Vermont: The Don'ts of Visiting Vermont

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@surbon514
@surbon514 4 ай бұрын
I'm a native Vermonter, and this is absolutely 100% spot on perfect! Don't take our New England Shield as a sign we don't like you. Vermont tends to lean towards introversion and we are pretty quiet with each other as well. What may seem distant to you, might seem like respecting your privacy to us.
@susanpage8315
@susanpage8315 Ай бұрын
@@surbon514 my son lives in NH, so I visit VT often as well. The locals may not be exuberant, but I found them to be friendly. I love VT!
@dnwitte
@dnwitte Жыл бұрын
Vermont banned billboards in 1968 as a measure to prevent visual blight, because we know how beautiful our state is. There was a battle to exclude Walmart too, but we lost that one.
@pizzalover346
@pizzalover346 Жыл бұрын
Can't forget our lawsuit against McDonalds when they served "Hotcakes with maple syrup" even though it wasn't real syrup. We won that case and now McDonalds serves "Hotcakes with Hotcake syrup"
@robertthompson9643
@robertthompson9643 Жыл бұрын
Lost the Walmart battle and now you have Williston Four Corners developed into 24 corners.
@rhemy1
@rhemy1 Жыл бұрын
That is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. And I love it. Banning billboards to prevent visual blight, an action after my dear own heart.
@dnwitte
@dnwitte Жыл бұрын
@@rhemy1 It's really striking what a mess New York looks like when you cross that border.
@liannebedard5521
@liannebedard5521 Жыл бұрын
@@dnwitte not to mention New Hampshire, the proudly vulturous state, which lives on visitors from Mass…especially the tobacco addicts, who prefer to die of untaxed nicotine.
@patricialee76
@patricialee76 Жыл бұрын
Don't let your gas tank get too low. Vermont doesn't have a lot of gas stations.
@stellashepherd3229
@stellashepherd3229 Жыл бұрын
I’m a Vermonter. Out of state friends always laugh at me because I have a landline. They just refuse to believe I don’t have cell service unless I climb the mountain behind my house. 😄
@nickpvb
@nickpvb Жыл бұрын
I miss my land line and NO ANSWERING MACHINE!!!
@TheFlatlander440
@TheFlatlander440 Жыл бұрын
@@nickpvb I have to drive 5 miles to get a cell signal here in the NEK, thus I have both a landline and a cell.
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
Stella we just got rid of our landline, but I have wifi. Xfinity said it cost $44 a month! I just started streaming too, dumped that $235 cable bill. Hello from Lake Dunmore
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
When my sister visited me and tried to get cell service driving on 91, her carrier said she was in a foreign country and would be charged roaming charges! 😂
@MillBrookRailroad
@MillBrookRailroad Жыл бұрын
The Ford dealer in Stockbridge only got internet two years ago.
@colemanfrancisfan
@colemanfrancisfan 3 ай бұрын
Last time I visited VT I collapsed due to dehydration following a 50k. Totally my fault. Luckily some locals were near me and decided to drive my car to the nearest hospital, all while talking to me to keep me awake. I’ll never forget the kindness of that day.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
I totally messed up! Montpelier is the capital! My son even reminded me before i filmed this. I suck and I apologize to the Montpelier and Vermonters out there. I suck. I'm sorry.
@spacejunk76
@spacejunk76 Жыл бұрын
lol
@mdj864
@mdj864 Жыл бұрын
😂You do not suck
@scottnelle
@scottnelle Жыл бұрын
Vermonter, here. We forgive you, Mark!
@brittalbach416
@brittalbach416 Жыл бұрын
Errare Masculinum est !
@labouroflove948
@labouroflove948 Жыл бұрын
Some of us affectionately call it Mont-peculiar.
@theresabradley4716
@theresabradley4716 Жыл бұрын
Not stopping in the middle of the road is just plain polite and sensible. I loved my time in Vermont.
@danmcgowan4761
@danmcgowan4761 Жыл бұрын
I live in Stowe, and man this season has been brutal with the leaf peepers. Especially living 100 feet away from a covered bridge. I wish they can all see this video! Especially the part about stopping in the middle of the road. I was on my motorcycle the other day and came over a crest and someone with mass plates was backing up in my lane in the middle of the road. I thought I was going over their roof, but luckily no one was coming in the other lane, so was able to swerve. And when I try to go through the covered bridge no one will move…very rude about it like I’m in their way. It’s a shame because I want my town to thrive…but not with rude people.
@explorer2129
@explorer2129 Жыл бұрын
Heard that because of the pandemic and everyone working from home more mass residents are moving there. Also read an expensive new condo complex sold out earlier this year within a week recently in your town. Hopefully the rudness ratings will not go thru the roof now.
@danmcgowan4761
@danmcgowan4761 Жыл бұрын
Yeas correct, everyone who owned a second home in town came up when pandemic started. Then realized they can work from home in Vermont and decided to stay. Plus all the other ones who decided to buy their first place up here.
@jasonlawrence4617
@jasonlawrence4617 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he should come up with more don'ts. Most tourist revenue goes to out of staters anyways who come and start businesses, or mainly buy existing businesses.
@titomister10
@titomister10 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, when would you say is peak season for fall foliage in Stowe?
@danmcgowan4761
@danmcgowan4761 Жыл бұрын
@@titomister10 it’s hard to say, it changes every year. The best way to tell is watch our weather in Vermont. When we start getting cool/cold nights and sunny warm days it can change pretty quick. Usually around the first week of October.
@pizzalover346
@pizzalover346 Жыл бұрын
Came here as a vermonter to see what you were telling the flatlanders. Glad to hear you've got good advice.
@harlansanders7938
@harlansanders7938 Жыл бұрын
lol
@CaitlinC769
@CaitlinC769 5 ай бұрын
Same 😂
@marknewton6984
@marknewton6984 2 ай бұрын
Don't move there.
@vtgeiger
@vtgeiger Жыл бұрын
"Vermont loves Vermont stuff" is the most accurate thing I've ever heard 😂
@glueckskicks_lucky.hiccup
@glueckskicks_lucky.hiccup Жыл бұрын
I am from Munich, Germany, I was in Montpelier and Burlington in the summer time, it was so wonderful. The nature is breathtaking, also the Covered Bridges are impressive and beautiful. I met only totally nice, helpful and open-minded people. I would definitely like to come back.
@scottcampbell4678
@scottcampbell4678 Жыл бұрын
We will gladly welcome you back
@glueckskicks_lucky.hiccup
@glueckskicks_lucky.hiccup Жыл бұрын
@@scottcampbell4678 Thank you, that's very kind of you!
@VelcroKittie
@VelcroKittie Жыл бұрын
As a European myself, I can totally see why Europeans would love Vermont. I'd love to visit one day. I just love how Vermont is not over the top, like so much of the US. I love how collective beauty is protected from entitled brats who never shut the hell up about their rights. I'm absolutely enamoured by the fact there are no billboards. We live on the West Coast of Ireland and you see no billboards here either. They are eyesores.
@GStern
@GStern 24 күн бұрын
I am also from Munich, and loved it too...I loved the local fresh made food and the little old fashioned hippie style in the cafe´s , beeing outdoors biking and hiking and compared to Germany the Vermonters are very open and welcoming.... it ´s so different in a good way compared to the other states I went so far ..... loved it
@Isicil
@Isicil Жыл бұрын
Just moved here last winter - this is all really accurate! Can agree- I moved up here because I'm an introvert and Vermont has always been my vibe. Keep in mind for shopping there's no plastic bags- bring your own bags for shopping or be prepared to buy the paper alternative (sometimes not offered). Antique markets tend to be completely picked over near Burlington due to the college- furniture tends to pop up near the end of the semester but otherwise, it's slim pickings. Everything and anything is local - even my hair stylist uses stuff on my hair that she gets from the farmers markets on the weekends. There's multiple a week depending on the town and season.
@baldybald100
@baldybald100 3 ай бұрын
Lucky!!! I would love to move to Vermont ❤️
@bababue33
@bababue33 Жыл бұрын
As a Vermonter in the ski service industry, the best way to get better service is how polite you are versus how demanding you are.
@barberjeff67
@barberjeff67 Жыл бұрын
Killington area seems to be the worst for that
@dnwitte
@dnwitte Жыл бұрын
@@barberjeff67 I grew up there, and you're quite right.
@dnwitte
@dnwitte Жыл бұрын
@Fred Wills All of us kids skied Killington, but that was because most of our parents worked for the company or "knew somebody", so we got free lift passes and cafeteria discounts. I don't know how normal people can afford a ski-weekend.
@jerrymcsendee
@jerrymcsendee Жыл бұрын
Killington has more than its share, but Stowe is the worst for self-entitled a-holes. I was discussing this with a friend once, a sorta famous skier, and said I thought Stowe was Killington with money and matching ski outfits. He said, "No. Stowe is much worse. No one at Killington has ever tried to make me feel like they were better than me."
@lisaadams5658
@lisaadams5658 Жыл бұрын
My first time on skis was at Killington, I was three years old in 1962. My parents have been to Stowe for skiing. Then we went to Stratton Mountain for years. Last time we were there was 1978. I loved skiing there. My father would start saving for our trips the day we got home from Vermont.
@Kiraj8de
@Kiraj8de Жыл бұрын
I've lived in Vermont my whole life. It can be a lot of fun with its small town charm. The lakes and hiking trails are great. The farmer's markets have great food, crafts, music, and more. Outdoors concerts happen throughout the summer. There are some cool outdoor drive-In theaters. There is skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating in the winters. There is a lot to do. 😊 Fair warning... -Mosquitos can get REALLY bad in the summer. Use bug spray! -And most important... there are lots of ticks! Use tick repellent when you explore nature. Also, check your skin fully when you get a chance after! If you get a tick off your skin quickly enough you will be fine. But if it stays on long enough you are at risk of getting Lyme disease, which sucks. Please be careful! ***And finally, please be careful when exploring local watering holes. If you can't swim, or don't know how deep the water is below, take caution. There are sad cases where lives are lost because people are stupid around water.***
@TheFlatlander440
@TheFlatlander440 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the black flies in the Spring. Nasty little buggers for sure.
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
Ayuh!
@maxshenkwrites
@maxshenkwrites Жыл бұрын
The mosquito thing kind of surprised me. Maybe I've been lucky, but I've never had any problem with mosquitoes. GREENHEAD FLIES, though, are another story. They're a scourge and a menace and must be eradicated.
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
@@maxshenkwrites Hi Max! You are right that tiny ticks cause a special threat. While it is true that tiny, immature deer ticks can and do spread Lyme disease, full sized, Adult ticks also carry the disease and can pass it on to human hosts. That, plus the other nasty diseases that ticks carry make it worthwhile to check yourself for ticks-even the visible ones. Had a friend in Northeastern VT who nearly died of ehrlichiosis, which is another super-nasty tick-borne disease. Also, another tick-borne disease, anaplasmosis, will make you very sick. No matter what their size, ticks are little disease factories. Always check yourself.
@jamesdodge7268
@jamesdodge7268 Жыл бұрын
I have lived here my whole life so far and the worst is people moving here and trying to change it to the area there from.
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
I live on Lake Dunmore and some lawyers bought the land across the street and were treating the neighborhood like a HOA! We straightend that out fast, they were very pushy
@susanc.houghtondogandfolka3163
@susanc.houghtondogandfolka3163 Жыл бұрын
I Agree! Unfortunately there are way too many people who have flocked and are still flocking to the state and changing it. I miss the Vermont I grew up in
@LawyerCalhoun1
@LawyerCalhoun1 3 ай бұрын
I have a second home owner adjacent to my property. He is from Long Island, New York. He thinks he is in his personal Disneyland when he comes here. He is so obnoxious, I cut off his ability to telephone me.
@asmallwhitedog0479
@asmallwhitedog0479 2 ай бұрын
100% When people come here and find things they don't like and try to change it, it really pisses us off. If you dont like Bears or Woodchucks in your back yard, or dirt roads with potholes, or any road with potholes, then here is not where you want to be. One other thing , maple syrup is not a religion.
@jamesdodge7268
@jamesdodge7268 2 ай бұрын
​@@chrissy1310 My aunt and uncle live pretty close to Branbury beach
@vermontmike9800
@vermontmike9800 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. One thing about restaurants during leaf peeping season…call ahead no matter what town you’re visiting…they ALL book up quickly. Often a 60-90 minute wait during peak foliage. Also, visit Waterbury’s Cold Hollow Mill for their apple cider and cider donuts.
@genreartwithjb5095
@genreartwithjb5095 Жыл бұрын
As a former NYC guy turned Vermont resident. (My wife grew up in New England and is from Burlington) you hit the nail on the head. Most people from Vermont are either 10th generation or actively sought to move here by choice, so yes Vermonters like Vermont stuff. If you like Mead we got you fam., we don’t just do beer here
@AZ-kr6ff
@AZ-kr6ff Жыл бұрын
I like that you refer to yourself as a Vermont resident. Being a lifelong Mainer... there seems to be a trend lately (at least in southern Maine) where a lot of new comers are openly calling themselves Mainers, and even defending the trend: "I took the step/made the effort/ life change, etc of moving here, therefore I reserve the right of calling myself a Mainer". It might seem petty, but it's a little annoying, and feels kind of disrespectful.
@johnh4948
@johnh4948 Жыл бұрын
Go back to NYC.
@smokeyjoe4893
@smokeyjoe4893 3 ай бұрын
@@AZ-kr6ff as a life long Vermonter,I agree.
@littlekingtrashmouth9219
@littlekingtrashmouth9219 2 ай бұрын
But The Alchemist is from Vermont. Heady Topper is a sought after IPA
@tribunal009
@tribunal009 5 күн бұрын
wym, dont do beer lmao von trapp, hill farmstead, the alchemist, lawsons, switchback, zero gravity, burlington beer co, i can keep going
@VelcroKittie
@VelcroKittie Жыл бұрын
I live on the West Coast of Ireland, and Vermont is one of the only states in the US that I would love to visit. Great review, and also fantastic to see locals come on to the comments section to offer their approval. Always a good sign.
@simplesimon8255
@simplesimon8255 10 ай бұрын
Why don’t you want to visit more states?
@MerryLeafField
@MerryLeafField 7 ай бұрын
My grandparents were from Co. Cavan. They loved Vermont because it looked like home. Irish and Scottish immigrants worked in the slate quarries.
@OhMaryJo
@OhMaryJo Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I’m here in Vermont for the first time. We went to the farmers market yesterday. I’m really enjoying this vacation. 🍁
@robertthompson9643
@robertthompson9643 Жыл бұрын
In regards to mud season, dirt roads in most areas are not slippery, as you said, but impassable. An important don't during winter and mud season......don't rely on computerized directions. Many back roads are difficult to travel or outright closed. Stay on numbered highways as much as possible. The season runs from March 1st to mid April generally, but can run into May in northern areas and higher elevations.
@MrHaighahatta
@MrHaighahatta Жыл бұрын
During mud season, the vast majority of VT backroads are 4-wheel drive, 10+ inches clearance ONLY, unless you can find a local farmer with a tractor to pull you out (we don't object, mind you, to filling in some of those deeper ruts with an out-of-stater's Lexus or BMW, however).
@mnemosynevermont5524
@mnemosynevermont5524 Жыл бұрын
100%
@S.T.Rugglin
@S.T.Rugglin Жыл бұрын
I’ve only lived in Vermont for two years, but I feel like there are two different “feels” to the state. The Northern half has the Canadian vibe of being laid back, and independent. The Southern half has more of the East Coast edginess and is going to feel more like a normal New England area without all the stores and traffic.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Cool
@PS987654321PS
@PS987654321PS 11 ай бұрын
Canadians aren't "laid back". Nor are they "independent". You're talking out your keister.
@munchkin5114
@munchkin5114 Жыл бұрын
Native Vermonter! There's this place called Bragg Farm 15 minutes outside of Montpelier, up route 14, and it has some of the best creemees in the state! Not to mention it's an adorable store. Would recommend!
@NatalieOlson_2010
@NatalieOlson_2010 8 ай бұрын
The best creemee you can get as someone from Vermont, is from Papa Nick's in Hinesburg. Get a black raspberry and maple twist, you will not regret it!
@sirhc07
@sirhc07 7 ай бұрын
The first time I visited Vermont I went to a small town called Chelsea and have wanted to go back ever since. I will have to try that out planning on going for a trip in the summer
@allencollins6031
@allencollins6031 7 ай бұрын
Always liked Lantman's chilli and Ken's pizza on Church St.
@yodorob
@yodorob Жыл бұрын
As someone living in Montreal, I've gone to nearby Vermont quite a few times, not to mention passing through there on the way to Boston or elsewhere in New England. I *really* love Vermont for a whole bunch of reasons!!!
@alexanderthegreat9601
@alexanderthegreat9601 Жыл бұрын
I moved back to small town Vermont 12 years from Florida. I never realized how much I missed Vermont when I came back. When I lived in Florida I said, "If I could bring the mountains of Vermont to Florida." "Florida would be perfect."
@greensorrel6860
@greensorrel6860 2 ай бұрын
Several generations Native Vermonter, family came there before it was a state.I moved to Florida. Vermont is taxing it's residents out. Since a child, I have e seen the political climate change rapidly. My relatives tell me Burlington parks and common areas are flooded with homeless. When I was a child Burlington had one homeless man and he was by choice. Also no cops at night in Burlington, another progressive change.
@johnathandrew118
@johnathandrew118 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your first two don'ts. Our two lane paved and dirt roads may look like untraveled backroads to visitors but these are our highways. We're trying to get to and from work, the store, school etc and we tend to travel fast on these quaint looking byways because we're familiar with them. Holding us up to gawk is irritating. Our roads also are winding and can have limited sight distances. Stopping in the road without being aware of this could lead to an unfortunate meeting with a milk or logging truck that was not expecting you to stop in a blind curve.
@TheFlatlander440
@TheFlatlander440 Жыл бұрын
That, and never, never stop in the middle of a covered bridge since the majority of them are one lane.
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
I live on Lake Dunmore, you should see the action during the summer on these narrow roads. In the spring when the sand is on the roads from the winter, if your walking you can pretty much eat it when a car goes by LOL
@scottcampbell4678
@scottcampbell4678 Жыл бұрын
It also makes it hard for delivery trucks.
@liannebedard5521
@liannebedard5521 Жыл бұрын
@@scottcampbell4678 If you’ve lived or especially, driven, in Boston, you immediately see that this mob is not about to mind the rules of the road…anywhere.,,
@scottcampbell4678
@scottcampbell4678 Жыл бұрын
@@liannebedard5521 I have driven in Boston a few times. The nice thing about driving in Boston is being able to do the stupidest things and no one cares
@huxleyginsberg13
@huxleyginsberg13 Жыл бұрын
I visited Vermont for the first time in May, and absolutely loved it. Gorgeous and I loved the different towns. Woodstock was a personal favorite! Can’t wait to go back for a longer stay next time.
@organicsoulgumbo
@organicsoulgumbo Жыл бұрын
I was there around the same time
@dnwitte
@dnwitte Жыл бұрын
I went to high school in Woodstock in the 70s. I was offered my dream job there in 2014 but had to say no due to the astronomical cost of housing.
@BethBrownReinsel
@BethBrownReinsel Жыл бұрын
I LOVE your enthusiasm about Vermont! I've been here 15 years and feel the same!
