Discover the Heartbeat of our Town

You won't have to look far to find things to do in Dorset.

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Rustic yet Elegant Charm IS Historic Dorset

Dorset’s stories continue to be told.

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The Outdoors is Waiting for You

Dorset's spectacular natural beauty is best enjoyed by embracing it!

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Welcome to Dorset

Rustic yet Elegant Charm in Vermont’s Green Mountains

With its quintessential New England character and energy, Dorset, Vermont is a four-season destination offering exceptional dining and lodging, unparalleled  year-round outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Dorset’s beauty is matched only by our rich history, our residents and the diverse and welcoming businesses you will find here. We are nestled in the heart of the Vermont Valley in southwestern Vermont – where the Taconic Mountains meet the Greens. You’ll find there’s always more to discover here in Dorset.

UPCOMING DORSET EVENTS

Wilderness outings, Parades? Dorset hosts it all…

Take a Day Trip to Dorset

Dorset is one of the Green Mountain state’s hidden gems. It may be the size of a postage stamp but we like it that way! It offers a huge variety of ways to fill your day with world-class hiking and mountain/road biking to fishing and swimming in our quarries, lakes and mountain streams – the options are everywhere!

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Our Home,

Our Stories

Vermont Summer Festival

When the weather warms and the days get longer, thousands of visitors flock to Herald Beebe Farm in East Dorset with their four-legged friends – and we’re not talking about...
As the weather warms and the days get longer, it’s time for the iconic Vermont Summer Festival season. Dive into our blog for exciting updates and insider tips on our renowned horse show!

The Heart and Soul of Dorset

When you first pull up to Dorset Union Store, you almost feel like you’re stepping back in time. Save for the green and white stripped awnings and the smoothly paved...
Dorset Union Store, one of Vermont's oldest country stores, offers hot coffee, freshly baked scones, homemade soups, and pie. Explore the daily selections prepared by our chefs.

Mass-produced uniformity and multi national retail chains...are NOT us!

Dorset boasts an impressive mix of small, locally-owned artisan shops and galleries, specialty niche retail experiences, and old-time Vermont country and general stores

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