The Green Mountain State beckons with wide open vistas, rolling hills, world-class skiing and a tasty cheese trail. 
This outdoor-lovers paradise offers skiing in the Green Mountains, hiking, canoeing and more. Last year, Amtrak extended service on the Ethan Allen Express from Castleton and Rutland in the South all the way up to the thriving city of Burlington, close to the Canadian border. This college town—it’s home to the University of Vermont—bustles with funky shops, breweries galore, art galleries and other cultural offerings.