Discover the Heartbeat of our Town

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

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Dorset Events

Rustic yet Elegant Charm IS Historic Dorset

Dorset’s stories continue to be told.

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OUR STORIES

The Outdoors is Waiting for You

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

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GET OUTSIDE

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…

Dorset offers well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through woods and backcountry settings. Come explore the great outdoors with us!

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

Arthur Jones’ Works of Heart

By Liz Schafer Arthur Jones’ humble beginnings as the son of a tenant farmer led him to more opportunities than he might have imagined as a young lad who loved...
Arthur’s beautiful paintings, tributes of love for home and place, grace homes and collections throughout Dorset and beyond. Click to explore the story of Arthur Jones, one of Dorset’s finest artists.

Peter Davis – A Long and Varied Life

By Liz Schafer “I’ve lived a long life in three wildly different chapters,” says 95-year-old Peter Davis as he describes his pilgrimage from child actor in 1930s and 40s Hollywood...
Click to read stories of 95-year-old Peter Davis as he reflects on his 33-year career with the U.S. government, serving under nine presidents, and his deep involvement in conservation efforts in Dorset, Vermont.

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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