Saint Albans is a city of about 6,800 people (2010) in Franklin County, Vermont. It is surrounded by St. Alban's Town (population 6,000 in 2010).
Understand[edit]
Saint Albans is the largest city in Vermont's northwestern Franklin County; approximately 16 miles south of the Canadian border. It is known as the Maple Sugar Capital of the World and is the home to the annual Maple Festival [dead link].
Saint Albans was the site of the Saint Albans Raid, a Confederate bank robbery that took place in 1864 during the Civil War.
Get in[edit]
By plane[edit]
The closest airport, Burlington International Airport (BTV IATA), is approximately 29 miles away. Other close airports in the area include: Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG IATA) and Montréal-Trudeau airport (YUL IATA).
By train[edit]
St. Albans is the terminus for Amtrak's daily Vermonter service from Washington, D.C.. 1 St. Albans station is at 40 Federal St, just a stone's throw away from the town's Main street.
By car[edit]
Saint Albans can be accessed via exits 19 and 20 off of Interstate 89, as well as some smaller roads such as routes 7, 36, and 104.
By boat[edit]
As Saint Albans is on Lake Champlain, it can be accessed by private boat from New York, Quebec, Canada, and other parts of western Vermont.
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
- A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 3:26PM local time and lasts 3 min 30 sec. The chances of a clear sky are 30%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico and Texas to Ohio and the Canada–New England border, then across New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
- 1 Saint Albans Museum, 9 Church St, ☏ +1 802-527-7933.
- 2 Chester Alan Arthur State Historic Site, 4588 Chester Arthur Rd., Fairfield, ☏ +1 802 933-8362. Donations appreciated.
Do[edit]
- Maple Festival. Saint Albans hosts the Maple Festival every year in late April. Here you can get everything from maple cotton candy to maple ice cream!
- Hard'ak. A local is a ski and sledding hill used by many locals for wintertime fun.
- Weldon Theater. In the heart of downtown is the Weldon Theater. One of the few drive-in theaters left in the state can be found off exit 20 on I89.
- Northwest Farmers Market. From mid-May until October there is the Northwest Farmers Market located in Taylor Park that takes place on Saturdays from 9AM-2PM.
- 1 Burton Island State Park. 240 acres of island with walking trails, campsites, and access via a passenger ferry.
- Camp Kill Kare. Popular recreational day use with lake swimming access.
- 2 Woods Island State Park. Primitive camping on an island in Inland Sea.
- Cohen Beach. Daily use swimming point.
- Saint Albans Bay Park. Every 4th of July Saint Albans Bay hosts a Bay Day Celebration that consists of: The Great Race: Triathlon that includes a 3.1-mile run, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 3-mile canoe race, and fireworks at dusk.
Buy[edit]
There are two main shopping complexes in Saint Albans:
- Highgate Commons Shopping Center (off of exit 20 on I89). Has stores such as TJ Maxx, Hannaford Grocery, RadioShack, Olympia Sports Center, and Pizza Hut.
- Saint Albans Shopping Center (on North Main Street). Includes stores such as JC Penny, Rite Aid, US Post Office, and Ace Hardware.
Eat[edit]
Budget[edit]
- Eastern Dragon, ☏ +1 802-527-9800. Asian cuisine.
- Thai House, ☏ +1 802-524-0999. Asian cuisine.
- China Wok, ☏ +1 802-527-2278. Asian cuisine.
- Pie in the Sky, ☏ +1 802-524-5442. Pizza.
- 1 Mimmo's Pizza, 22 S Main St, ☏ +1 802-524-2244. Pizza.
- K J's Diner, ☏ +1 802-527-7340. If you looking for typical diner food you can alway count on that here!
Mid-range[edit]
- 2 One Federal Restaurant, 1 Federal St, ☏ +1 802-524-0330. Steakhouse. If you're looking for something more formal or just drinks after a long week
- 3 Jeff's Maine Seafood, 65 N Main St, ☏ +1 802-524-6135. Seafood. This place always comes to mind when having a large gathering or a fancy event. Best place to get seafood in town!
- Chow Bella, ☏ +1 802-524-1405. You can always count on a great meal and great service here, and they often have live music by local artists.
Drink[edit]
- 1 14th Star Brewery, 133 N Main St #7, ☏ +1 802 528-5988. Brewery and taproom owned by active duty military personnel. It has a taproom in a former bowling alley. The name is a reference to Vermont's status as the 14th state admitted to the union. The taproom offers flights, full pours, and growler fills and they carry Citizen Cider for non-beer drinkers. 14th Star's signature beer is Valor Ale, a very hoppy amber that can be found all over northern Vermont.
Sleep[edit]
- 1 Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast, 68 Fairfield St, ☏ +1 802-527-5116.
- 2 La Quinta Inn & Suites, 813 Fairfax Rd (Exit 19 off I 89), ☏ +1 802-524-3300.
- 3 The Cadillac Motel, 213 S Main St, ☏ +1 802-370-3082. Only open during summer season.
- 4 Econo Lodge, 287 S Main St, ☏ +1 802-524-5956.
Go next[edit]
There are many ski areas in driving distance from Saint Albans:
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