Town of Whitingham

The Town of Whitingham, VT, founded in 1770, sits high in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, on the Massachusetts border. It’s a 3-hour drive from Boston and a 4-hour drive from New York City. With elevations ranging from 1,500 to over 2,000 feet, Whitingham is perfect for winter sports. You can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more. In the summer, the cool mountain air is great for biking, hiking, sailing, boating, and other water activities.

A few miles north, you’ll find the Deerfield Valley and Mount Snow Resort. The resort is known for one of the top snowmaking operations in the U.S. The Harriman Reservoir in Whitingham is an 8-mile lake. It’s ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming, with beautiful views of the Green Mountains rising from the water. Whitewater rafting and tubing on the Deerfield River offer both thrills and tranquility. Whitingham’s mix of farmland and forests makes for a stunning landscape. The forests are growing and home to plenty of wildlife. Many local landowners practice sustainable forestry, ensuring the health of our forests for future generations.

Whitingham has seen steady population growth in recent years. In 2016, the town had 1,453 year-round residents. Generations of families call this town home, forming the backbone of the community. Second homeowners come mainly from the New York City area, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Many of them eventually decide to live here year-round. Whitingham is a blend of people from all over, all of whom are grateful to live or vacation in a place surrounded by farms, mountains, lakes, and maple syrup.