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Hardwick

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Seen from across a paved road, a yellow building with an open flag and cars parked in front.

Authentic. Artistic. Growing.

Hardwick, Vermont

This up-and-coming foodie town is an outdoor recreation destination, located directly on the 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. A bridge spans a river that cuts through the downtown, adding texture and scenic beauty to the streetscape. Hardwick is home to a rich granite quarrying history and its railroad was charged with bringing stone from the quarries to the nearby finishing shops.

Top Attractions

Hardwick’s reputation as a foodie town is well-earned. Restaurants downtown take pride in a strong focus on what’s local and seasonal, and as you explore the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Hardwick is just one of 18 towns with lots on the menu.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

New England’s longest rail trail stitches together 18 communities on 93 miles of fully accessible reclaimed railroad bed.

Hardwick Trails

Offering a connection to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, these trails envelop downtown Hardwick and offer a place for hiking, biking, nature walks, running, and snowshoeing.

Caspian Lake

 This shallow lake warms quickly, making its beach a summer destination in nearby Greensboro.

Highland Center for the Arts

Live music, comedy, and movies in a state-of-the-art theatre with seating for 300 people. Local art lights up the calendar year-round.

People walk a dog on a leash on a gravel path in the summer.

Two people snowmobile down a snowy path.

Attraction Spotlight

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

New England’s longest rail trail connects 18 communities throughout northern Vermont from St. Johnsbury to Swanton. A shuttle makes it easy to plan to bike or walk the whole trail or just a section at a time. Fully accessible, the trail offers 93 miles’ worth of scenic views.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail