About Williston

Williston is a beautiful historic town that was home to Vermont’s first Governor, Thomas Chittenden. Situated between Mount Mansfield, Camel’s Hump and Lake Champlain it is easy to understand why Thomas Chittenden decided to settle in Williston. The town is proud to be one of the first Smart Growth communities in Vermont. Williston has created a commercial retail core that has attracted numerous national retailers while maintaining its traditional village. Dining out is never a problem in Williston with many options to satisfy any palette. Enjoy dinner and a movie or shop to your hearts content all within just minutes of your home. Williston is a vibrant and active community boasting one of the counties best Independence Day celebrations. There is something very special about this little town. Williston is a short distance from the shores of Lake Champlain and downtown Burlington.

Arts & Culture

From historic Shelburne Farms to stage performances at Burlington’s Flynn Theater, to outdoor concerts featuring the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, to Craft Fairs and Farmer’s Markets, our region offers an amazing array of art and cultural activities to be enjoyed year-round.

Family Care

The Greater Burlington area has been recognized as one of the seven “Best Retirement Locations”. We are fortunate to have access to State of The Art health care through Fletcher Allen Health Care, a Level I Trauma Center and Academic Teaching Hospital.

Recreation

Williston also offers popular, year round recreation activities with it’s proximity to Lake Champlain, the mountain ranges of Mount Mansfield and Camels Hump to the local Catamount Family Center, local golf courses, numerous hiking trails and Lake Iroquois, which lies partially within Williston’s border. Whether it’s boating, hiking, biking, skiing or golf, there’s no shortage of recreational activities in and around Williston.

Transportation

Conveniently located a short distance from interstate 89, Route 15, and Route 2, Williston is the perfect location to easily access the areas amenities. If you’re missing the big city experience, Boston is just a 3 hour drive or 90 minutes to Montreal. You can even jump on a commuter flight and be in New York City, Boston or Washington in about an hour. The Burlington International Airport is serviced by most major airlines and is just minutes away from Williston.