been renovated. Everything was in very good condition. Had a good mix of straight forward and difficult holes. They do use natural rocks for some bank shots and rarely did those work as designed. Was not crowded at all and $6/person. Kids and adults had a lot of fun. Located right across from the Visitor's Center, behind the pizza place. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Capitol Theater (16 reviews)
   - Interesting to see how movie theatres used to be
   Movie Theaters
   Old-fashioned, downtown movie theater. See more..
   
10. 3.0 Otter Creek Fun Center (13 reviews)
    - Dang good maple creemee!
    Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf
    
    
    We offer family entertainment for all ages. We have a state of the art mini golf course, Arcade and restaurant. We are open all year, visit us online & on facebook. See more..
    
11. 3.0 Grand View Winery (12 reviews)
    - Price has gone up but good wines & cider
    Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    Located next door to Cold Hollow Cider Mill the wines are actually blended by Boyden Valley Winery in Cambridge, Vermont. They charge $10 for 7 tastings and give you a wine glass. In CA this summer they charged $10 but refunded it if you purchased a bottle. I wound up buying 4 but was still charged the fee, a bit cheap if you ask me. The wines included a Glogg similar to German Gluehwein. A blueberry too dry for my tastes but I did like the Cassis, Vermont Ice Red and the Vermont Ice Maple Crème, like a Bailey's made with maple syrup. The person working there seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I believe he either works at the winery or is an owner so that made a difference from a diffident shop employee. We had a great time talking and sipping. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Beer Naked Brewery (11 reviews)
    - Great view and beer
    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
    
    
    Great stop at the top of a mountain with a crazy view. Beers were very good. We had the Kolsch and the hoppy IPA. Informative brewer and nice staff. Perfect temp to sit in the sun. Feels like fall is coming! See more..
    
13. 3.5 Tasha Tudor Museum (11 reviews)
    - Cute place to visit
    Speciality Museums
    A cute place to visit to kill a bit of time. My school age child really enjoyed it while it was a bit above my 2 year olds head. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Shackleton Thomas (10 reviews)
    - Very nice if you like this sort of thing
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    My wife and I stopped in here while staying in Woodstock recently. We like Arts & Crafts style and have a number of Stickley pieces so this looked like a good place to stop in. The showroom is small but they have a good sample of their work there. Their furniture is high quality and lovely. Their pottery is also very nice. We especially liked their made-to-order, custom commemorative plates and bowls. They would make very nice gifts. You can walk upstairs and see their furniture makers in action too. The furniture is pricey, but what do you expect for hand made, American craft of this quality. Very nice things. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Tater Hill Golf Course (10 reviews)
    - A good course near Manchester, VT
    Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
    
    
    This 18 hole course has an old part and a newer part. Seven of the first nine holes are from the old course, very nicely renovated however. Two of the front nine holes are from an expansion made quite a few years back. The back nine has seven holes from the expansion and two from the original course. The character is very different between the front and the back, with the front more flat and open, while the back nine is hilly and relatively narrow in the woods. The front plays relatively easy, except for the two holes from the expansion, while the back plays rather difficult with many elevated greens. It’s a fun course to play. Look for discounts for afternoon play and on the internet. See more..
    
16. 3.0 Williston Golf Club (10 reviews)
    - Afternoon golf
    Golf Courses
    You'll find Williston Golf Club in the heart of the Historic Village of Williston. There, golfers play one of the very best maintained courses in all of New England and enjoy a brisk four hour round. Refreshingly, Williston does not conform to the modern model of golf course design. It is an old style parkland layout that was built the old fashion way, using the natural features of the land. See more..
    
17. 3.0 Kampersville Beach (7 reviews)
    - Place has issues
    Thursday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
    1.) Check in was uneventful. 2.) Well paved roads. 3.) We had a 50 amp site. Connections were at the back (far back) of the site not anywhere near the connections to most RVs. We had to literally back into trees for our utilities to reach connections. 4.) Large crowds at many of the campsites that did not adhere to quite time. One group were left to have a loud drunken party to 2 a.m. 5.) The general location is nice along with lake access. Very pretty area and convenient to quant towns and sites of Vermont. 6.) Campfire wood, $7 for a very small bundle of "found in the woods" sort of wood. Wasn't aged hardwood. 7.) Very nice camp store, but don't look for too many supplies for your RV if you need repairs. 8.) Not a place for retirees looking for a quiet getaway... too many party goers. See more..
    
