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Northern Vermont Travel Guide

Vermont's northernmost region reveals the state's greatest contrasts. To the west, Burlington and its suburbs have grown so rapidly that rural wags now say that Burlington's greatest advantage is that it's "close to Vermont." The north country also harbors Vermont's tiny capital, Montpelier, and its highest mountain, Mt. Mansfield, site of the famous Stowe ski resort. To the northeast of Montpelier is a sparsely populated and heavily wooded territory that former Senator George Aiken dubbed the "Northeast Kingdom." It's the domain of loggers, farmers, and avid outdoors enthusiasts.

Our coverage of towns begins in the state capital, Montpelier; moves west toward Stowe and Burlington; then goes north through the Lake Champlain Islands, east along the boundary with Canada toward Jay Peak, and south into the heart of the Northeast Kingdom.

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Places to Explore

Burlington
The Craftsburys
East Burke
Greensboro
Jeffersonville
Lake Champlain Islands
Lake Willoughby

Montgomery/Jay
Montpelier
Shelburne
St. Johnsbury
Stowe
Vergennes

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