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.
Registration is open for our Spring Session of circus classes - online and in person! Check out our new adult classes: Made for Video Act Creation, Ballet Bar & Active Flex, and Learn to Catch on Flying Trapeze. Other favorite classes include all levels of fabric, trapeze, and youth classes too! Spring into circus and move your body in a new way. Beginners welcome! ONLINE CLASSES: https://necenterforcircusarts.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=47175 ADULT CLASSES: https://necenterforcircusarts.org/training/adult-session-classes/#adult-classes YOUTH CLASSES: https://necenterforcircusarts.org/training/youth-session-classes/ WHEN: Weekly classes from March 21 - June 5 WHERE: Trapezium: 10 Town Crier Dr. Or Cotton Mill Studios: 74 Cotton Mill Hill Brattleboro, VT 05301 REGISTER: https://necenterforcircusarts.asapconnected.com/
The work of Audrey Goldstein, Michelle Samour, Julia Shepley, and Debra Weisberg will be featured in a new exhibit, Material Drawing Redux: Drawn to Touch, at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury, Vermont from April 20 – June 11, 2022. These four artists have been in conversation with one another for over 15 years about their individual drawing practices. Expanding upon the traditional boundaries of drawing and incorporating dimensionality and tactility into their work, they have exhibited several times together as Material Drawing. Catamount Arts is happy to exhibit the work of these innovative artists in the Fried Family Gallery.
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAY, APRIL 25 – MONDAY, JUNE 6 (MONDAYS FOR 6 WEEKS • SKIPS MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30 – 5 P.M. Member: $160; Non-Member: $195 Open to children in grades 5 – 8 Students will participate in theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Gain confidence in actor instincts and choices. Class will be outdoors as much as weather allows. Scholarships available. Please contact Erin Kaufman 802.367.1306 or ekaufman@svac.org. Photo credit: Maria French
INSTRUCTOR: CARISSA BELLANDO FRIDAY, APRIL 29 – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 (EVERY FRIDAY FOR SIX WEEKS) 9 – 10:30 A.M. SVAC Member: $130; Non-Member: $150 Introduction to Prenatal Yoga is a six-week series that will allow you to begin to build the strength, flexibility, and confidence needed for labor and birth. These 90-minute classes will give you an opportunity to connect with your baby, strengthening the bond you share together as you travel on this journey to birth. No prior knowledge of yoga is needed. All levels and trimesters are welcome. You will need a yoga mat, bolster (or firm couch cushion), two yoga blocks (available on Amazon and elsewhere for less than $10), and two blankets. Recommendations and purchasing links are available upon request. Please contact Erin with questions: ekaufman@svac.org or (802) 367-1306. Carissa Bellando is a dancer, professor, choreographer, and yoga instructor, certified and specializing in Prenatal Yoga. She brings her love of movement to the mat to connect mind and body through Asana and Imagery. Her classes are designed to guide women through movement, strengthening the bonds they have with their babies, while preparing themselves physically and mentally for labor, birth, and beyond.
Are you hungry to learn more about where your favorite foods and farm products come from? Then you’re invited to #Farm24VT! It’s a 24-hour social media celebration of Vermont agriculture, food, and dairy. Farmers, food producers, and agribusinesses throughout the state will take to social media to share photos, videos, and stories using the hashtag #Farm24VT. They’ll give us a behind-the-scenes look at their day-to-day work. If you’re planning to enjoy #Farm24VT from home, work, or school, here’s how to join in the fun: Head to Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter and enter #Farm24VT hashtag in the search bar. All of our participants are using that hashtag so you can easily find their posts. Like, comment, share, and ask questions! Vermont farmers and food producers are thrilled for this opportunity to share their work with you. They welcome your questions about what’s happening in the agriculture and food sectors. Enter to win great Vermont food and farm products! We’re giving away a prize every hour, including a year’s supply of Cabot cheese, maple syrup, gift baskets and more. Visit our website at farm24vt.com to enter, May 18-19. Make sure to follow #Farm24VT. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, all @farm24vt. And if you’re a farmer, food producer, or agribusiness, there’s still time to register! Just head to farm24vt.com to sign up and access our free social media resources to help you get ready for the big day. Everyone in Vermont food and agriculture is invited! #Farm24VT is a project of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance. It is sponsored by Farm Credit East, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Cabot, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of New Hampshire and Vermont, Reed’s Equipment, North Country Organics, Vermont Economic Development Authority, Bourdeau Bros. of Middlebury, The Farmer’s Feed, Seedway, and the New England States Holstein Association.
