10 Top Reasons to Visit St. Johnsbury
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Irwin Gelber, Executive Director |
Charlie Browne, Director |
Stephen Huneck, Artist |
Downtown St. Johnsbury - Boutiques, restaurants, artisan galleries and much more to delight every shopper!- 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.
Dog Chapel - Created by artist Stephen Huneck, this unique homage to dogs and other pets attracts visitors from around the world.- Maple Grove Museum - Experience Vermont maple sugaring and sample maple candy made with vintage equipment at the "maple center of the world."
- 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.
Fairbanks Museum - Superb natural science collections, housed in a landmark Victorian building.- St.Johnsbury Country Club - Lush and beautiful, St.J's Country Club offers a challenging course and reasonable rates.
St. Johnsbury Academy - Acclaimed secondary school that combines the best of private and public education. Outstanding campus and facilities.- 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.
- The beautiful Northeast Kingdom. St.Johnsbury is the gateway to the northeastern part of Vermont, often referred to as "The Kingdom."
And there's much more to discover in and around St. Johnsbury....