| Vermont is an exquisite state and features a | | | | Vermont State Park and open for viewing by the |
| variety of winter activities perfect for February. | | | | public. The Brattleboro Winter Carnival is a |
| From arts to skiing and music, Vermont has it all. | | | | celebration that is held annually and in which the |
| The Brattleboro Gallery Walk: Celebration of the | | | | entire town comes together. The event features |
| Arts features over 40 different exhibits in | | | | karaoke, ice fishing, a queen's pageant, pancake |
| galleries, cafes and other establishments. There | | | | breakfasts, ice-skating, sleigh rides, a country |
| are artists' receptions, live music, a dance and | | | | western jamboree, petting zoos and movies. |
| other performances as well. The town of | | | | The Lake Hortonia Ice Fishing Derby is Vermont's |
| Brattleboro is located in Windham County on the | | | | annual ice fishing tournament in Hubbardton, |
| shores of the Connecticut River. The town | | | | Vermont. The event always takes place the |
| serves as a gateway to Vermont and is a popular | | | | second weekend in February. Elegible fish species |
| area for banking, printing, agriculture, resorts and | | | | include Northern Pike, Bass, Yellow Perch, Crappie |
| entertainment. There are several cultural | | | | and others. Hubbardton is a historic town in |
| institutions including the Brattleboro Music Center, | | | | Vermont and home to the Hubbardton Monument. |
| Brattleboro Museum and Arts Center, and the | | | | This little town is where the Green Mountain Boys |
| River Valley Performing Arts Center. | | | | flew the first American flag into battle against the |
| Battleboro is also home to Fort Dummer. The | | | | British in 1777. It is home to several beautiful lakes |
| Fort was built in 1724 and was the state's | | | | that are excellent for fishing including Lake |
| permanent white settlement. Today, the Fort is a | | | | Hortonia, Beebe Pond and Echo Lake. |