LGBT Scene in Vermont

An exodus of gay couples from the Eastern Seaboard have adopted Vermont as their new home, and a visit to the Green Mountain State may make you consider a move as well!

Vermont was the first state to legalize gay marriage through the legislature, and the new governor, Peter Shumlin, was one of the original co-signers of the gay marriage bill, so the state is in good hands. This progressive mentality has been a boon for gay travel to Vermont, with thousands of couples coming to get married since the legalization of same-sex marriage.

An entire industry has emerged to welcome gay couples to Vermont, which has created a wealth of gay-friendly options for all gay visitors. People in this state are genuinely happy to see you, to host you in their bed and breakfast or to serve you a meal at a restaurant. You’d be hard pressed to find a more friendly, warm and sociable population, one that makes traveler’s feel at home.

Burlington is the cultural capital of the state, anchored by the creative youth of the University of Vermont and boosted by an established population that loves their town. Down the foodie-paradise of Route 100, past the Ben & Jerry’s factory and the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, is the celebrated Stowe Mountain resort where skiers of all skill levels carve up the snow.

Each season brings its own flavors, from foliage to snow to blooms to warmth, ensuring a uniquely Vermont experience at each turn.