Hardwick
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. Beautiful Nichols Ledge offers stunning views within a 15-minute hike, and in Greensboro, the arts resound.
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
New England’s longest rail trail stitches together 18 communities on 93 miles of fully accessible reclaimed railroad bed.
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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.
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A short hike, less than a mile, leads to beautiful scenic views of Colt’s Pond and the surrounding area.
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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.
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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.
Event Spotlight
Hardwick Farmers Market
Fridays May-Oct.
Food trucks, local growers, artists, and vendors, and live music brighten Hardwick’s Granite Street each Friday.
Transportation Options
For Hardwick
Local Transportation
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Uber
- Bus services: Rural Community Transportation