Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Town, Travel, Tourism, & Real Estate Information
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Welcome to "Billy Brattle's borough". The town of Brattleboro in Windham County is located on the shores of the Connecticut River, in the Vermont's southeast region. Brattleboro serves as a major gateway to Vermont and is a year round resort area in an agricultural region. Brattleboro is a distribution center and is also known for banking, printing and entertainment. The West River, a popular canoeing river, meets the Connecticut River in Brattleboro.
Brattleboro's Fort Dummer, built in 1724, was the state's first permanent white settlement. The Fort is a Vermont State Park and is open to the public. Every June, the Downtown Brattleboro "Cow Parade" attracts hundreds of visitors.
Brattleboro has a vibrant downtown with many unique shops, restaurants and boutiques. Brattleboro is named for a popular early settler, William Brattle and is easily reached via I-91, an approximate 1.5 hour drive from Hartford, CT and about one hour north of Springfield, MA. View Map.
Brattleboro Population: 12,005
Area: 20,544 Acres
County: Windham County Vermont
Chartered: December 26, 1763
Downtown Brattleboro,
looking east from Elliot St. towards Main St., larger view.
Vermont Living Magazine recommends the following Brattleboro area businesses:
Coldwell BankerBellville Real Estate, 255 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT 05301 Ph: 802-257-7979 Fax: 802-257-7146. Our knowledgeable agents have been assisting customers and clients with their real estate needs for more than 100 years and will recognize your individual needs to ensure your trust and peace of mind during your property transactions. We offer services in all areas of Real Estate from selling and listing homes, commercial property and land to exclusive estate and buyer representation. www.bellvillerealty.com or e-mail for info.