@BWhite-tb7ir
@BWhite-tb7ir Жыл бұрын
Vermonter, here. Great video!! A couple things to add- mud season, there will be roads that are not passable and you will get stuck, at times no matter what vehicle you have. The Killington region was not mentioned, but it is a fantastic area for skiing and all kinds of sports all year. Great hiking, biking, so much more. One of the best places in the state to have breakfast is Sugar and Spice in Mendon, Rutland Couny. The covered bridges, we have 3 in our little town. I go through 2 regularly. Keep in mind that most covered bridges are 1 lane only so you need to see if someone id drivibg through before going gang busters through one. Also, KNOW the height of your vehicle and pleasd stop taking out the beautiful covered bridges. Also if you are taking photos around the bridges be aware of traffic. There are probably locals trying to get home and we would like to get there without having to wait for picture after picture. As for the moose and bears, yes they are around! You are far more likely to see bears than moose. We actually see bears quite regularly. So true about what is said about mosquitos in the video. And ticks. If you are hiking, be aware of ticks too. Mosters, if you see Champ on Lake Champlain, that would be awesome! Some people have strong opinions on Sasquatch. An episode of "Finding Bigfoot" was filmed in Chittenden, VT at the Chittenden dam. If you have not been there it is gorgeous. Especially in the fall. A great place for hiking, swimming and fishing too. I am not a native Vermonter, but have lived here for 10 years. I agree that locals can be stand offish to out of staters and some are downright hostile. I think tourism is great for the state, but not everyone (especially generational Vermonter families) agree. Something to be aware of. But please come visit. Have some syrup. Vermont cheese is great too. Our family loves Cabot cheese. One thing I have to say about Vermont is that the sense of community here is incredible. Each little town generally offers all kinds of activities and festivals for families. A lot of people volunteer. The Arts are also very rich. There are lots of theater companies including fantastic youth theaters. The opportunity to get produce from farms in the summer is great. It is everywhere. The taste is so much better than the grocery store and you are directly supporting a hard working farmer. Anyway, I think I said a lot. Again, great video!
@brownjatt21
@brownjatt21 Жыл бұрын
Awesome additions !
@charlesprice7608
@charlesprice7608 Ай бұрын
I found the people to be very friendly, as soon as they heard my accent and knew I wasn’t from NY, or Massachusetts they became quite accommodating and friendly. Course the Massholes are insufferable. I figured that out in the two weeks I spent in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
@johnshaw3733
@johnshaw3733 Жыл бұрын
Montpelier is actually the capital of Vermont, not Burlington.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
i know. i totally messed that one up.
@Cuyt24
@Cuyt24 Жыл бұрын
No, the capital is actually Concord.
@qcan8468
@qcan8468 Жыл бұрын
@@Cuyt24 Concord is the capital of New Hampshire, not Vermont.
@Cuyt24
@Cuyt24 Жыл бұрын
@@qcan8468 Wrong. The capital of New Hampshire is Nashua.
@rosealexander9007
@rosealexander9007 Жыл бұрын
Burlington is just bigger so I guess that’s why people forget. Of course I didn’t because I’ve been to Vermont many times. I’m originally from the other side of lake Champlain in NY state .Ny state is kind of the same way NY city is the biggest but Albany is the capital.
@julianaschumacher2659
@julianaschumacher2659 Жыл бұрын
So interesting to see someone's perspective on my hometown! A lot of the pictures and footage are of things I've passed every day of my life in Bennington Vt. Pretty much everything from 4:45-5:30, and more interspersed throughout the rest of the video, is of Bennington. For anyone who is interested, the church you see from 5:05- 5:15 is also where Robert Frost's grave is. That's also near the Bennington monument and Main Street, where you can find a lot of the breweries that were mentioned and great restaurants. We also have a lot of places to get apple cider donuts, which are very popular around here! There are lot of beautiful things to see here, and you gave a lot of great tips! I hope anyone who comes enjoys it here!
@lpmowgs2425
@lpmowgs2425 Жыл бұрын
12th generation Vermonter here! My favorite spots for maple creemees are Burlington Bay Cafe, The Mill Market, and Shelburne County Store. If you ARE here in mud season (end of March, early April), try to catch maple open house weekend to watch sugaring in action and taste some sugar on snow!
@martinoutside
@martinoutside Жыл бұрын
My favorite state. Hiked the Long Trail in 2017 & 18 and returned in 2021. People were friendly lots to love about Vermont. Thanks for another great video
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@nickpvb
@nickpvb Жыл бұрын
While scoutmaster several high school seniors asked me to help them convince their parents to let them hike the Appalachian Trail. I never said no, I told each one they ought to first complete the LT. Why? You already know, it’s tough, beautiful and it can be completed in weeks and not months, which means that family doesn’t need to spends thousands of dollars! The southern third of the LT is also the AT splitting just north of Pico. I even showed them my maps and patch (not an end to end) emphasizing the Massachusetts to Canada distance. Sadly no one took my advice. Oh well less noisy traffic.
@kitthazelton2309
@kitthazelton2309 Жыл бұрын
As a Vermonter, I have to say you did a pretty good job with this, but I do have 3 things to mention: first, we locals are pretty friendly to the tourists who treat us well. Second, "creemee" is a term rarely heard in southern VT. Third, the black flies and ticks are more of a worry than the mosquitos.
@thevtyeti
@thevtyeti Жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to Salisbury, the mosquitoes are horrible?
@amorpaz1
@amorpaz1 Жыл бұрын
Southern Vermont doesn’t count. Vermonters say “creemee.” Love it or leave it.
@kitthazelton2309
@kitthazelton2309 Жыл бұрын
@@amorpaz1 Tell that to my family, who've been here for 9 generations ...
@amorpaz1
@amorpaz1 Жыл бұрын
@@kitthazelton2309 lol I'm joking
@the1version422
@the1version422 Жыл бұрын
The ticks… oh my gosh, the ticks 😩
@litalpeled2055
@litalpeled2055 Жыл бұрын
I see a new video- I automatically click. Simple as that . Been following you for 6 years already - highly appreciate your dedication, honesty and hard work
@gardengrammy2
@gardengrammy2 2 ай бұрын
Come visit us in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont! My hometown of Newport is on the shores of Lake Memphremagog. The lake shares an international border with Quebec. The outdoor recreation here is fantastic. Come for the flowers that bloom all summer in Newport!
@morgandonnally2333
@morgandonnally2333 29 күн бұрын
I need to come to Newport to try to research my great-great grandmother!! All I have is her name (and the name of one of her sons--Hawley which was supposed to have ties to her Vermont past) and the story she left Vermont on a wagon train to Ohio or Michigan. Looking forward to exploring the Northeast Kingdom as well!!
@JasonVanOrd
@JasonVanOrd Жыл бұрын
I binged your Europe videos before our trip there in 2019 and they were super helpful. And just last week we were in Vermont and we could really have used some of these tips! 😄 Oh well - we’ll know for next year.
@DonnaTellaMeWhatToDo
@DonnaTellaMeWhatToDo 2 ай бұрын
As a Canadian, I find this list of 'Dont's' of Vermont hilarious.
@MrReymoclif714
@MrReymoclif714 Ай бұрын
Ludlow. He’s concentrating more on the southern part of Vermont.
@sandrakenny6477
@sandrakenny6477 Жыл бұрын
My family and I got a chance to visit Vermont last month, and it was amazing! Gorgeous place and lovely people.
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
I spent every summer in northeastern Vt when I was a kid, and I lived there myself for four years. It is beautiful. Lotso f bears in northern VT. Also, porcupines, foxes, deer, and an occasional Canadian lynx. Spot in about the cell service. The pine trees and granite eat the signals. You can usually get a few bars at the top of a hill. Also, be prepared for ticks! There are loads of them. Check yourself for ticks after you’ve spent time outside. Also, unfortunately, a fair amount of drug activity in the woods. Keep your wits about you while hiking.
