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Montpelier, VT

S. state of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County.

Type CityPopulation 8,074Settled 1859

Why go

  • Capital city of Vermont, United States.
  • Served by Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV).

History

Montpelier is the capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County. The site of Vermont's state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,074, with a daytime population growth of about 21,000 due to the large number of jobs within city limits. The Vermont College of Fine Arts is located in the municipality. It was named after Montpellier, a city in the south of France.

Airports

Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) 4 mi to the centre
Barre/Montpelier, VT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) 19 mi to the centre
Morrisville, VT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Catamount Airfield 14 mi to the centre
Cabot, VT, US
Outdoor
Ketcham Landing Area Airport 15 mi to the centre
Waitsfield, VT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montpelier, VT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Burlington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Burlington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences