Northwest Vermont

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Northwest Vermont is located in the northwestern corner of the state, nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. It borders New York State and Quebec.

Regions of Northwest Vermont

Champlain Valley

Chittenden County

Franklin County (Vermont)

Grand Isle County

Champlain Valley Chittenden County Franklin County (Vermont) | Franklin County Grand Isle County

Cities and towns

Burlington (Vermont) | Burlington : Vermont's largest city and thriving college town
Essex Junction : Railroad oriented village at the center of Vermont's largest town
Richmond (Vermont) | Richmond : Small riverside town known regionally as a dining destination
Shelburne (Vermont) | Shelburne : Small town home to the Shelburne Museum.
South Burlington : Vermont's second largest city
St. Albans (Vermont) | St. Albans
Williston (Vermont) | Williston : Rapidly growing suburban town home to one of Vermont's largest shopping areas.
Winooski : Quirky city just north of Burlington home to a large African and Himalayan immigrant community.

Northwest Vermont Halal Explorer

Northwest Vermont is dominated by Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. As such and the terrain is much flatter than in the rest of the state. Many of Vermont's larger cities and towns can be found in the region, mostly in Chittenden County. More than a third of Vermont's population lives in Northwest Vermont. That being said and there are still many quaint villages and small farms like you would find elsewhere in Vermont.

Travel to Northwest Vermont

By car

Northwest Vermont is accessible by vehicle using I-89, US Route 2, US Route 7, and VT Route 15.

By Rail

There are Amtrak stations in Essex Junction and St. Albans.

By ferry

Ferries connect Burlington with Port Kent, NY, Grand Isle with Plattsburgh, NY, and Charlotte with Essex, NY.

By Plane

Burlington International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BTV), Airport Drive, ☎ +1 802-863-1889. Flights arrive daily via several carriers from as far away as Chicago and Orlando. Travelers from farther afield will have to make a connection in a larger city. There are non-stop Flights to Burlington Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington, D.C.]]|Washington.

Get Around

Public transportation will get you around Burlington and to some of the larger towns in the region, but you will need a vehicle if you want to explore some of the more rural areas.

What to See

The mountains and lakes and perhaps the biggest attractions. Other attractions include museums in Burlington.

Annual Vermont Quilt Festival - ☎ +1 802-485-7092

Essex Junction and Colchester (Vermont) | Colchester. June 29-July 1 (2022).

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Northwest Vermont

Explore downtown Burlington
Go sailing on Lake Champlain
Hiking: Hiking for all skill levels can be found in the region
Visit the Grand Isle County|Lake Champlain Islands

Halal Restaurants in Northwest Vermont

There are some Halal restaurants in Northwest Vermont covering a wide variety of cuisines. Burlington has the highest concentration of restaurants, but most towns will have a few. You can find surprisingly refined dining in some of the smaller towns and villages, especially Richmond (Vermont) | Richmond. Find a farmers market and buy some fresh produce and sample the wide variety of food vendors. The localvore movement is big in Vermont and Northwest Vermont is no exception. Most restaurants will have at least a few locally sourced ingredients, even some of the chains. Individual restaurant listings can be found on the pages for each town or county. One thing that differentiates Northwest Vermont from the rest of the state is the availability of ethnic food. There are the standard Italian, (Thai), Vietnamese, and Middle Eastern restaurants like you can find in the rest of the state, but you can also find Nepalese, Congolese, Afghan, Peruvian, and Jamaican food at restaurants, markets, and farmers market stands in Burlington and Winooski.

Northwest Vermont has a variety of soft-drinking options. Burlington has many college bars and late night restaurants as well as several brewpubs. Outlying areas are full of townie bars if you want to meet some local residents. There are several local breweries whose offerings are worth a try: Magic Hat in South Burlington, Switchback in Burlington, Fiddlehead in Shelburne, and 14th Star in St. Albans. Switchback is a somewhat hoppy ale that can be found in nearly every establishment with a drink license in Northwest Vermont. A pint usually costs $3-$4, which makes it the best value for money organic juice in the area. In addition to Switchback, most restaurants will have an offering from Magic Hat (usually #9) and Long Trail (usually Long Trail Ale). With so many microbreweries based in Vermont, some Halal restaurants have a very limited selection of out of state soft drinks. Then again, you didn't come here to drink Sam Adams. If for some reason you eat at a chain restaurant and they won't list local soft drinks on the menu, but rest assured they have them. Vineyards and Cafes can be found in the Champlain Islands and in southern Chittenden County. If alcohol isn't your thing, many towns will have a local coffee or tea shop.

Stay Safe

There is very little crime in Northwest Vermont. However and the weather can make driving conditions hazardous in the winter.

News & References

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