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Local Atmosphere

Quick Stats

Fun Local Trivia
  1. In the "30 Rock" episode "Episode 210," clips of Middlebury appear in stock footage.
  2. For 23 summers, Robert Frost, the great poet, made the mountains just outside of Middlebury his home. When he welcomed New England into his heart, the Middlebury area struck him as particularly captivating. The founder of the town's Vermont Book Shop knew the poet well, and the Middlebury College Library houses many of his first editions.
  3. Sure, maybe Middlebury doesn't have hoards of filmmakers pounding at the front door, begging to make movies in the Vermont town. However, Middlebury did serve as the haunting locale for some of the most memorable and chilling moments in suspense history. Remember the scenes from the bridge in "What Lies Beneath"? That was Champlain Bridge in Crown Point, mere miles from campus. The majority of the movie was filmed in the John Strong Mansion, just up the road on Route 17.
  4. The foliage in Middlebury is some of the most resplendent in the country at peak season, which occurs in October.
  5. Middlebury pioneered Vermont's marble industry. The Marble Works, filled with small shops and restaurants, continues to stand as a monument to this first.
Notable Natives
  • Jim Douglas – former governor of Vermont
  • John Deere – inventor, manufacturer
  • Julia Alvarez – author
Local Slang Creamie: Soft-serve ice cream
Points of Interest
  • Ben & Jerry's Factory
  • Bread Loaf Campus
  • Lake Champlain
  • Lake Dunmore
  • Old Fashioned A&W
  • Otter Creek
  • Robert Frost Cabin
  • Shelburne Museum
  • Vermont Teddy Bear Company

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

No matter what exotic tidbits or intriguing locales students attempt to haggle out of this town, in the end, they still wind up with good 'ole Middlebury—a small, antique dollhouse of a village, dotted with restaurants and shops that all close between 5 p.m. and 12 a.m., and a smattering of snow-covered cobblestone streets. It’s quiet, it’s quaint, and it can feel suffocating at times. On the other hand, the atmosphere caters well to those more inclined toward outdoor activities—particularly winter sports, hiking, and swimming. There are several renowned ski areas around (including the one owned by the College), a maze of magnificently groomed cross-country ski trails, lakes, rivers, and falls.

The Middlebury experience feels similar to being inside a cozy penny candy store or an old-fashioned piggy bank. If you’re a country bumpkin, a lover of the magnificent outdoors, or are simply anxious to be liberated from the noise and pollution of the city, Middlebury is for you. It will certainly not overwhelm you with shopping options, nightclubs, or traffic lights. However, you can get anything and everything you need for survival in Middlebury, as long as you’re not counting on 24-hour stores. If you’re looking for variety and a less-settled atmosphere, you’ll have to take the trip to Burlington. If you don’t plan on bringing a car, it shouldn’t be much of a problem—usually even the most disagreeable people finagle a couple of friends with vehicles, and everyone visits Burlington frequently.

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Local Atmosphere at Middlebury College

k8ecar

'15

Neuroscience

4.6
A

Super Nice

The people of Middlebury know that the college provides tons of entertainment, money, and diversity that they simply would not receive otherwise. This, coupled with the fact that a fair amount of locals go here, make the atmosphere very friendly and respectful. I once wandered around town looking for a video store, and eventually an old lady actually offered to drive me over to the nearest one on the way to visit her grandchildren.

Nov 28, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Middlebury College

jonouye

'14

Political Science and Government

1.2
D

Not Much Going on

Townies are pretty weird, and there isn't anything to do in town unless you're 21.

Nov 20, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Middlebury College

PantherIndia

'14

Economics

5.0
A+

Gorgeous.

Middlebury has an amazing relationship with the town. The campus and its surrounding are gorgeous, moving to NY to work post graduation ( which is where most Mid students go) could be a shock having been used to so much natural beauty. Most items that a college student would require are very readily available.

Aug 18, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Burlington Town Center Mall
  • Diamond Run Mall
  • University Mall
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Boston: : 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • Burlington, Vt.: : 50 minutes
  • New York City: : 5 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Hoyts Cinema 9
10 Fayette Dr.
South Burlington
(802) 864-5610

Marquis Theater
Main St.
Middlebury
(802) 388-4841

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Most Recent Student Author

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Name: Bohree Kim

Hometown: Weston, CT

Major: History of Art and Architecture

Grad Year: 2011

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