Capitol Plaza Hotel Montpelier Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Washington County, Vermont
Montpelier is the largest urban historic district in Vermont as well as the smallest capital city in the nation. The most impressive and impeccably restored State House is one of the oldest and best preserved in the country. Three blocks away is the city's bustling business district where you can linger in the independently-owned shops offering books, clothing, fine crafts and pastries or dine in one of the many restaurants or cafes. The thriving arts community has earned Montpelier recognition as being one of the best 100 small arts towns in the United States. Montpelier Alive! ensures the city hosts great music performances and events almost every month. The arts cinema produces the World Cinema series and the Green Mountain Film Festival every March, drawing movie connoisseurs from far and wide. Several downtown venues present live entertainment every weekend and most week nights as well. During the warmer weather Wednesday nights bring band concerts to the State House lawn, Saturday morning Farmers Market and the noontime Brown Bag music series in the pocket park are all great reasons to visit Montpelier. Montpelier is also the home of multiple museums and galleries. Nestled in where two rivers meet and sheltered by surrounding hillsides, there are also multiple recreational opportunities. A bike path follows the Winooski River. The 200 acres of North Branch River Park offer gentle trails and access to miles of cross-country ski, mountain bike and walking trails. Hubbard Park the city's premier forested park rising above the State House, provides great views from a stone tower, diverse natural areas and walking trails just a short distance from the Capitol Plaza Hotel.