Location

Our Town & Surrounding Area

Craftsbury Common
With a population of 1,200, Craftsbury Common is a friendly, community-oriented town is located in the northeastern part of Vermont and has been rated as the number one geotourism destination in the United States by National Geographic Traveler. This unspoiled area of Vermont is better known as the Northeast Kingdom. Breathtaking scenery is the backdrop to amazing activities—everything from cozy cafes to rugged wilderness hiking can be found right in our backyard.

The Common itself is often a venue for town-wide events such as concerts by the Craftsbury Chamber Players, the Antique Show, and Old Home Day. Also located on the Common is the Craftsbury Public Library, and Stardust Books, a branch of Galaxy Bookshop. From May to October there is a local Farmers' Market every Saturday. Down the hill in Craftsbury, there are two general stores for food, movie rentals, and local charm, as well as The Music Box, which offers folk music shows and other programs.

Hardwick
About 10 miles away, Hardwick has restaurants, a Laundromat, two grocery stores, the Galaxy Bookshop, and the Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op. From May to October there is a local Farmers' Market every Friday.

Morrisville
A slightly larger town then Hardwick, Morrisville is about 20 miles away and has many restaurants and stores, a hospital, an outdoor store, and a movie theater.

Greensboro
About 8 miles away is Greensboro, home to Willey's General Store, where if you can't find it, you don't need it - a very popular place in the area. The renowned Circus Smirkus is located there, as well.

Northeast Kingdom
The entire area of northeastern Vermont is known as the Northeast Kingdom, a sparsely populated area but with great diversity of wildlife and wild lands.

Vermont
Vermont, with a total population of half a million, is known for its friendly, down-to-earth people. The state features a working landscape of farms, wild lands, and communities. For more information on Vermont lodging, dining, and activities visit Vermont.com.

Entertainment & Area Events

Contra dancing
A popular style of dancing in the North Country, contra dances are held every other Saturday in Montpelier (about an hour away). Occasional dances are held at Sterling College as well as the surrounding communities.

Bread and Puppet
Bread and Puppet, located in nearby Glover, is an organization that has performed theater productions with political, social and environmental themes for over 30 years. Anyone is invited to participate in their shows during the summer. B&P also tours throughout the year in parades and does school residencies and special performances.

Circus Smirkus
Circus Smirkus, based in Greensboro, is a summer camp and performance group for kids 8-17. With only a few weeks of rehearsal, the group tours their show throughout New England.

Other Events
Vermont Life Magazine has an events calendar for the entire state.

We've grouped a few highlights of the area into three categories: "In the Kingdom", "Within 60 miles", and "Great Day or Weekend Trips." Check it out below.

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