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 Hall Art Foundation is pleased to announce Deep Blue, curated by American artist Katherine Bradford. This group show examines “deep blue” both visually as a color, but also as a phrase that can describe more abstract concepts such as mood, the natural environment, music and even a region’s political landscape. Over 70 paintings, sculptures, photographs, works on paper and videos by 70 artists from the Hall and Hall Art Foundation collections will be included. On view from 15 May through 28 November 2021. Sa–Su. 11AM - 4PM. Self-guided visits. Advance reservations recommended, but not required. $10 pp.
The Hall Art Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition by American artist, Katherine Bradford to be held at its galleries in Reading, Vermont. Bradford is best known for making luminous and dreamlike works that merge color field painting with figuration. Employing a direct and often whimsical language of composition, Bradford’s paintings depict an imagined view of the world that prompt an introspective look at the complex forces of thought and emotion that comprise the human experience. Philosophers' Clambake includes over a dozen paintings created in the past ten years. On view from 15 May through 28 November 2021. Sa–Su. 11AM - 4PM. Self-guided visits. Advance reservations recommended, but not required. $10 pp.
The Hall Art Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition by Vermont artist, Terry Ekasala, to be held at its galleries in Reading, Vermont. Known for creating expressive, abstract paintings that border on representation, this exhibition will include about a dozen new large-scale paintings and works on paper. Often delineated with thinly painted lines, Ekasala populates her compositions with vibrant and at times translucent sections of color juxtaposed or layered across each other. On view from 15 May through 28 November 2021. Sa–Su. 11AM - 4PM. Self-guided visits. Advance reservations recommended, but not required. $10 pp.
Instructor: Alexandra Langstaff Date: Each Thursday starting June 17, 2021 Time: 9 – 9:45 a.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $10; Non-member: $15 Ages: 4 – 6 Outdoor Hullabaloo is here on Thursday mornings from 9-9:45, weather permitting, beginning June 17th. Explore and develop physical intelligence and imagination through exciting movement, energetic activities and calming exercises! These classes provide opportunities for body and brain integration through music, movement and props. (Wow, sounds sort of dry….don’t be fooled, it’s a rollicking good time!) Registration and class fee should be paid to Alexandra at the beginning of class. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. For more information contact Erin Kaufman at ekaufman@svac.org or 802-367-1306. Alexandra is a certified educator who encourages creative movement and yoga. Exploration and investigation inspires thoughtful, joyful living! Learn more about Alexandra at hullabaloodanceshop.com.
Scripto-visual, a solo exhibition by Botswana-born artist Meleko Mokgosi. Opening Artist talk and Q&A, June 17 from 5-7pm in The Current gallery. Open to the public; masks are required. Scripto-visual, a neologism that comes from the combination of image and textual work, is a continuation of Meleko Mokgosi’s investigations regarding the links between these two elements in relation to the politics of representation. The artist will present a set of small and large works that are paired with different kinds of text; from poems to theoretical texts that deal with a variety of topics ranging from history to issues about the daily-lived experiences of particular sections of the population both in the United States and in southern Africa.
