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title: "Montpelier"
url: "https://travelikealocalvt.com/category/destinations/montpelier/"
type: "Destination"
description: "Get to Know Montpelier, Vermont, Where a Historic State Capital, Independent Shops, Local Restaurants and Small-Town Character Come Together."
guides: 0
updated: "2026-10-24"
site: "Travel Like a Local®: Vermont"
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# Montpelier, Vermont

Get to Know Montpelier, Vermont, Where a Historic State Capital, Independent Shops, Local Restaurants and Small-Town Character Come Together.

Vermont's capital city packs historic architecture, independent shops, local dining, arts and outdoor adventures into a walkable downtown.

## Places

- [Three Penny Taproom](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/three-penny-taproom/): Bar or pub in Montpelier, VT. Browse Bear Pond Books, check what’s playing at the Savoy Theater and stop at Three Penny Taproom if beer is part of the plan. 8 of the Best Walkable Towns to Visit…
- [Bear Pond Books](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/bear-pond-books/): Shop or general store in Montpelier, VT. I always enjoy browsing the books at Bear Pond Books and checking out the Vermont-inspired home goods and gifts at the Country Store on Main. 5 Vermont Ski Towns That Might Be…
- [Mad Taco – Waitsfield](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/mad-taco-waitsfield/): Restaurant in Montpelier, VT. Stop by Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield for a locally brewed beer, or head to The Mad Taco for tacos and burritos. 5 Vermont Ski Towns That Might Be Even Better in…
- [Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/morse-farm-maple-sugarworks/): Farm or farm stand in Montpelier, VT. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks pairs a Vermont maple experience with a summer creemee stop.
- [Red Hen Baking](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/red-hen-baking/): Bakery in Montpelier, VT. Red Hen Baking started in Duxbury in 1999 and now operates its café in downtown Montpelier. Along with its artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches and coffee, the bakery serves creemees with maple plus…
- [Oakes & Evelyn – Woodstock](https://travelikealocalvt.com/places/oakes-evelyn-woodstock/): Restaurant in Montpelier, VT. Oakes & Evelyn isn't one of them, because I've reached the point where I trust the menu. 13 Places I’d Take You to Eat on Your First Trip to Vermont Go for:…

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