Newport is a small city tucked in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, commonly referred to as The Gateway to Lake Memphremagog. This 31-mile-long body of water, clustered with campgrounds, is perfect for recreational activities such as swimming, paddling, and boating.
Newport’s downtown encompasses a roughly quarter-mile stretch that is filled with restaurants, an art gallery, a library, and shops. In the nearby town of Derby, find a 20th-century library and opera house that has the unique feat of being situated partly in the United States and partly in Canada–The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, serving as a symbol of unity between the two nations. Visitors here can discover a plethora of reading material, guided tours, and more.
West of Newport is the town of Jay, world-renowned for its skiing. Jay Peak gives visitors the chance to ski on 81 different trails and slopes, with a resort, an indoor water park, and an ice arena. Jay Peak also features an annual winter lights display in December with fireworks, live music, and s’mores.
Visiting Newport and the surrounding area reveals modern culture whilst implementing historical elements–quite possibly the key to making this area visited again and again by locals and tourists alike.
