State Spotlight:
Vermont

Vermont is well-known for hosting a variety of sports, from downhill skiing and championship tennis to bass fishing tournaments and hockey. But the Green Mountain State is a destination that’s built to host so much more. “Vermont is a very unique destination for sporting events, offering both traditional and non-traditional sporting venues,” said Mari Breen Palace, destination sales manager for Hello Burlington. “Some of Vermont’s best sporting venues combine authenticity with history as they provide a timeless experience for teams and contestants.”

Vermont is well-known for hosting a variety of sports, from downhill skiing and championship tennis to bass fishing tournaments and hockey. But the Green Mountain State is a destination that’s built to host so much more. “Vermont is a very unique destination for sporting events, offering both traditional and non-traditional sporting venues,” said Mari Breen Palace, destination sales manager for Hello Burlington. “Some of Vermont’s best sporting venues combine authenticity with history as they provide a timeless experience for teams and contestants.”

Burlington

Burlington is the largest city in the state. The northwestern Vermont city offers a number of ideal venues for many sports.

Hotel Rooms: 3700
Hotel tax rate: 9 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Gutterson Field House houses an ice rink
  • Patrick Gym is a multipurpose venue with seating for 3200
  • Centennial Field is a 3000-seat ballpark
  • Cairns Arena offers three rinks
  • Tree Farm Soccer Facility boasts 14 fields
Convention Center:

The Champlain Valley Exposition Center hosts an assortment of sporting events, from indoor soccer to equestrian. The venue is flexible and offers more than 100,000 square feet of indoor space.

Contact:

Hello Burlington, helloburlingtonvt.com.

Manchester

Manchester is a quaint mountain town with plenty of charm. The area has been a popular travel destination and is steeped in history.

Hotel Rooms: 500
Major Facilities:
  • Applejack Stadium is a 850-seat ballpark
  • Hunter Riley Rink houses one rink
Contact:

Discover Manchester, manchestervermont.com.

Stowe

Stowe is located at the foot of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s tallest peak. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the city’s natural beauty year-round while enjoying a range of activities, including cycling and skiing.

Hotel Rooms: 1500
Major Facilities:
  • Stowe Arena offers an NHL-size ice arena from June through March and a turf arena from April through May
  • Stowe Recreation Fields has space for 15 soccer fields
  • Stowe Mountain Resort/Stowe Mountain Lodge hosts tennis, skiing, and cross country events
Contact:

Stowe Area Association, gostowe.com.