St. Albans
Welcoming. Active. Revitalized.
St. Albans, Vermont 
Located on Lake Champlain in northern Vermont, Taylor Park is the center of this bustling downtown. Home to a weekly farmers market and summer music series, eclectic shops and culinary delights wrap around the center. As a recreation hub, St. Albans is the starting point for the 26-mile Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, and only steps from downtown find Hard’ack Recreation Area, including a year-round indoor pool and community ski hill. At Kill Kare State Park, a ferry takes you to nearby Burton Island, where you can enjoy lunch and a day at the lake.
Top Attractions
Two lakeside state parks, a downtown loaded with local shopping and dining, a community ski area, and more are yours to discover in St. Albans.
Taylor Park
Taylor Park is the centerpiece of downtown St. Albans, with statues, a fountain, public art, a public greenspace, and a summer outdoor concert series.
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The St. Albans Historical Society curates and exhibits northwestern Vermont’s rich history in a building dating back to the 1800s.
Read More about St. Albans MuseumRead MoreKill Kare State Park
17 acres on Lake Champlain with boating and swimming areas, boat rentals, and a ferry to nearby Burton Island State Park.
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200 acres of recreation includes disc golf, sledding, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, a locally operated ski hill, and a year-round pool.
Read More about Hard’ack Recreation AreaRead MoreBurton Island State Park
Camping, including remote sites, swimming, boating, disc golf, stand-up paddleboarding, and a snack bar await at this remote state park accessible on the Island Runner ferry.
Read More about Burton Island State ParkRead MoreMissisquoi Valley Rail Trail
Quiet river nooks and booming mountain views await on this 26-mile rail trail through northwestern Vermont for hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and snowmobilers.
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Discover a lakeside community with two state parks, a 200-acre community recreation area, and a vibrant downtown center.
Attraction Spotlight
Hard’ack Recreation Area
The Hard’ack Recreation Area crowns St. Albans’ recreation scene. On 200 acres within a mile from downtown, discover disc golf, hiking, and biking in the summer, and swimming at a public pool year-round. In winter, the recreation area makes St. Albans one of the only Vermont cities with its own locally operated ski hill. Sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing at Hard’ack are draws for the whole family.
Event Spotlight
Vermont Maple Festival
Annually in April
This annual celebration of spring features a packed parade down Main Street in St. Albans, carnival rides and games, live music, and lots and lots of maple in its many forms, from syrup tasting to the famous maple creemee.Â
Transportation Options
For St. Albans
40 Federal Street
St. Albans, VT 05478Â
Local Transportation Â
- Car Rental services:  Enterprise, St. Albans Rental CarÂ
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: G&G Taxi Service, Thomas Taxi, St. Albans TaxiÂ
- Bus services: Green Mountain Transit Downtown Shuttle, Green Mountain Transit St. Albans LINK ExpressÂ
Discover More
Find local guides and trip planning resources from St. Albans’ downtown organization.
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