18. 3.5 Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center (7 reviews)
    - Modest but pleasant XC center near Killington
    Spent 2-3 hours Cross-country Ski Areas
    
    
    We have ski, snowshoe, & fatbike trails for all abilities and ages - over 40 kilometers. We offer rentals of cross country skis, snowshoes, and fatbikes. Professional instruction is offered by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Lessons are a great way to be introduced to the sport of cross country skiing. And don't leave your 4-legged friends behind. They are welcome to come along for a ski! See more..
    
19. 3.5 Stratton Golf School (6 reviews)
    - Good way to straighten out your game
    Lessons & Workshops
    Four of us went up to take 3 days of the Golf School. That may have been a little over zealous. By the 3rd day I was sore and tired. We had an awesome instructor who helped all four of us with all our different problem areas. He really made our experience a very positive one. However, the facilities weren't very good. A very damaged green and large rocks in the sand trap. See more..
    
20. 3.5 Alburgh Golf Links Inc. (6 reviews)
    - A Scottish Links Golf Course in the Lake Champlain Islands
    Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Golf Courses
    Word of mouth on this one, folks! A Scottish links type golf course in the Vermont Lake Champlain Islands that is friendly and fun for everybody. The owner and staff are really nice, down to earth people. There are carts for rent, or you can walk. There is a small pro shop and a really nice smart casual restaurant and bar. Come here to play golf and experience the lovely course with picturesque views of Lake Champlain. A little hidden gem. Be sure to check out their website. See more..
    
21. 3.5 Essex Speedway & Action Center (6 reviews)
    - Fun, for sure.
    Thursday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Auto Racing Tracks
    A fun place with fast karts and a decent track. My only problem with the place is the food. Below average for this type of facility, for sure. See more..
    
22. 3.5 Mendon Mini Golf & Snack Bar (5 reviews)
    - Mini-golf hidden gem between Rutland and Killington
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Miniature Golf
    
    
    We were searching for a mini-golf location near Killington, and were so happy to find this one in Mendon. It looks brand new, and the course was designed with some imagination so that it provides interesting challenges with a locally inspired name for each hole. There is also a cute snack bar with a covered picnic area. We'll definitely be back! See more..
    
23. 3.5 Bingo Road (5 reviews)
    - Come experience Bingo now before the logging begins
    Scenic Drives
    Scenic road. See more..
    
24. 3.5 Bomoseen State Park (4 reviews)
    - Hasn't Changed in 30 Years, Still a Gem
    State Parks
    
    
    We had camped at the state park many a year in the 70's & 80's. Small state park with terrific campsite locations where you have plenty of room between sites. Sites vary from in the open to deeply wooded. Lean To'are available as well. Bathrooms are up to date. The beach facility is beautiful with plenty of slips for your boat. See more..
    
25. 3.0 North Hero State Park (4 reviews)
    - Beautiful park
    State Parks
    Beautiful park with amazing colorful trees. It was a great place to take a nice long walk after driving for hours. See more..
    
26. 3.5 Depot Covered Bridge (4 reviews)
    - Good for a drive through
    Spent < 1 hour Bridges
    
    
    Part of a short drive that takes in all four covered bridges as well as the marble bridge In the area. Nice to drive through on the tour. See more..
    
27. 3.5 Elmwood Cemetary (4 reviews)
    - Very Nice Well Kept Cemetery
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    We were looking for this cemetery for my 5th Great Grandfather's Grave. We walked a lot of the cemetery and drove around it. It is very well kept. In the back the graves are in semi circle to the middle. I have not seen that before and some of the family plots, the headstones were placed on the side of gravesite verse the head or foot. Very nice cemetery! See more..
    
28. 3.5 Giant Middle Finger (3 reviews)
    - WESTFORD MIDDLE FINGER
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    BEST THING EVER!!!!! MY FAMILY LOVED IT! I would/will go there again. It was funny and fun. I loved the lights on it. Please go see it. See more..
    
29. 3.0 Green Mountain Audubon Nature Center (3 reviews)
    - Beautiful Vermont hike
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    We stopped at the Visitor Center and picked up a trail map, then moved to a different parking area. I just had a few hours to spend, so we chose a loop that included parts of the Beaver Pond Trail, Brook Trail and River Trail. There are a lot of excellent trails to choose from. We had some nice stops along the brook and the river that gave my kids a chance to explore along the banks. I didn’t see many birds, but we also weren’t there for long. The trails are well marked, but some could be maintained a little better. See more..
    
30. 3.0 Kwiniaska Golf CLub (3 reviews)
    - Amazing practice facility
    Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
    Kwiniaska is a semiprivate championship length golf course located in the historic village of Shelburne, Vermont. Kwiniaska combines the challenges of a championship course with scenic views of both the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Tee times are required on weekends and holidays. During the week play is open and handled on a first come first serve basis. See more..
    
