Travel Like a Local: Vermont, Manchester, VT (2026)

Insider's tips and recommendations for experiencing Vermont like a local: restaurants, inns, breweries, cideries, hikes, farmers' markets and more.

05/30/2026

Well, baseball pitcher is not in my future. ⚾️😅

But what an honor it was to throw out the first pitch at the season opener for the .

Lake Monsters games are a classic Burlington summer tradition… Whether you’re there for the baseball, the McKenzie hot dogs and 14th Star lagers, the family fun, or just an excuse to spend an evening at the ballpark, there’s something special about summer games at Centennial Field. 🌞🌭

This season is packed with fun promotions too, including Mustache Mayhem Night, 25¢ Hot Dog Night, Night, fireworks, and plenty of reasons to make a trip to the ballpark.

A huge thank you to the Lake Monsters organization for the invite. I’ll gladly leave the pitching to the real players, but I’ll definitely be back in the stands cheering them on this summer. 💚⚾️

⭐️ When was the last time you went to a Lake Monsters game? ⭐️ What’s another must-collect summer experience in Burlington?

05/29/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a getaway to Vermont 🍁 and 2 VIP tickets to Do Good Fest in Montpelier! 🎶

One lucky winner will receive a summer escape to Montpelier, Vermont to attend the musical festival of the summer: National Life Group Do Good Fest, with performances by Neon Trees, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Smash Mouth and Augustana 🎤🎸

The winner will receive: 🎟️ 2 VIP tickets to the festival on Saturday, July 11
 ✨ Access to VIP lounge amenities (including air conditioning, seating & restrooms)
 🍽️ An upscale buffet with an open bar featuring beer & wine

Enjoy: 🎶 An exclusive behind-the-scenes backstage tour 🖊️ A signed poster from available artists 🎁 A curated Do Good Fest swag bag 🚗 VIP parking

Explore the 20+ food vendors and beer garden with $40 in food vouchers to spend, and end the night with an amazing fireworks display 🎆🌮🍔

To make the most out of your time in Montpelier, you’ll also receive a two-night hotel stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterbury Stowe for Friday and Saturday nights, offering close access to the area’s shops and restaurants.

Do Good Fest is family-friendly, and all ticket proceeds benefit youth mental health organizations across Vermont. ❤️ This is a feel-good summer event you don’t want to miss.✨

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05/28/2026

It’s not every day you list a castle. 🏰✨ Listed by Erin McCormick, with KW

For years, many have wondered about the story behind the mysterious Georgia Castle perched high above Oakland Station Road in Georgia, Vermont. Rising from the hills like something out of a forgotten fairytale, this one-of-a-kind stone fortress has captured the imagination of locals, passersby, and dreamers alike.

Now, the next chapter is waiting to be written. Will you give this property the next chapter in its fairytale?

Set on more than 10 acres with sweeping mountain and windmill views, this extraordinary unfinished castle shell offers nearly 19,000 square feet of possibility. Towering turrets, stained glass windows, gargoyles, fortress-like stone walls, and dramatic architectural details make it feel like it belongs in another century…or perhaps another kingdom entirely. 👑

Built with real stone, concrete, and steel beams, the craftsmanship and scale are unlike anything else in New England. Inside, endless unfinished spaces invite the imagination to run wild:

✨ Grand halls for unforgettable gatherings
✨ A storybook library lined with books and candlelight
✨ A luxury inn or wedding venue
✨ A private hilltop retreat
✨ Themed rooms, hidden passageways, art studios, or even a dragon-worthy wine cellar 🐉🍷

And while it may feel worlds away, the location offers convenient access near St. Albans and Interstate 89.

The property already includes a drilled well, septic, electricity, and heating systems in place, along with the castle shell, giving the next owner a rare opportunity to bring their own vision to life while completing the project of a lifetime.

This is more than real estate. It’s the chance to finish and own your very own castle on the hill. ✨

✨🏰 If you could transform this Vermont castle into anything, what would it become? A luxury inn, wedding venue, private estate, or something entirely magical? Tell us your vision below. 🐉✨

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