Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s scenic Champlain Valley, Middlebury is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, providing access to the expansive Green Mountain National Forest, the 16-mile Trail Around Middlebury, five Lake Champlain Bikeway Routes, and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. Numerous surrounding lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks present plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing near Middlebury as well.

Known as the “cultural and intellectual capital of Vermont,” Middlebury contains an array of historical attractions like the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History and the Vermont Folklife Center in addition to art galleries, theaters, and live musical performances. Middlebury is also home to a thriving local food scene, with a host of farms, restaurants, and artisan food producers in town as well as a nationally recognized farmer’s market.