Why go
- Capital city of Vermont, United States.
- Served by Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV).
History
Montpelier is the capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County. The site of Vermont's state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,074, with a daytime population growth of about 21,000 due to the large number of jobs within city limits. The Vermont College of Fine Arts is located in the municipality. It was named after Montpellier, a city in the south of France.
Where to stay
29 Little John Rd, Websterville, VT 05678 · millstonehill.com
5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · featherbedinn.com
128 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663 · margarethollandinn.com
550 Old County Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · yellowfarmhouseinn.com
169 Vermont Rte 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · eaglesresortvt.com
48 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · lareaufarm.com
240 Kingsbury Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · madriverfarm.com
265 Green Rd, East Montpelier, VT 05651 · highhillinn.com
5267 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 · waitsfieldinn.com
147 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · innatmontpelier.com
281 Middle Rd, Barre, VT 05641 · lazylions.com
100 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · hilton.com
213 Paine Turnpike N, Montpelier, VT 05602 · choicehotels.com
278 S Main St, Barre, VT 05641 · newworldinn.com
3472 Airport Rd, Barre, VT 05641 · booking.com
101 Northfield St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · choicehotels.com
Indoor
35 School St, Montpelier, VT 05602
1015 N Main St #2, Barre, VT 05641
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee, Sandwich, Breakfast, Cafe · A sunny cafe serving breakfast and lunch with coffee, tea, and mango lassi. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 8 Putnam… · cafenoa-vt.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 233 Paine Turnpike North, Berlin, 05602 · restaurants.applebees.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1331 U.S. Route 302, Barre, 05641 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 25 Berlin Street, Montpelier, 05602 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 51 Berlin Street, Montpelier, 05602 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1129 U.S. Route 302, Barre;Berlin, 05641 · locations.kfc.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 168 Ames Drive, Barre, 05641 · starbucks.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1284 US-302, Barre, 05641 · restaurants.subway.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-21:00; Su 14:00-19:00 · 186 River Street, Montpelier, 05602 · bearnakedgrowler.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-09:30 · 05641 · casaaztecavt.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 · 1400 US-302, Barre, 05641 · chinamoonbuffet.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 100 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · indiannepalikitchenmontpeliervt.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 16:00-20:30 · 3 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · sarduccis.com
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 89 Main Street, Montpelier · skinnypancake.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00 · 34 State Street, Montpelier, 05602 · facebook.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:30 · 05602 · ondisvt.com
Mediterranean, Falafel, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 41 Elm Street, Montpelier, 05602 · thehippiechickpea.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 54 State Street, Montpelier, 05602 · juliosmontpelier.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:30-21:00 · 44 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · hugosbarandgrill.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1] 10:00-19:00; Sep Mo[1]-May Mo[-1] 14:00-17:00 · 1168 County Road, Montpelier, 05602 · morsefarm.com
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-10:30, Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30, Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00, Sa,Su 07:00-14:30, Su 16:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 100…
Vietnamese, Thai, Restaurant · Vietnamese/Thai restaurant · 107 State Street, Montpelier, 05602
Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe · 34 Elm Street, Montpelier, 05602
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00+; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00 Features: air conditioning
Indoor
American, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · 1873 U.S. Route 302, Montpelier;Berlin, 05602 · waysiderestaurant.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1332 U.S. Route 302, Barre;Berlin, 05641 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00 · 1490 U.S. Route 302, Berlin, 05641 · locations.pizzahut.com
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Sandwich/Coffee Shop cafe · 64 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · redhenbaking.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 72 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · themadtaco.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:30 · 114 River Street, Montpelier, 05602 · houseoftang.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 28 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · curryleafvermont.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 54 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602 · phothaiexpress.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 14 Langdon Street, Montpelier, 05602
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 320 State Street, Montpelier, 05602
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00 · 41 State Street, Montpelier, 05602
Indoor
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 52 State Street, Montpelier, 05602 · oakesandevelyn.com
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 15 Barre Street, Montpelier, 05602 · buddysfamousvt.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 22 State Street, Montpelier, 05602 · positivepie.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · 108 State Street, Montpelier, 05602 · arandasmexicancuisine.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 38 Elm Street, Montpelier, 05602
Indoor
Indoor
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Airports
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) 4 mi to the centre
Barre/Montpelier, VT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) 19 mi to the centre
Morrisville, VT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Catamount Airfield 14 mi to the centre
Cabot, VT, US
Ketcham Landing Area Airport 15 mi to the centre
Waitsfield, VT, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montpelier, VT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Burlington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Burlington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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