Overview
Saint Johnsbury is a city in Vermont. The population is about 7,600.
5 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about St. Johnsbury
Catamount Arts Center
Catamount Arts was founded in 1975 with a mission of enhancing the cultural climate of northern Vermont and New Hampshire. They work to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the arts through a diversified schedule of f…
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
Northern New England's museum of natural history. Collections include animals, artifacts, dolls, tools, shells and fossils from near and far. Home to Vermont's only public planetarium and the Eye on the Sky weather cente…
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum & Art Gallery
This National Historic Landmark has served as a center of culture and learning for 130 years. The free public library and art gallery is home to a permanent collection of 19th-century paintings as well as changing art ex…
Dog Chapel and Stephen Huneck Gallery
The sign says "All breeds/all creeds/no dogmas". Dog lovers will enjoy this. Author, and artist Stephen Huneck's gallery is also a treat. Visitors are encouraged to pin photos of their deceased pets to the interior walls…
Maple Grove Farms
Tour the oldest and largest maple candy factory in the world. See their famous dressings being made and tour the Sugar House Museum. Of course, take some samples home, too!
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 — 56 mi away. Directions
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 57 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 100 mi away (major hub). Directions
Saint Johnsbury is just north of the intersection of Interstates 91 and 93 and along US Route 2.
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 Catamount Arts Center, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum & Art Gallery
- Lunch Anthony's Diner
- Afternoon Dog Chapel and Stephen Huneck Gallery, Maple Grove Farms
- Dinner 98 Mill
- Evening Trout River Brewing Co.
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
Place Welcome and Transit Center at the Pomerleau Building
Get in
By car
Saint Johnsbury is just north of the intersection of Interstates 91 and 93 and along US Route 2.
See
See Catamount Arts Center
Catamount Arts was founded in 1975 with a mission of enhancing the cultural climate of northern Vermont and New Hampshire. They work to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the arts through a diversified schedule of film, music, theater, dance, and the visual arts.
See St. Johnsbury Athenaeum & Art Gallery
This National Historic Landmark has served as a center of culture and learning for 130 years. The free public library and art gallery is home to a permanent collection of 19th-century paintings as well as changing art exhibits, a children's library & events, and the First Wednesday Lecture Series.
Buy
Shop Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild
A cooperative shop featuring fine handcrafted gifts by almost 100 Northeast Kingdom and Vermont artisans. The gallery includes paintings, prints, works in clay, fiber, glass, wood and metal as well as handmade candles and soaps. New exhibits are featured throughout the year.
Eat
Eat Anthony's Diner
Homecooked family restaurant serving burgers, fish and vegetarian selections, as well as homemade pies.
Drink
Drink Trout River Brewing Co.
Microbrewery
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
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