In Vermont, autumn is a popular tourist season. (Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesVermont is a top destination for seeing fall foliage, but one hotel within the state is making the call on how to help their guests fully experience this season.
Hotel Vermont in Burlington has unveiled a Fall Foliage Hotline, a direct phone service providing first-hand information on all things related to The Green Mountain State’s foliage spectrum.
Inquiring travelers may use the hotline by dialing (802) 651-0080 from now through October 2024. The Hotel Vermont’s concierge team is managing this phone line and will answer phone calls between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Correlating information on fall activities is also available on Hotel Vermont’s website.
Through their Fall Foliage Hotline, the concierge team at Hotel Vermont can provide advice such as the best places to go apple picking.
Greg ComolloWhile the Fall Foliage Hotline is a new addition, the staff at Hotel Vermont regularly has been providing tips and encouragement in relation to visiting Burlington and its surrounding area.
“The hotline felt like a natural way to bottle up the depth of knowledge spanning our team, many of which are lifelong Vermonters,” explained the hotel’s General Manager Matt Canning, “to support travelers visiting Vermont in making the most of their fall experience or encourage them to visit us if they don't have plans to already.”
Canning isn’t aware of other hotels offering a similar service relating to fall foliage, but he also proudly exclaimed his staff members’ expertise.
“At its core, offering this tool is a way to share why we have so much love for where we live in this especially colorful season.”
Along with a Fall Foliage Hotline, Hotel Vermont is offering a Fall Harvest Package with a gift of seasonal finds.
Photo courtesy of Hotel VermontThrough answering hotline questions, Canning’s team is applying their real time reporting from them traveling through Vermont along historical knowledge from fellow long-time Vermonters. They’re also referring to state resources, including information provided by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
“In addition to tracking foliage, our team will provide locals knowledge on the most scenic drives, country stores and fall activities,” added Canning.
Overall, Hotel Vermont’s concierge team can inform of where and when within Vermont to experience the state’s best fall colors.
Other tips from these hotline helpers extend to fall-related finds and seasonal events. They can recommend places in Vermont for buying apple cider donuts, farms for apple and pumpkin picking or shopping for produce or wineries offering onsite tastings. They can even point guests to scenic routes and other top leaf peeping spots.
The concierge team at Hotel Vermont can also recommend driving routes for taking in fall foliage.
Shannon ShipmanEven Canning has some fall foliage tips to share. He suggested taking a ride along Burlington Bike Path or meandering along the walking trails at Shelburne Farms whose autumn views involve the farm’s Flower Gardens overlooking Lake Champlain.
Onsite, Hotel Vermont is offering guests a special Fall Harvest Package. It includes a welcome gift of fresh cider donuts, local cider and vouchers to rotating U-Pick apple orchards and pumpkin farms.
Yet, there are some areas out of the hotel’s concierge team’s range of expertise. They can’t confirm weather reports or predict when Vermont’s exact foliage peak will happen. However, Canning noted that its staff can provide guidance on current peak sightings and advise on other seasonal experiences that often fly under the radar.
“At its core, offering this tool is a way to share why we have so much love for where we live in this especially colorful season,” added Canning.
