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Northwest Vermont

Vermont, United States

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Overview

Northwest Vermont is located in the northwestern corner of the state, nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. It borders New York State and Quebec.

Regions

Champlain Valley
The Champlain Valley is the fertile (mostly rural) strip of land that borders Lake Champlain's eastern (Vermont) and western (New York) shores.
Chittenden County
Chittenden County is in Northwest Vermont. It is by far the state's most populous county, being home to roughly 25% of its residents.
Franklin County
Franklin County is in Vermont. In 2020, it was home to 50,000 people.
Grand Isle County
Grand Isle County is a county in Northwest Vermont. It is the smallest county in Vermont by area and only has around 7,000 people.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
There are Amtrak stations in Essex Junction and St. Albans.
By ferry
Ferries connect Burlington with Port Kent, NY, Grand Isle with Plattsburgh, NY, and Charlotte with Essex, NY.
By plane

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Getting around

Public transportation offered by Green Mountain Transit will get you around Burlington and to some of the larger towns in the region, but you will need a car if you want to explore some of the more rural areas.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

Burlington · Regional · BTV

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Cities and towns

UnderstandNorthwest Vermont is dominated by Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. As such, the terrain is much flatter than in the rest of the state.

Get inNorthwest Vermont is accessible by car using I-89, US Route 2, US Route 7, and VT Route 15.

Get aroundPublic transportation offered by Green Mountain Transit will get you around Burlington and to some of the larger towns in the region, but you will need a car if you want to explore some of the more rural areas.

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EatThere are many restaurants in Northwest Vermont covering a wide variety of cuisines. Burlington has the highest concentration of restaurants, but most towns will have a few.

DrinkNorthwest Vermont has a variety of drinking options. Burlington has many college bars and nightclubs as well as several brewpubs. Outlying areas are full of townie bars if you want to meet some locals.

Stay safeThere is very little crime in Northwest Vermont. However, the weather can make driving conditions hazardous in the winter.

Sources and licences

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