Vergennes, VT

united states

Vergennes sits on Lake Champlain's eastern shore, 20 miles south of Burlington via US Route 7. This small city of 2,565 served as a strategic naval shipyard during the War of 1812. Route 22A connects north to the Champlain Islands, while Route 17 heads east into Vermont's mountains. The surrounding Champlain Valley offers flat terrain with Adirondack views across the lake. Vergennes holds the unique distinction of being Vermont's smallest incorporated city.