Montpelier named one of most charming downtowns by HGTV. Here's what they said
HGTV recently published a list of the top 40 most charming small-town downtowns in America, and Montpelier was the only Vermont city to make the cut.
"Nothing charms like a small downtown that beckons visitors with historic architecture and boutique shops or local culture and tree-lined streets," the article said. "Many small-town downtowns are located in beautiful settings or have stunning views."
Here's what HGTV had to say about the trendy capital of the Green Mountain State.
HGTV named Montpelier's downtown as one of the top 40 most charming small-town downtowns in the United States.
What HGTV said about it: "With a population of less than 8,000 people, Montpelier has the distinction of being the smallest state capital in the United States. It's also a lovely pedestrian-friendly town with eclectic shops, an aristocratic gold-domed state house and not a single McDonald's. The town prefers to win over visitors with locally owned eateries like The Skinny Pancake and The Hippie Chickpea. Drink in the New England charm as you stroll along Main and State streets, then pop in Three Penny Taproom to sample craft brews from across the state like the Green State Lager from Zero Gravity Craft Brewery."
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Montpelier VT downtown named one of most charming in US by HGTV
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