Vermont has a lot of offer visitors any time of year, but fall is hands down the most popular time to visit. To help visitors plan their vacation no matter what time of year they visit there are some great FREE planning materials available whether you prefer materials mailed to your door or if you want access to them right away via downloads.

The official Vermont tourism website, VermontVacation.com has a travel planning section where people can plan their trip online, including a lodging search that helps find camping and RV parks and an online “my itinerary” builder that is pretty neat.

Plus they will mail FREE travel planning packets upon request with a choice of:a summer packet, fall packet, winter packet, fishing packet, and camping packet (you can choose more than one).

Or, if you have questions and want to talk to someone, call the Vermont Department of Tourism at 1-800-VERMONT (1.800.837.6668).

If getting out on the trails to hike or bike is your idea of a great vacation then check out the free guides at ChamplainBikeways.org.

The Lake Champlain Region Bikeways Map and Guide features the 363 mile Champlain Bikeway. Request it by calling the Vermont Department of Tourism at 1.800.837.6668.

The Heart of Vermont Bikeways Guide features six bicycle tours in Addison County. Order it using the online order form or use the download link for immediate access.

The Northern Adirondack Coast Bikeways guide has 14 themed loops for bicyclists. Order it using the online order form or use the download link for immediate access.

The Franklin County Bicycle and Walking Guide has details for 27 bicycling and walking trails (that will work up quite an appetite!). To request it, use the online order form.

There are also several other free guides on the ChamplainBikeways website and some of them are available in French.

While you’re waiting for your travel materials to arrive, enjoy these videos of Vermont in the fall: