About this city
Also known as: Home of the Old Round Church
Richmond is a charming, historic rural town located in Chittenden County, beautifully nestled within the fertile valley of the Winooski River in northwestern Vermont, just a short drive from Burlington. Formally chartered in 1794, the town thrived for centuries as a prosperous agricultural market center heavily settled by progressive farming families who pioneered large-scale dairy farming and cheese production in the green valleys. Richmond achieved permanent global architectural fame as the home of the Old Round Church, a magnificent, sixteen-sided wooden meetinghouse built in 1812 that stands as a certified National Historic Landmark. Today, the town presents a vibrant, eco-conscious community atmosphere populated by local organic farmers, skiers, and artisans, balancing rich historic brick architecture with a passionate farm-to-table culinary scene.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Marvel at the unique sixteen-sided architecture of the National Historic Landmark Old Round Church, hike or bird-watch along the pristine paths of the Birds of Vermont Museum, enjoy premier river kayaking on the Winooski River, and sample farm-fresh organic cheeses downtown.