Waterbury is perfect for you if you identify as an outdoor enthusiast or someone who appreciates open space and breathtaking views. Surrounded by rolling green hills, the mountains, rivers, and streams are your playgrounds. Waterbury is the ideal location for folks who want to have easy access to the outdoors, be a part of a vibrant and active community, have open space around them, and be able to easily commute to larger towns like Burlington or Montpelier for employment and education opportunities. 

Located less than 30 minutes from Burlington and 15 minutes to Stowe and Montpelier, Waterbury is known for a few famous destinations such as the Cabot Cheese Store and the Ben & Jerry’s factory. Perhaps most importantly, it is a hub for countless hiking and biking trails, rivers, and swimming holes. When it comes to winter adventures, Stowe, Bolton Valley, Cochrans, and Sugarbush are your four closest mountains, guaranteeing you an exciting downhill ski season. In the summer and fall, Waterbury is a headquarters for all things mountain biking and hiking, with Little River, Cochrans, and Camels Hump nearby. 

If you are looking to enjoy a craft beer at a brewery, the famous Alchemist, Lawsons, and Stone Coral brewery are all close to town. As well, with Hen of the Wood and Prohibition Pig in Waterbury Center and other outstanding local restaurants, you are surrounded by delicious local food.

When it comes to employment and education, Waterbury is home to and close to many well-known companies in the area such as Seventh Generation, Marathon Health, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Sun Common, 1% For the Planet, and Keurig Dr. Pepper. When it comes to finding the right school for your children, Waterbury has an excellent selection of public schools, including Thatcher Brook Primary, Smile Memorial Elementary, Harwood Union, and Crossett Brook Middle School, along with many great private schools in neighboring towns. 

Home to many artists, independent shops, and folks who appreciate Vermont’s beauty, Waterbury has a little of everything for everyone.