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If you’re thinking about planning a day trip in the state of Vermont, why not go somewhere beautiful?
Yankee Magazine picked 12 of the most beautiful places to visit in New England in 2025, and picked two Vermont locations that are more than worth a visit.
“More than anything, look through these photos and then find their equal wherever you may travel in New England: villages, cities, woods, waterways, orchards, farms,” Yankee Magazine said. “Be alert for even the smallest moments of beauty.”
Here are Yankee Magazine’s picks for best Vermont places to visit in New England.
Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT
If you’re looking to walk through a paradise of color and warmth, this Yankee Magazine pick might be perfect for you.
What Yankee Magazine said about Shelburne Farms: “In a region of rocky soil and notoriously changeable weather, few things say resilience like gardens whose roots go back decades. Among New England’s horticultural gems are the gardens at Shelburne Farms, sited between Lake Champlain and the property’s 19th-century mansion turned inn. Created by the former lady of the manor, Lila O. Webb, they’ve been extensively restored—much to the delight of visitors to these verdant grounds more than a century onward.”
You can visit Shelburne Farms at 1611 Harbor Rd.
Burt Henry Covered Bridge in North Bennington, VT
Do you want to take your family out to a blast from the past? Then Yankee Magazine’s other Vermont pick for a best place to visit in New England might be for you.
What Yankee Magazine said about Burt Henry Covered Bridge: “Covered bridges weren’t built to star on calendars,” writes New Hampshire author Howard Mansfield in his 2016 book, Sheds. “They weren’t built to be pretty.” Yet the same structures that once were practical solutions to 19th-century problems—including this classic Town lattice truss bridge in North Bennington—are now scenic lures for 21st-century visitors.”
You can visit the Burt Henry Covered Bridge at 475 River Rd.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
