The City of Montpelier

Discover the nation’s smallest and most creative capital city

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Nestled in the hills of Central Vermont, Montpelier is the smallest state capital and a vibrant and charming little city. It has locally-owned shops, cafés and restaurants, a thriving music scene, artisanal beer and spirits, a beloved Farmer’s Market, a nationally-known small theater, and an extraordinary art and craft community. There’s never a lack of things to do, people to see or places to go.

Allow us to brag for a moment: Montpelier has been recognized as the “Number One Best Small Downtown in America”, and appears on many top lists for its downtown, shopping and livability by USA Today, Parade Magazine, the Huffington Post, the Travel Channel, the New York Times and more.

Just steps from downtown is the lush natural setting that makes Vermont what it is. It’s easy to combine a city dining and shopping adventure with a taste of the outdoors. Just behind the Statehouse is the 200-acre Hubbard Park, where you’ll not only find magnificent views, but plenty of hiking and biking trails.

There’s so much going on in our city – plan to stay for at least a weekend.

Montpelier is magical. Come be a part of it. And come see us at Artisans Hand.