Rutland, VT

Mendon Peak and Rutland

For the winter season, I have been working at Killington.  I found a place at the bottom of the hill, in Rutland, VT.  The city has just over 16,000 people making it the third largest city in Vermont.  It feels significantly larger than that.  But still, it's small for a third largest city.

Though Rutland has a drug and poverty problem, it has some great features.  It's located close to the mountains.  It has many interesting historical buildings and churches.  For such a small city, it has a great transportation system.  There are buses that go up into the mountains, making the vehicle unnecessary for skiing or some hiking.  Also unbeknownst to me until recently, Rutland has a Curling League.  If I stay here for the summer and come back here for next winter season, I undoubtedly will join.

Merchants Row from Evelyn Street

Center Street

Merchants Row looking north

Rutland County Courthouse

Outside the library

I love this

Evelyn Street

When looking at Rutland from a distance, its churches feature mightily.  Approaching from the west on Route 4, you can see a few of the steeples.  Rutland also has a great park, where there are views of the city.  Today, I walked around Rutland, braving the cold and snapping some photos.

Congregational Church

Center Street at sunset

Episcopal Church

Morning light on the Episcopal Church

Courthouse and Baptist Church

Baptist Church

Rutland from near Pine Hill Park