The Northeast Kingdom Is a Great Place to Live and Work

If you are considering a move to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, you are not alone. In the past 50 years, the region has become a favorite spot for people looking for a great place to live and work, due to its friendly residents and one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE

It really is gorgeous in the Northeast Kingdom.  Our fall colors are heralded throughout the world, but the summer is just as pretty, with flowers and trees blooming on every hillside. Our lakes and streams are crystal clear, our mountain bike trails are inviting and our skiing is considered among the best in the Northeast, with future Olympians training on our mountains.

Since the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” was first printed, the Northeast Kingdom has been featured in every edition of the North American and international editions of the bestseller. The book states, “When fall’s riotous palette of red, orange, yellow and gold cloaks these hills, it could very well be the most beautiful place in America. Here, thickly forested hills of sugar maple, beech and ash give way to sleepy hamlets, one-church villages and gorgeous lakes – particularly the fjordlike Lake Willoughby, often compared to Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne.”

Wherever you venture in the Northeast Kingdom, there are mountains to hike, lakes to fish, rinks to skate on and plenty of bike, cross country and snowmobiling trails to traverse. We also have tremendous attractions and cultural opportunities as well in the region, with a plethora of spectacular museums, galleries, historic attractions and libraries. 

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO WORK

But we are far more than just a beautiful place to visit. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom has traditionally been the state’s most affordable place to start a business, not to mention that it offers a skilled, productive and eager work force. The region offers an enviable quality of life that is easily accessible to major market centers, interstates and state highways. The area, in fact, has been singled out in a number of publications for its quality of life, welcoming business climate, safety, cultural organizations and educational institutions.

 Situated at the transportation hub of interstates I-91 and I-93 and U.S. Routes 2 and 5, the Northeast Kingdom features vibrant downtowns, prime industrial sites with development potential and strong local schools, college and tech centers. The region also is conveniently located to major markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Whether you are considering a long-awaited move to the Northeast Kingdom or would like to find the perfect place to start up that desired business, we will do whatever we can to make your move to the region one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Please check out our Business Resource Guide, “Why the Northeast Kingdom”  for more reasons why you should consider the region as a place to live and work.

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is wonderful in the summer!

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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


Lyndonville, VT

Sweep & inspect chimneys, install stainless-steel liners, install Class A (triple wall) chimneys, install wood/pellet & gas stoves. Sell Green Mountain Pellet grills. Vermont Castings dealer. Competive pricing, great reputation/customer service.


Jay, VT

The Jay Peak Pump House indoor waterpark is a place for well-earned leisure, perfect for all ages. It's a place where you can surf, climb, float down the Big River or sit out a rough day. It is a place to excite your senses and also a place to relax.


Lyndonville, VT

Chiropractic Health Care Facility offers chiropractic, acupuncture,reflexology & massage therapies to reduce pain and correct spinal & skeletal misalignments. Licensed, bonded & insured. All major credit cards accepted. Open Monday to Friday, -5.

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