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Whether you're looking for places to shop, history, or somewhere to relax in the shade, Vermont has everything you can think of. Check out some of our favorite things to do below.

Things to Do in Montpelier

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Expand your July 11 - 12 weekend with Waterbury Arts Fest

Make it a full music festival weekend in central Vermont starting Friday, July 11th, at the Waterbury Arts Fest. No reservations are needed for this open-air festival opening with Pluto Rising kicking off the concert at 5 p.m., followed by the popular bluegrass-roots-rock group, The WormDogs, from 7:30 to closing. Over 10 food trucks will be preparing a variety of dining options, and the Big Tree Beer Tent features locally brewed beers. Find the venue on the front lawn of Pilgrim Park behind the Waterbury train station. Entry and parking are free with a suggested donation to support Revitalizing Waterbury. Sponsors include the National Life Group. More information at https://waterburyartsfest.com/.

Waterbury Arts Fest resumes at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12th, with 100 local artisans demonstrating and selling their wares. The live music and food trucks play on, and Salt and Rind starts out your day with mimosas and other cocktail and mocktail specialties. The Creation Station gets kids into art while the parents shop around. Don't miss the Revitalizing Waterbury tent with affordable artwork that supports community resilience in Central Vermont.  Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.