Cities of Vermont | Cities by Region | Regions of Vermont | Recommendations
Vermont cities and regions offer access to all types of geographical, cultural and social opportunities! Find just what you're looking for at Vermont.com, from urban Burlington to the slopes at Killington and everything in between! You will discover all kinds of things to do in Vermont cities and urban centers, as well as pristine Vermont state parks and tourism sites.
From the state capital of Montpelier to upscale dining and the arts extraordinaire in Burlington, to covered bridges and quaint New England village greens like those near Woodstock, to bustling commercial settings, these Vermont cities, regions and communities invite further examination! Use our map of Vermont to prospect for the communities and regions that have what you're looking for... find areas with great ski resorts like Stowe, gorgeous mountain views, or plan a getaway at a four-season vacation destination in beautiful Manchester.
Visitors and residents alike take advantage of our great location to enjoy day trips to Upstate NY, Boston, and other locations well worth a visit. Browse the regions below, and see what everyone else is discovering about Vermont:
Vermont.com uses a regional system, dividing the state into 11 unique areas.
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Select one of the 11 Regions to see all Vermont towns & cities for each area:
Region 1 - Islands & Farms:
Carefully preserved waters, woods and wilds make Vermont's Islands & Farms a
paradise for bird watchers and anglers, swimmers and boaters. Cities include North
Hero & St. Albans, the
premier attractions include Lake Champlain Ferries and Royal Lipizzan Stallions.
Region 2 - Stowe-Smugglers' Notch:
An abundance of mountains, lakes, rivers and quaint villages anchored by majestic
Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak and one of the world?s most famous ski and
snowboarding mountains. Primary city is
Stowe,
which is a major ski attraction along with
Smugglers' Notch Resort.
Region 3 - Northeast Kingdom:
Home to rolling hills, glacial lakes, two ski mountains, sixteen covered bridges,
and the Big Falls of North Troy. Cities include
St. Johnsbury and
Newport, along with popular ski areas,
Burke Mountain and
Jay Peak.
Region 4 - Burlington Region:
Diverse cultural activities, mountain views, back country roads, world-class food,
fantastic nightlife, superior shopping, and a host of outdoor recreational activities
in all four seasons. Popular cities include
Burlington,
Shelburne, and Essex Junction, along with skiing at Bolton Valley.
Region 5 - Waterbury-Montpelier Region: Quiet villages, rolling hills, granite and politics. Popular cities include Montpelier, Barre, and Waterbury, along with ski areas in Mad River Glen and Sugarbush Resort.
Region 6 - Middlebury-Vergennes Region:
Amenities for every interest: recreational, culinary, hospitality, and, of course,
shopping! Popular cities include Bristol,
Middlebury, and
Vergennes; attractions
include New England Maple Museum and Vt. Folklife Center.
Region 7 - Rutland-Killington Region:
Enjoy any season to its fullest! Skiing, skating, and snowmobiling in Winter and
Spring. Swimming, hiking and biking in Summer and Fall. Popular cities include
Killington (also well known
Ski area) and
Rutland.
Region 8 - Woodstock-Quechee Region:
Diversions to delight you from season to season throughout each year? from one
visit to the next. Popular cities include Woodstock,
Quechee, and
Randolph, with great skiing
at Bear Creek and
Suicide Six.
Region 9 - Southern Windsor County:
Canoe on Lowell Lake, visit the Calvin Coolidge Homestead, take a train ride on
the Green Mountain Flyer or enjoy the vista of an 80 foot Water Fall. Popular
Cities include Ludlow,
Chester,
and Springfield, Ski Areas
located at Okemo Mountain Resort.
Region 10 - Manchester-Bennington Region:
From skiing to summer theatre, historic sites to shopping to hiking. Popular cities
include Manchester,
Bennington,
and Dorset, skiing at
Bromley Mountain.
Region 11 - Southern Vermont:
An extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, arts, entertainment and shopping.
Popular cities include Brattleboro,
Wilmington, West Dover and Weston; wonderful
skiing at
Stratton,
Mount Snow, and
Magic Mountain.
The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is bringing back MNFF Selects, its monthly in-person screening series at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. MNFF Selects will kick off its eight month run this October, spanning through May 2022. For its “comeback” edition, MNFF Selects presents Humans and Animals: Shared Experiences, Intersecting Worlds. The series will be geared toward families, with six of the eight films rated G or PG. My Octopus Teacher [Documentary] [Rated: G] Sunday, October 17 @ 2pm FREE SCREENING, COURTESY OF NETFLIX Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street [Documentary] [Rated: PG] Sunday, November 21 @ 2pm Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog [Drama] [Rated: PG] Thursday, December 30 @ 7pm From The Wild Sea [Documentary] [Rated: PG] Sunday, January 16 @ 2pm Duma [Drama] [Rated: PG] Sunday, February 20 @ 2pm Buck [Documentary] [Rated: PG] Thursday, March 24 @ 7pm Grizzly Man [Documentary] [Rated: R] Thursday, April 21 @ 7pm The Rider [Drama] [Rated: R] Thursday, May 12 @ 7pm
StJ Art on the Street announces its new winter show featuring the work of several artists in storefront, sidewalk, and indoor galleries along Railroad Street and Eastern Avenue. The new show features an abundance of riveting, colorful stained glass as well as lamps, paintings, and mixed media pieces. Artists Kathy Chapman, James Frase-White, Mary Tapogna, and Ken Leslie are exhibiting on Railroad Street and Eastern Avenue. Art from The Foundry Glass Workshop, led by Justin and Mary Ellen Hannington, will be displayed on Eastern Avenue as well.
Find your new favorite winter adventure during Stratton's Learn to Ski and Learn To Ride Month. January is the month to hit the slopes, and why not bring a friend or family member along with you. Enjoy a 2-for-1 Learn To Ski or Learn To Ride lesson package any Monday through Friday of January. These packages include a ski or snowboard rental, boots, helmet, half-day group lesson and a Learning Zone lift ticket. To book your Learn To Ski or Learn To Ride package call 1-800-STRATTON (787-2886) to speak with an agent or click the link below to sign up now. You may mix a snowboard package with a ski package. Limited space is available, so book today to lock in your spot, and join us for your new favorite winter activity.
Stay warm this winter with circus classes! If you've been curious about circus, now is your chance to test out this fun way to move your body. All shapes, sizes, ages - everyone is welcome. Try our flexibility classes, aerial silks, trapeze, or aerial fitness. We also offer online classes for those of you outside of Brattleboro. Sign your kiddos up for trampoline while you try your hand at Chinese pole, spin on a Cyr wheel, or stand on your hands! REGISTER ONLINE: https://necenterforcircusarts.asapconnected.com/
INSTRUCTOR: THOM WILLIAMS Ages: 16+ This is a free-form advanced photography class. Every time this is offered it is different, but every time it will push you into areas of photography you may never have considered exploring. The goal of this course is to keep you growing; it can be taken multiple times by students who desire a group learning and critique environment. January Classes: Seeing and Shaping Light (Tues. 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 @ 4 p.m.) Introduction to Lightroom (Tues. 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 @ 6 p.m.) Advanced Photography (Wed. 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 @ 4 p.m.) Beginner 1 Photography (Wed. 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 @ 6 p.m.) Still Life (Thurs. 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 @ 4 p.m.)
