If you’re thinking about a real Vermont experience, considering visiting us in Poultney, Vermont. Located on the Vermont-New York border in the Lakes Region of Rutland County, Poultney is a lively and interesting community of about 3,600 people who live in the Village, Town, and Lake St. Catherine areas.

PICTURESQUE

Poultney offers you a glimpse into “the good life of Vermont” - a place where community and town pride are seen in every smile - a place that comes alive with New England charm. Come take a tour, stay in our inns, take our walking and bicycle tours, or shop Poultney Downtown Main Street. You’re sure to be charmed by our beauty and unpretentious surroundings.

HISTORIC

The Village and East Poultney are both listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. If you’re a fan of New England history or Vermont history, The Poultney Historical Society offers guided tours of many of these important historical treasures.

Among these historical gems in Poultney are the three Historical Society museums: Union Academy dating to 1791, the Melodeon Factory built in 1840, and the 1896 school house.

Poultney, Vermont is also the home of Green Mountain College, a four year Liberal Arts College founded in 1834.

THE GREAT POULTNEY VERMONT OUTDOORS

Year ’round activities and enjoying the outdoors is central to enjoying “the good life”. Come join us this summer season in Poultney for a unique visit with outdoor activities, parades, picnics, swimming, golf, bicycle and canoe tours and, of course, shopping and antiquing.

And plan to come back in the Autumn and Winter for pristine cross-country skiing, nearby downhill skiing, snow shoeing, ice-fishing, hunting, hiking and fishing.

It’s all part of enjoying “the good life” in Poultney, Vermont.