Did you know that there are over 200 towns in Vermont? To help you decide which small towns to visit in the Green Mountain State this year, take a look at the following list of destinations with an average population of 5,000 residents or less. As you’ll soon learn, these small towns in Vermont are charming and filled with plenty to do during an outing with your friends and family during the upcoming months.
January - Ludlow
Flickr/Tom Hilton When you visit the charming small Vermont town of Ludlow in the winter, remember your camera so you can capture quintessential scenes like this photo. You’ll be able to hit the slopes at nearby Okemo Ski Resort too. When the weather is warmer, make sure to stop by Buttermilk Falls as well. Ludlow, VT 05149, USA
February - Warren
Google/C If you visit the small town of Warren in the winter, you can easily spend the day skiing at Sugarbush Resort. Afterward, enjoy a hearty meal at Castlerock Pub. Warren, VT 05674, USA
March - Newbury
Facebook/Newbury Village Store Newbury is a small town in Vermont based along the eastern part of the state. During your visit, check out the Newbury Village Store, and explore the local historic districts. Make sure to check out the nearby Bedell Covered Bridge too. Newbury, VT, USA
April - Chester
Flickr/Don Shall If you’re looking for a unique town to visit, head to Chester, Vermont. Part of Chester’s charm includes an array of historic homes made of stone using the snecked ashlar style of architecture. Chester, VT 05143, USA
May - Cabot
Flickr/Doug Kerr Aside from taking a tour of the infamous Cabot Creamery, stroll through the downtown area, wander around one of the local ponds or hit one of the nearby hiking trails. Cabot, VT 05647, USA
June - Greensboro
Wikipedia/Jared Benedict In addition to its quaint vibe and views of the mountains, one of the draws to spending time in Greensboro is Caspian Lake. Therefore, head to this small town during Spring or Summer to take advantage of playing on the water. Greensboro, VT, USA
July - Putney
Google/Putney General Store One of the many things that make Vermont so special is the general stores scattered around the state. Therefore, check out the Putney General Store, the oldest of its kind, when you spend time in this charming small town in Vermont. Putney, VT 05346, USA
August - Weston
Google/Miroslaw Wierzbicki For the ultimate New England experience, head to Weston in the summer. During your visit to this small town in Vermont, browse the local country store, take in a performance at the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, and enjoy the warm weather. Weston, VT 05161, USA
September- Dorset
Google/ Mike Stoehr When you visit Dorset, check out one of the local restaurants, browse the neighborhood shops, and take advantage of access to outdoor activities like hiking. You’ll also get to enjoy the fall foliage. Dorset, VT, USA
October - Stowe
Google/Tejaswini Lele Stowe is one of the most popular small towns in Vermont thanks to its charming downtown, prime vantage points for leaf peeping, and proximity to some of the best ski resorts in the state. Stowe, VT 05672, USA
November - Arlington
Google/Wendy Birney Winter is one of the most scenic times of year to visit the small town of Arlington in Vermont. When you go, it’ll be easy to see how Norman Rockwell was inspired by its landscapes and landmarks. Arlington, VT 05250, USA
December - Manchester
Facebook/Manchester Vermont Manchester is one of the ultimate small towns in Vermont to visit during the holiday season. Along with heading here to enjoy the festive scenery, you can also shop to you drop at the local factory outlet stores. Manchester, VT 05255, USA
Flickr/Tom Hilton
When you visit the charming small Vermont town of Ludlow in the winter, remember your camera so you can capture quintessential scenes like this photo. You’ll be able to hit the slopes at nearby Okemo Ski Resort too. When the weather is warmer, make sure to stop by Buttermilk Falls as well.
Ludlow, VT 05149, USA
Google/C
If you visit the small town of Warren in the winter, you can easily spend the day skiing at Sugarbush Resort. Afterward, enjoy a hearty meal at Castlerock Pub.
Warren, VT 05674, USA
Facebook/Newbury Village Store
Newbury is a small town in Vermont based along the eastern part of the state. During your visit, check out the Newbury Village Store, and explore the local historic districts. Make sure to check out the nearby Bedell Covered Bridge too.
Newbury, VT, USA
Flickr/Don Shall
If you’re looking for a unique town to visit, head to Chester, Vermont. Part of Chester’s charm includes an array of historic homes made of stone using the snecked ashlar style of architecture.
Chester, VT 05143, USA
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Aside from taking a tour of the infamous Cabot Creamery, stroll through the downtown area, wander around one of the local ponds or hit one of the nearby hiking trails.
Cabot, VT 05647, USA
Wikipedia/Jared Benedict
In addition to its quaint vibe and views of the mountains, one of the draws to spending time in Greensboro is Caspian Lake. Therefore, head to this small town during Spring or Summer to take advantage of playing on the water.
Greensboro, VT, USA
Google/Putney General Store
One of the many things that make Vermont so special is the general stores scattered around the state. Therefore, check out the Putney General Store, the oldest of its kind, when you spend time in this charming small town in Vermont.
Putney, VT 05346, USA
Google/Miroslaw Wierzbicki
For the ultimate New England experience, head to Weston in the summer. During your visit to this small town in Vermont, browse the local country store, take in a performance at the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, and enjoy the warm weather.
Weston, VT 05161, USA
Google/ Mike Stoehr
When you visit Dorset, check out one of the local restaurants, browse the neighborhood shops, and take advantage of access to outdoor activities like hiking. You’ll also get to enjoy the fall foliage.
Dorset, VT, USA
Google/Tejaswini Lele
Stowe is one of the most popular small towns in Vermont thanks to its charming downtown, prime vantage points for leaf peeping, and proximity to some of the best ski resorts in the state.
Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Google/Wendy Birney
Winter is one of the most scenic times of year to visit the small town of Arlington in Vermont. When you go, it’ll be easy to see how Norman Rockwell was inspired by its landscapes and landmarks.
Arlington, VT 05250, USA
Facebook/Manchester Vermont
Manchester is one of the ultimate small towns in Vermont to visit during the holiday season. Along with heading here to enjoy the festive scenery, you can also shop to you drop at the local factory outlet stores.
Manchester, VT 05255, USA
Have you visited any (or all) of the small towns that have made this list? What others would you recommend visitors to Vermont check out during any month of the year?
If you’re a foodie, take a look at this overview of 12 restaurants to try in Vermont too!
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