Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Vermont’s Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Vermont offers.

In Northern Vermont

Fairbanks Museum
1302 Main Street
St. Johnsbury, VT   05819
802-748-2372

This museum was opened in 1891 by a wealthy philanthropist and industrialist of relation to the inventor of the platform scale. Its aim is, generally, somewhat aimless, yet quite noble: the museum seeks to simply ‘educate.’ Guests will revel in the resulting enlightenment, as a diversity of knowledge abounds at the Fairbanks museum. Guests to Vermont can bolster their brains with public programs, events, and even a planetarium.

Shelburne Museum
US Route 7
Shelburne, VT   05482
802-985-3346

Visitors to the Shelburne museum will be delighted with the distinctive array of exhibits and activities which await you both in and outdoors. A vastness is uncompromised at this Vermont destination, as the museum encompasses 39 exhibit-wielding buildings, 6 authentic period houses, a real lighthouse, steam locomotive, and more, including an operating vintage carousel. Cross a covered bridge and visit a general store before boarding the steamboat Ticonderoga. After experiencing a day through antiquated eyes, you’ll want to head indoors for some massive acculturation before the art works of Impressionist masters and great American artists.

In Central Vermont

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
54 Elm Street
Woodstock, VT   05091
802-457-3368

At Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP, guests travelling to Vermont can see the state’s first national park, which is dedicated to the interpretation of the history of conservation through interpretive programs and a fully-stocked Visitor Center with informative exhibits. Just as alluring is the mansion you’ll find in the park, complete with an extensive art collection.

New England Maple Museum
US Route 7
Rutland, VT   05701
802-483-9414

Guests to the New England Maple Museum can see the process of the complete story of maple syrup. Learn about the fascinating boiling process of this delectable good, much of which comes straight from the throes of maple-tree-laden Vermont. The Museum store carries all your maple goods, and this museum is open mid-March through December.

Vermont Marble Museum
52 Main Street
Proctor, VT   05765
800-427-1396

Learn about the history of the industry that has boomed with prolific nature in Vermont: the marble industry. Hands-on exhibits allow guests to see geological principles brought to life in “Earth Alive,” the museum’s new geology room.

In Southern Vermont

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Road
Manchester, VT   05254
802-362-1788

See a piece of history displayed as never before at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home. Built by Abraham Lincoln’s son a generation after the famous president’s birth, the scenic village of Manchester is the host of this historic ancestral home. Take in the quintessential Vermont landscape, with breathtaking views of the valley and mountains. Home, exhibits, gardens and trails lie on a sprawling 412-acre plot.

North River Winery
201 VT Route 112 just off VT Route 100
Jacksonville, VT   05342
802-368-7557

North River Winery offers guests an exciting view into the world of wine-tasting and wine-making. Producer of Taste International award-winning wines, the winery is housed in an 1850’s farmstead. Open year-round, this Vermont destination allures guests with the prospects of free tastings and tours, and groups will want to reserve an individual tour session ahead of time.

Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
7599 VT Route 9 East
Wilmington, VT   05363
802-464-0048

Located at the Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook, this museum plays host to a taxidermy collection of over 600 specimens. After checking out that vast display, you can see live hawks and owls and learn about the natural history of these beautiful and fascinating raptors. See several unique specimens of albino mammals and three extinct birds. After the museum, you’ll want to enjoy the hiking trails that the surrounding area provides.

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