TOWN TOURS

Shelburne

If you’re looking for the perfect town for a Vermont getaway, Shelburne is the place where you can cross everything off your wish list. Perched on the shores of Lake Champlain, just far enough from Burlington to feel like you’re away from it all, but not too far afield, Shelburne offers a fine balance of country and town. If it’s peace you want, head over to the sprawling elegant grounds of Shelburne Farms for a long walk and some sheep-gazing; if you’re more in the mood for a bustling scene, hit the bar at Barkeaters. No matter what kind of getaway you’re searching for, you’re bound to find what you need in this small town that doesn’t feel like a small town at all.

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		Winooski Along the banks and the waterfalls of the Winooski River, and a stone’s throw from bustling Burlington, lies the little riverfront city of Winooski. First settled 5,000 years ago on the banks of the Onion river, by a single family of native Americans, the city‘s name is taken from the Abenaki language for "this is where the wild onions grow." read more
		St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury is located in the Northeast Kingdom, 78 miles north of Burlington and 45 minutes south of the Canadian border. You can arrive at one of the most beautiful Main streets in the state by travelling north on Interstate 91 or by touring the backroads through Vermont's breathtaking landscapes and local agriculture.   read more
		Shelburne South of Burlington and nestled between the shores of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains is the anything-but-sleepy Shelburne Village. There are attractions and destinations of world renown in this quaint town. Its village center is full of old-fashioned character with many renovated historic buildings providing new homes for a bevy of unique specialty shops and cafés and restaurants that offer a wealth of local farm fresh foods and international flair.   read more
		Waterbury The villages of Waterbury and adjacent Waterbury Center, just 10 minutes from Stowe, lie in a fold of Vermont's Green Mountain range where the Winooski River breaks through on its journey west to Burlington and Lake Champlain. Full of historic buildings, Waterbury is home to some of the country's best-known specialty food manufacturers such as Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, but the atmosphere is still classic Vermont small town, full of charm and smiles.  read more
		Stowe Situated at the foot of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, the historic village of Stowe has captivated travelers for more than 200 years. Stowe lies in a broad, fertile valley between Mt. Mansfield and other peaks of the Green Mountains on the west, and the Worcester Range or "Hogback" Mountains on the east.                                                                                       read more
		Essex Originally part of Essex Township decreed by the English Crown in the 18th century, modern Essex Junction traces its roots back to a time shortly after the American Revolution. Ira Allen, brother of the more famous Ethan Allen, constructed a dam at a bend and natural waterfall in the Winooski River between what is now Essex Junction and Williston.                                                     read more