• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 9615 square miles

• The Constitution - Vermont was the 14th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Vermont - Burlington, Essex and Rutland

• Vermont State Motto - " Freedom and Unity "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Green Mountain State

• Name of the State Song is " These Green Mountains " words and music by Diane Martin and the arrangement by Rita Buglass Gluck

• Short History of Vermont - Explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1609, the region was first permanently settled by the British in 1724.

• Origin of the name - Named after "Verd Mont" in 1647 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain meaning green mountain.

Best Places to Visit in Vermont
Where are the best places to visit in Vermont? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Vermont? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Vermont during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Vermont. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Vermont!

Best Places to Visit in Vermont - Tourist attractions

• Bromley Alpine Slide and Devalkart
  The Killington Adventure Zone
  Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  Vermont Teddy Bear Company
  Hermann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria

Best Places to Visit in Vermont - Historical Sites

• Old Constitution House
  The Hubbardton Battlefield
  President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
  Mount Independence Historic Site
  Chimney Point State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Vermont
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Vermont:

• Vermont State Animal Symbol - Morgan Horse

• Vermont State Bird Symbol - Hermit Thrush
• Vermont State Flower Symbol - Red Clover
• Vermont State Insect Emblem - Honeybee
• Tree - Sugar Maple