Middlebury
Historic. Stately. Memorable.
Middlebury, Vermont
Nestled in the rolling hills and idyllic farmlands of Addison County, Otter Creek runs through Middlebury’s literary history, including Robert Frost’s homestead drawing writers and artists. Nearby, Middlebury College and its Snow Bowl ski area offer both outdoor recreation opportunities and a deep dive into history and art. The area also offers standout cycling roads and a trail that wraps around the town.
Top Attractions
Museums, including galleries at Middlebury College, and lakes, trails, and a community-run ski area color in Middlebury life.
Trail Around Middlebury
An 18-mile path encircles the village of Middlebury, linking together several hundred acres.
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Short lift lines lead to 1,000 feet of vertical at this community-run college ski hill.
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See Vermont’s state animal, the Morgan horse, up close and learn about how UVM preserves and promotes the breed.
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At 105 feet deep, Lake Dunmore offers swimming, fishing, paddling, boating, and camping on its shores at Branbury State Park.
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Art installations, including those by Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color, inspire mindfulness.
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Several of U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Frost’s poems are displayed on trees along the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail, a section of which is wheelchair accessible.
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Interviewing and cultural documentation work together to synthesize a rich slice of Vermont’s past and present.
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Live music and the rich smells of fresh bread and coffee light up Exchange Street on Saturday mornings. Craftspeople, growers, and vendors move inside in the winter for a year-round market.
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19th and 20th century Vermont furnishings, paintings, and household artifacts are exhibited alongside revolving art displays.
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55 kilometers of varied and scenic trails close to downtown Middlebury, making for a great day outing.
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Painting and mixed media, photography, sculpture, and jewelry for sale and exhibit downtown.
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Attraction Spotlight
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
Among Vermont’s most notable poets, Robert Frost spent summer and fall every year at his Ripton home, the Homer Noble Farm. In Shaftsbury, Vt., he wrote his famous “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” The Robert Frost Interpretive Trail commemorates the U.S. Poet Laureate’s work and offers inspiration and sweeping views.
Event Spotlight
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
Annually in August
Supporting, promoting, and exhibiting the work of first- and second-time filmmakers, the festival showcases film from around the world in nearby Leicester.
Itineraries
Take the Train to Middlebury
A car-free vacation to Middlebury includes local baked goods and seasonal dining, immersive art exhibits and displays, and time to explore nature paths.
Transportation Options
For Middlebury
Amtrak Station
30 Middle Seymour Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Local Transportation
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Green Mountain Taxi, Middlebury Taxi, Uber, Lyft
- Bus services: Tri-Valley Transit
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Trip planning resources with Middlebury’s local downtown organization.
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