Middlebury

Middlebury brings together several distinct themes for a stay: local agricultural products and crafts, museums, a natural feature, and a walking trail. These represent different travel interests and scales—from the market’s offerings and individual museum sites to a trail around the village. When looking for hotels in Middlebury, you can start by considering whether the market and culture or nature and a walking trail will play a greater role in your stay.

Farmers Market and Seasonal Offerings

The Middlebury Farmers Market takes place year-round. There is usually an indoor market from November through April and an outdoor season from May through October. Vendors sell local agricultural products, including vegetables, fruit, plants, flowers, and CBD. The offerings also include meat, eggs, and goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses. In addition, there is a wide selection of Vermont crafts. The combination of agricultural products and Vermont crafts makes the market more varied than a food-only offering; at the same time, its seasonal indoor and outdoor schedule is a practical factor in planning your visit. Since seasonal operations and the vendor mix may change, check the latest information about operations in advance if you plan to visit on a specific date.

The Henry Sheldon Museum

The Henry Sheldon Museum has welcomed visitors and researchers since 1884 and is located in downtown Middlebury. Its permanent exhibition features Vermont furniture, paintings, and household items from the 19th and 20th centuries. It therefore includes both works of art and everyday objects; their connection to Vermont gives the exhibits a clear regional context. The exhibition is housed in a Federal-style house built in 1829 by marble merchants Eben Judd and Lebbeus Harris. The year 1829 refers to the house, while the displayed objects date from the 19th and 20th centuries. This distinguishes the history of the building from the collection’s time frame.

Otter Creek and the Trail Around Middlebury

Otter Creek plunges over a waterfall about 20 feet high in the center of Middlebury. The Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) offers a different scale: it is a walking trail more than 18 miles long that encircles the village of Middlebury. Together, the waterfall and trail offer two distinct spatial perspectives on Middlebury: a single feature in the center and a longer route around the village. This distinction can help you choose between focusing on the town center and exploring an extended trail.

The Middlebury College Museum of Art

The Middlebury College Museum of Art is also in the Town of Middlebury: it is located in the Mahaney Arts Center on the southeastern edge of the Middlebury College campus. Its location complements the downtown address of the Henry Sheldon Museum with a different site. Visiting arrangements may change; if you plan to visit the college museum, check the latest visitor guidelines in advance.

Discover more destinations: Salisbury, Vergennes.

For the broader travel overview: Addison County.