Frommer's EasyGuide to Vermont
Description
Frommer's comprehensive guide to Vermont fans across this quintessentially American state to show readers how to explore idyllic nature areas, quaint villages, historic sites dating to the country's earliest days, and laid-back, uncrowded cities. In this region nature decked out in four seasons of finery, from ravishing autumn leaves and wintry ski slopes to glittering lakes in summer. And with Frommer's, you can count on the sort of honest talk and useful insider tips that have been the brand's hallmark for more than 60 years. Whether your budget is large or small, Frommer's equips you with everything you need to discover Vermont like a local.
. Helpful maps . Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more . Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury . Insightful context about Vermont's history and culture for a deeper understanding of this fascinating area . Actionable info on how to get out into nature, with reviews of the best trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus info on golf, fishing, climbing, and other outdoor adventuresMore details
Persons
Award-winning travel writer Bill Scheller is a 30-year Vermont resident. His books include America: A History in Art; Colonial New England on Five Shillings a Day; and, with his wife Kay, Best Vermont Drives. Among his more than 300 published articles are numerous features in Yankee magazine on his adopted state. He lives in Randolph, Vermont.
p>Kim Knox Beckius is a Connecticut-based writer and photographer whose passion for New England inspires everything she does, whether it's riding a giant inflatable lobster in her wedding gown, naming her daughter so she shares initials with L.L. Bean or sending free fall leaves in the mail to autumn lovers around the world. She's the author of six books on Northeast travel, including New England's Historic Homes & Gardens, and has been the voice of New England travel for About.com since 1998. She is a full time contributor to Yankee Magazine. She lives in the Hartford area.Content
- COVER
- SERIES PAGE
- CONTENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- 1 VERMONT
- BENNINGTON, MANCHESTER & ENVIRONS
- BRATTLEBORO & THE SOUTHERN GREEN MOUNTAINS
- WOODSTOCK
- KILLINGTON & RUTLAND
- MIDDLEBURY
- THE MAD RIVER VALLEY
- MONTPELIER, BARRE & WATERBURY
- STOWE
- BURLINGTON
- THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM
- 2 NEW ENGLAND IN CONTEXT
- 3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO NEW ENGLAND
