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.
A celebration of the arts and artists who live in the Northeast Kingdom but are also celebrated internationally. Exhibits are all accessible to view from the street and now have QR codes on windows to link you directly with artists. This provides artists and audiences an opportunity to continue celebrating art together in a COVID-safe and responsible way. We are delighted to be featuring eleven artists this season: Terry Ekasala, Tara Goreau, Megan Hack, Janet McKenzie, Ezra Ranz-Schleifer, Delia Robinson, and Sachiko Yoshida. The Exhibit also includes a Winter Landscape Group Show featuring Benjamin Barnes, Laura Heijn, Jeff MacQueen, and Anni Lorenzini. The Winter Exhibition will be showing until February 28; at that time our Spring Exhibition will be installed. Please consider purchasing art as one of the many ways we can keep this incredible vibrancy alive in St. Johnsbury! Contact information for artists is available at each of the windows.
The Vermont Jazz Center Spring semester runs 10 weeks, February 15- April 30, 2021. Work exchange opportunities are available. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Registration questions and work exchange information: ginger@vtjazz.org All Other Inquiries: eugene@vtjazz.org Private Lessons: Send summary of your musical background to vtjazz@gmail.com and we’ll match you with a qualified instructor. Schedule for Spring Education 2021 Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm Blue Note Ensemble (in-person, begins 2/15/21) Tuesdays 10:30 am - Noon Rhythm Lab (on-line, begins 2/16/21) 3:45 - 5:00 pm Youth Jazz Ensemble (on-line, begins 2/16/21) 5:30 - 7:00 pm Soubrette Recording Project (on-line, begins 2/16/21) Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm Ear Training Theory (on-line, begins 2/17/21) 4:00 - 5:00 pm NEW: Electric Bass in a Jazz Context (on-line, begins 2/17/21) 4:30 - 5:30 pm Latin Jazz Ensemble (Starting date postponed) 7:00 - 8:30 pm NEW: Music Around the World (on-line, begins 2/17/21) Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm Singing the Standards (on-line, begins 2/18/21) 8:00 - 9:00 pm NEW: Jazz and Spirituality (on-line, begins 2/18/21) Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 pm NEW: Hard Bop Plus, History (on-line, begins 2/19/21) Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm NEW: 5 Goals of Jazz Guitar (on-line, begins 2/20/21) Sundays 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Tunes (last Sunday of each month) Tuition: • $200 per semester for ten 1 hour-long sessions • $250 per semester for ten 1 ½ hour-long sessions • Youth Jazz $100 for eight 1 ¼ hour-long sessions • Zoom Tunes $15 per 1 ½ hour-long session
