There is something magical about Christmas in Vermont. Lights, wreaths, and garlands deck out the town centers with a festive air and the entire state glows with spirit and warmth. While every town and city has something special to love, these eight picture-perfect towns completely capture our hearts and lift our spirits during the holidays. The Grinch doesn’t stand a chance in these Vermont Christmas towns!

1. Woodstock

Woodstock, VT, USA
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Woodstock is the postcard-perfect New England wonderland during the holiday season, and undoubtedly one of the best and most charming Christmas towns in Vermont! The annual Wassail Weekend in December brings a festive celebration beyond comparison to the town. Enjoy the parade, music, artisan market, delightful decorations, and much more to put you in the old-fashioned holiday mood.

2. Stowe

Stowe, VT 05672, USA
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This Christmas town in Vermont likely wins the award for being the most visited town during the holiday season. Skating, skiing, and other outdoor activities keep visitors entertained while the sparkling lights and cozy fires in the lodges and restaurants warm your soul.

3. Burlington

Burlington, VT, USA
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It only takes one leisurely stroll down Church Street in this Hallmark Christmas town to lift your spirits. Thousands of glittering lights and dressed-up shop windows frame the walkway of this holiday oasis. Amp up your Vermont Christmas outing even more by taking a magical train ride aboard the Polar Express!

4. Grafton

Grafton, VT, USA
Grafton Inn Vermont/Facebook
Historic buildings decked out in green holiday wreaths and roping are the essential signature of Christmas in Vermont. Add a light dusting of snow and this Vermont town takes on the appearance of a heart-warming holiday card.

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5. Manchester

Manchester, VT 05255, USA
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No list of Christmas towns in Vermont is complete without Manchester; it puts its most festive foot forward during the holidays. Enjoy a stroll through the sparkling village and shops to put you in the mood to soak in the season.

6. Chester

Chester, VT 05143, USA
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Chester is a small holiday town in Vermont full of holiday cheer and plenty of carolers. It was also the fictional town of Santaville in the television movie Moonlight and Mistletoe.

7. Weston

Weston, VT 05161, USA
Weston Vermont
The traditional tiny town of Weston takes on a certain magic during the holidays. Christmas wouldn't be complete without a shopping excursion to the charming Vermont Country Store. Enjoy browsing the shelves for unique gifts for all of your favorite people at this old-fashioned spot. This really is one of the very best Christmas towns in Vermont.

8. Middlebury

Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
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The town of Middlebury celebrates the holidays throughout the entire month of December. Loads of family activities are sprinkled throughout the season including a visit from Santa. There is no shortage of sparkling lights or postcard nostalgia in this Christmas town.

Christmas in Vermont wouldn’t be complete without a visit to each of these picture-perfect towns! Have you ever visited any of these festive communities during the holidays? Or are you lucky enough to be a resident of one of these places? The fictional town of Pine Tree, VT also earns an honorary spot on this list because so many people travel there for a few hours each Christmas season.

Can’t get enough of our state’s storybook Christmas magic? Find your unique, one-of-a-kind experience and your perfect holiday getaway in Vermont!

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What are some fun things to do during the holidays in Vermont?

Some fun holiday activities in Vermont include:

  • Visiting a reindeer farm
  • Skiing
  • Touring small towns

 

Unlike many other parts of the country, Vermont has the advantage of having a good chance for a White Christmas. In fact, fall quickly fades into winter in Vermont, where folks can revel in the snowy landscape aboard sleigh rides and Christmas trains and toast the season at Vermont’s enchanting villages, shimmering in holiday lights. We can't get enough holiday fun here, and we love doing everything from tree-lighting ceremonies and festivals to wandering (or driving) through enchanting light displays. And, of course, visiting this Vermont reindeer farm is a must! This local farm is the only one of its kind in Vermont, and a visit here is sure to put you in the proper holiday spirit!

What are some fun seasonal activities in Vermont?

There's fun to be had all year long in Vermont, a state that looks like it stepped straight from an old-fashioned postcard, no matter what time of the year you visit. A full slate of seasonal activities in Vermont also awaits, so you’re pretty much guaranteed a jam-packed calendar all year around. Some of our favorite activities? Well, we love strolling through one of our state's beautiful flower farms in the spring, enjoying float trips down one of our beautiful rivers in the summer, checking out epic fall festivals in the autumn, and reveling in the holiday spirit in our numerous small towns.

What are some of the most charming towns in Vermont?

Some of the most charming towns in Vermont include:

  • Woodstock
  • Grafton
  • Stowe
  • Burlington

 

America is made up of small towns, and lucky for us, Vermont is chock full of them. Small towns are sometimes overlooked, yet often provide the greatest insights into local culture and enable travelers to engage with locals in uncommon ways. There are so many charming small towns in Vermont, and pretty much *any* place you visit is going to have something special to offer. Here are 17 (yes - 17!) small towns in Vermont sure to win you over.

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