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Things to see in Montpelier, Vermont (United States): 19 places and when to go
Montpelier, Vermont is a town in United States, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Architecture (8), Nature (6). The best known are Vermont State House, Camel's Hump and Camel's Hump State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.26, -72.5758
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Architecture (8) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 415 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Camel's Hump, at 1,243 m.
What to see in Montpelier, Vermont
The places in and around Montpelier, Vermont, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Vermont State HouseState capitol building of the U.S. state of Vermont485 m
- Camel's HumpMountain in Vermont, United States of America26 km
- Camel's Hump State ParkPark in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America24 km
- Allis State ParkState park in Orange County, Vermont25 km
- Hubbard ParkPublic park in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America1.5 km
- Old West ChurchChurch building in Calais, United States of America13 km
- Great Eddy Covered BridgeBridge in Waitsfield, Vermont21 km
- Sunset Lake Floating BridgeFloating bridge across Sunset Lake in Brookfield, Vermont, United States24 km
- Lower Cox Brook Covered BridgeBridge in Northfield, Vermont12 km
- Martin Covered BridgeWooden bridge in Marshfield, Vermont14 km
- Pine Brook Covered BridgeBridge in Waitsfield, Vermont18 km
- Northfield Falls Covered BridgeBridge in Northfield, Vermont11 km
- Sullivan Museum and History CenterHistory museum at Norwich University, United States15 km
- Socialist Labor Party HallHistorical building in Barre, Vermont8.8 km
- Upper Cox Brook Covered BridgeBridge in Northfield, Vermont12 km
- Vermont Granite MuseumGranite industry museum6.9 km
- Warren Covered BridgeBridge in Warren, Vermont28 km
- Caledonia Spirits Inc.Distillery1.3 km
- North Branch VineyardsWinery2.2 km
When to go to Montpelier, Vermont
The best time to visit Montpelier, Vermont is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulBest time15:01
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Montpelier, Vermont
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 415 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Peacham7 places33 km
- Starksboro11 places37 km
- Strafford14 places47 km
- Royalton Hill Road7 places49 km
- East Middlebury11 places52 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montpelier, Vermont?
The best known: Vermont State House, Camel's Hump, Camel's Hump State Park, Allis State Park, Hubbard Park. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montpelier, Vermont?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Montpelier, Vermont?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 415 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montpelier, Vermont as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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