Posted in Vermont Meet The Locals October 01, 2020 by

21 Things Everyone Who’s Moved Away From Vermont Has Thought At Least Once

It’s a fact – there is no place on earth quite like Vermont. Whether you’ve lived here a few years or all your life, when you leave you’ll certainly be longing for the way of life found in the Green Mountain State. However, if life happens and moving away from Vermont is inevitable, here are a few things that will undoubtedly cross your mind as you adjust to a new, non-Vermont lifestyle.

1. What do you mean there’s no Town Meeting Day?
Flickr/Bryan Alexander
Nothing makes you feel a part of a community quite like voting at Town Meeting Day.
2. They call this soft serve ice cream?
Flickr/Thaths
First of all, it’s called a creemee. Secondly, there are way more flavors than just chocolate and vanilla. After living in Vermont, you'll get a lot of odd looks if you still say "creemee" outside of the state.
3. You have to buy fresh berries at the store?
Flickr/Glenn Euloth
There’s nothing quite like a fresh, warm berry that you pick yourself.
4. It’s fall… Where are the colors?
Flickr/mgstanton
Foliage anywhere else will never be the same and it may just be what you miss the most when moving away from Vermont.
5. I miss sugar on snow.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes
You won’t find this tasty treat easily if you’re not in Vermont.
6. Fake maple syrup? Yuck!
Flickr/Lacy
Vermont maple syrup will ruin the imitation stuff for life. It’s simply that good, and people from Vermont know it.
7. Why aren’t there any small town festivals?
Flickr/Jim Something
Festivals bring out the whole community, and it takes a village of volunteers to make them happen.
8. Boy, this state park is crowded.
Flickr/Kevin Jarrett
Vermont state parks are pristine and there is plenty of wide open space for everyone to enjoy.
9. Why is there a big sign on the highway?
Flickr/Doug Kerr
OK, everyone probably knows what a billboard is but, when they are everywhere, it sure makes you miss the picturesque highways back home.
10. It takes HOW LONG to get to nature from here?
Flickr/Nicholas Erwin
No matter where you are in Vermont, you're always close to nature.
11. Talk about over processed!
Flickr/Don Shall
Organic farms are everywhere here, which makes our farm to table meals fresh and delicious.
12. Where is the farmers market?
Facebook/Stowe Farmers' Market
Sometimes we forget that each town doesn’t have one when we leave the state.
13. I have to pay to exercise?
Flickr/Richard Due
The outdoor activities are everywhere, so you don’t necessarily need a gym membership to work up a sweat. Besides, the fresh air and views are also free!
14. Budweiser will never be the king of beers.
Flickr/joshy_in_juneau
Vermonters love their craft beer, and with more breweries per capita than any other state, you better believe we have some pretty great brews.
15. Glamping isn’t real camping.
Flickr/Ranch Seeker
Sure, we’ve all been known to do a little car camping now and again, but we know how to rough it.
16. Where is the small town charm?
Flickr/Jasperdo
From the architecture to the people, you’ll never find places like those in Vermont.
17. I’m ready for a change of seasons.
Flickr/Stanley Zimney
As much as we joke about mud season, stick season and road construction season, there is nothing like the glorious seasons in Vermont and all the unique things that come with each one.
18. Wow, the weather report really was right!
Flickr/Paul Moody
We love to expect the unexpected and we’re always prepared, but we don’t typically put a bet on an accurate report.
19. Why can’t one little store have it all?
Flickr/Craig T
We’d rather go to a mom and pop shop to get everything we need as opposed to a big franchise.
20. The people here are REALLY different.
Flickr/Lew (tomswift) Holzman
Vermonters are strange and quirky folks, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. You don’t truly miss the friendly and helpful nature of the people, as well as the tight knit communities, until you don’t have them anymore.
21. I’m homesick.
Flickr/cgc76
There's no place like home.

For those moving away from Vermont, have you thought these things? Let us know below in the comments section.

On the flip side, check out these 23 things you may not expect from life in Vermont.

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What are the best things about living in Vermont?

We are all biased about our home states, but at the same time, there are so many amazing things about life in Vermont. To name a few; access to clean and natural areas and parks; organic and healthy food; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals; and a relaxed and casual way of life. Vermont is a great place to live if living in a small city or little town doesn’t bother you. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.

What are the worst things about living in Vermont?

Vermont is a wonderful place to live, but every state has some negative components to it. So here are a few of the worst things about living in Vermont: 1. It can be frightfully cold in the winter, and our winters can last half a year, no joke. 2. If you want nightlife and other popular city activities, Vermont doesn’t rank so well in comparison to other states. 3. Vermont can be rather expensive to live in. Rent prices, groceries, and real-estate can all be on the pricier side. But these negative aspects pale in comparison to the reasons why living in Vermont is amazing (see above).

What stereotypes are there about Vermont?

Where to even start… First of all, Vermont is simply an amazing state that has so much to offer, like gorgeous and peaceful nature areas. But one stereotype about Vermont is that there’s not much else except mountains, forests, lakes, and more nature. Vermont also has the stereotype of being the holiday destination place for city folk like New Yorkers, Bostonians, and Montrealers. Some other prevalent stereotypes are that we never have a spring season or that our winters last half a year. In reality, Vermont has much more to offer than just cold temperatures and nature spots.