Getting To & Around the Northeast Kingdom

BY DRIVING

The Northeast Kingdom is located in the far northeastern corner of Vermont and includes the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans. There are two interstates that lead into the region: I-91 & I-93, making access to the region easy and accessible from all points in the Northeast and southern Canada.

Major state highways include routes 2, 5, 14, 15, 16, 58, 100, 114 and 122, not to mention many more roads in the tri-county region. For more information on the state highways in the Northeast Kingdom, check out the Vermont Agency of Transportation for road maps on particular towns needed.

BY AIR

The Northeast Kingdom has three international airports within 2.5 hours of our border and three regional state airports.

 International Airports

 State Regional Airports

BY BUS

Commuter Buses

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) is a non-profit transportation brokerage that uses all modes of transportation including shuttle commuter buses, wheelchair accessible vans, taxis, and volunteer drivers. For the most complete and up-to-date bus route information, please check out the RCT Routes section.

Coach Bus Lines

  •  East/West: Rural Community Transportation (U.S. 2 Commuter Route) travels to Montpelier, Vt., where travelers can pick up a Greyhound Bus. Please note that you may have to make a special request of the RCT driver to stop at the bus stop in question. You may want to call ahead to make sure this request can be fulfilled.

BY TRAIN

There is no train service that comes or goes into the Northeast Kingdom. Please check out Amtrak and make any necessary bus services as needed. You may also may be able to make rental car reservations from that particular destination. Please check out the chamber in that particular region for such rental car services.

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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.

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Spring Dance Recital & NHSDA Induction Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
This spring’s performance will feature students in the Jazz Dance class, Modern Dance class, Improvisation/Compositions class, Dance History class, Dance Techniques & Elements class, and the audition based LI Dance Company as well as the contemporary dance club, pointe club, hip hop club, and tap club. Choreographies will not just showcase learning in the foundational studies of dance technique and artistry (specifically the art of and various styles/forms of modern and jazz dance studies) but this spring recital will demonstrate students skills and knowledge utilizing the use of the elements of dance (time, space and energy) to highlight understanding and communication of the evolution of dance, cultural inspirations in American dance, and personal relations of identity through the expression of movement.
Lyndon Institute, 168 Institute Circle, Lyndon Center, VT
Mountain Mania Table Top Game Convention
Date: Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a weekend of board games, role-playing adventures, and card games in the charming Northeast Kingdom over Vermont, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.  Explore Role Playing, Card Games and Tabletop Board Games.
Burke Mountain Resort, 2559 Mountain Road, East Burke, Vermont
Open Horse Show Miniseries
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is the 1st of 3 Open Horse Shows.  All proceeds go to the OCF Horse Barn Rebuild Project.  Class List & Judge to be shared soon.
Orleans County Fairgrounds, 278 Roaring Brook Road, Barton, VT
Labor of Love Volunteer Event
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a Labor of Love Event where we invite friends of Dog Mountain to volunteer their time, talents, expertise, and sweat to throw Dog Mountain a party of repairs, maintenance, and general sprucing up. It’s a chance for all of us to honor Stephen and Gwen’s legacy and give back to the mountain that’s given us all so much.

 
Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury, VT

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