Vermont's Northeast Kingdom Is Beautiful Year Round!

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is, without a doubt, the state's most beautiful and undisturbed region. Coined more than 60 years ago, the Northeast Kingdom - comprised of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties - received its nickname in honor of its sheer splendor. A beloved former governor and U.S. senator, George Aiken, proclaimed this area so spectacular that it felt like a kingdom of old, a Northeast Kingdom, he said. The name stuck.

The best part of the Northeast Kingdom is, actually, what it does not offer. You will not find any traffic jams or urban sprawl here. You can actually witness an extraordinary sunrise from your back door and see every star in the sky on a clear night.

The images of the Northeast Kingdom are very clear and recognizable – church steeples rising to the sky, steam rising from sugarhouses, the smell of newly hayed fields and the vision of beautiful fall foliage. Even those who have lived here their entire lives do not tire of the views.

So many comment that the Northeast Kingdom is, truly, a special place, that the clean air and the quiet of the night make it easier to sleep, that you can view rocks on lake bottoms as clear as day because the water is so clear and the landscape really is as lushly green as Ireland in the summer. There are precious few places where you can actually hear the breeze rustle through trees, and the Northeast Kingdom is such a place.

Whether you plan your own stay with our online trip Itinerary or contact us for suggestions, we are here to help, as we want you to have the best vacation ever in our wondrous region. If you click on “Find A Business,” located on every page of our web site, you will find it to be a great guide to discover accommodations, restaurants, businesses and regional information.

The Northeast Kingdom Is a Great Place to Visit and Play!

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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.

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Mountain Mania Table Top Game Convention
Date: Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a weekend of board games, role-playing adventures, and card games in the charming Northeast Kingdom over Vermont, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.  Explore Role Playing, Card Games and Tabletop Board Games.
Burke Mountain Resort, 2559 Mountain Road, East Burke, Vermont
Open Horse Show Miniseries
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is the 1st of 3 Open Horse Shows.  All proceeds go to the OCF Horse Barn Rebuild Project.  Class List & Judge to be shared soon.
Orleans County Fairgrounds, 278 Roaring Brook Road, Barton, VT
Labor of Love Volunteer Event
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a Labor of Love Event where we invite friends of Dog Mountain to volunteer their time, talents, expertise, and sweat to throw Dog Mountain a party of repairs, maintenance, and general sprucing up. It’s a chance for all of us to honor Stephen and Gwen’s legacy and give back to the mountain that’s given us all so much.

 
Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury, VT

Prydein and the Catamount Pipe Band
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Prydein and the Catamount Pipe Band will be holding a joint concert as a lead up to the The Vermont Highland Games. An epic event at a beautiful music hall!
Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT

Featured Businesses

Burke Mountain Resort/Hotel & Conference Center

East Burke, VT

Renowned for its breathtaking views and ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the most highly acclaimed ski academy in the country, with 45 Olympians to its credit.

Farm-Way Inc./Vermont Gear

Bradford, VT

One of New England's most diversified shopping experiences featuring the brands you know and trust. We offer everything from grain, saddlery, fencing, snowshoes, kayaks and camping supplies to quality, name-brand footwear...

Mayo's Furniture & Flooring

St. Johnsbury, VT

Shop 3 floors of showrooms in our historic mill building in St. Johnsbury. Furniture & accessories, mattresses & window treatments, flooring & more. We deliver for free within 50 miles. 0% financing to qualified buyers.

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