WELCOME TO VERGENNES

the Little City with the Big Heart!

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”We make Vergennes a must-stop part of our annual fall foliage tour throughout New England. The shops, the dining, the Falls - all delightful!” — Visitor from Texas

HAPPENINGS

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“Vergennes is a lovely town to visit; it’s a unique blend of cosmopolitan and country, and close to so much beautiful scenery and fun things to do.” — Visitor from Virginia

Outdoor seating area of Black Sheep Bistro with tables, chairs, a pink umbrella, and flower garden in front.

DINE

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Top-down view of a wooden table set with two plates of food, a salad, a cookie, and glasses of beer. One person is holding a burger with fries, and the other is holding a grilled sandwich.
Food
A hand holding a glass of yellow cocktail with a lime wedge garnish.
Drinks
Person holding two ice cream cones, one with chocolate ice cream and the other with vanilla, against a blue and white striped shirt.
sweets

SHOP

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“Vergennes is a community where you just feel like you belong, whether you're visiting for a moment or staying for a lifetime. — Gerianne Smart, President, Vergennes Opera House

A band of five musicians performing on stage with dark background, featuring a lead singer wearing a white hat and striped suit, and four other musicians playing keyboard, bass, saxophone, and guitar.

ARTS & CULTURE

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vERGENNES oPERA house
Front view of Bixby Memorial Free Library with a sign in front indicating its name, address, and hours of operation. The building has a classical architectural style with columns and a brick facade.
bIXBY LIBRARY
Four children playing outside of a building with decorative flower and leaf sculptures attached to the structure. Two girls are in front, one in a pink dress running, the other in a red polka dot dress walking. A boy in an orange shirt and shorts is running behind the girl in pink. A girl in a blue princess dress stands under a black shelter.
PUBLIC ART
Empty outdoor swimming pool with ladders, surrounded by a concrete deck, under a partly cloudy sky.

PLAY

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A golfer preparing to putt on a golf course with a golf ball near the hole, under a clear sky, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
Golf
Boats docked along a calm river with a waterfall and buildings in the background on a partly cloudy day.
River & Lake
Children in winter clothing ice skating outdoors on a snowy surface with bare trees and houses in the background.
parks & rec

“I grew up in Vergennes and just love coming back every summer. The downtown shops are extraordinary, the Little City will forever have a place in my heart. —- Former Vergennes Resident

Watercolor painting of a small town street at sunset with colorful buildings, a crosswalk, and a traffic light.

HISTORIC SITES WALKING TOUR

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Artwork by Erin Daigle.

Street view of a restaurant with a lit vertical neon sign that reads 'SQUEEZE' and a green and yellow neon sign above it that reads 'Park.' There are flower baskets hanging from street lamps along the sidewalk, with a woman sitting on a bench nearby. Bicycles and cars are visible along the street, and the sky is slightly cloudy.
A large, ornate stained glass dome ceiling inside a building, with warm yellow lighting on the sides.
The image shows a building named Stevens House decorated with multiple American flags and hanging flower baskets. The building has columns and a sign displaying its name.

Vergennes, Vermont, is the state's oldest city, yet remain a vibrant community to this day! The history of the City spans over 200 years and is visible in the striking architecture of the historic buildings that line Main Street. Charming downtown Vergennes features a city green surrounded by an eclectic mix of businesses that offer some of the best shopping and dining in New England. A quick stroll from the heart of the city takes you to Falls Park and Macdonough Park where you'll find walking paths and picnic areas alongside Otter Creek, a beautiful view of the waterfalls, and docks for boaters. 

We invite you to experience Vergennes and explore its rich history through our self-guided Historic Sites Walking Tour. Whether you choose to relax and unwind or search out adventure, we invite you to explore Vergennes - the Little City with the Big Heart. Hard copies of the tour (made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank) are available at downtown locations: M&T Bank, Bixby Memorial Free Library, City Hall and lu.lu ice cream | espresso bar. Enjoy the virtual tour, courtesy of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman.

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