Regional Profiles

12 Regions Define Vermont Culture

645,570

Vermont population

251

TOWNS & CITIES

55

STATE PARKS

800+

Lakes and ponds

People Love Living Here

Mountainous landscapes, lakeside views, and vibrant downtowns.

Vermont communities have a lot in common, including storied history and bucolically beautiful settings, but each city and town has a niche all its own. Small towns offer life at your own pace, while bustling metropolitan areas like Burlington to Rutland are hubs of 21st-century energy and culture. From Brattleboro to St. Albans, from Hardwick to Pownal, get to know Vermont’s communities and find where you fit in.

Addison County

In picturesque Addison County, historic downtowns Middlebury, Bristol, and Vergennes are nestled amidst farmlands and scenic landscapes.

Bennington County

Bennington County, with its historic downtowns, forests, and mountains, offers an ideal home for those seeking the space of rural living combined with the shopping and dining options of a larger area.

Chittenden County

Chittenden County is home to Vermont’s largest city, Burlington. There, find urban living with picturesque mountain and lakefront views, top-ranked public spaces, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Franklin County

Family-friendly amenities near Lake Champlain define life in Franklin County, conveniently located between Burlington and the Canadian border.

Grand Isle County

Grand Isle is the state's smallest county, where rural tranquility meets urban convenience within the greater Burlington area. Live amongquirky attractions like Isle La Motte's fossil reef and rich historical heritage.

Lamoille County

Lamoille County offers scenic beauty, vibrant communities like Stowe and Morristown, and educational and employment opportunities at Northern Vermont University in Johnson.

Orange County

Life in Orange County brings together scenic trails, history, educational opportunities, and community connections in downtown Randolph and beyond.

Rutland County

Rutland County offers urban opportunities in Vermont’s third-largest city, which has retained a small-town feel. Here, find scenic beauty and outdoor recreation, featuring Killington and Pico mountains and parts of the Green Mountain National Forest.

Vermont’s Capitol Region

Vermont's Capital Region offers natural beauty that informs rich history alongside vibrant local culture, with Montpelier's golden dome, independent shops, and abundant recreation crowning the area.

Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

In Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, scenic roads connect tight-knit communities amidst glacial lakes and the Green Mountains. The state’s most rural region is home to unparalleled outdoor recreation and a vibrant arts scene.

Windham County

Windham County is a key connector to larger metropolitan areas. Brattleboro serves as its hub, with the Connecticut River flowing through its architecturally rich downtown.

Windsor County

The Ottauquechee River and the Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon,” which drops to 165 scenic feet, characterize Windsor County near Woodstock, known for its picturesque beauty and classic New England charm. Mt. Tom, the trails at the Woodstock Inn, two national forests, and Vermont’s only national park round out the area’s outdoor offerings.

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