Where to base yourself
Questions, answered
What exactly is the Northeast Kingdom?
It is the informal name for Vermont's three northeastern counties, of which Caledonia is the southern and most settled. The label was coined in the 1940s and has stuck because the region really is different: emptier, colder, poorer historically, and less shaped by tourism than the rest of the state.
Where should I base myself?
St. Johnsbury is the practical choice, with the museums, restaurants, supermarkets and the junction of I-91 and I-93. Lyndonville and East Burke suit anyone here for the trails or Burke Mountain, and the small villages suit people who want quiet above convenience.
Is it a good foliage destination?
Very much so, and colour typically peaks here a week or so before southern Vermont, often in the last days of September into early October. Roads through Peacham, Danville and the Groton forest are the classic drives, and crowds are lighter than around Woodstock or Stowe.
Is anything open in winter?
Yes, but selectively. Burke Mountain, Nordic and fat-bike trails, and St. Johnsbury's year-round businesses carry the season, while many rural cafes and seasonal attractions close from November. Days are short and cold, and back roads can be rough after a thaw.
Where to stay — Caledonia County
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