What do the Eifel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House, and the Leaning tower of Pisa all have in common?  They’re iconic images that are known world-wide.  While Vermont may be small, we certainly have our own set of images that people from Vermont will recognize immediately.  Let’s explore some popular sights and familiar images from Vermont.

1. The Whale's Tails
Flickr/WickedVT
The sculpture of the Whale's Tails is titled Reverence and was created in 1989. It depicts two tails of whales "diving" into a sea of grass and is meant to symbolize the fragility of the planet.
2. UVM Morgan Horse Farm
Flickr/Susan Stienstra
1870 barn at the UVM Morgan Horse Barn in Weybridge, Vermont.
3. Quechee Gorge
Flickr/Allison Richards
This 165 ft. deep gorge is the deepest in Vermont and is a popular tourist attraction. It can be viewed from the US Route 4 bridge and from trails on both sides of the gorge.
4. Church Street Marketplace
Flickr/Tim Plante
A popular place for boutiques and specialty shops, as well as live music entertainment in Burlington.
5. The Ticonderoga
Flickr/veisha
This 220 foot side wheel steamboat is a National Historic Landmark and can be found at the Shelburne Museum.
6. Bernie Sanders
Flickr/Phil Roeder
While Bernie isn't from Vermont originally, there is no denying that people immediately associate him with Vermont.
7. The golden dome
Flickr/Don Shall
On the capitol building in Montpelier sits a golden dome, one of the few states in the country to have this feature on their state house.
8. Bennington Battle Monument
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The monument which stands 306 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall, commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War.
9. Floating Bridge
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Vermont State Route 65 in Brookfield is home to the famous floating bridge.

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10. Bennington painted cows, and more
Flickr/Raela 9
Cows and moose and bulls, Oh my! Then again, what else would you expect from a state that has a 3 day festival revolving around cows?
11. Champlain Valley Fair
Flickr/WickedVT
Vermonters from all over look forward to this 10 day fair each year.
12. Macintosh apples
Flickr/Sarah Shuda
Whether we pick them ourselves or buy them at the store, the best apples are always from Vermont.
13. Simon Pearce
Flickr/Innisfree Hotels
The premises for Simon Pearce studio and restaurant are simply stunning and unique.
14. Holstein Cows
Flickr/Fred Davis
These cows are not only all over the landscape, the cow print is famous too. Especially at Ben & Jerry's!
15. Hope Cemetery
Flickr/826 PARANORMAL
The Hope Cemetery in Barre has monuments you won't find anywhere else in the world. Each is a stunning work of art.
16. Norman Rockwell
Flickr/Jerry and Pat Donaho
Rockwell's iconic paintings are full of small town, quaint charm - Just what you'd expect to find in Vermont. So it should come as no surprise that he painted these works while living in Vermont.
17. Kettle Pond
Flickr/Charles Wohlers
Kettle Pond in Groton State Park has a unique shape that is beautiful to view from any angle.
18. Hot Air Balloon Festival
ricketyus/Flickr
There is something for everyone at the Stowe Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are others around Vermont - be sure to catch one!
19. Ben & Jerry's
Flickr/Sockan78
This Vermont made treat gives a special nod to the world famous band, Phish, which was formed in Burlington. What would life in Vermont be like without our beloved Ben & Jerry's ice cream?

We want to know – what are your favorite familiar images from Vermont? Let us know below in the comments section. We look forward to reading your responses.

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Where can I find more of the best photos of Vermont?

If you are impressed with old photos and are looking for more old historic photos of Vermont, Vermonthistory.org offers a great collection of old-fashioned and interesting Vermont photographs. Here, you can find all sorts of old gems, along with other resources. If you are looking for landscape photography of Vermont’s pristine countryside, there are several books and online places to check out as well. The best is to go to a local bookstore and browse around the VT section.

What are the best things about living in Vermont?

One paragraph cannot do justice to Vermont’s livable nature, but here we’ll try. A few things that make Vermont truly a great place to live are: access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of living life. Vermont is an amazing place to call home if you are looking forward to living in a little city or small town. If you’re fond of the outdoors and want to live a healthy and slow-paced life, Vermont is simply one of the best places to live in the U.S.

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It would be nearly impossible to name just one town; there are so many beautiful towns in the Green Mountain State. But with that said, here are the five most scenic towns in Vermont, not necessarily in order: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Naturally, there are many other scenic towns in Vermont. If you are still interested in discovering other picturesque towns, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.

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