31. 3.5 Rewind Time to 1829 (3 reviews)
    - Great vintage items
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops
    An antique store with a variety of items. One of the dealers was on American Pickers. Saw a photo with him and Mike and Frank from the show. See more..
    
32. 3.5 Lincoln Covered Bridge (3 reviews)
    - covered bridge-rebuilt
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
    Not original, but is a covered one lane bridge, but no special reason to take it unless you want to go in that direction. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Crown Point Country Club (2 reviews)
    - Great shape
    Golf Courses
    
    
    Considering the weather in Vermont this winter the greens on this course are the best we have seen so far this year in Vermont. We have played 6 times in 10 days at other central and northern vermont courses this is a wonderful course that is in really good shape See more..
    
34. 3.0 Clothespins Consignment Boutique (2 reviews)
    - Very cute clothes, amazing prices!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Consignment shop offering hip and eclectic new and recycled clothes for everyone, and a growing selection of handmade products from Vermont artisans. See more..
    
35. 3.5 Fairfax Covered Bridge (2 reviews)
    - Enlightening. ;)
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
    It's a beautiful old covered bridge. That's it. This is one of many covered bridges nearby that are still functioning, I suggest you use google maps to plot a course over the 8 bridges in the area. See more..
    
36. 3.0 Collectibles, Antiques & Widget (2 reviews)
    - Worth the trip if you're looking for used furniture or antiques/collectibles
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops
    
    
    An eclectic collection of goods from the New England area. Our ever changing inventory usually includes furniture, china, glassware, original art works, Vermont T-shirts and locally produced good.. See more..
    
37. 3.0 West Rutland Art Park (2 reviews)
    - Private collection open to the public for free.
    Parks
    
    
    Several sculptures made with found Vermont steel or Vermont marble. Place is open to the public. You can spend a pleasant 40’minute stroll here See more..
    
38. 3.0 Brocklebank Craft Brewing (2 reviews)
    - A Delightful Find In Tunbridge
    Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
    
    
    If your leaf peeping agenda finds you in the Chelsea, Vermont area, I recommend Brocklebank Craft Brewing. They are a nano brewery on a working farm. They are turning out some amazing brews. Their current line up includes: Stack O'Lee - American pilsner Jim Dandy - dandelion pilsner Schatzi - German-style weissbier Holy Saturday - raspberry pale ale Ginger Gunn- Vienna ale with ginger Together We Can- Vermont ale (collaboration with Upper Pass) Drunkards' Reunion - pale ale brewed for the Tunbridge Fair 251 - IPA with all Vermont hops Black Iron - porter I really enjoyed their porter and their ginger beer. The ginger is one of the best gingers out there. Cheers, See more..
    
39. 3.0 Retreat Cemetery (2 reviews)
    - Lots of dead people
    Cemeteries
    Nice cemetery full of people that you wish you would have known. Many of the headstones have been stolen, so you'll need to use your imagination. See more..
    
40. 3.0 The Vermont Flannel Company (1 review)
    - No Sheets! Limited inventory.
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
    A bit disappointing because we were expecting a bigger place where we could purchase some sets of sheets. Store is the size of a very small convenience store with very limited parking directly in front of the store. The saleslady on duty was wonderful and the shirts and other items are of the highest quality. We did not visit any of their other locations so we cannot comment on their size or parking. See more..
    
41. 3.0 Essex Country Club (1 review)
    - Good spot for golfing without a crowd
    Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses
    There are many courses to choose from when you are in the Burlington area for golf. Essex Country Club is one we return to often. It has a good variety of holes - from short to long, to some with hazards, to some picturesque. A great course to walk, because it's not very hilly. The back nine offers some elevation change to add to the variety. I would consider Essex among the top 10-15 in Chittenden County. See more..
    
42. 3.0 Gates Farm Covered Bridge (1 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
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43. 3.0 Oxbow Park (1 review)
    - A park
    Spent < 1 hour Parks
    
    
    We ate lunch here on one of the picnic tables. There were school students and parents of young children. It was just like a million other parks in other towns across the country. See more..
    
44. 3.0 Cooler Gallery (1 review)
    - A walk through at night
    Art Galleries
    After dinner at Thyme, which is the same repurposed building, our waiter gary suggested that we walk through, enjoying the different artworks, some more than others. I especially liked the plaster full-size figures hanging above. I also liked the art in the restaurant, 1960's of White river Junction; early1950's in France by the same photographer. There is one of farmers eating by the roadside that includes the photographer's wife. See more..