Vermont
The name "Vermont" is
itself derived from the French, "les monts verts" meaning "the green
mountains".
Vermont is the second largest state in New England after Maine.
Dominating the state's geography are the Green Mountains, one of
the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
Whether you’re into canoeing, kayaking, fishing, sailing,
tubing, swimming, sailboarding, or scuba diving, you will find
the right venue on one of Vermont’s waterways.
When people think of Vermont, they may think about small, historic
villages with white clapboard buildings surrounded by scenic rural
landscape. But make no mistake, you’ll also find plenty of
water in Vermont. Vermont is home to Lake Champlain, the sixth
largest freshwater body in the United States.
Vermont’s awe inspiring scenery has inspired golfers from
around the world to test their skills on our links. Designed by
the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, with fairway
layouts that range from lakeside and mountain locations to sweeping
valley vistas, Vermont's courses offer some of the finest settings
and most exhilarating challenges in the country. In terms of scenery,
the courses at Stowe and Mt. Snow, the Crown Point Country Club
in Weathersfield, the Mt. Anthony course in Bennington, Tater Hill
near Londonderry, or the Alburg Country Club in the Lake Champlain
Islands top the list.
The heritage of New England is prevalent in Vermont. While suburban
sprawl and the rise of "big box" retailers have homogenized
so many American cities, Vermont's downtowns remain among the most
interesting and exciting urban spaces in the country.
Cities like Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Middlebury, and
Montpelier, are pedestrian-friendly and full of unique shops and
attractions. In Rutland, Springfield, and St. Johnsbury, the state's
architectural masterpieces are on display and in active use.
Best of all, Vermont's downtowns are vibrant, living places. From
concerts on the town green, to locally owned shops, to delicious
dining at the local restaurant, you will realize that Vermont's
downtowns are like none other. A little Vermont lasts a lifetime…
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