stoweman t1_j2dhmxd wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Bottom line, Vermont is not convenient for stores, medical, travel, food delivery, high speed internet, and most of all good coffee. You’ll need multiple sets of tires and an awd vehicle.

Outdoor life is great.

microtoastt t1_j2dk57b wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:36 PM

This depends on where you live. I’m near Putney and it’s only 2 hours to Logan Airport, which I drive to or from every three weeks. I also have fiber channel going right up my dirt road, giving me a gigabyte up and down. Also curious as to the coffee comments, as there are local roasters doing both the more trendy single origin as well as Italian style blends. Rockingham Roasters is made by hand in a small coffee shop and it’s pretty decent.

whateverkitty-1256 t1_j2f1vf8 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 8:04 PM

I think that's why the upper valley is a great area. It really has a decent answer for many of those questions. EC Fiber for internet, Dartmouth Hitchcock for healthcare, 2 hrs to logan a little over 1 to Manchester airprt, great coffee all around.

definitely need multiple sets of tires and awd though and too spread out for food delivery.

Team_Flight_Club t1_j2fu70u wrote on December 31, 2022 at 11:34 PM

I love how it’s quicker to get to Boston and new haven than it is to Burlington. Also, Duchess Coffee in bratt is very good too.

RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2dl08d wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:44 PM

It’s nice to know that the fiber optics is an option. You’ve got to fight tooth and nail in some parts of the city I live in to get them to even want to lay it down.

microtoastt t1_j2dmcta wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:56 PM

100% depends on your location though. Much of the state is fairly underserved

RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2dkvk1 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:42 PM

I’ll keep that in my memory banks. Tires and not my little Honda fit. The outdoors sounds amazing from the posts on here. Thank you!

hunny_bun_24 t1_j2f1c79 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

I have a Honda fit and live in what’s considered northern Vermont. You’ll be ok.

WillingnessKey7359 t1_j2ehq2r wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:46 PM

My husband and I have not driven awd or 4wd ever and we have been fine. However, there are some driveways/ dirt roads out in rural areas that would require awd at least during mud season or winter. Snow tires and knowing the roads you’ll be driving with the conditions is a must.