Vermont is a small New England state of extraordinary natural beauty, famous for fiery fall foliage, world-class ski resorts, covered wooden bridges, and a thriving farm-to-table food culture. Burlington, its largest city, sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain and buzzes with craft breweries and independent shops. From the rolling Green Mountains to maple-syrup farms and award-winning cheese dairies, Vermont rewards travelers who seek authenticity over spectacle.
Best photo spots
Iconic and lesser-known locations worth shooting.
Jenne Farm, Reading
Best time: Sunrise (6–8 AM) for mist in the valley and golden light on the barn
Emily's Bridge (Gold Brook Covered Bridge), Stowe
Best time: Late afternoon light, October; overcast winter days for even exposure
Mount Mansfield Sunset from Toll Road
Best time: Sunset (7–9 PM in summer) from the Nose or Chin summit
Lake Willoughby from Mount Pisgah
Best time: Morning fog over the lake, 7–10 AM; foliage reflected in the lake in October
Woodstock Village Green in Fall
Best time: Morning, 8–10 AM, before tourist crowds arrive
Quechee Gorge from the Route 4 Bridge
Best time: Midmorning, 9–11 AM for even lighting into the gorge
Burlington Waterfront at Sunrise
Best time: Sunrise, 5:30–7 AM; Adirondack Mountains reflected in Lake Champlain
Scott Covered Bridge, Townshend
Best time: Afternoon, 2–5 PM for side-lit wooden planks; October for foliage frame
Camel's Hump Summit Panorama
Best time: Sunrise from the summit (requires overnight camping or pre-dawn start)
Stowe Village Church Steeple
Best time: Late afternoon for warm light on white church; sunset for silhouette shots
Smugglers' Notch Rock Formations
Best time: Midday for light filtering through the narrow rock canyon
Northeast Kingdom Farmscapes
Best time: Morning fog lift (7–9 AM) over fields ringed by maples
Photography tips
Make your shots stand out.
Shoot during golden hour (1 hour after sunrise, 1 hour before sunset) for warm, directional light.
Always ask permission before photographing people, especially in religious or cultural contexts.
Carry spare batteries and storage — opportunities for great shots appear unexpectedly.