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BrownsvilleBrownsville, Vermont
Half a day to one night: hike Mount Ascutney, visit the general store, then move on to Windsor or Woodstock.
Brownsville is a small village at the base of Mount Ascutney, best known for Ascutney Mountain Resort and the Brownsville General Store. It works as a quick stop for a hike or a ski day, not a multi-night base. Most visitors spend a few hours to one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (hiking), Dec–Mar (skiing)
- avoid Apr–May (mud season, many trails closed)
- Airports
- LEB · BTV
- Nights
- 1
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Brownsville911 ▾
- 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 Brownsville, 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.
- AirportLEB Lebanon Municipal Airport (About 25 min drive; limited commercial flights).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the general store$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner at a restaurant in Windsor$15–30
- Street or quick mealSandwich at the general store$8–12
- Budget bedMotel room in Windsor, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per roomUS$250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$130 · 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
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport (About 25 min drive; limited commercial flights) · BTV Burlington International Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Avoid
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
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. 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 (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brownsville: 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
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
9 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 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
You need a car. Roads are dirt in parts; walking works within the village. Biking on dirt roads is common in summer.
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: 10 min
Drive, about 10 min
World's longest double-span covered bridge, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.
Door to door: 20 min
Drive, about 20 min
Quaint village with shops, the Billings Farm & Museum.
Door to door: 15 min
Drive, about 15 min
Train station, restaurants, and the Main Street Museum.
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.
Brownsville village
A few B&Bs and inns; quiet, walk to the general store.
Windsor
10 min drive; more motel and hotel options.
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
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Gas for a day of driving1 × US$30 · check | US$30 |
| Ascutney Mountain Resort day pass2 × US$60 · check | US$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$57 |
| Trip total≈ US$314 per person per day, bed included | US$627 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the general store | $2–4 |
| Sandwich at the general store | $8–12 |
| Dinner at a restaurant in Windsor | $15–30 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mount Ascutney trails can be steep and icy: check conditions before hiking in shoulder seasons.
- No gas station in Brownsville; fill up in Windsor or White River Junction.
- Cell service is patchy in the mountains; download maps ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada (about 3 h drive). For consular services, use the US State Department website.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lebanon Airport to Brownsville: about $40–60 by taxi or rideshare (check)
- Brownsville to Windsor: about $15–20 by taxi (check)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much is this? — How much is this? (how much is this)
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead? (where is the trailhead)
No embassy in Brownsville; consular services are remote.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brownsville. 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 (hiking), Dec–Mar (skiing) · avoid Apr–May (mud season, many trails closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas 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 with verified trail conditions and sugar house hours.
- Eat pages with last orders at the general store and nearby restaurants.
- Seasonal activity pages: hiking, skiing, maple sugaring.
Sources
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