While Vermont is delightful all year round, it’s especially magical during the winter season. To get a feel for why the Green Mountain State is so special this time of year, take a trip to these seven small towns. As you’ll soon see, they capture Vermont and the spirit of the holidays in a truly spectacular way.

  1. Shelburne

Facebook/Shelburne Museum While there’s so much to see in Shelburne during the holiday season, head to the museum to see their annual Winter Lights event. Shelburne, VT, USA

  1. Putney

Santa Land USA For a unique experience, bring the entire family to Santa Land for a memorable outing in Putney. Putney, VT 05346, USA

  1. Grafton

Google/Ed Konstantellis Grafton is a small town with plenty of picturesque views that’ll get you into the Christmas spirit. After spending the day exploring this sweet town, enjoy a holiday feast at the Grafton Inn. Grafton, VT, USA

  1. Brattleboro

Google/Nate Bartlett Spread some cheer and go to Brattleboro’s annual Christmas Eve Market. This year, this small town event will take place from 10am - 2pm at 80 Flat Street. Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

  1. Waterbury

Facebook/Bridgeside Books There’s nothing more magical than reindeer! If you’re in Waterbury on December 19, you can meet some in real life! Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676, USA

  1. Weston

Google/Garrett Simon Part of what makes the season so magical is shopping for Christmas decor. Therefore, make sure to stop at Weston Village Christmas Shop to stock up on everything you need to make Christmas extra special. Weston, VT 05161, USA

  1. Stowe

Go Stowe For a magical day out, make sure to add Stowe to your list of small towns to visit over Christmas. Along with outdoor concerts and parades, enjoy checking out the festive displays throughout the town. Stowe, VT 05672, USA

If you’re looking for more ways to experience the festive season in Vermont, check out this article: The Holidays Aren’t Complete Without A Visit To The Positively Magical Vermont Reindeer Farm.

Facebook/Shelburne Museum

While there’s so much to see in Shelburne during the holiday season, head to the museum to see their annual Winter Lights event.

Shelburne, VT, USA

Santa Land USA

For a unique experience, bring the entire family to Santa Land for a memorable outing in Putney.

Putney, VT 05346, USA

Google/Ed Konstantellis

Grafton is a small town with plenty of picturesque views that’ll get you into the Christmas spirit. After spending the day exploring this sweet town, enjoy a holiday feast at the Grafton Inn.

Grafton, VT, USA

Google/Nate Bartlett

Spread some cheer and go to Brattleboro’s annual Christmas Eve Market. This year, this small town event will take place from 10am - 2pm at 80 Flat Street.

Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

Facebook/Bridgeside Books

There’s nothing more magical than reindeer! If you’re in Waterbury on December 19, you can meet some in real life!

Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676, USA

Google/Garrett Simon

Part of what makes the season so magical is shopping for Christmas decor. Therefore, make sure to stop at Weston Village Christmas Shop to stock up on everything you need to make Christmas extra special.

Weston, VT 05161, USA

Go Stowe

For a magical day out, make sure to add Stowe to your list of small towns to visit over Christmas. Along with outdoor concerts and parades, enjoy checking out the festive displays throughout the town.

Stowe, VT 05672, USA

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