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Colorful, Historic, and Festive

Rutland, Vermont

Nestled in the valleys of Killington and Pico mountains in the Stone Valley Region, discover downtown Rutland’s beautiful historic architecture, ornamented with detailed murals on brick buildings. Its proximity to a variety of state parks, including the largest lake entirely within Vermont’s borders and two large swaths of protected natural area, sets Rutland apart. 

Featured Attractions

The Rutland area’s natural beauty sets the stage for cultural anchors like an art deco theatre built in 1912 and a museum designed just for little ones to play and explore. Nearby, the Green Mountain National Forest and a host of state parks, as well as groomed mountain biking trails, offer lots of opportunity to get outside.

Killington Ski Resort

Mountain biking, skiing, riding, golfing, hiking, and more await at the “Beast of the East,” often boasting the longest opening season in the east.

Pico Mountain

19 miles across 57 trails just 15 minutes from Rutland’s downtown and a few minutes from Killington.

Paramount Theatre

This 1912 theatre reflects Victorian architecture and remains a central location for Rutland’s live performances.

Green Mountain National Forest 

Almost 400,000 acres of public land offering unlimited recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and hunting.

Wonderfeet Kids Museum

The power of play fosters curiosity and exploration in young kids with puzzle, reading, and clay modeling exhibits.

Bomoseen State Park

Swim, paddle, hike, camp, and more at this expansive state park 30 minutes away.

Deer Leap Trail

A moderate 2-mile out-and-back trail offering expansive views of the Green Mountain National Forest.

Chaffee Art Center

Featuring local artistic talent and fostering community creativity in a 19th century historic mansion.

Pine Hill Park

300 acres with 16 miles of singletrack for mountain bikers in the northwest corner of Rutland City.

Tour Rutland

Explore Rutland, Vermont, a beautiful downtown with an artsy vibe and a strong, welcoming community.

A painted mural of batman and a griffin on the side of a brick building.

A brick wall with a painted mural. The mural is painted to look like the bricks are peeling away to unearth a tunnel.

Painting the Town

Downtown Art Walking Tour

Downtown Rutland is known as the city of murals. On a walking tour, discover two dozen paintings adorning historic buildings and ten marble sculptures of notable locals paying homage to Rutland’s history. These incredible works of art were created from local, national, and international artists taking you on a journey through this marble city’s history.

Rutland Art Calling

A crowd of people walk around a street lined tents. Mountains can be seen between brick buildings in the background.

Seen from behind, a band plays on a stage to a crowd of people.

Event Spotlight

Friday Night Live

A free outdoor concert series downtown featuring local food and art vendors alongside live music. Enjoy performances in July, August, and September and watch downtown Rutland transform into an amphitheater-like space.

Friday Night Live

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Things to Do in Rutland, Vermont

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Local Transportation

Amtrak Station

25 Evelyn Street
Rutland, VT 05701

Rutland Airport – Direct service to Boston

1002 Airport Rd
North Clarendon, VT 05759

Local Transportation  

Car Rental services:  Enterprise
Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Rutland Taxi, Roy’s Taxi, Uber, Lyft
Bus services: Marble Valley Regional Transit District

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Find local guides and trip planning resources from Rutland’s downtown organization.

Visit Downtown Rutland

An enclosed train sculpture complements the Amtrak sign for Rutland Station.

A group of people walk toward the camera within a downtown scene of Rutland, Vermont.

An untouched bedroom décor at the Wilson Castle.

A plaque mounted on a granite sculpture of Martin Henry Freeman.

A streetscape of the clock tower in downtown Rutland, Vermont.

The exterior shot of the Wilson Castle.

An iconic view of downtown Rutland's, Evelyn Street.

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The Stone Valley Region

Explore the quiet towns, vibrant city, and active lifestyle in this area.

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