The Green Mountain State may be small, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t big differences between the Northern and Southern VT. After all, one of the best things about this state is that there is always something new and exciting to discover, and what you’ll find is that things can be a bit different depending on where you are. Let’s have a little fun and look at some of the things that aren’t always the same state wide, shall we?
- The great divide.
Wikipedia Many claim that anything south of Route 4 really belongs to Massachusetts and New York.
- High peaks
Flickr/Wesley Carr While size doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things, you’ll find the tallest mountains up north.
- Howdy neighbor!
Flickr/Frank Di Martino With a closer proximity to Boston and NYC, you may see more of a neighboring influence in the southern part of the state.
- Burlington’s funny proximity to VT can be found in the north.
Flickr/Adam Riquier With a large number of newbies in that area, people often joke saying “I love Burlington! And it’s so close to Vermont!”
- Oh, that NEK…
Flickr/junaidrao Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is full of wide open spaces and sparsely populated towns. This northern sprawl of peace and quiet is the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
- Leaf peepers take note!
Flickr/bj k The Vermont foliage is spectacular across the state, that’s for sure. However, when it’s peak in one area, that doesn’t mean it’s the same state wide.
- What’s on your plate?
Flickr/Lorianne DiSabato Both white and yellow license plates are abound in Southern Vermont.
- Bonjour!
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The closer you are to Canada, the more you can expect to see signs in French and distances measured in Kilometers.
- Vvroooom!
Flickr/m.prinke Snowmobiles are great for a joy ride in many areas of the south. However, in some places up north, they may be your only option at times!
- Northern lights.
Flickr/Steve Dunbar Looking for a natural light show? You’re way more likely to spot one in the north.
- Border crossings.
Flickr/Michael Femia In the north, going up takes you to another country. In the south, no passport required to leave the state.
- Wildlife adventures.
Flickr/Nate Merrill Sure you may be able to spot a moose, eagle and other wildlife anywhere in Vermont, but if you want to increase your odds of seeing one, head up north. The NEK is the place for you!
While there are differences between the northern and southern VT, there are 21 undeniable things everyone who’s moved away from Vermont has thought at least once.
Wikipedia
Many claim that anything south of Route 4 really belongs to Massachusetts and New York.
Flickr/Wesley Carr
While size doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things, you’ll find the tallest mountains up north.
Flickr/Frank Di Martino
With a closer proximity to Boston and NYC, you may see more of a neighboring influence in the southern part of the state.
Flickr/Adam Riquier
With a large number of newbies in that area, people often joke saying “I love Burlington! And it’s so close to Vermont!”
Flickr/junaidrao
Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is full of wide open spaces and sparsely populated towns. This northern sprawl of peace and quiet is the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
Flickr/bj k
The Vermont foliage is spectacular across the state, that’s for sure. However, when it’s peak in one area, that doesn’t mean it’s the same state wide.
Flickr/Lorianne DiSabato
Both white and yellow license plates are abound in Southern Vermont.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The closer you are to Canada, the more you can expect to see signs in French and distances measured in Kilometers.
Flickr/m.prinke
Snowmobiles are great for a joy ride in many areas of the south. However, in some places up north, they may be your only option at times!
Flickr/Steve Dunbar
Looking for a natural light show? You’re way more likely to spot one in the north.
Flickr/Michael Femia
In the north, going up takes you to another country. In the south, no passport required to leave the state.
Flickr/Nate Merrill
Sure you may be able to spot a moose, eagle and other wildlife anywhere in Vermont, but if you want to increase your odds of seeing one, head up north. The NEK is the place for you!
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