The lovely little town of Ripton, VT may have less than 600 residents, but it’s huge when it comes to charm. In fact, Jessica Ravitz from CNN said that Ripton “is the kind of place where cell service fails more often than it works and the country store is really just that….Tibetan prayer flags wave outside a weather-worn home, and the fog lifts to reveal a white horse grazing in a field.” While it’s close to the bury town of Middlebury, this small place in Vermont is one you may have not even heard of before.
Take a country road through this quiet haven and leave the hustle and bustle behind.
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It’s the kind of place where neighbors help each other and the community spirit is strong.
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This spirit shines through in places such as the community garden.
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You’ll love the beautifully maintained old buildings.
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Even the Ripton Town Offices are located in the former Village School circa 1900.
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Just look at this charming Community Church.
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Be sure to check out the Robert Frost Cabin where he lived for 39 summers.
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You can even take a peek inside the cabin!
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Be sure to take the road less traveled along the Robert Frost Trail.
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There are mounted Frost poems along the way of this one mile trail.
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Naturally the local country store that has everything you could need.
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What better time to discover this wonderful little place than fall foliage?
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Why not take a break from it all and head to The Chipman Inn?
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This historic inn has been catering to guests for over 40 years!
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Get ready to discover this magical place. It’s just waiting for you!
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While you’re in Ripton, VT, be sure to check out the bustling town of Middlebury which is just a few miles away.
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