Farmers Markets are a great way to buy locally-sourced produce, cheese, meats, eggs, maple syrup and more at generally affordable prices. We are pleased to see that the Vermont Agency of Agriculture has a list of more than 50 Farmers Markets in Vermont, listed by county. Going to a...
Vermont
Vermont features the beautiful Green Mountains and quaint small towns and this information focuses on the best budget travel things to do in this beautiful state.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a “Core” Historic Vermont Attraction
You can spend a lot of money at Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Vt., as it’s one of those places where you just want to buy everything! So what’s this historic Vermont attraction doing on the Thrifty New England Traveler Blog? Read on… The other side of the...
Saving Lodging Money In Vermont For The Fall Season
If you don’t feel like paying those high fall seasonal lodging rates during the Vermont fall foliage season, we recommend checking out the dirt cheap Motel 6 in Colchester, Vt. (just outside Burlington, Vt.). As an example, we just checked out booking a room for two adults during the...
Compare Hotel Prices in New England Cities and Towns
Compare hotel prices for the lowest available rates in more than 300 New England cities and towns: Connecticut Hotels | Maine Hotels | Massachusetts Hotels | New Hampshire Hotels | Rhode Island Hotels | Vermont Hotels The background on this price-saving concept: If online hotel booking sites keep getting smarter in their services, then...
Vermont Teddy Bear Tour In Shelburne Vt.
Two dollars for adults and no charge for children 12 and under will get you a fun half-hour tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company in Shelburne, Vt. Vermont Teddy Bear Company tour ambassadors will educate and entertain you on the process of how Vermont Teddy Bears are born...
Biking Through A Classic, Scenic Vermont Town
If you love biking and scenery, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better destination than the free Recreation Path in Stowe, Vt. This well-maintained 5.3-mile paved bike path starts in Stowe Village, and meanders through some beautiful forests and meadows — and scenic river crossings over arched bridges. You’ll...
The Tasty and Affordable Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Tour, Waterbury Vt.
If you are an ice cream lover, then we’re confident that you’ll be in your full glory visiting the Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Tour at the fabulous Ben and Jerry’s facility in Waterbury, Vt. This educational and entertaining 30-minute tour features a brief history on Ben and Jerry’s...