Montpelier
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Montpelier, Vermont
The golden dome of the Vermont State House presides over Vermont’s capital, the only one in the U.S. without a McDonald’s or Starbucks. Nestled where two rivers meet and sheltered by surrounding hillsides, Montpelier’s scenic beauty is abundant. Discover ample recreation opportunities, independent shops, and outdoor recreation in one of the 100 best small arts towns.
Top Attractions
Vermont culture and history takes center stage in Montpelier. Visitors can tour one of the country’s oldest operating state houses, take in eclectic local art, and get outside at North Branch Nature Center.
Hubbard Park
More than 7 miles of hiking and skiing trails, picnic shelters, a sports field, a sledding hill, and a 54-foot stone observation tower highlight this park.
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Enjoy community theatre performances year-round in the heart of Vermont’s capital city.
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The Coburn Covered Bridge is the only one in East Montpelier, crossing the Winooski River.
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Open to the public, offering both self-guided and guided tours through the building’s history and significant architecture. Vermont’s statehouse holds the oldest operating legislative chambers that have preserved their original interiors.
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Explore Vermont’s history from the 1600s to present at this Capitol District museum next to the Statehouse.
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Contemporary art is displayed in the Supreme Court Gallery on a rotating quarterly basis.
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A 28-acre preserve of forests and fields that connects people with environmental education, natural history, and community science.
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Terraced lots, stone statuary, and beautiful landscaping ornament this 35-acre cemetery.
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Vermont’s small but diverse capital is home to some of the finest small-town shopping in the U.S., a beautiful historic downtown, and culture that recognizes the power of organic and authentic community-building. Miles of trails for hiking, biking, and skiing wrap around Montpelier, offering plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation and exploration at your own pace.
Attraction Spotlight
Vermont State House
The golden dome of the Vermont Statehouse crowns the capital city. Its House and Senate chambers are the oldest active legislative halls in the United States that have preserved their original interiors. Explore it and discover details like fossils in the limestone floor and a marble statue of Ceres topping the iconic dome.
Event Spotlight
Montpelier ArtWalk
First Fridays in Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.
More than 20 art openings in one night in downtown Montpelier, many with the artist present and local food.
Transportation Options
For Montpelier
297 Junction Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
Local Transportation
- Car Rental services: Enterprise
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Payless Taxi, Green Mountain Taxi, Star Cab, Uber, Lyft
- Bus services: Green Mountain Transit
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Trip planning resources with Montpelier’s local downtown organization.
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