![]() From the Vermont side you can see the Adirondacks in New York, and from the New York side, you can see the Green Mountains and Mt. It lies on the eastern border of Vermont and on the western border of upstate New York. Lake Champlain is a huge freshwater lake that runs the length of the top third of Vermont all the way to Canada. There are short and easy waterfall hikes nearby, you can ride the gondola, or you can do a more strenuous hike and find a little more seclusion here too. The town itself is extremely charming, and there are a ton of great options for places to stay. This is a favorite spot for winter elopers too because of the ski resort on Mt. Stowe has so many great hikes and options for ceremony spots with views. There are a few with only a short hike to the falls, making them great spots if you are eloping with some family that can’t walk far. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a bunch of eager swimmers waiting to jump in the water during your ceremony. Several are super popular swimming holes, so in the summer especially I highly recommend a sunrise ceremony. ![]() The water is a deep blue-green and it really does seem like something only seen in movies. When they see the clear and pristine waters flowing over the granite rock they can hardly believe it’s real. There are so many amazing waterfalls in Vermont and they are one of my favorite spots to take people to who have never been to Vermont before. Check out this gallery, and this one, and this one. These are open all year except for mud season which generally lasts from April to late May when snow is melting rapidly and causing the trails to become basically waterfalls. They range from 3 miles roundtrip (going straight up) to around 8 miles round trip. Of course, then there are hiking trails to the top. The cliff trail is too dangerous to ascend in the winter, but you can walk around the top. This is also open generally from Memorial Day to the second weekend in Oct, however, it’s also open in the winter during ski season. Taking the Gondola Skyride costs adults (age 13+) $30, and children (age 5-12) $20, the Family Pack (2 adults, 2 children) is $85. You can also choose to take the gondola which is a shorter but steeper hike to the summit via the precarious cliff trail. And don’t be mistaken there are somewhat sheer faces, and temps can be in the 40’s and 50’s on the summit even when it’s a warm summer day at the base. This road takes you to the Visitors Center near the top of the mountain, however, it’s still another 1.2 mile hike to reach the summit. Their hours are 9am - 4pm and it open generally from Memorial Day to the second weekend in October. From May to early October, you can take the Auto Toll Road which costs $22 per private vehicle and an additional $9 per passenger. Mansfield, and there are a multitude of ways to get up this mountain. The tallest mountain in the Green Mountain State is Mt. Here are some of the best spots to elope in VT. If you plan on having no guests, or just your immediate families, it is ultimately less expensive, plus easier to plan ceremonies with fewer crowds. When planning an elopement it is always best to plan on a weekday. Go north to Lake Willoughby and find an incredibly clear and beautiful lake with mountains rising straight up out of the sides. Lake Champlain is a huge lake that has private islands, a ferry across to New York, and incredible sunset views. Mansfield State Park is home to the tallest mountain and only one of two spots where you can get above treeline in the state. It’s charming and cozy, and from enchanting forests that hide incredibly beautiful waterfalls to the mountain peaks, there is something everyone will love. It boasts thousands of acres of mountain terrain which are crossed by hiking trails and skiing slopes. Ok, that’s not true, but what is true is that it is home to more than 100 19th-century covered wooden bridges and it’s a major producer of maple syrup with “sugar houses” all over the state. Known as the Green Mountain State, Vermont is the 14th wonder of the natural world. You can also find a range of affordable options on Airbnb or VRBO if you’re looking for an alternative to hotels or bed-and-breakfasts. Whatever your reason for eloping, there are plenty of beautiful places in Vermont that are perfect for an intimate ceremony. Some people want to get married without their families present, some want to avoid the stress of planning a big wedding, and some just want the ceremony to be small and intimate. There are a lot of reasons why people elope. ![]() & David, Sara & Joe, Anna & Sean, Lucie & Michael, Brittany & Wayne, Holly & Louis, Alexis & Nick, Rachel & Ryan, Kelsey & Kirsten. Or check out galleries from Vermont elopements here: A.J. ![]() Check out these articles if you’re looking for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, or Upstate NY. Want to spread your search a little broader? Here’s my New England elopement guide.
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