About

The Town of Charlotte, Vermont was chartered in 1762. It is situated in the fertile Champlain Valley, comprised of a series of hills and ridges overlooking Lake Champlain. With its 3,977 residents (per 2020 census), Charlotte hosts 53 working farms that are flourishing on the productive Champlain Valley soils. An historically agricultural community, Charlotte farms include orchards, dairies, livestock operations, apiaries, and cultivate diverse crops including hay and fodder, vegetables, flowers, grapes, berries, grains, and shrimp.

The town is home to the small villages of East and West Charlotte with corner stores, a well-stocked town library, Grange Hall, and Senior Center. Charlotte also offers diverse recreational opportunities, including popular cycling routes on local roads, a public beach on the Lake Champlain waterfront, equestrian centers, and a well-developed network of community trails on public land, including the Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge, and the popular Mt. Philo State Park — available for year-round hiking, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing. 

Charlotte residents embrace the buzz of farm activity and the serene beauty of the Vermont countryside. They are committed to providing the best learning opportunities for their children, both in and out of local early education programs and schools. Residents take part in many and diverse volunteer organizations that enhance the Town's spirit and serve in our small-town government, a cherished aspect of life here in Vermont. Charlotte proudly welcomes diversity in all its forms; you can click here to review the Town's Declaration of Inclusion. The people of Charlotte demonstrate their deep appreciation for the land by tirelessly working to protect and celebrate their natural heritage with both neighbors and visitors alike.  

Charlotte can be accessed via US Route 7 from the north and south, and numerous local roads.  A commercial ferry service links Charlotte to Essex, NY, providing year-round service for motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Amtrak also provides daily service via the Ethan Allen Express route to New York City, with a stop in nearby Vergennes. Charlotte also hosts a section of the Lake Champlain Byway, a designated regional scenic and historic route for cars and cyclists.  More information about opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts, dining, lodging, and visiting cultural and historic sites in the area can be found at this state website: Vermont Vacations.