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

Overview

Williston is a city in Northwest Vermont.

3 places to eat

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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 — 3 mi away. Directions
PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 23 mi away. Directions
ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions

Williston is easily accessible by car using I-89 exit 12, US 2, and VT 2a. It's about 15 minutes from Burlington, 2 hours from Montreal, and 3.5 hours from Boston.

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Budget & where to stay

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

Food for you

You can find national chains like Moes, Panera, 99, Chilis, Longhorn, and Texas Roadhouse in Williston, but then you'd be missing out on the local options.

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

Get in

By car

Williston is easily accessible by car using I-89 exit 12, US 2, and VT 2a. It's about 15 minutes from Burlington, 2 hours from Montreal, and 3.5 hours from Boston.

By train

There is an Amtrak station in neighboring Essex Junction and a bus route that connects the two towns.

By plane

Williston is about 10 minutes from Burlington International Airport.

Buy

Williston's retail options are mostly big box stores that you can find anywhere in the U.S., however there are a few local stores worth a look if you're in town. Canadians frequently visit Williston's shopping centers to take advantage of cheaper prices and lower taxes. If the large stores are what you're after, you will find Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Toys R Us, Dick's, Best Buy, Old Navy, Staples, Christmas Tree Shops, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, AC Moore, and Petco.

Shop Adams Farm Market

Sells produce from onsite farm as well as pies and a selection of VT products

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Shop Gardener's Supply Company

Well known mail order business also operates a local garden center and cafe.

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Shop Natural Provisions Market:

Organic and fair trade food store that also sells wine and beer. The store serves sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

📍 329 Harvest Ln☎ +1 802 876-1400

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Shop Northeast Fiber Arts

Knitting and spinning store located in Williston Village.

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Shop Stiched

Quilt store located at Taft's Corners

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Shop Lenny's Shoe and Apparel

Locally owned shoe and clothing store

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Eat

You can find national chains like Moes, Panera, 99, Chilis, Longhorn, and Texas Roadhouse in Williston, but then you'd be missing out on the local options.