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  • How to Cool Off in Vermont Without a Lake: Swimming Holes, Mountains, and Shady Spots

    When the thermometer starts creeping toward triple digits, the first instinct in Vermont is usually to jump into a lake. But what happens when you’re far from a body of water, the beach is overcrowded, or you just want something different? Whether you’re a local looking for creative relief or a visitor without easy lake…

  • Best Local Ice Cream Shops in Vermont Beyond Ben and Jerry’s

    Vermont is known for a lot of things: stunning fall foliage, maple syrup, winding dirt roads, and, of course, Ben & Jerry’s. Tourists line up at the Waterbury factory each summer for a scoop of Cherry Garcia or a tour of the flavor graveyard. And while there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a pint of Half…

  • Vermont Creemee vs Soft Serve: What’s the Difference and Why Locals Swear By It

    If you’re visiting Vermont during the summer, there’s one thing you absolutely cannot miss: grabbing a creemee. That’s not a typo. It’s not just soft serve. And it’s definitely not your average ice cream. Creemees are a Vermont institution. As a local, I can tell you they’re woven into the fabric of small-town summers, Sunday…

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