The Northeast Kingdom Is a Great Place to Live and Work

If you are considering a move to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, you are not alone. In the past 50 years, the region has become a favorite spot for people looking for a great place to live and work, due to its friendly residents and one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE

It really is gorgeous in the Northeast Kingdom.  Our fall colors are heralded throughout the world, but the summer is just as pretty, with flowers and trees blooming on every hillside. Our lakes and streams are crystal clear, our mountain bike trails are inviting and our skiing is considered among the best in the Northeast, with future Olympians training on our mountains.

Since the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” was first printed, the Northeast Kingdom has been featured in every edition of the North American and international editions of the bestseller. The book states, “When fall’s riotous palette of red, orange, yellow and gold cloaks these hills, it could very well be the most beautiful place in America. Here, thickly forested hills of sugar maple, beech and ash give way to sleepy hamlets, one-church villages and gorgeous lakes – particularly the fjordlike Lake Willoughby, often compared to Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne.”

Wherever you venture in the Northeast Kingdom, there are mountains to hike, lakes to fish, rinks to skate on and plenty of bike, cross country and snowmobiling trails to traverse. We also have tremendous attractions and cultural opportunities as well in the region, with a plethora of spectacular museums, galleries, historic attractions and libraries. 

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO WORK

But we are far more than just a beautiful place to visit. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom has traditionally been the state’s most affordable place to start a business, not to mention that it offers a skilled, productive and eager work force. The region offers an enviable quality of life that is easily accessible to major market centers, interstates and state highways. The area, in fact, has been singled out in a number of publications for its quality of life, welcoming business climate, safety, cultural organizations and educational institutions.

 Situated at the transportation hub of interstates I-91 and I-93 and U.S. Routes 2 and 5, the Northeast Kingdom features vibrant downtowns, prime industrial sites with development potential and strong local schools, college and tech centers. The region also is conveniently located to major markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Whether you are considering a long-awaited move to the Northeast Kingdom or would like to find the perfect place to start up that desired business, we will do whatever we can to make your move to the region one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Please check out our Business Resource Guide, “Why the Northeast Kingdom”  for more reasons why you should consider the region as a place to live and work.

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is wonderful in the summer!

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

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2024 Caledonia Home & Garden Show
Date: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come See us at the Home Show! The Caledonia County Home Show has been a cornerstone of Lyndonville's culture for decades. Join us in carrying on this beloved Vermont tradition to the next generation. We are focused on bringing local businesses and and homeowners together.
1 Back Fairground Rd,Caledonia County Fairgrounds, Lyndonville
Reunion Weekend 2024
Date: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
Time: 10:30 am

Save the date for Reunion Weekend 2024!
To see the full schedule and register for events, click the link below.
St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Ninja Mountain Bike Clinic
Date: Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
Time: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm

A jam-packed weekend of mountain bike skills clinics. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate rider, or a trail veteran, we've got a clinic just for you!
Offering half day and full day clinics and comprehensive 2-Day Camps that pull all of the Ninja curriculum together into one awesome weekend.
Kingdom Trails, 2099 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT
St. Johnsbury School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Fight Suicide.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Catch program and the movement turning HOPE into ACTION -- Walk with us.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is an opportunity for young people to take a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our school and community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Ave, St Johnsbury, VT

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