@markgerick3063
@markgerick3063 Жыл бұрын
I regularly make my own version of Poutine here in Texas!! 😋 A Big Southern "Thank you" to our Northern Brothers. 🤘
@adamdifilippe8066
@adamdifilippe8066 Жыл бұрын
So much of this applies to NH too.
@craiglevy8144
@craiglevy8144 Жыл бұрын
It does but I think Vermont is prettier. There's something about the trees and soils that make it special. New Hampshire is easier to drive around as its topography allows a major road in the center while Vermont's mountains prevent that.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
you are so right
@treytonketola6469
@treytonketola6469 Жыл бұрын
@@craiglevy8144 I love Vermont, but I think there are plenty of areas in New Hampshire that are much prettier than Vermont. The White Mountains for example! Have you ever driven up mount Washington? Mt Mansfield doesn't compare to that at all! I'd even say that the colors in New Hampshire seem brighter in the fall than Vermont in most places! Plus we have the ocean and wicked beautiful towns like Portsmouth!
@franciswright6672
@franciswright6672 Жыл бұрын
N.H. Is better. I love the people in N.H. The people in N.H. are very nice. The people in Vermont are assholes trust me I know I have lived here for 22yrs and have not seen or met one nice person.
@joecalcagni9615
@joecalcagni9615 Жыл бұрын
@@treytonketola6469 Spoken like someone from NH LOL
@givemyselfthecreeps
@givemyselfthecreeps 3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy that I live in Montreal.. I can drive down to Burlington every weekend and enjoy Vermont
@Stache987
@Stache987 Жыл бұрын
One of my grandmother's had issues with me quoting travel time instead of mileage when I lived in the northeast.. she didn't know it takes longer in some cases.
@MrHaighahatta
@MrHaighahatta Жыл бұрын
Many Vermont towns achieve their identity by a speed limit change of 35 mph for about half a mile.
@lucasalling420
@lucasalling420 3 ай бұрын
as a Vermonter, you did a great job with this.. couldn't agree more
@garrettlauzon1656
@garrettlauzon1656 Жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd see the don'ts of visiting Vermont. As a former Vermonter (Bennington County, to be specific), this makes me happy to see. I now live in Upstate NY, just over the Vermont border actually. Maybe you should do one about the dos/don'ts of visiting Upstate New York (I define Upstate as anything north of Poughkeepsie and east of Syracuse)
@scotlawrence
@scotlawrence Жыл бұрын
I define upstate as anything north of Poughkeepsie. period. ;) when it comes to "upstate/downstate" there are only two categories.. so everything that isn't downstate must be, by definition, upstate. Buffalo is "Upstate" (its also "Western NY) Corning is Upstate, Southern Tier, Central NY, and Finger lakes region. Jamestown is Upstate, Western NY, and Southern Tier. categories overlap. ;)
@brettany_renee_blatchley
@brettany_renee_blatchley Жыл бұрын
I lived in Skaneateles and we always thought of this as Upstate New York...BUT many people in the Syracuse & Finger Lake region say they are Central New Yorkers (you'll see the CNY abbreviation a lot).
@SmedleyDouwright
@SmedleyDouwright Жыл бұрын
I've seen upstate defined as north of Rockland and Westchester counties also.
@scotlawrence
@scotlawrence Жыл бұрын
@@brettany_renee_blatchley Syracuse is CNY. its also Upstate at the same time. ;) it can be (and is) both.
@craiglevy8144
@craiglevy8144 Жыл бұрын
I would say north of Hudson. There are too many downstaters crawling all over that poor town yet few go north of it.
@BerigVintrange
@BerigVintrange 4 күн бұрын
I hitchhiked across Vermont headed to Maine, agree, it's a beautiful state, crossed on a ferry somewhere south of Plattsburgh over to Burlington, so cool, then, spent the night at Goddard College in Plainfield (which I gather is now closed), students were super crunchy-granola and friendly, it was one of my early solo trips as a teen and a great adventure. No doubt Vermont is still a very charming place to visit.
@1496Rose
@1496Rose Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the interaction of the locals. Living in Vermont, easy to say that the locals have a sense of stranger danger. Hell, this year on the local news we are having some crazy run ins with the leaf peepers on their property for that perfect foliage photo, really tests their patients.
@agl5132
@agl5132 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Vt. My daughter just got married this past weekend on their 80 acres north of Brattleboro. I'm now living in Scotland. I love them both.
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
Vermont and Scotland feel a lot alike, don’t they?
@Zzzsleepzzz
@Zzzsleepzzz Жыл бұрын
Wow 🤩
@vermontvoice13
@vermontvoice13 Жыл бұрын
Glad you did a Vermont state video. That’s where I call home
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
i love vermont. So beautiful and such good beer (and honestly vermont maple syrup is the best)
@vermontvoice13
@vermontvoice13 Жыл бұрын
@@woltersworld totally agree. I cannot eat fake syrup it tastes nasty to me now having grown up with real pure maple syrup
@ptownRandy1
@ptownRandy1 11 ай бұрын
When you buy Maple syrup, but Grade B. A richer flavor. @@woltersworld
@mostdopecaptain3350
@mostdopecaptain3350 11 ай бұрын
I was born in St. Johnsbury during the ice storm of 1998. My family has land and farms all over most prominently our maple farm in Island Pond. The people of Vermont like to be one with nature and like their privacy. We pride ourselves on our farms and our beautiful land and small communities. I love my home state so much. I’ve lived in 10 different states in the US and I’m saving up to move back to Vermont. I might end up buying land in Maine but either way I’ll always support my home state and hope to take over the maple farm one day❤️
@chesterfranks2251
@chesterfranks2251 2 ай бұрын
It’s not liberal everywhere. It’s definitely more conservative in true rural regions. Tourists often stick to Stowe and Burlington. True, generational VTers will tell you these towns are not “real” VT. Definitely go off the beaten path and visit other areas. Gagne’s Maple in Highgate has the best maple cremee. Also near Gagne’s is St. Albans which is a great midsize VT town with great restaurants, Farmers Markets, a great park on lake Champlain and a terrific veteran owned brewery (14th Star Brewing Company).
@ramartinh
@ramartinh Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your travel videos Wolter! Especially this one about Vermont. We've never been in the US, but if we go there, New England is surely our first choice. Cheers from northern Italy!
@scottpardee6303
@scottpardee6303 Жыл бұрын
I taught at Middlebury College 2000-2015, and loved driving around the state on weekends. I didn’t visit enough towns to qualify for the 251 Club, of people who visit all of them. So, some of the scenes here awaken great memories. Thank you for sharing. And I’m glad to see the positive comments from Vermonters.
@bishopsfishops7440
@bishopsfishops7440 Жыл бұрын
Don't underestimate Lake Champlain. It is beautiful, large, and can change from flat calm to huge waves in a very short amount of time. I've worked on Lake Champlain for years and have seen this lake do some impressive things. Keep an eye on the forecast, if you're going on the main lake add 12-15 mph to the wind forecast when it's above 5mph.
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
I always hope they will put those GIANT fish, they have couped up in the tank at ECO back in the Lake. So cruel. 8 ft fish in this small tank for life. Anyone want to help me break them out?
@reds815
@reds815 4 ай бұрын
Your opening statements are greatly appreciated!
@titansfan4215
@titansfan4215 Жыл бұрын
He is right about Vermont brews. I go to Manchester Vermont every fall and bring beer back home to Tennessee. Switchback Karsten Lager and Von Trapp Helles Lager are my two favorite beers I’ve ever had. Absolutely fantastic.
@johnnywaffles2482
@johnnywaffles2482 2 ай бұрын
You should definitely hit the von trapp brewery next time you come up. It has gorgeous views and great beer
@titansfan4215
@titansfan4215 2 ай бұрын
@@johnnywaffles2482 I definitely want to!
@johnnywaffles2482
@johnnywaffles2482 2 ай бұрын
@@titansfan4215 have you ever tried any lawsons finest? They treat their employees and community amazing. They make great beer and ive delivered to them before and they treated me amazing as well.
@thegoalielife8228
@thegoalielife8228 Жыл бұрын
I'm a vermonter, but I'm moving to Wisconsin hopefully during the summer, so much cheaper then here, plus I like someone out there
@tommyedodson2412
@tommyedodson2412 Жыл бұрын
Just back from our first visit to Vermont and your 'don'ts' are spot on. I might add don't pay those highway tolls, driving the roads of Vermont and avoiding highways was great (yep it adds hours to your trip and you may not get above 40 but so much fun). Burlington may have a lot going for it, it also has a lot of homeless, drugs (we witnessed a drug deal right outside the parking garage) and mental health issues making it the one place we would not go back to visit again. We found the people of Vermont to be pretty friendly.
@AetheriusAri
@AetheriusAri Жыл бұрын
We don’t have toll roads in Vermont, except for the very few private toll roads (like the Stowe Toll Road).
@joecalcagni9615
@joecalcagni9615 Жыл бұрын
No tolls here in Vermont. Only paid roads are mountain roads that you pay to get to the top, etc...
@joecalcagni9615
@joecalcagni9615 Жыл бұрын
Oops, just saw the comment above mine LOL
@4000angels
@4000angels Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this insightful comment. I have heard other people mention these things and I appreciate having an honest assessment of the area. I visited Burlington in 2020, and I definitely saw a substantial amount of homelessness and tent cities.
@chesterfranks2251
@chesterfranks2251 2 ай бұрын
Burlington has become horrible post Covid. Vermonters don’t even go into Burlington anymore. Progressive transplants have ruined this once beautiful state 😢
@vermontmom4232
@vermontmom4232 Жыл бұрын
As a Vermonter, nicely done! 100% accurate!
@ecurewitz
@ecurewitz Жыл бұрын
Number one also applies to the rest of New England too. DO NOT BLOCK TRAFFIC!!
@valerieannrumpf4151
@valerieannrumpf4151 Жыл бұрын
Especially on the rural back roads.
@liannebedard5521
@liannebedard5521 Жыл бұрын
Try telling that to Boston drivers…
@LeeAllen337
@LeeAllen337 Жыл бұрын
As a Vermonter born and raised, this is pretty accurate.
@toddgregory897
@toddgregory897 Жыл бұрын
VT has been my home all my life - and always will be. As for the Best Creemee - Lake Willoughby General Store (Maple) Creemee is second to none. Not to mention the breathtaking views of the Lake for the top of either Pisgah or Hor (the mountains that line the east and west sides of the most beautiful lake in the State (the east?, the country? … maybe!). It’s the Northeast Kingdom’s trophy spot in my opinion! By the way - great take on things and thank you for the video!
@joecalcagni9615
@joecalcagni9615 Жыл бұрын
SSSHHHHHH! Those are my favorite hunting/fishing spots ;) Don't let the tourists find out about it or in a few short years we will be overrun by out-of-staters.
@mostdopecaptain3350
@mostdopecaptain3350 11 ай бұрын
I was born in St J during the ice storm of 98. My family has a maple farm in island Pond. Will definitely be stopping by the general store soon. Thank you!
@hassanalihusseini1717
@hassanalihusseini1717 Жыл бұрын
Your video makes Vermont appearing so attractive. That was up to now one of the States I have never considered to visit in the USA. Very nice information! Edit: I forget to mention Poutine.... Yes my brother and I tried on a stopover in Canada (Montral). And we were not amused.... thinking like "if that is the National Food of Canada.... we rather would not try other food." No... Poutine for us was horrible.... But may be were just in a wrong place. Edit End.
@nickpvb
@nickpvb Жыл бұрын
Poutine isn’t for everybody. Heck some people don’t like coffee. We’ve only had it during the summer in Montreal where it was exceptional. It must be even better in the winter.
@woltews
@woltews Жыл бұрын
I love how the bridge he is talking about how great it to drive has a concrete block that keeps you from driving on it
@bridges3752
@bridges3752 Жыл бұрын
Flying out to Vermont today for fall break. Thanks for the last minute advice 😂
@iamthanos554
@iamthanos554 Жыл бұрын
Take me with you 🥹😮‍💨
@bridges3752
@bridges3752 Жыл бұрын
@@iamthanos554 haha next time!?
@iamthanos554
@iamthanos554 Жыл бұрын
@@bridges3752 sounds like a plan if you're actually serious 🥹
@jazziered142
@jazziered142 4 ай бұрын
I cannot recommend enough to rent an electric bike and ride along the waterfront bike path to and across the Colchester causeway in Burlington. It;s so amazing and STUNNING.... I loved it so much I did it three times. Make sure the bike ferry is running. Aslo the sunset dinner cruise on Lake Champlain is fun..
@Chillaxing113
@Chillaxing113 Жыл бұрын
The "Don'ts" about driving applies EVERYWHERE! 🙂
@climbfl410
@climbfl410 Жыл бұрын
I have been to Burlington, Montpelier, Warren, Norwich University and Northfield (Vermont 🇺🇸) for Indian summer 🍁🍂 a couple of weeks ago and I loved it 💛 Wonderful state and part of the USA 😃 Lukas from Dortmund, Germany 🇩🇪
@michaeltravers3095
@michaeltravers3095 Жыл бұрын
Don’t drive in Vermont with a headlight out. They don’t have much street lights.
