St. Johnsbury is the “Gateway” to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. With the amenities of a much larger city and the charm of a small town, it beckons visitors to enjoy its Victorian beauty. Named by National Geographic Adventure as the #1 Small Town for Adventure, St. Johnsbury is a hub for outdoor activities in the summer, including boating and fishing in rivers and lakes, mountain and road biking, and hiking nearby peaks. But the town of St. Johnsbury itself is host to enough adventure to keep everyone busy for the weekend without ever venturing outside its town borders.

1. Downtown St. Johnsbury - Boutiques, restaurants, artisan galleries and much more to delight every shopper!
   
   
2. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum - Housed in a remarkable 1871 building designated a National Historic Landmark, the Athenaeum serves both as the town's library and an authentic 19th century-style art gallery. Albert Bierstadt's enormous painting, "The Domes of the Yosemite," is the centerpiece of the collection.
   
   
3. Dog Chapel - Created by late artist Stephen Huneck, this unique homage to dogs and other pets attracts visitors from around the world.

4. Maple Grove Museum - Experience Vermont maple sugaring and sample maple candy made with vintage equipment at the "maple center of the world."

5. Burke Mountain - Exciting skiing and snowboarding only a 20-minute drive from downtown. Also home to music festivals, camping, hiking and magnificent fall foliage views.

6. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium - Superb natural science collections, housed in a landmark Victorian building.

7. St. Johnsbury Country Club - Lush and beautiful, The St. J Country Club offers a challenging course and reasonable rates.

8. St. Johnsbury Academy - Acclaimed secondary school that combines the best of private and public education. Outstanding campus and facilities.

9. Kingdom Trails - Extensive network of scenic recreational trails maintained for mountain biking and hiking in the spring, summer and fall, and for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

10. The beautiful Northeast Kingdom - St. Johnsbury is the gateway to the northeastern part of Vermont, often referred to as "The Northeast Kingdom."

And there's much more to discover in and around St. Johnsbury...