Central Vermont, Vermont travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Central Vermont is in center of Vermont and includes the state capital of Montpelier.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 33 mi away. Directions
RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 35 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 103 mi away (major hub). Directions

There are Amtrak stations in Waterbury, Montpelier, Randolph, and White River Junction.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Stowe — Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe Mountain Resort.
Day 2: Montpelier — Vermont State House, Montpelier City Hall, Savoy Theater.
Day 3: Jeffersonville — Smuggler's Notch Resort, Bryan Memorial Art Gallery, Visions of Vermont Art Gallery.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.