White River Junction
Adventurous. Accessible. Full of Flavor.
White River Junction, Vermont
Nestled on the banks of the Connecticut and White rivers in Vermont’s Upper Valley, White River Junction is a bustling historic downtown accessible on two interstates. There, discover a deep history of cartoon art and a museum and trails for the whole family.
Top Attractions
From a world-class baking school at a 300-year-old baking company to a year-round theatre company and hands-on kids’ science museum, White River Junction’s attractions beckon.
Quechee Gorge
Vermont’s deepest drop at 165 feet, the Quechee Gorge is sometimes called the state’s “Little Grand Canyon.” A state park features accessible trails.
Read More about Quechee GorgeRead MoreBriggs Opera House
The Briggs Opera House welcomes community arts groups of every kind to perform in this historic theater.
Read More about Briggs Opera HouseRead MoreKing Arthur Baking Company
A baking school, demonstrations, a café, and retail store await at this world-famous Vermont company.
Read More about King Arthur Baking CompanyRead MoreNorthern Stage
World-class theatre in south-central Vermont.
Read More about Northern StageRead MoreThe Main Street Museum
The Main Street Museum exhibits local artifacts and hosts live music and performances.
Read More about The Main Street MuseumRead MoreMontshire Museum of Science
Hands-on exhibits make scientific concepts real to kids of all ages. Trails with outdoor exhibits wrap around the museum.
Read More about Montshire Museum of ScienceRead MoreTour Downtown
Get to know White River Junction, home to the Center for Cartoon Studies, world-class food and Northern Stage, among Vermont’s finest theatre centers.
Attraction Spotlight
Montshire Museum of Science
Fun and hands-on exhibits make scientific subjects like conservation, ecology, climate change, electricity, and physics accessible and fun for the whole family. Miles of nature trails, including water exhibits, beckon as part of the museum’s outdoor science-scape.
Event Spotlight
Quechee Balloon Festival
This colorful festival has been an Upper Valley tradition for more than 40 years. Take a balloon ride, watch the skies fill with bright, beautiful hot air balloons, and get to know pilots and learn about their craft. Families will enjoy kids’ activities and food vendors.
Transportation Options
For White River Junction
102 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001-7042
Local Transportation
- Car Rental services: Enterprise, White River Toyota
- Taxi Service and/or Rideshare: Joe’s Taxi, P&P Twin State Taxi, People Movers Inc.
- Bus services: Greyhound
Discover More
Find local guides and trip planning resources from White River Junction’s downtown organization.
Visit the Hartford Chamber of Commerce about Discover More
