In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
St. Johnsbury
Spend a single day exploring the downtown museums and art sites; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace or to visit nearby towns.
St. Johnsbury is a small Vermont hub with a handful of museums, an arts centre and a historic library. All main sights sit within a 10‑minute walk, so one full day covers the basics. Extend to two days for day‑trips to Newport, Barton or White River Junction.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (snowy, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Meal at Anthony's Diner | $10–$15 |
| Ticket to Fairbanks Museum | $5–$8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTV · Burlington International Airport
- about 2 h drive north via US‑2
Typical fares
- Burlington (BTV) → St. Johnsbury (car)
- ≈ $120 for a compact rental, 2 h drive (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the most reliable way; the town is on I‑91/I‑93 and US‑2. Parking is free downtown (check). Limited seasonal bus service runs to nearby towns (check).
See and do
Known for
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
- Catamount Arts Center
- Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Gallery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Newport, Vermont | US‑5 north ~30 min drive | ≈45 min total (check) |
| Barton, Vermont | US‑5 north ~20 min drive | ≈35 min total (check) |
| White River Junction | US‑5 south ~40 min drive | ≈1 h total (check) |
Sleep
- Comfort Inn & Suites St. Johnsbury
- mid‑range, family‑friendly, near US‑5
- Fairbanks Inn
- pet‑friendly B&B style, central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road conditions can close secondary routes; check ahead.
- Some attractions have seasonal hours (Dog Chapel, June‑Oct).
- Limited dining after 8 PM; plan meals early.
St. Johnsbury is low‑crime; typical rural US safety applies – keep valuables secure, watch icy sidewalks in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for St. Johnsbury yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
- Catamount Arts Center
- Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Gallery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – St. Johnsbury: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: St. Johnsbury, revision 5309244 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309244
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
St. Johnsbury
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulates are in Boston and New York; nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/st-johnsbury). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.