Hamilton Falls
WaterfallOne of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 101
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Start early at Hamilton Falls, cool down by the river in Jamaica, and wrap with a local lunch nearby.
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Estimated duration: 4-6 hours · Best season: Summer
One of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 101
A family-friendly riverside basecamp on the West River with swimming holes, camping, picnic areas, and direct access to some of Southern Vermont's best day-hiking terrain, including nearby Hamilton Falls.
Compass score: 89
The classic Vermont general store for pantry staples, gifts, local foods, and nostalgic finds.
Compass score: 77
A rewarding trail network with broad views, mixed forest, and a memorable summit lookout.
Compass score: 63
A scenic drive to a summit overlook with wide southern Vermont views, foliage color, and clear-day visibility for miles.
Compass score: 54
A lively Saturday market where local growers, bakers, and makers bring fresh seasonal Vermont goods downtown.
Compass score: 48
One of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 101
A family-friendly riverside basecamp on the West River with swimming holes, camping, picnic areas, and direct access to some of Southern Vermont's best day-hiking terrain, including nearby Hamilton Falls.
Compass score: 89
The classic Vermont general store for pantry staples, gifts, local foods, and nostalgic finds.
Compass score: 77
A rewarding trail network with broad views, mixed forest, and a memorable summit lookout.
Compass score: 63
A scenic drive to a summit overlook with wide southern Vermont views, foliage color, and clear-day visibility for miles.
Compass score: 54
A lively Saturday market where local growers, bakers, and makers bring fresh seasonal Vermont goods downtown.
Compass score: 48
One of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 191
The classic Vermont general store for pantry staples, gifts, local foods, and nostalgic finds.
Compass score: 91
A rewarding trail network with broad views, mixed forest, and a memorable summit lookout.
Compass score: 74
A historic inn with classic New England charm, refined dining, and an easy village-center location.
Compass score: 67
A scenic drive to a summit overlook with wide southern Vermont views, foliage color, and clear-day visibility for miles.
Compass score: 59
A lively Saturday market where local growers, bakers, and makers bring fresh seasonal Vermont goods downtown.
Compass score: 55
One of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 175
A family-friendly riverside basecamp on the West River with swimming holes, camping, picnic areas, and direct access to some of Southern Vermont's best day-hiking terrain, including nearby Hamilton Falls.
Compass score: 93
The classic Vermont general store for pantry staples, gifts, local foods, and nostalgic finds.
Compass score: 90
A rewarding trail network with broad views, mixed forest, and a memorable summit lookout.
Compass score: 73
A historic inn with classic New England charm, refined dining, and an easy village-center location.
Compass score: 66
A scenic drive to a summit overlook with wide southern Vermont views, foliage color, and clear-day visibility for miles.
Compass score: 63
One of Southern Vermont's most dramatic waterfall destinations, tucked into the woods near Jamaica State Park and worth planning a full morning around.
Compass score: 171
The classic Vermont general store for pantry staples, gifts, local foods, and nostalgic finds.
Compass score: 91
A rewarding trail network with broad views, mixed forest, and a memorable summit lookout.
Compass score: 74
A historic inn with classic New England charm, refined dining, and an easy village-center location.
Compass score: 67
A scenic drive to a summit overlook with wide southern Vermont views, foliage color, and clear-day visibility for miles.
Compass score: 59