A great opportunity for media is to take one of the Pre or Post Trips set up by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing. You can sign up for one trip on the registration form on a first-come, first serve basis. Please note: If attending a Pre or Post Trip, you will be responsible for your own ground transportation to and from either airport.
Offering the charm of quintessential Vermont towns, this trip showcases farmland and the natural beauty of the area. This region is home to Vermont's only National Park, a museum devoted to preserving Vermont's agricultural heritage, one of Vermont's most impressive scenic wonders, the 165 foot deep Quechee Gorge, vibrant downtowns, one of the nation's premier raptor centers as well as one of the nation's top glass blowing companies plus much more.
Lake Champlain is America's sixth largest freshwater body (behind only the five Great Lakes). Lake Champlain and the surrounding region, possess a scenic beauty and cultural richness that make it a top destination for visitors around the globe. Experience the naval history of Lake Champlain. Shop, eat, and enjoy Burlington, consistently rated as one of America's most livable cities. Explore one of the farms in some of the most productive dairy farmland in the country. After your visit to the Lake Champlain Islands, you'll see that the Caribbean doesn't have a lock on island destinations.
Come visit the smallest state capital in the country (and the only one without a McDonald's restaurant). Explore the beautiful State House, take in a 400-year sweep of Vermont history in the Vermont Historical Society Museum and see where some of the nation's top new chefs are being produced at the New England Culinary Institute. Marvel at the artistry in stone found in Barre, Vermont, Granite Center of the World and much more.
Southern Vermont is one of the most eclectic regions of the state. From the majesty of the Green Mountain National Forest with all its recreational opportunities, to vibrant art communities in classic small Vermont towns, superb shopping and dining experiences, fishing on the famed Batten Kill and the beginning of the Connecticut River Byway, one of America's newest National Scenic Byways.
This year we will be allowing NATJA conference attendees to build their own pre and post fam trips. From lakes to mountains to rivers and everything in between, you'll be able to choose from a wide variety of lodging, dining, recreational, and entertainment opportunities throughout Vermont to build your own itinerary and explore the Green Mountain State at your own pace and follow your particular interests.
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