Lakes, mountains, village streets, and the southern gateway to Vermont.
Wilmington sits in southern Vermont’s Green Mountains, where historic village streets, forested mountains, lakes, and rural roads create one of the region’s most distinctive landscapes. Located near the Massachusetts border, the town has long served as a crossroads between the Deerfield Valley and the surrounding mountains, combining a lively village center with quiet backroads and expansive natural scenery.
While many travelers come to Wilmington for nearby skiing, lakes, and outdoor recreation, the town itself is worth exploring. Its character emerges through details: historic storefronts, church steeples, old homes, bridges, mountain views, and roads that wind through forests and farmland.
Quick Facts
Region: Green Mountains
County: Windham County
Known For:
- Historic village center
- Lake Whitingham
- Deerfield Valley
- Green Mountain landscapes
- Skiing and outdoor recreation
