If you live here, you already know that VT is the best state in the Northeast. From charming towns to extraordinary people, this little state sure has it all. Check out some of the reasons why we love it and be sure to add your own in the comments.

  1. Low crime rates

Flickr/James Walsh Safety first! When you look at reports like this one in the Burlington Free Press about safety, Vermont is usually tops the list among all other states.

  1. Wide open spaces

Flickr/cgc76 If you’re not one for crowds, then Vermont is the place for you. We have the second lowest population in the country, and even the state capital of Montpelier has less than 8,000 residents!

  1. Location, location, location!

Flickr/Pedro Szekely If you’re looking for a city fix, New York, Boston and Montreal are all within driving distance.

  1. Year round outdoor activities

Flickr/Mike If you love to embrace the outdoors, skiing, hiking, biking, swimming and more await! Not to mention stunning scenery while you do it!

  1. Community matters

Facebook/Green Up Vermont From helping neighbors to our annual Green Up Day, Vermont communities are always ready to lend a helping hand.

  1. Fresh Foods

Flickr/Putneypics Vermont has always been a leader in the farm to table movement, and fresh foods are available to everyone at the local shops and farmers markets.

  1. Naturally fun

Flickr/meg hourihan Vermont is full of great swimming holes which are a natural - and free - way to cool down on a hot day.

  1. Endless hiking

Flickr/dvs You can always find a hiking trail nearby, no matter where you are in the Green Mountain State. Fresh air? No problem!

  1. World famous foliage

Flickr/Steve Schnabel Hands down, Vermont has the best foliage not in just the Northeast, but in the world. Yes, the world!

  1. Dog Mountain

Flickr/Patrick If you love your four legged friends, head to Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury. The pups will have a great time and you can pay respects to your furry friends at the unique Dog Chapel on site.

  1. Museums

Facebook/Shelburne Museum You’ll find museums that embrace the outdoors and some of the most remarkable and unique exhibits here.

  1. Vermont Maple Syrup

Flickr/butforthesky.com Vermont Maple Syrup is incredible and we use it on just about anything. After all, life is sweeter here!

It’s no secret that VT is the best state in the Northeast. Perhaps that’s why more people are moving to Vermont than any other state in the country!

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Flickr/James Walsh

Safety first! When you look at reports like this one in the Burlington Free Press about safety, Vermont is usually tops the list among all other states.

Flickr/cgc76

If you’re not one for crowds, then Vermont is the place for you. We have the second lowest population in the country, and even the state capital of Montpelier has less than 8,000 residents!

Flickr/Pedro Szekely

If you’re looking for a city fix, New York, Boston and Montreal are all within driving distance.

Flickr/Mike

If you love to embrace the outdoors, skiing, hiking, biking, swimming and more await! Not to mention stunning scenery while you do it!

Facebook/Green Up Vermont

From helping neighbors to our annual Green Up Day, Vermont communities are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Flickr/Putneypics

Vermont has always been a leader in the farm to table movement, and fresh foods are available to everyone at the local shops and farmers markets.

Flickr/meg hourihan

Vermont is full of great swimming holes which are a natural - and free - way to cool down on a hot day.

Flickr/dvs

You can always find a hiking trail nearby, no matter where you are in the Green Mountain State. Fresh air? No problem!

Flickr/Steve Schnabel

Hands down, Vermont has the best foliage not in just the Northeast, but in the world. Yes, the world!

Flickr/Patrick

If you love your four legged friends, head to Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury. The pups will have a great time and you can pay respects to your furry friends at the unique Dog Chapel on site.

Facebook/Shelburne Museum

You’ll find museums that embrace the outdoors and some of the most remarkable and unique exhibits here.

Flickr/butforthesky.com

Vermont Maple Syrup is incredible and we use it on just about anything. After all, life is sweeter here!