Rutland is a city in and the shire town (county seat) of Rutland County, in the "Crossroads of Vermont" region. At first only a hamlet in Rutland Town called Mill Village, it became an incorporated village in 1886, and then a city (third in the state, after Vergennes and Burlington) in 1892. Today, Rutland is the second largest city in the state by population, and the fourth largest city in the state by area.
Rutland City is surrounded by the town of Rutland, which is a separate municipality, and the downtown area of the city is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rutland has access to nearly all major areas of the Northeast. Routes 7 & 4 intersect in Rutland and are a major connection to destinations throughout the Northeast. The Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport is the largest airport in central Vermont, and the Amtrak station in Rutland provides access to the route known as the Ethan Allen Express, which runs daily between New York City and Rutland, Vermont, by way of Albany.
Rutland Lodging for Every Occasion
Rutland inns and bed & breakfasts are the perfect establishments to spend quiet evenings by the fire as the snow falls outside. Rutland hotels are great accommodations all year and rustic lodges and cabins are ideal for staying in the midst of the great outdoors. As the weather becomes warmer Vermont camping becomes a popular activity again. Discover all Rutland lodging options here.
Rutland Activities
A four-season paradise located centrally in the heart of the Green Mountains, Rutland County is well-known for its beauty and outdoor recreation. The area offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy skiing, hiking, golfing, fishing, and other fun things to do, and provides a variety of businesses and services, including the second largest mall in Vermont. Toward the end of October, enjoy the last of the fall foliage and stick around for the Rutland Halloween Parade, which has become an adored custom and well-known event.
Rutland Real Estate
In Rutland there is beautiful property in downtown allowing visitors and newcomers the opportunity to stay or live among the historic buildings and small shops. There is also great property outside of the downtown area.
Rutland, Vermont - A Great Place To Be
With features like the Rutland Regional Medical center - the state's second largest hospital - and a nearby seven mountain ski resort at Killington, the Rutland area may not be as "small" as you think. It is a great place to stay and a great place to live, and there is your fair share of fun to be had as well. Bars, pubs, restaurants and live entertainment are not hard to find. Festivals and events are seasonal, but tons of fun.
Some notable people from the area include: James E. Burke, former CEO of Johnson & Johnson; Suzy Chaffee, an Olympic skier & actress; Barry M. Costello, a vice admiral in the Navy; Thomas W. Costello, a politician; John Deere, an industrialist & inventor of the first commercially successful steel plow; Julia Dorr, an author; Merritt A. Edson, a general in the U.S. Marine Corps; David Franzoni, Oscar-winning author/producer of the film Gladiator; David Giancola, a filmmaker; Joy Hakim, a history writer; George Tisdale Hodges, a congressman; Steven Howard, a politician; Jim Jeffords, a senator; Carlene King Johnson, Miss USA 1955; Aaron Lewis, lead singer of the band Staind; Andrea Mead-Lawrence, first American to win two gold Olympic skiing medals; Mary McGarry Morris, a novelist; George E. Royce, a pioneer of marble quarrying industry & state senator; Robert Stafford, 71st governor of Vermont; Cherilee Taylor, a TV & movie actress; John Martin Thomas, president of Rutgers University; Charles E. Tuttle, a publisher; Dan Tyminski, a bluegrass composer, vocalist & instrumentalist; and Steve Wisniewski, a professional football player.
Rutland Weather
Nearby Cities and Towns:
Region 7: Crossroads of Vermont | Rutland Town | Proctor | Pittsford | Chittenden | Mendon | Clarendon | West Rutland | Killington
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