Overview Randolph is a vibrant rural community of 5,500 people in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. While in a pastoral setting, it’s location is close to larger communities giving residents the best of both worlds as well as affording them a wealth of outdoor activities.
Randolph is part of the Upper Valley region, which is an area encompassing portions of Vermont and New Hampshire that border a section of the Connecticut river. A few of the other community of note include Woodstock one of Vermont’s most photographed towns and Hanover, home of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Health.
Schools
Secondary Schools – residents of some towns within this area may have school choice.
· Randolph Elementary School (grades K-6)
· Randolph Union High School (grades 7-12)
· Students also have access to private schools in nearby towns, including:
o Mid Vermont Christian School
Sampling of Colleges and Universities within 2 hours
· State of Vermont University – Randolph Campus
Events
· Chandler Center for the Arts. Wide variety of programs.
· New World Festival - Celtic and Quebecois music – Sunday of Labor Day Weekend
· The Vermont Country Fair, an annual fair featuring live music, food, and animal exhibits
· Randolph VT Farmers Market (Saturdays, May-October)
· Randolph Historical Society Museum (open seasonally)
· Fall Festival (September) - Winter Carnival (February)
· The Upper Valley region also hosts a range of events, including:
o The Dartmouth Powwow (a celebration of Native American culture
o The Upper Valley Jazz Festival
o The Vermont Shakespeare Festival
Transportation
· Daily Amtrak service from Randolph connecting to New York City and beyond.
· Dartmouth Coach – express bus service to Boston Logan Airport and New York City from Hanover/West Lebanon, NH
· Burlington International Airport (BTV) - 65 miles
· Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) - 30 miles
· Albany International Airport (ALB) - 120 miles
· Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - 170 miles
· Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) - 220 miles
Recreation
· Wide range of outdoor sports to include water sports, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and more.
· Indoor sports at local recreation facilities.
· Randolph Bike Path – paved for biking and walking.
· Green Mountain National Forest (hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling)
Medical Facilities
· Gifford Medical Center (primary care and urgent care services)
· Dartmouth Health - 30 miles - direct on Interstate.
· University of Vermont Medical Center - 65 miles – direct on Interstate.
Shopping
· A wide variety of options are available in town from small businesses.
· Major shopping options include:
o West Lebanon area which includes some big box options.
o Greater Burlington area which includes most big box stores including Vermont’s only Costco and an upcoming Whole Foods.
Overall, Randolph, Vermont, and the Upper Valley region offer a mix of rural charm, outdoor recreation, and access to essential services, making it an attractive place to live and work.
