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

Overview

Johnson is a town of 3,600 people (2018) in Vermont. It is home to Northern Vermont University-Johnson (formerly Johnson State College).

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Best things about Johnson

The Vermont Studio Center

Johnson State College sculpture garden

Large scale outdoor sculpture on a beautiful State College campus, with a stunning view of the mountains.

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 — 26 mi away. Directions
PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 39 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 136 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning The Vermont Studio Center
Lunch Dream Cafe
Afternoon Johnson State College sculpture garden
Evening Long Trail Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

See

See The Vermont Studio Center

📍 80 Pearl St

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See Johnson State College sculpture garden

Large scale outdoor sculpture on a beautiful State College campus, with a stunning view of the mountains.

💲 Free⚠ Last checked Jul 2017 — confirm before you go

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Eat

Eat Dream Cafe

Breakfast / BrunchBakery / Café

Breakfast and lunch, delicious baked goods and smoothies. The coffee is roasted weekly by Barista Beans in Hyde Park, Vermont, is organic and fair trade. Roasts vary week to week. They have 28 varieties of tea, all organic, as well. All baked goods are made in-house and each menu item is made to order.

📍 38 Lower Main W🕒 Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-4PM☎ +1 802 635-7423⚠ Last checked Jul 2017 — confirm before you go

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