Vergennes is the smallest and oldest city in the Green Mountain state at just two square miles, but you'll find a beautiful community packed with several things to explore within that compact space. Recently voted by Travel and Leisure as one of the ‘Top 15 Lake Towns in the US,’ Vergennes is ideally located less than 25 miles south of Burlington and only 13 miles north of Middlebury. With easy access to New York, Basin Harbor Club, Button Bay State Park, Vergennes is an ideal home base for recreation as well as commuting to companies such as Collins Aerospace, QuEST Global Engineering, Cabot Creamery, Middlebury College, and the University of Vermont Medical Center. 

   

As you adventure out in the city of Vergennes, you'll find many restaurants, coffee shops, and historic buildings to explore in the downtown district. Start your day out with a walk around town and breakfast at the 3 Squares Cafe, followed by some sightseeing at the Bixby Memorial Free Library. This beautiful historic site was built from yellow tapestry brick in 1911, has a stunning dome in the main lobby, and is on both Vermont National and State Historic Registers. The 2,569 residents of this city also enjoy taking advantage of local goods and produce at the area which you can check out at the farmers market that runs from June 17th- October each Thursday afternoon from 3-6 pm. Cap off your day with dinner at Black Sheep Bistro for a gourmet dining experience. 

  

Through the center of this quaint little city runs Otter Creek, which offers many opportunities for waterfront picnics and swimming on a hot summer day. With fishing, boat docks, grills, a picnic area, and walking trails, Vergennes Falls Park on Otter Creek is a great place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the beauty of Vermont. If you're looking for a more sporty adventure, Sugarbush Resort is under an hour away. It offers skiing in the winter and a variety of mountain biking and other outdoor activities in the summer. In the warmer months, the close proximity to Lake Champlain allows visitors and residents to take advantage of swimming, boating, lakeside camping, fishing, and more! Another great outdoor option is to hike 968 feet to the summit of Mount Philo, where Vermont’s first state park was established in 1924, and sits atop a sprawling 237 acres of Vermont landscape. This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondack Mountains, and is a great place to kick back for a picnic or stay for a weekend camping trip.

   

The Addison Northwest School District includes Vergennes Union High School and Vergennes Elementary School, serving the rising community members of the area and priding themselves on creating a learning environment that promotes kindness and critical thinking. Students are provided with life skills that teach them how to be active members of society while developing resilience and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Other schools in this district are Addison Wayfinder Experience, Ferrisburgh Central School, and ANWSD Early Ed. 

  

  

Sound like just what you’ve been looking for? Talk to one of our Vermont Real Estate Company agents today about making this cozy lakeside community a place to call home!