Shopping, Touring and Tasting Waterbury
Situated in central Vermont at the intersection of three scenic routes, Waterbury woos visitors and locals alike with its wide variety of shopping, touring and tasting. Plan to come to this crossroad of Vermont along the Winooski River on an empty stomach and allow yourself to graze your way through some of Vermont’s tastiest treats.…
Read MoreSki Maps Bonanza
Ski Maps Bonanza It’s no secret that here at Discovery Map International we’re into skiing. Headquartered in Waitsfield, Vermont in the heart of ski country, most of the staff at DM loves snowsports. Peter Hans, president of Discovery Map International, is arguably the most enthusiastic skier of us all. And being the quirky bunch that…
Read MoreDiscovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 10: Mad River Valley, VT
On this episode we welcome Eric Friedman, marketing director at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont. We talk to him about the Mad River Valley and a quintessential Vermont get away. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.madriverglen.com http://www.madriverbarn.com https://www.hydeawayinn.com http://www.sugarbush.com http://www.madrivervalley.com/4th http://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours http://alchemistbeer.com https://www.lawsonsfinest.com http://americanflatbread.com http://www.pitcherinn.com http://www.peasantvt.com http://www.mixcupcakerie.com http://www.warrenstore.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map:…
Read MoreDiscovery Map® and The Art of Wayfinding
You know those moments when a place completely captures you? Maybe it’s the salty sea breeze and promise of fresh-caught seafood in Galveston, Texas, or the quiet beauty of Culebra, Puerto Rico, with its beaches and small-town life . Perhaps it’s the crisp mountain air and charming village of Breckenridge, Colorado, or the whispers of…
Read MoreA Nearly Complete Guide to Dining and Lodging in the Mad River Valley
Situated within the Mad River Valley between the Green Mountains to the west and the Northfield Mountains to the east, both Waitsfield and Warren are worth a closer look as you barrel down Route 100 or across Route 17 on your way to your next outdoor adventure. Indeed, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski resorts…
Read MoreDiscover the Best Ski Towns with Discovery Map®
Killington, Vermont Killington, located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, is one of the premier ski destinations on the East Coast. It is home to Killington Resort, which is the largest ski area in the eastern US. Nicknamed “The Beast of the East”, It typically has a long ski season thanks to its advanced snowmaking…
Read MoreBurlington, VT: The Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Hippest City
As the biggest and most happening city in Vermont, Burlington has lots going on. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain facing the lovely Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, the oh-so easy-on-the-eye scenery sets the tone for a very chill, down-to-earth vibe throughout the town. Add to that a population of students from three…
Read MoreBeyond Burlington
It’s easy to spend a week in Burlington, Vermont between all there is to do within the city proper as well as the outlying area. Plus, with the expansive Lake Champlain to the west, activities in this part of northern Vermont are increased tenfold. (In the past, Burlington, which is situated at the widest part…
Read More8 Old School Ski Areas: Vermont Edition
With the spotlight on Ryan Cochran Siegle at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, people from America to Asia are talking about how this World Cup–and now Olympic–champion hails from a tiny little ski area in Vermont. Ryan Cochran Siegle couldn’t be prouder to identify as a Vermonter, one that grew up at Cochran’s Ski Area,…
Read MoreExplore Rutland County
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS EXPLORE! Explore Rutland County for a classic Vermont experience and wide range of unique things to do. The Vermont Long Trail and Appalachian Trail meets in this county and offer incredible hiking for the outdoor enthusiast. Such towns as Rutland, Killington, Bridgewater, Pittsfield, Chittenden, Pittsford, Proctor, and Brandon are a few of the…
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