Vacationing in Vermont

Vermont is an exquisite state and features aVermont 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 theentire town comes together. The event features
Arts features over 40 different exhibits inkaraoke, ice fishing, a queen's pageant, pancake
galleries, cafes and other establishments. Therebreakfasts, ice-skating, sleigh rides, a country
are artists' receptions, live music, a dance andwestern jamboree, petting zoos and movies.
other performances as well. The town ofThe Lake Hortonia Ice Fishing Derby is Vermont's
Brattleboro is located in Windham County on theannual ice fishing tournament in Hubbardton,
shores of the Connecticut River. The townVermont. The event always takes place the
serves as a gateway to Vermont and is a popularsecond weekend in February. Elegible fish species
area for banking, printing, agriculture, resorts andinclude Northern Pike, Bass, Yellow Perch, Crappie
entertainment. There are several culturaland 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 theThis 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. TheBritish in 1777. It is home to several beautiful lakes
Fort was built in 1724 and was the state'sthat are excellent for fishing including Lake
permanent white settlement. Today, the Fort is aHortonia, Beebe Pond and Echo Lake.