Cities of Vermont
Vermont lies in the northeastern United States, in the New England region, and borders Canada to the north. It is a small, green state full of hills and forests: the Green Mountains run like a backbone from north to south, with Mount Mansfield as the highest peak. In the west, the long Lake Champlain forms the border with neighbouring New York.
On this map you fly past real places like the capital Montpelier, the largest city Burlington on Lake Champlain, and towns such as South Burlington, Rutland, Barre and Winooski. Flowing between them are rivers like the Winooski, the Lamoille and Otter Creek, with lakes such as Lake Memphremagog and Lake Willoughby.
Hop in the helicopter and find every place in Vermont at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn the map of this green mountain state.
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What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier is the capital of Vermont and is by far the smallest state capital in the United States by population. It lies in the centre of the state. The largest city of Vermont is not Montpelier but Burlington, on the shore of Lake Champlain.
What is the largest city in Vermont?
Burlington is the largest city in Vermont, located in the west on Lake Champlain, and it is a lively college town. The capital, Montpelier, is by contrast very small. Other towns include South Burlington, Rutland and Barre, which is known for its granite.
What is a well-known geographic feature of Vermont?
Vermont is crossed from north to south by the Green Mountains, the range that gives the state its name ('green mountain'). Mount Mansfield is the highest point. In the west, the long, narrow Lake Champlain forms the border with the state of New York.
What is the most fun way to learn the cities of Vermont?
The most fun way to learn the cities of Vermont is by playing, using the free Toponauts helicopter. You fly over the map and place towns like Montpelier, Burlington and Rutland yourself, so the locations in this small green state stick in your memory naturally.