Small Town Beauty in Vermont

Bennington is a historic Vermont town. It is located near the site of a major battle in the American War of Independence.

Downtown Bennington has many historic buildings.

Visitors can see the Bennington Battle Memorial with a 93-meter obelisk that commemorates the 1777 battle.

See the Park-McCullough Historic House, one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian architecture in New England.

Located in the southern part of the state, Brattleboro is a lovely, walkable town. On foot you can get to shops, galleries, and restaurants. The town is surrounded by a mountain and river view, being at the confluence of the West and Connecticut Rivers.

The town of Bristol is known for its festivals. The downtown is a National Historic District. It sits at the foothills of the Green Mountains with quaint village shops. Among the best summer festivals are the Pocock Rocks Street Fair and the Bristol Band summer concerts.

The town of Burke is known for its location near Burke Mountain, a 1,000-meter-tall peak that is great for skiing at the Burke Mountain Ski Area.

In the summer, there is swimming in nearby Lake Willoughby and Lake Crystal.

You can hike around Mount Hor and Mount Pisgah.

Chester is a small town with two areas on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Stone Village was named for its granite buildings.

The Chester Historic District has impressive colonial architecture.

Art lovers enjoy the Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Hikers use it as a base camp for outdoor recreation like hiking to Mount Killington, Okemo, and Mount Snow.

Among the most popular day trips from Chester is a ride on the Green Mountain Flyer Scenic Railroad.

The town of Hartford is made up of the five villages of Hartford, Quechee, West Hartford, White River Junction, and Wilder. Founded in 1971 the town is at the confluence of the White, Connecticut, and Ottauquechee Rivers.

The mills here were built along the waterways, bringing industry to the area in the 19th century. Today Hartford is connected to New York by the daily Amtrak Vermonter train.

Montpelier is the center of government for the state, with the impressive state house.

Visitors enjoy the Vermont Historical Society Museum.

For recreation there is Hubbard Park.

At the foot of Mount Abraham you’ll find the town of Lincoln. The town sits in a natural setting along the New Haven River. Residents take pride in the forests and farms. The town was settled by the Quakers in the late 18th century.

The town is known for its interesting treehouse built across four large maple trees, 30 feet from the ground. Visitors can enjoy overnight stays here.

Beautiful Shelburne sits on the shores of Lake Champlain. It is a suburb of Burlington.

Visitors enjoy the Shelburne Farms with a one-hundred-room guest house, a five-story barn, hayrides, and a hiking trail.

At the Shelburne Orchards you can enjoy apples in season and the best cider.

Everyone of all ages enjoys the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.

Stowe is a lovely skiing town with the popular Stowe Mountain Resort. Outdoor adventures include hiking to Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.

The downtown area has museums, galleries, and theaters.

Enjoy the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum.

Located in the Green Mountains, Waterbury is a town for those who like outdoor recreation. In the winter you can snowshoe, have sleigh rides, and see some dog sledding.

In the spring you can enjoy the Green Mountain Forest with hiking and camping.

Ice cream lovers can stop by the world-famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream at the local factory.

Woodstock offers visitors the best in boutique and antique shopping.

History lovers enjoy the Billings Farm and Museum with a restored late 19th-century farmhouse, and it is a National Historic Landmark.