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Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Town, Travel, Tourism, & Real Estate Information
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The City of Montpelier in Washington County is located on the shores of the Winooski River, in the Green Mountains, in north central Vermont.
Montpelier became the Vermont State Capital in 1805 and was incorporated as a city in 1895. Montpelier is a commercial, government and insurance center surrounded by farmland and granite-quarrying areas. Major manufacturers include granite, wood and plastic products and processed food. Montpelier is also home to the quarterly newspaper, The ARTS Letter.
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Hubbard Park in Montpelier, VT.
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 Points of interest are the Greek Revival style State Capitol Building pictured below. The building was completed in 1859 of local granite. Also located here are Hubbard Park, Vermont College, Woodbury College, The New England Culinary Institution, and the Edward F. Knapp State Airport.
The operating Amtrak railroad station that serves the Barre-Montpelier area is actually located in Berlin, Vermont. Not the most luxurious of train stations, but quite practical and convenient for train travelers. (see photo left)
Montpelier is named for Montpelier, France and was settled in the 1780's. For more information read this story about America's smallest Capitol City.
Montpelier, VT Population: 8,411
County: Washington county Vermont
Chartered: October 21, 1780
For Additional Information Contact:
Chamber of Commerce
2 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05602
Telephone: (802) 223-3443
Inn at Montpelier, 147 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Ph: 1-802-223-2727. The Inn at Montpelier, rated Three Diamonds by AAA, is comprised of two stately historic buildings, classically Federal in design and enhanced and expanded on several occasions, as is typical of New England design. You are welcomed by the extravagant wraparound Colonial Revival sun porch, a prominent landmark in a row of gracious townhouses built by the founders of Montpelier. Visit www.innatmontpelier.com or e-mail for more information.
Hilltop Inn of Vermont, I-89 Exit 7, right at third light, Barre, VT 05641 Ph: 877-609-0003. Serving the heart of central Vermont. Convenient to Barre, Montpelier, Berlin. AAA two diamond rated, 80 clean, comfortable and spacious rooms featuring; refrigerator, microwave oven, Direct TV with 4 HBO channels, wireless high speed internet, banquet and meeting facilities, indoor heated swimming pool, AAA, AARP, senior discounts, military discounts, corporate rates, great food at Suzanna's Restaurant on premises. Visit www.hilltopinnvt.net or email for more information.
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