Overview
Middlebury is a college town in Vermont's Champlain Valley.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 4 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Middlebury
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
1.2 mile loop trail commemorating the poetry of Robert Frost. Selections of his work are posted along the trail.
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 — 32 mi away. Directions
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 34 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 93 mi away (major hub). Directions
There is bus service with connections to Montreal and Burlington to the north and Rutland, Bennington, Boston and New York City to the south. See
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 Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
- Afternoon Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
- Evening Green Mountain Cidery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By bus
There is bus service with connections to Montreal and Burlington to the north and Rutland, Bennington, Boston and New York City to the south. See
the Greyhound and Vermont Transit websites for schedules.
By train
- Route stopping at Middlebury:
- Ethan Allen Express operating daily between Burlington and New York City including in Middlebury, Rutland, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Albany (Rensselaer), Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie, Croton-on-Hudson, and Yonkers.
Get around
Middlebury is compact, but it's worth having a car to see the nearby countryside.
See
- Middlebury College has a picturesque campus just outside of the town center. There is a waterfall and bridge in the Frog Hollow area downtown with numerous restaurants and galleries.
Do
Drink
Drink Green Mountain Cidery
Microbrewery
Drink Otter Creek Brewing & Wolavers Organic Ale
Microbrewery
Drink Bobcat Cafe & Brewery
Microbrewery
Sleep
The Middlebury Inn is a good upscale choice. There are numerous B&Bs and motels nearby to fit all budgets. Check the Middlebury College schedule before visiting, as area hotels are completely booked for graduation and other major events. Book well ahead if coming during leaf season (late September - early November).
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