Welcome to Montpelier!
Voted one of USA Today's 10 Best Towns in the Northeast for 2024!
Montpelier provides small town charm with big city flavor. We are America's smallest Capital City, and you are welcome here. We do things a little differently here. Local is a way of life, and we are proud to be the only state capital without a Walmart, McDonalds, or a Starbucks.
Exquisite historic buildings are home to Vermont's state government, shopping, commerce and world-class dining and arts. Outstanding outdoor recreation is within minutes of the downtown. Montpelier is the largest urban historic district in Vermont. The crown jewel is the impeccably restored State House - one of the oldest and best preserved in the country. Three blocks away is the city's unique business district. Linger at independently-owned shops offering books, records, clothing, fine crafts and pastries, or dine in one of the many farm-to-table restaurants, craft beer bars, and cafes.
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Centrally located and easy to access from New England and Eastern Canada, Montpelier makes visits easy with no rush hour, easy parking, and a relaxed casual atmosphere that begs you to slow down and shed the stress of everyday life..
"...Earning the number one spot on our list is Montpelier, Vermont. This small town has minimal crime, excellent schools and is a pleasure for residents and visitors alike. The downtown area is not only beautiful, but it also offers many craft-beer bars and excellent dining establishments. Long time residents own many of the shops in the downtown area and the locals are proud of their small town fellowship. Downtown Montpelier offers delightful boutiques and shops, adorable bookshops, antique stores, coffee shops and plenty of places to eat..."
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A Locals Guide to Holiday Shopping and Events in Montpelier As the snow falls into the capital city, lights twinkle in every window, and the tight knit community comes together to celebrate the magic of the season. Montpelier might be a quaint ...
Member Highlight: Rowan Sherwood, Community Relations and Marketing Manager at the Hunger Mountain Coop How does a co-op differ from a regular grocery store? We are a member-owned cooperative with over 9,000 members. That’s ...
Show a little love to downtown Montpelier, shop local! Enjoy shopping this holiday season, starting with Flannel Friday and Small Business Saturday! Montpelier’s annual Flannel Friday kicks off the holiday season on November ...
Tell us your story, how & why you got started to become a personal coachand bodyworker. I've been providing personal coaching for a long time. It started as "just a job" in the early 80s and it soon became a passion to become ...
Member Highlight: Sylvia Thompson, owner of Zutano Tell us about your Zutano and where the name comes from? I purchased the Zutano Outlet Store in November 2019. The original Company store opened in 1997. The name ...
On November 16th, Montpelier will light up the town! For the first time in history, seven of Montpelier’s downtown bridges will be illuminated. To mark this historic event, Montpelier Alive will host a community bridge lighting ceremony and ...
"Montpelier sits quietly cool nearby, with its indie bookstores, cafes, thrift shops, boutiques with hand-made soaps and shelves of maple syrup, and restaurants ranging from microbrewery taverns to Nepalese joints...the city and its gold dome-topped statehouse are the perfect mix of charming and funky. "