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JerichoJericho, Vermont
Base in Burlington or Essex and give Jericho one half-day by car: the Old Red Mill, a maple creemee and a Mount Mansfield trailhead. Without a car, skip it.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for hiking and farm stands; late Sep–early Oct for foliage; Jan–Mar for skiing
- avoid Mud season (late Mar–Apr) when trails and state park close; Nov is grey and quiet
- Airport
- 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.
Jericho is a Champlain Valley town of about 5,000 people strung along VT-15, 25–30 minutes east of Burlington by car. There is no bus from Burlington to Jericho itself, so a vehicle decides the trip. What you get is a compact historic village (Old Red Mill, Snowflake Bentley Museum, maple shops), the Jericho Center green, and the Underhill side of Mount Mansfield with trailheads at Underhill State Park and Butler Lodge. One half-day covers the village; add a second day only if you are hiking Mansfield or skiing nearby.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jericho, 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 low crime; the real risks are rural driving at dusk, thin cell coverage on the mountain roads, and mud-season or winter trail conditions.
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 802-244-8727 Vermont State Police (non-emergency) · 800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- 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.
- AirportBTV Burlington International Airport (About 30–40 min by car via I-89 and VT-117; no direct bus to Jericho, so rent a car or take a taxi/rideshare.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the bus that once linked Jericho to Jeffersonville was discontinued, and Green Mountain Transit serves Essex…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a maple creemee$4–8
- Street or quick mealBurger, hot dog and fries at a snack bar$8–15
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$250
- Mid-range bedCountry inn or B&B double room, a night, per roomUS$210
- High-end bedCountry inn or B&B double room, a night, per roomUS$350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- BTV Burlington International Airport (About 30–40 min by car via I-89 and VT-117; no direct bus to Jericho, so rent a car or take a taxi/rideshare.)
Weather and climate
Jericho: 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°C28°F
−12°C10°F
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Feb
0°C32°F
−11°C12°F
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Mar
5°C41°F
−6°C21°F
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Apr
13°C55°F
1°C34°F
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May
20°C68°F
7°C45°F
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Jun
25°C77°F
12°C54°F
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Jul
27°C81°F
15°C59°F
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Aug
26°C79°F
14°C57°F
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Sep
21°C70°F
9°C48°F
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Oct
14°C57°F
3°C37°F
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Nov
7°C45°F
−2°C28°F
13 rd
Dec
0°C32°F
−8°C18°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the bus that once linked Jericho to Jeffersonville was discontinued, and Green Mountain Transit serves Essex, a few miles west. VT-15 runs through the village; VT-117 links to US-2 and I-89. Distances are short but spread out — village to Jericho Center is about 3 km, village to the Underhill trailheads about 8–10 km. Park at the post office or school for Palmer Lane Maple when its lot is full; do not park along Old Pump Rd.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Drive VT-15 west to I-89, or VT-117 to US-2
Waterfront, Church Street and the Shelburne Museum make a full day.
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive VT-117 west to US-2
Small village on the Winooski with a rail trail and river swimming.
Middlebury
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive VT-117 to US-7 south
College town with a good main street; pair with a Champlain Valley drive.
Grand Isle
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive west to I-89 north, then US-2 across the islands
Lake beaches and bike rides; best Jun–Sep.
Bolton Valley
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive VT-15 west to VT-117, then Bolton Valley Access Rd
Ski hill in winter, lift-served and backcountry riding in summer.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jericho village (VT-15)
The Old Red Mill, shops and the Sinclair Inn B&B sit within a few minutes' walk; the only real in-town beds.
Underhill / Underhill Flats
Closest base for Mount Mansfield trailheads; a handful of inns and rentals, few services.
Essex Junction and Williston
10–20 min west on VT-15/I-89; chain hotels, supermarkets and restaurants, best value for a car-based stay.
Burlington
25–30 min west; use it as the base and drive out for a day if you want city food and nightlife.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Country inn or B&B double room1 × 1 night × US$210 | US$210 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Compact rental car, one day1 × US$75 · Book ahead for foliage season | US$75 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| Underhill State Park day-use entry1 × US$5 · check | US$5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$61 |
| Trip total≈ US$335 per person per day, bed included | US$669 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before Vermont sales tax. Flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a maple creemee | $4–8 |
| Burger, hot dog and fries at a snack bar | $8–15 |
| Pizza or a tavern main | $14–26 |
| Pie or pastry from a farm standSome sell out by mid-morning. | $6–12 |
| Bottle of local maple syrup | $12–25 |
| Gallon of gascheck | $3.20–3.80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public bus reaches Jericho: plan a car, taxi or rideshare from Essex or Burlington.
- Underhill State Park is typically closed in early winter and during mud season; check before driving up.
- Joe's Snack Bar closes for the winter; several farm stands and bakeries are seasonal or by appointment.
- Cell coverage thins on the Mountain Rd and Stevensville Rd trailheads — download maps first.
- Rural roads are dark and unlit, and deer cross at dusk: drive slowly after sunset.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Vermont State Police (non-emergency)
- 802-244-8727
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Vermont State Police (non-emergency)802-244-8727
- Poison Control (24 h)800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Jericho; the nearest are in Burlington (check addresses). Most countries' nearest full missions are in Boston, New York or Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Burlington BTV → Jericho village by taxi or rideshare: $45–70, about 30–40 min (check)
- Rental car, one day, compact: $55–110 plus fuel (check)
- Underhill State Park day-use entry: $5 per vehicle (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is this open today? — Is this open today?
- One maple creemee, please — One maple creemee, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- We are just looking, thanks — We are just looking, thanks
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
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 Jericho. 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 for hiking and farm stands; late Sep–early Oct for foliage; Jan–Mar for skiing · avoid Mud season (late Mar–Apr) when trails and state park close; Nov is grey and quiet · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BTV: rental-car desks, taxi and rideshare fallbacks, and a late-arrival rung for Essex Junction.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Jericho village, Jericho Center, Underhill Flats, and the Mountain Rd trailheads.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Old Red Mill, Snowflake Bentley Museum, Underhill State Park, Butler Lodge) and eat pages with last orders and seasonal closures.
- Foliage and mud-season fixtures so gates A–D can go green.