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Life in Vermont

Person ice climbing a snowy, steep slope using crampons and ice axes, secured with a rope in a forested winter landscape.

Clean air, tall mountains, covered bridges and close ties — Vermont, Northfield and greater Montpelier are all about making the most of the outdoors year-round and finding fun ways to pass the time indoors. We’re sure you’ll plot your own trails, but here are a few waypoints from our students to get you started.

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"You Can't Recreate Norwich"

Life in Vermont

Will it be the view, the scenery, and seasons that captured you? The dynamic atmosphere, bonding, and how commitment to service is woven throughout? Take a look - you may have found your place to learn and grow.

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EAT/DRINK

Northfield:

  • O’Maddi’s
  • Depot Square Pizza
  • Cornerstone Burger Co
  • Carrier Roasting Co
  • Good Measure Brewing Co
  • Common Café

Barre:

  • Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen
  • Ladder 1
  • Pearl Street Pizza

Waterbury:

  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill
  • Ben & Jerry’s
  • Cabot Creamery Farmer’s Store

Montpelier:

  • Sarducci’s
  • Dairy Crème
  • Wayside Restaurant and Bakery
  • J Morgan’s Steakhouse
  • Kismet
  • Positive Pie
  • Chill Gelato
  • Maple Sugar House
  • Mad Taco
  • Wilaiwan's Kitchen
  • Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant
  • Skinny Pancake
  • Three Penny Taproom
  • Oakes & Evelyn
  • Barr Hill Distillery

EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Getting to campus:

Whether you are checking out the University for the first time, visiting your student, or reuniting with your classmates, you can travel to beautiful Vermont via planes, trains, or automobiles with plenty of local accommodations to choose from.

Transportation Options

Area Accommodations