What makes Richmond the quintessential Vermont town is the close-knit community, picturesque views of the green mountains, and a quaint village. Located only about 20 minutes from Burlington, Richmond is an excellent place for folks who love to be outdoors and want space to spread out while still enjoying the perks of living in a city. If you don’t think that’s enough, it’s positioned in the right spot to be close to the mountains for adventures all year round while offering lovely walking and biking trails in town. 

 

Located in Chittenden County, sandwiched between Burlington and Stowe, everything you might need is just a short drive away.

 

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The close-knit community shows itself in, pot luck dinners, community learning events, and weekends at the farmer’s market, where you can mingle with local makers, farmers, and musicians. If music and farms are your thing, be sure to check out Music While You Pick at Owl's Head Blueberry Farm happening Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5-8pm.

 

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Some notable local adventures in the area include alpine and nordic skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the warmer seasons at Bolton Valley Resort, about 15 minutes away, or Cochran’s, only 5 minutes away from town. The famous Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump are both less than an hour away for hiking adventures. It can’t get much better than a 5-minute commute, especially when it comes to those mid-week micro-adventures. 

 

In town, you’ll find a few great restaurants, coffee shops, and even a brewery. We strongly recommend checking out Stone Corral for a plate of nachos and delicious Vermont beer. The Kitchen Table, just off I-89, offers some of Vermont’s finest farm-to-table dining. If you are looking to switch things up, Burlington is only two exits away on 1-89, make it quick and easy to explore more restaurants and local businesses in the area. 

 

Richmond is a part of the Mount Mansfield Unified School District, along with Bolton, Huntington, Jericho, and Underhill, Vermont. MMUSD focuses on providing outstanding education through global learning and critical thinking while fostering a strong sense of community. When it comes to employment opportunities IBM, Marathon Health, The University of Vermont Medical Center, and the Howard Center are a few great companies to explore in nearby Burlington and Essex. As well, there are lots of great trade jobs in the area, from carpentry to construction.

 

Being surrounded by the Green Mountains and a part of a blooming community, Richmond, Vermont, is the place to be. Not to mention, when your friends and family come to visit they’ll never want to leave.