Overview
Charlotte is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Charlotte
Charlotte Center Historic District
The historic 19th-century town center stretches along Church Hill Road west of Hinesburg Road. It retains a well-preserved 19th-century atmosphere of residential, civic, and commercial buildings. It is listed on the Nati…
Charlotte Congregational Church
Constructed between 1849 and 1851. A Greek Revival church.
Mount Philo State Park
Hike or drive to the top of Mt. Philo for views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. 7 tent sites, 3 lean-to sites. From June to August 2026, facilities at the summit of Mt. Philo will undergo improvements focused on a…
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.
- BTV Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington — 12 mi away. Directions
- PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 26 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 112 mi away (major hub). Directions
Hourly ferry service between Essex, New York and Charlotte is provided by the Lake Champlain Transportation Company. Most years in the past decade, the ferry service has run year-round, with the exception of a few days of winter rough or ice-filled lake surface. A commuter bus, operating morning and evening, stops on US Route 7 at Ferry Road for transport to and from Burlington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Charlotte Center Historic District, Charlotte Congregational Church
- Lunch The Old Brick Store
- Afternoon Mount Philo State Park
- Evening Charlotte Village Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
- U.S. Route 7 runs north–south through the town.
- Vermont Route F-5 runs east–west from US Route 7 in West Charlotte to the Charlotte-Essex ferry dock.
By ferry
Hourly ferry service between Essex, New York and Charlotte is provided by the Lake Champlain Transportation Company. Most years in the past decade, the ferry service has run year-round, with the exception of a few days of winter rough or ice-filled lake surface. A commuter bus, operating morning and evening, stops on US Route 7 at Ferry Road for transport to and from Burlington.
By train
Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express train stops at Vergennes, 11 miles to the south.
See
See Charlotte Center Historic District
The historic 19th-century town center stretches along Church Hill Road west of Hinesburg Road. It retains a well-preserved 19th-century atmosphere of residential, civic, and commercial buildings. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Do
Do Mount Philo State Park
Hike or drive to the top of Mt. Philo for views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. 7 tent sites, 3 lean-to sites. From June to August 2026, facilities at the summit of Mt. Philo will undergo improvements focused on accessibility, sustainability, and visitor services. Heavy machines will be moving materials up and down the mountain, including at the summit.
Eat
Eat The Old Brick Store
Market that also offers coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
Drink
Drink Charlotte Village Winery
Small winery specializing in fruit wines
Sleep
Nearby
Shelburne
City / town · 8 listings · 5 mi away
Essex
City / town · 1 listings · 6 mi away
Hinesburg
City / town · 9 listings · 7 mi away
South Burlington
City / town · 37 listings · 11 mi away
Burlington
City / town · 98 listings · 11 mi away
Williston
City / town · 9 listings · 11 mi away
Winooski
City / town · 7 listings · 13 mi away
Westport
City / town · 8 listings · 13 mi away
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