| Spend Some Time in Richmond |
Located between Burlington and Montpelier, and nestled in the shadow of Camel’s Hump peak, Richmond invites you to spend the day enjoying the relaxing charm of our downtown. We’ve got great dining, lodging, shopping, recreation and sightseeing and a friendly community full of arts, energy and local color.DiningFrom New York Times-featured fine dining to home-cooked comfort food, Richmond has a wealth of restaurants and cafes that larger towns don’t offer. With fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as their own organic gardens, Richmond dining establishments offer visitors a true taste of Vermont.In the summer time, few treats elicit more delight from kids (and grown-ups) than the Creemee stand, while to-go meals make a terrific picnic in the park. ShoppingOur shopkeepers are some of Richmond’s best ambassadors. Stop in for ideas for great toys and gifts, advice on home repairs, recipes for local produce, personalized movie rental suggestions, tips on pet nutrition and more. If you need it, chances are you can find it downtown.From June through October, the Richmond farmers market at Volunteer’s Green celebrates the bounty of the seasons with fresh-picked produce, hand-made foods and crafts, and live music. Richmond also offers a broad range of professional services. See our map for listings. RecreationIf it’s the great outdoors you’re looking for, grab your gear (or just your sneakers) and get out. Richmond has canoeing, kayaking and tubing, fishing, hiking and strolling, birding, mountain biking and road biking. We even have our own ski resort and cross-country trails.For the more seriously “in-shape,” we are a stop on the Long Trail, a gateway to Camel’s Hump and part of the Cross Vermont Trail. SightseeingBoth a symbol of Richmond’s history and its present, the Old Round Church sits at the heart of our downtown. This National Historic Landmark was built in 1812-14 to represent the town’s religious diversity. It is open to the public during the summer and fall but, visitors can stroll the grounds any time of year.The West Monitor Barn also offers a glimpse into Vermont history. Originally build in 1903, the barn was carefully reconstructed using 40% of its original timbers. Just over the Richmond town line in Huntington is the Birds of Vermont Museum. Sitting in the midst of a 100-acre bird sanctuary and nature preserve, the museum features over 475 carved birds representing 258 species. Spend Some Time in RichmondA day of outdoor fun, a great meal with friends, a Victorian overnight, gifts for a niece or grandchild, personal advice from professional people…Whether you’re just passing through, or we’re your destination for the day, Richmond has something for everyone. How To Get Here (If there’s space)From Burlington: Take I-89 South to Exit 11 toward VT-117/Richmond/Bolton.Turn right onto US-2/W Main Street. Go right at the first light onto Bridge Street. From Montpelier: Take i-89 North to Exit 11 toward VT-117/Richmond/Williston. Turn left onto US-2/W Main Street. Go right at the first light onto Bridge Street. |
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