Overview
Richmond is on the eastern edge of the Champlain Valley, at the foot of the Green Mountains. This article also covers the nearby towns of Huntington and Bolton.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Richmond
Old Round Church
A 16-sided church that was built in 1812-1813. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While no longer a church, it is used for concerts, community events and is available for weddings. Free wil…
Birds of Vermont Museum
Cochran's Ski Area
Home to the famous Skiing Cochrans. Free for Senior Citizen age 72+
Bolton Valley Resort
Skiing in winter and good hiking in summer.
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 — 9 mi away. Directions
- PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 29 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 121 mi away (major hub). Directions
Richmond is 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Interstate 89. Take Exit 11, State Highway 117, from I-89 and go south-east.
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 Old Round Church, Birds of Vermont Museum
- Lunch The Kitchen Table Bistro
- Afternoon Cochran's Ski Area, Bolton Valley Resort
- Evening Stone Corral
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Get in
By car
Richmond is 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Interstate 89. Take Exit 11, State Highway 117, from I-89 and go south-east.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat The Kitchen Table Bistro
Seasonal menus of updated and elevated home-style comfort food; house-baked pastries, savory dishes with local seasonal ingredients.
Drink
Sleep
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