Discover the Heartbeat of our Town

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

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Explore Dorset

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…

Take a day trip to Dorset, Vermont! One of the Green Mountain's hidden gems, this small town has tons of activities to do all year round, a vibrant cultural scene and many unique shops and restaurants

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!

Dorset...

Our Home,

Our Stories

Merck Forest and Farmland Center

If you’re looking for a place to connect with nature, Merck Forest and Farmland Center is the place for you. Located just minutes away from beautiful Dorset and Manchester, it’s...
Reconnect with nature and family! Plan your visit to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, where you can enjoy backcountry camping, 30 miles of recreational trails, a working farm, and a variety of events and workshops for all ages.

The Big House — Love’s Legacy

by Liz Schafer Elizabeth Payson was an accomplished and industrious young woman who began a writing career at the age of 16. George Lewis Prentiss was the son of a...
Elizabeth Payson was an accomplished and industrious young woman who began her writing career at just 16. Click to learn more about her moving stories, her family, and why she chose to call Dorset home.

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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