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Introduction to Newport, Vermont
Newport, Vermont, in Orleans county, is 130 miles NW of Portland, Maine and 187 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 5,005 people lived in Newport.
Newport History
Newport is the county seat of Orleans County. The Abenakis Native Americans were the first to settle in the area now known as Newport. The community was first named Pickeral Point. The town was organized in 1918.
Newport and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Newport
While in Newport, one can visit parks like Brighton State Park, Waterbury Center State Park, Elmore State Park and Smugglers Notch State Park. Museums in the area include the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum, the Old Stone House Museum and the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, which provide insight into the history of the area. Churches in the area include the United Church of Newport, the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Saint Mark Episcopal Church.
Newport Transportation
Burlington International is the closest major airport.
Newport Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at Norwich University, Dartmouth College and Middlebury College.
Newport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
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