Yeah public transportation borderline doesn’t exist in VT. To live here you MUST own a reliable car.

As for what to do, it depends on what you are into. There is plenty to do in the winter, if you are into winter things. Also this storm we just got wasn’t shit. We got like 4-6”. Barely enough to cover the dirt.

If you are into skiing/snowshoeing, better to come in February when we have some real snow. If you just want to be outdoorsy and sightsee and explore towns, summer and fall is better. If you want peak foliage, first week of October is generally the best time to come for that.

If you want to make visiting Vermont worthwhile at all, you will need your own transportation. Public transportation outside of Burlington is inconvenient or nonexistent. There is no Uber or Lyft. To make your visit at all worth your time or money, you need your own wheels.

That said, visiting in Vermont in the winter is incredibly popular and well worth it. It’s best to hit up several touristy towns, spending 1-2 days in each. All the better if you ski, but if not there’s still a lot to do.

Check out https://www.vermontvacation.com for options.

Well I will address the public transportation question: there are buses in the Burlington area. Not in Stowe.

It's not a constant snow storm here if that's what you're worried about but yes, there will be snow and it will be cold. There are lots of outdoor activities, you will need the proper clothes for them. Otherwise, there's shopping, breweries, dining, etc.

Absolutely not

If you're into skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, or winter hiking, then January is a great time to visit! But if you're not into outdoor activities, then be prepared for lots of cold and not a lot in the way of festivals or other events.

What happened to good old fashioned research? You could have answered your own questions relatively quickly. If you aren't even aware of our public transportation situation you would probably benefit from doing your own research before coming here.

You're asking this now, on December 28th? You intend to come January 1-6? No lead time at all eh? Hoping for the best with accommodations?

If you want rain and 50 and misery come on up! But really don’t. We are having the worst winter. There isn’t much to do since everything that makes Vermont nice is outdoors and it just keeps raining. Current 10 day has rain 5 of those 6 days. If we get lucky it will be colder than expected and that will all be snow which will suck for travel but be good for outdoor activities

Oh buddy, not this year. Have fun in NYC.

Public transportation is lacking and it’s easy to Uber somewhere and have zero chance of Ubering back and you take the same risk with taxis.

Bro it is wayyyyyy too late to book that trip.

Just look at listings for hotels next week. Do you see any?

R/NewtoVermont

>Do you guys think it'll be worth it to visit Vermont around that time or is it gonna be just snow and nothing to do?

That's literally Vermont. Snow and nothing to do. Unless you know what to do.

You're very underprepared. Maybe try again next year.

there will be NO SNOW

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Look at VT on google maps with the satellite view; that will answer your question on public transportation (there is none outside of some parts of chittenden co)

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