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

Overview

Rochester is a small town in Vermont. It is known as "The Heart of the Green Mountains" as it is nestled in the White River Valley in the shadow of the Green Mountains.

3 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)

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.
RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 25 mi away. Directions
LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 31 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 92 mi away (major hub). Directions

No buses run through Rochester, so you pretty much have to have a car to get there. Route 100 cuts north-south through town and Route 73 comes in from the West. Watch the speed limits in these small towns because it drops abruptly and the fuzz are vigilant!

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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

Food for you

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