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Also known as: The Beast of the East
Killington, centered around the second-highest summit in Vermont, is a premier mountain resort town globally celebrated as the 'Beast of the East'. Formed primarily as an agricultural and lumber settlement in 1761, its identity completely transformed in the mid-20th century with the development of the largest alpine ski resort in Eastern North America. The town boasts a dramatic high-altitude alpine terrain that captures extensive natural snowfall, allowing for the longest ski season on the Atlantic coast. Killington transitions seamlessly from a high-energy winter mecca into a lush summer sanctuary for downhill mountain biking and golfing.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Carve down over 150 trails at Killington Ski Resort, ride the K-1 Express Gondola to the peak for panoramic mountain views, and experience the legendary après-ski nightlife along the Access Road.
