Location: Montpelier
Top Things to do in Montpelier
10 Sights & Landmarks in Montpelier That You Shouldn't Miss
The smallest state capital in the United States, Montpelier's humble appearance belies the abundance of activity and culture humming under its surface. Hubbard and North Branch Parks offer a wealth of outdoor activities, from cross country skiing in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in warmer months. The Winooski River offers challenging whitewater rafting and canoeing. Montpelier also offers a number of cultural pursuits, from numerous galleries and museums to the gold-domed State House.
Restaurants in Montpelier
1. Vermont State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Gold dome building located in Montpelier.
Reviewed By DWoerner - Georgetown, United States
The Vermont State Capitol Building in Montpelier is a stunning and classic building in a beautiful setting. The building dates to 1859, is finely detailed, and contains a small state museum which features Montpelier native Admiral George Dewey from the Spanish American War of 1898. The surrounding area is also picturesque, across the street from the Capitol Building is a string of about 5 or 6 fine old Victorian-era houses, many of which now house Vermont state departments and a visitor center with free coffee and restrooms. The entire area is surrounded by nice trees with fall color.
2. Vermont College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
This campus has interesting architecture and mountain views and is home to the T.W. Wood Art Gallery.
Reviewed By Kathj678
I graduated from Vermont College in the 1960s. Back then it was a two year school for girls offering associate degrees. Now it is called Vermont College of Fine Arts offering master's degrees. My daughter recently moved to Montpelier, so when I came to town for a visit, I took the time to revisit the campus. Much to my delight, except for the new sign on the quad, the campus looks exactly the same as when I attended. Quaint, charming and quintessential New England. It sure brought back many great memories. What a lovely place to pursue a degree.
3. Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By MasterMaineGuide - Brunswick, United States
This is a maple sugar house that sells maple syrup, maple candy, and so forth plus VT made and themed products. In my husband's opinion just go for the intense robust maple syrup creemies that are created there. Noone is better in VT and he has tried many.
4. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Free sugar house tours and tasting, multimedia displays in a real woodshed theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life museum make up the Morse Farm experience, and sprinkled throughout, are whimsical carved folklife characters created by Burr Morse.
Reviewed By Fearless33849358752
If you live in Central Vermont, Morse Farm is one of those iconic family businesses to visit with out-of-town family or friends; to buy your Christmas tree and wreath; to buy your fall mums and pumpkins; to buy your fresh berries, corn, apples or whatever the seasonal produce might be. They make their own excellent maple syrup in all grades, maple sugar candy, maple kettle corn, and offer maple creemees year round. They have a great gift shop with whimsical items for folks of all ages plus maple syrup tasting. They stock Vermont cheeses and other local products in the frig and local grass-fed beef in their freezer. Situated just outside of Montpelier, it's a major stop for tour buses during leaf-peeper season. It's a charming place to sit in the sun, take in the views, and have a nice chat with family or friends over one of those delicious creemees.
5. Ethan Allen Statue
6. Ceres
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Statue of the Roman goddess of agriculture stands atop the dome of the Capitol.
7. Coburn Covered Bridge
8. Green Mountain Cemetary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
