http://www.vermontpressroom.com/ The online resource for writers and editors from the Vermont Department of Tourism and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Affairs. en EricaHouskeeper@state.vt.us (Erica Houskeeper) John.Taylor@state.vt.us (John Taylor) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 14:44:51 GMT Thu, 28 Jan 2010 4:35:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=330 MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont students are invited to illustrate an advertisement for Vermont Life magazine’s summer issue as part of a new contest designed to highlight the importance of tourism in the Green Mountain State. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing’s “Drawn to Vermont” contest gives Vermont students in grades K-12 the opportunity to draw a picture that represents their favorite summer place or summer activity in Vermont. Travel {7dc7ec10-7011-4b7a-b0f3-af60990e2442} Mon, 25 Jan 2010 1:35:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=333 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Yankee Magazine’s readers have named many of their favorite establishments and attractions in Vermont as “Best of New England – Readers’ Choice” winners for 2010. The winners are listed online at YankeeMagazine.com. Yankee is read by over 2 million readers nationwide. Travel {2885c03b-2f73-48a5-a9a3-ba943b5aea2b} Thu, 28 Jan 2010 4:35:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=325 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont has been named one of the best-rated places in the world for stewardship and authenticity by the National Geographic Society. The sixth annual “Survey of Destination Stewardship,” conducted by National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, ranked Vermont fifth in the world and first in the United States. Travel {2aa00d15-0ad8-45e7-b86b-ef52cab86408} Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:45:22 EDT http://www.vermontvacation.com/seasons/freport091709.asp MONTPELIER, Vt. - Sept. 17, 2009 – Many areas of the state will be displaying colorful foliage over the next several days as a cold front moves into the area this weekend. Around the state, early color is beginning to appear in patches and bands along the higher elevations and in moist low-lying areas with varying shades of orange, yellow and red. Temperatures are expected to dip into the 40s on Friday, followed by sunny and crisp weather conditions over the weekend. Travel {39f73d9b-4500-4432-9ddc-da8f5faf2137} Thur, 17 Sept 2009 16:34:51 EDT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=323 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont tourism officials are expecting a busy foliage season this year and encourage visitors to take advantage of midweek deals being offered through the fall. Dozens of inns, hotels, historic sites and museums are offering a variety of midweek specials during the fall foliage season as part of the statewide “Midweek Peek” promotion organized by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Deals range from discounted lodging to reduced admission prices to free Vermont products. For details, visit www.VermontVacation.com/midweek. Travel {2aa00d15-0ad8-45e7-b86b-fd42cab86408} Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:33:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=317 MONTPELIER, Vt. – The sunny, crisp days of September in Vermont are an ideal time to get outside and visit a community fair, sample local food at an autumn festival, check out beautiful locally made artwork and handcrafted furniture, and take in some spectacular fall foliage. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening in September. Travel {c74fb69f-f4a2-4003-95ee-9465e132e0c7} Thur, 27 Aug 2009 10:55:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=321 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Shelburne Orchards will host an Apple Season Kick-Off Event on Sept. 15 featuring Woodchuck Cider, Apple iPods, Shelburne Farms cheese and live music to celebrate the autumn harvest. Sponsored in partnership with the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, the event is free and open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. at Shelburne Orchards, located at 216 Orchard Rd. in Shelburne. The event is also the official launch of the third annual “Apples to iPods” promotion, giving visitors to Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards a chance to win an Apple iPod. Travel {e2575939-d26d-4a80-aeae-62afebbe1f9e} Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:33:22 EST http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=320 BENNINGTON, Vt. – A full day of activities at the Bennington Battle Monument on Saturday and Sunday August 15th and 16th highlight the celebrations marking the anniversary of the Revolutionary War battle. Sunday August 16th is Bennington Battle Day and the Monument and all State Historic Sites are free to the public for the day, including special events at several sites. Travel {153f8c69-de2c-4cef-a8e4-b4c108f5a422} Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:55:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=317 MONTPELIER, Vt. – The month of August is a perfect time to experience summer in Vermont. You’ll find country fairs, food festivals, old home days, outdoor music concerts, and much more. Here are just a few of the many events taking place in Vermont in August. Travel {cde10edd-4f2e-4f3d-b83f-a712232938dc} Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:55:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=318 PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – The only way to properly honor “Silent Cal” Coolidge is with a party. The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation will host “Plymouth Old Home Day” at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site on Saturday August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. History {6b2cf178-eece-40ae-9b79-0c3a88fc6743} Tue, 23 Jul 2009 10:31:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=309 MONTPELIER, Vt. " Vermont tourism officials are expecting an excellent summer travel season and will launch an aggressive marketing campaign in major metropolitan markets to draw more visitors to the state. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing will kick-off its summer marketing campaign in Boston, New York, Montreal and Vermont next month. The campaign will promote Vermont primarily through radio stations, online advertising, and out-of-home signage in train and subway stations. Travel {c06871de-25dc-e26c-f09-e6951f3b8hh4} Fri, 08 May 2009 13:31:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=308 MONTPELIER, Vt. –Vermont’s natural scenic beauty is enhanced each spring when the work of Vermont artists and craftspeople can be seen firsthand during Vermont’s 17th annual Open Studio Weekend May 23-24. Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and the creative process in which Vermont artists and craftspeople invite the public to visit them working in their studios during Memorial Day Weekend. More than 260 sites will be open during this event, with more than 285 artists and artisans participating. Products {c06871de-25dc-e26c-f09-e6951f3a8ff3} Tue, 05 May 2009 14:55:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=306 MONTPELIER, Vt. - Passengers on the Amtrak Vermonter can take advantage of a reduced ticket price and a variety of lodging specials when traveling between any two Vermont stops on the train’s daily route. Amtrak and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing are offering "Downtowns by Rail," which includes a special passenger rate of $12 on the Amtrak Vermonter. In addition, 15 lodging properties in communities along the route have put together special packages to encourage overnight and multiday stays in Vermont’s historic downtowns. Travel {c06871de-25dc-e26c-f09-e6951f3a9gg3} Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:51:22 GMT http://www.vermontpressroom.com/Release_Detail.asp?ID=283 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermonters now have the opportunity to purchase a new Lake Champlain Quadricentennial commemorative license plate that can be displayed over front plates for two years. The official Quadricentennial commemorative plates, “Vermont Celebrates Champlain,” are being sold online through Vermont Life magazine and at various retail outlets for $25. Events {c06871de-25dc-e26c-f09-e6951f3a9ff2} Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:41:47 GMT