Background

Northwest Vermont is dominated by Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. As such, the terrain is much flatter than in the rest of the state but don’t worry, mountains for skiing and hiking are still very close by. Many of Vermont’s larger cities and towns can be found in the region, mostly in Chittenden County. More than a third of Vermont’s population lives in Northwest Vermont. That being said, there are still many quaint villages and small farms like you would find elsewhere in Vermont.

There are many restaurants in Northwest Vermont covering a wide variety of cuisines. Burlington has the highest concentration of restaurants, but most towns will have a few. You can find surprisingly refined dining in some of the smaller towns and villages, especially Richmond. Find a farmers market and buy some fresh produce and sample the wide variety of food vendors. The localvore movement is big in Vermont and Northwest Vermont is no exception. Most restaurants will have at least a few locally sourced ingredients, even some of the chains. Individual restaurant listings can be found on the pages for each town or county. One thing that differentiates Northwest Vermont from the rest of the state is the availability of ethnic food. There are the standard Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Middle Eastern restaurants like you can find in the rest of the state, but you can also find Nepalese, Congolese, Afghan, Peruvian, and Jamaican food at restaurants, markets, and farmers market stands in Burlington and Winooski.

There is very little crime in Northwest Vermont. However, the weather can make driving conditions hazardous in the winter.

Geography

Northwest Vermont is located in the northwestern corner of the state, nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. It borders New York State and Quebec.