Vermont
The Green Mountain State
Climate
Cool and green, with mild summers and long, snowy winters. Average highs are about 79F (26C) in summer and 28F (minus 2C) in winter, with heavy snow that makes it a great place to ski.
Main industries
Famous for maple syrup, dairy farms and cheese, and winter tourism at its ski resorts.
Top places for tourists
The Green Mountains for skiing and hiking; the bright leaves in fall; and the Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory.
Places of interest
The ski town of Stowe; the Shelburne Museum, full of American art and folk treasures; and the golden farms in autumn.
A little history
Vermont was its own small republic from 1777 until 1791, when it became the 14th state and the first to join after the original 13.
Fun fact
Vermont makes more maple syrup than any other state, and its capital, Montpelier, is the only state capital with no McDonald's.