Vermont's Northeast Kingdom Is Beautiful Year Round!

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is, without a doubt, the state's most beautiful and undisturbed region. Coined more than 60 years ago, the Northeast Kingdom - comprised of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties - received its nickname in honor of its sheer splendor. A beloved former governor and U.S. senator, George Aiken, proclaimed this area so spectacular that it felt like a kingdom of old, a Northeast Kingdom, he said. The name stuck.

The best part of the Northeast Kingdom is, actually, what it does not offer. You will not find any traffic jams or urban sprawl here. You can actually witness an extraordinary sunrise from your back door and see every star in the sky on a clear night.

The images of the Northeast Kingdom are very clear and recognizable – church steeples rising to the sky, steam rising from sugarhouses, the smell of newly hayed fields and the vision of beautiful fall foliage. Even those who have lived here their entire lives do not tire of the views.

So many comment that the Northeast Kingdom is, truly, a special place, that the clean air and the quiet of the night make it easier to sleep, that you can view rocks on lake bottoms as clear as day because the water is so clear and the landscape really is as lushly green as Ireland in the summer. There are precious few places where you can actually hear the breeze rustle through trees, and the Northeast Kingdom is such a place.

Whether you plan your own stay with our online trip Itinerary or contact us for suggestions, we are here to help, as we want you to have the best vacation ever in our wondrous region. If you click on “Find A Business,” located on every page of our web site, you will find it to be a great guide to discover accommodations, restaurants, businesses and regional information.

The Northeast Kingdom Is a Great Place to Visit and Play!

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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.

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OSSU Art in Bloom
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This year's celebration will invite students in grades 4-6 to spend the day at Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) in Greensboro exploring the visual arts, engaging in workshops, and participating in music rehearsals.

 
The Highland Center for Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT

2024 Spring Dance and Drama Concert
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
We are thrilled to invite our community to our 2024 Spring Concert! The dancers take the stage at 6 p.m. and then the actors will perform their One Acts at 7:30 p. m.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and we will take some time at the start of the show to recognize the seniors leaving our program.
NCUHS, 209 Veterans Ave, Newport, VT
5th Annual Umbrella Spring Gala
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Please join us to celebrate the renewal of our commitment to Umbrella’s mission of cultivating an NEK where all people thrive free from abuse and oppression.
It will feature a silent auction, an inspiring program featuring participants and staff of our programs, delicious food provided by Willy’s Catering, and live music from the local, eclectic band, Brooks Henry!
The Inn at Mountain View Farm, 3383 Darling Hill Road, East Burke, VT
Homebuyer Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 8:30 am
This one-day workshop with guest speaker Jenna Long of North Country Credit Union, provides valuable homebuying information and opens up access to down payment assistance programs, shared equity opportunities and closing cost credits at participating local banks. If you dream of buying a home and want to learn more about credit, mortgages, home inspections, appraisals and more.  Register today.

www.ruraledge.org/hbe
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Rural Edge, 105 Mountain View Dr, St Johnsbury, VT

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