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BrandonBrandon, Vermont
Half a day to one night: walk the village green, see the artist guild, then hike Moosalamoo or head to Middlebury or Rutland.
Brandon is a small town in southern Vermont with a population of about 4,000. It has a village green, a cooperative artist gallery, and access to the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in the Green Mountain National Forest. Most visitors pass through on Route 7 or stop for a meal and a short walk.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close)
- Airports
- RUT · BTV
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Brandon911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Brandon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRUT Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (About 20 min drive; limited flights (check).).
- Getting aroundWalk the village centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at Café Provence$20–35
- Street or quick mealSandwich or lunch plate$10–15
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedBrandon Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedBrandon Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$280
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RUT Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (About 20 min drive; limited flights (check).) · BTV Burlington International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive north on Route 7.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brandon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
12 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
10 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the village centre. A car is needed for Moosalamoo trails and the surrounding region. Route 7 runs north–south; Route 73 east–west.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Route 7 north, about 20 min drive
College town with the Henry Sheldon Museum and Vermont Folklife Center.
Door to door: About 20 min
Route 7 south, about 15 min drive
Larger town with shopping, dining and the Paramount Theatre.
Door to door: About 45 min
Route 7 south then Route 30, about 40 min drive
Outlet shopping, Hildene estate and the American Museum of Fly Fishing.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
Route 7 south to Rutland, then Route 4 east, about 1 h drive
Covered bridges, the Billings Farm & Museum and the village green.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Brandon village centre
The Brandon Inn and a few B&Bs near the green; walk to the guild and café.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Brandon Inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Meal at Café Provence, dinner for one2 × US$50 | US$100 |
| Hiking trailhead parking (some lots free, some charge)2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$59 |
| Trip total≈ US$325 per person per day, bed included | US$649 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Sandwich or lunch plate | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée at Café Provence | $20–35 |
| Beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Gas (regular, per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many businesses close early or are seasonal; check hours ahead.
- Cell service can be spotty on trails in the national forest.
- Winter driving conditions: snow tyres or chains recommended.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest US consulate is in Montreal, Canada (about 2.5 h drive). For non-US citizens, the nearest embassy is in Ottawa or New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rutland airport → Brandon: taxi about $40–60, 20 min (check)
- Burlington airport → Brandon: taxi about $120–150, 1 h 15 min (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brandon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Moosalamoo trails with trailhead coordinates and seasonal closures.
- Eat pages for Café Provence and other restaurants with last-order times.
- Sleep pages for Brandon Inn with check-in/check-out and cancellation policy.
Sources
- officialTown of Brandon official website
- officialMoosalamoo National Recreation Area
- officialBrandon Artist's Guild
- officialCafé Provence
- officialBrandon Inn
- secondaryWikivoyage: Brandon (Vermont), revision 4939653 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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