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Randolph

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An old, stone building sits in the late day sun with the words Chandler Music Hall inscribed on the side.

People shop produce at an outdoor farmers market.

Vermont’s Geographic Center

Randolph, Vermont 

Along the third branch of Vermont’s White River, discover more than 240 miles of mapped trails for hiking, biking, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Downtown Randolph, located directly in the heart of Vermont as its geographic center, is full of historic railroad-era architecture and many Victorian-era homes. In town, the Playhouse Movie Theatre was the first purpose-built, single-screen movie theater in Vermont, and a few blocks up Main Street is the acoustically superb Chandler Center for the Arts, welcoming nationally known performers.

Top Attractions

A historic movie theatre and performance space, a state park with panoramic views, and a family-run historic maple sugaring operation are just some of the draws to Randolph.

The Playhouse

This Randolph mainstay was built in 1919 as the first single-screen movie theatre in Vermont, and it’s still welcoming crowds today.

The Gear House

With large 3D-printed maps of Vermont’s trails, the Gear House is a great hub to start a mountain biking expedition.

Whales’ Tails

A tribute to the whale bones found in Vermont, this public art installation, “Whale Dance,” mirrors its Burlington twin.

Montague Golf Club

Open for play since 1913, the Montague Golf Club is the second oldest golf course in Vermont, offering a front nine flanked with maple and pine trees and a picturesque setting.

Silloway Maple

Since 1940, this family-run operation has made pure, sweet Vermont maple in Randolph Center. Expansions mean more space for the public to observe the sugaring process and sample.

Allis State Park

Vermont’s second developed state park, Allis State Park offers sweeping views of Bear Hill from a fire tower, a pavilion, and camping about 20 minutes outside of town.

Chandler Center for the Arts

A gallery, theatre, and educational space make room in Randolph for the arts.

Bent Hill Brewery

Brewing red ales, porters, lagers, and more in Braintree, Bent Hill offers a meat-free menu. Open seasonally.

A brick building with a rainbow flag and an American flag seen from outside in the summer.

Attraction Spotlight

Chandler Center for the Arts

This 1907 concert hall brings live theatre, music festivals, and an art gallery to downtown Randolph. In the winter, a holiday artisans market lights up the center.

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