@matthewnelson-rogalski1777
@matthewnelson-rogalski1777 3 ай бұрын
S. Vermont doesn't get a ton of love. Appreciated all the visual representation you brought to us in this video!
@BluesStraightFromTheHarp
@BluesStraightFromTheHarp Жыл бұрын
As a multi generational Vermonter I had to weigh in on this video. Firstly…Vermont is not what Vermont used to be. There was a sense of community and of the old ways. Now, it’s a shell of its former self. This idea that Vermont is this great place! Why? Sure if you’re from out of State and you “relocated” here and have the big $$$$$$$ to actually live in Vermont, why not? But if you’re not loaded or weren’t born into a family business you’re probably not going to be able to afford to live here let alone finding a place to live in! Rent for a 1br apartment in the middle of nowhere’s is well over 1400.00/mo + utilities. Employment you ask? Well, its pretty much down to retail and construction. Walmart or restaurants or trade oriented which is ok IF you’re in your 20’s. Also, don’t assume it’s this “safe space” because it’s not. I’m living proof having been shot in an attempted murder, my biological father was murdered when I was 8…every night on the news there’s some form of violent crime here. Speaking of crime & Vermont…it’s void of any outlets for young people and riddled with heroin and fentanyl addicts. I know, I have a loved one who is struggling with this poison. Oh and riddled with methadone & suboxin (spelling) clinics to “treat” said addicted people. Now Vermont feels like a place where dreams go to die. It’s not this fairy tale that so many want to believe it is. I’m glad you found some good things yet…people should know that there is a lot of not so good here too. IMO more then the good. The biggest do not for visiting Vermont. Do not assume your safe because it’s “Vermont”. That was 40 years ago. Thanks & be well…
@4000angels
@4000angels Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this honest and insightful comment, I really do appreciate it. It is hard to find comments like these. I visited Burlington in 2020, and I was surprised when I saw significant amounts of homelessness and tent cities. I can only imagine how it is now, in 2023. If there is any additional information you would like to add, please feel free to reply back to me. Thank you again.
@bradbraun6851
@bradbraun6851 9 ай бұрын
2023 even middlebury has tents and crime starting up.
@jlangenfeld5479
@jlangenfeld5479 Жыл бұрын
I used to frequent Vermont. One thing I would like to add to the mud season is, be prepared for most of the business to be closed. During mud season April to mid/late May, most of the local businesses are closed during that time. Absolutely beautiful state through all 4 seasons!
@MountainDuke-music
@MountainDuke-music Жыл бұрын
The Back roads are scary😆😆😆 without Gps, Naaa all roads leave to somewhere just Keep a full tank of gas. the best part of Vermont is the back roads!Get Lost on purpose it's the best way to experience VT God Bless you 🙏
@GarrettKoval
@GarrettKoval 25 күн бұрын
Vermonter born and raised. You nailed most things pretty well. I especially appreciate the instructions for leaf peepers right in the beginning. Side note: this looks like you’re standing at the end of someone’s private driveway filming this, if you are I don’t recommend doing it in the future, if you want to make friends…
@tobiojo6469
@tobiojo6469 Жыл бұрын
I would love to Visit Vermont 😊
@BlueMoon_24
@BlueMoon_24 Жыл бұрын
Montpelier is the Capitol 😊. And no McDonald's in it! Only Capitol in US without one.
@robw9728
@robw9728 Жыл бұрын
There’s one about 30 seconds across the Montpelier town lines with Barre/Berlin. Although it’s not “technically” in Montpelier, it’s throwing distance away. It’s a claim to fame, while also having a McDonalds.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
yeah, i totally messed that one up and my kid even told me from his states quiz! i suck
@jamesphillipshort
@jamesphillipshort Жыл бұрын
I love Vermont. My mother's family came from Springfield/Chester area. It truly is a beautiful state!
@woltersworld
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Vermont is nice
@nessisasquid
@nessisasquid Жыл бұрын
as a new jerseyean who lived in vt/nh for about 9 months, i found vermonters very friendly! they didn't seem to be in any rush and if anything i felt like i was the one rushing them lol
@franciswright6672
@franciswright6672 Жыл бұрын
Seriously, where were you cuz I lived here for 22yrs and I have met nothing but assholes. There is nothing but rude ignorant drug addicts. No body I’d friendly, no Vermonter will help you if you were dying in the side of the rode. I’m handicapped and walk with are crutches, my car broke down and I was on the side of the rode trying to wave down someone for help not one person stopped for over an hour finally i waves a $20 bill and someone stopped. So I don’t know what state you’re talking about but it sur isn’t Vermont.
@nessisasquid
@nessisasquid Жыл бұрын
@@franciswright6672 i was in white river junction 🤷 i'm sorry that happened to you...
@atkinsmum
@atkinsmum 14 күн бұрын
I live in Vermont and you are spot on!!
@leighmosher2182
@leighmosher2182 Жыл бұрын
While in Burlington, recommend visiting Vermont since it's very close by 😀 (New Yorks Eastern Shore)
@frankbeardsley2941
@frankbeardsley2941 Жыл бұрын
Burlington is on their 24th or 25th shooting for the year. That's what happens when socialists take over.
@kaylarobinson7859
@kaylarobinson7859 Жыл бұрын
Vermonter here: the best creemee spot is literally anywhere. You really can't go wrong, and out of staters won't be able to tell the difference between a good one and a really good one ;) plus we don't want lines at our favorite places so we'll never let you know... The best advice I have is that if you want to see the real Vermont, don't stick to Burlington, Stowe, and Killington. Go to the lesser talked about towns. You'll have less crowds of other out of staters and see how VTers actually live.
@MrTomtusti
@MrTomtusti Жыл бұрын
yeah visit towns like Rutland.
@markbarone9634
@markbarone9634 Жыл бұрын
Spot on, I wont give out any locations to go because I dont particularly want to be in line with all the tourists.
@Evan_L
@Evan_L Жыл бұрын
Nah don't listen to kayla, Burlington Stowe and Killington are the best. go there!
@gaysullivan1942
@gaysullivan1942 Жыл бұрын
In response to visiting Rutland….it is a great little city with many good restaurants, a huge farmer’s market and a wonderful live music/entertainment venue, the Paramount.
@labouroflove948
@labouroflove948 Жыл бұрын
Don't freak out when I pass multiple peepers on a double yellow line, it's completely legal in Vermont.
@sweetNess856
@sweetNess856 11 ай бұрын
Good to know.
@sweetNess856
@sweetNess856 11 ай бұрын
Good to know.
@ltltornado3337
@ltltornado3337 Жыл бұрын
I didn't realize this video was so new! I booked my first trip to Vermont in a couple weeks and was so happy to find it! Thanks for helping me look forward to it!
@Amy-601
@Amy-601 Жыл бұрын
Love ❤️ Vermont, the food 🥘 and the farmers market! And the history. Love ❤️ the deets. Thank you 😊 for sharing. I’ll remember to bring my pass- card next time. Also love ❤️ Colorado for skiing ⛷ . Also love 💗 Salem ( Mass) during Halloween 🎃 lol 😂!! It’s fun 🤩!! Plus a lot of history. Thanks, Amy
@maxshenkwrites
@maxshenkwrites Жыл бұрын
Vermonter here... lived here the past 14 years, so I guess I'm native by now. I wouldn't live anywhere else. You mention artisan beer. Lots of artisan COFFEE up here too. Each decent-sized town seems to have its own local coffee roaster. If nothing else, Speeder and Earl's in Burlington, Capitol Grounds in Montpelier = both are great local coffeemakers. And Vermont Coffee Company is sold pretty much everywhere, and Vermont Artisan is great too... but that doesn't even scratch the surface. But Vermont coffee is a great thing to take home to people. My pick for best cremee = Dairy Creme in Montpelier. Three favorite Vermont snack foods: Rosie's beef jerky! Eddie's Bakery Donuts! Steve's Whoopie Pies! (the orange creme or red velvet = wow) LOVE this video. Thank you from White River Junction.
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
I've been here since 95' and I still consider myself a Masshole LOL Just a Masshole living in beautiful Vermont. I've been here so long the state went from 🔴to🔵
@maxshenkwrites
@maxshenkwrites Жыл бұрын
I thought Vermont was "blue" when I got here, but I think that the politics here were actually best summed up by something I saw on a drive once near Bradford: a beautiful old barn on which was painted, in big white letters, USA OUT OF VERMONT!!!!! Most people up here just want to be left alone. Or as someone in a bank line in front of me a few years back said when the subject of our last president came up and he was asked "where are you going to go if it all blows up and gets crazy," "Dude, I'm HERE."
@chrissy1310
@chrissy1310 Жыл бұрын
@@maxshenkwrites The barn people probably were members of the "seceding the union" group with the green flag with a blue square and white stars.
@cathyhughes991
@cathyhughes991 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but your not a native unless you were born in VT.
@maxshenkwrites
@maxshenkwrites Жыл бұрын
@@cathyhughes991 1 - "You're" 2 - Whatever.
@larryfodge6879
@larryfodge6879 Жыл бұрын
My wife is a traveling nurse we love it here it’s so beautiful here tho I think Burlington isn’t what vermont is about the rest of the state is wonderful
@MeansToTravel
@MeansToTravel Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes, thank you for reminding me to shake my camera a lot when I see the monster so I can sell the footage! Best tip!!! 😂😂
@slowfox89
@slowfox89 Жыл бұрын
Being a Western NC native. The leaf looker rules apply here as well. That being said Vermont looks amazingly beautiful!
@HALO-2304
@HALO-2304 Жыл бұрын
I'd highly suggest visiting Spurbury, VT. Just don't get stopped by Officer Farva!
@bvtgamer5707
@bvtgamer5707 Жыл бұрын
Have lived here my whole life. Grew up in Belvidere but have lived in Burlington the last 20 yrs. Vermont is great . Every time I pretend I want to move I'll just watch this video
@jacquelinej143
@jacquelinej143 Жыл бұрын
You don't really Have to refrigerate maple syrup. When I was growing up we always had a big metal can in the cupboard or pantry, never any problem. (We've also had it in jugs and also no problem. We always buy 100% pure Vermont maple syrup.) If it does happen to get moldy (which I've never seen happen) you can just skim off the mold and boil it and it's good as new.
@kjmav10135
@kjmav10135 Жыл бұрын
I’m the daughter of a Vermonter and I have never refrigerated maple syrup. I buy is by the gallon, and it’s never gotten moody. Of course, it doesn’t usually last long!
@jonathanp1884
@jonathanp1884 Жыл бұрын
You simply re boil it. If sets for years it turns into crystal
@elementgypsy
@elementgypsy Жыл бұрын
As a Vermonter, I'm happy to hear you have good tips for visiting.
@nickpvb
@nickpvb Жыл бұрын
We visited Vermont in 1992 and then again in 2019. Prices have gone up especially in the touristy areas. However it’s still a great place to visit. The biggest mountain is Killington has the alpine skiing, the cross country skiing at the relatively flat base in the winter, then summer and fall the backpackers and mountain bikers are on their own trails! I hiked from our wonderful mountain meadows hotel which is on the Appalachian Trail to the top of Killington. It was great! It was august but cold so I grabbed a hot coffee at the lodge then rode the ski lift to the base. The lift riders heading up were all mountain bikers. Awesome!!! We loved our trip so much!
@keeganhoward5850
@keeganhoward5850 Жыл бұрын
Our biggest mountain it Mt.Mansfield
@MB-qr6et
@MB-qr6et 8 ай бұрын
You are very entertaining, and as a Vermonter, I have to say, you did a good job....thank you! now, that said, as a local, I'm glad we don't rely on Stowe or other touristy towns to entertain us..... thank god, we have our own 'hidden gems' that we don't share, and , they are out there!!
@southport5232
@southport5232 5 ай бұрын
Came here to say that. The best parts of our state are most certainly not in Stowe.
@zavaz987
@zavaz987 Жыл бұрын
As a life-long Vermonter, I can add some insight about the perceived VT standoffishness. For many years, husband and wife actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward had a vacation house in Shelburne, VT. I recall an interview with them from some time in the 90's in the local newspaper. When asked why they liked it here it so much, they said they'd been visiting for decades and no one had ever approached them at a restaurant and asked for their autographs or even acknowledged who they were, even though everyone clearly knew who they were. A few years ago, Paul McCartney was visiting the Manchester, VT area and said something similar in an interview. My experience is that Vermonters tend have a strong sense of privacy and wouldn't presume to intrude on someone else's privacy. In a service setting (restaurant, shop, etc.), it's typically up to the customer to make the first move to initiate a more personal conversation, which the Vermonter may or may not follow-up on, but usually will if they're not too busy. As someone who's also a bit of a francophile, Vermonter's are aloof in much the same way that some American's think Parisians are rude or aloof. My experience is they aren't; you just need to understand their sense of privacy and how and when to talk with them. Another bit of advice, if you're traveling alone or with one other person, sit at the bar or counter of a restaurant. That's a signal that you're open to conversation. The counter staff or bar tender or your neighbors sitting at the bar are far more likely to chat than if you sit at a table.
@Tomatohater64
@Tomatohater64 3 ай бұрын
I lived and worked in Maine during the late 90s and spent a fair amount of time in all three upper New England states. I can honestly say that I never had a negative experience in my time there. People were mostly quite nice and friendly toward me, especially in Maine.
@dwhetsel695
@dwhetsel695 Жыл бұрын
I have 49 states under my belt, just need to check off Vermont. Sooo, maybe not in the Spring, as I had planned. Thanks, Mark!
@dwhetsel695
@dwhetsel695 Жыл бұрын
@@howarddamico1237 😂It might be a long wait! I don’t know how I missed Vermont, but i guess I’m just talented like that😂
@jonathanp1884
@jonathanp1884 Жыл бұрын
Saving the best til last.
@jaimelaverc2475
@jaimelaverc2475 Жыл бұрын
Im saving money to visit the USA, and the first place I will drop by is Burlington. This video was very informative, greetings from Brazil!
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