Dear Friends and Guests,
Spring in Vermont is when the snow melts, the maple flows, and Lake Champlain begins to sparkle again. From scenic bike rides and maple festivals to relaxing lakefront sunsets, spring is one of the most beautiful times to visit Vermont.

Maple Sugaring Season
Few traditions say Vermont like maple sugaring. Tour working sugarhouses, watch sap boil into syrup, and sample fresh maple treats during Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. Nearby producers include family-run sugarhouses across Chittenden County, where maple traditions have been passed down for generations. Don’t forget to get yourself a classic “sugar on snow” treat!

Spring is one of the best times to bike the famous Island Line Trail. This beautiful lakeside path
stretches across causeways and offers some of the most scenic cycling in New England. Guests can ride straight from the Burlington waterfront and enjoy:

Nearby Burlington makes a perfect place to start.

There are 128 species of maple trees.
Most maple trees reach heights of 33 to 148 feet.
The lifespan of a maple tree ranges from 100 to 400 years.
The first recorded production of maple syrup dates back to 1540 by Native Americans.
A maple leaf features prominently on the Coat of Arms of Canada, our neighbor to the north of Vermont.

After a day of exploring Vermont’s spring traditions, guests return to the comfort and lake views of Lakeshore Vermont Inn & Suites.