Richmond Holidays

Richmond holidays
Richmond holidays offer an historic New England town in Vermont, ideally placed for a relaxing break on the eastern shores of Lake Champlain. Less than 20km from the bustling major city of Burlington, Richmond holidays boast a scenic location in glorious Vermont countryside, on the western foothills of the states' famous Green Mountains. A holiday in Richmond gives visitors the chance to discover the fabulous New England landscapes, explore the mountains and lakes, and experience the classic Vermont lifestyle - laid-back and friendly.

Richmond holidays - Discover the beauty of Vermont, explore the mountains and lakes
With its close vicinity to the Green Mountains, which run along the entire length of the state, and the sparkling Lake Champlain, Richmond holidays offer a year-round destination, with superb facilities for the outdoor enthusiast. In the summer, the region is known for its walking, hiking and mountain biking trails, with holidays in Richmond offering excellent backpacking and camping in the scenic mountains. Lake Champlain provides miles of beautiful shoreline, and is ideal for all types of watersports, with a great choice of boat trips and cruises, fishing and sailing all available on a holiday in Richmond. Holidays in Richmond boast landscapes ablaze with reds and golds, with the region attracting many visitors eager to experience the delightful New England foliage in the autumn. With its close proximity to Stowe, holidays in Richmond are also, of course, ideally placed to ski the famous mountains of Vermont during the winter season.

Holidays in Richmond - Visit the vibrant city of Burlington, home of Ben & Jerrys' ice-cream
Dating back to 1795, the town retains a charming small-town atmosphere, with holidays in Richmond boasting the first community church in the country, the unique 16-sided structure, the Round Church, and the stunning waterfall at Huntington Gorge. Burlington, the biggest city in Vermont, lies close by and is well worth a trip whilst on a holiday in Richmond. An attractive and lively college city, with a restored waterfront boasting spectacular views, Burlington is home to many attractions, including the Ben & Jerrys' Ice Cream Factory, the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and many interesting galleries and museums, such as the Shelburne Museum.