Randolph

Whether they first come for the world-class music performances, fresh produce at the farmer’s markets, or for the local shops and eateries, visitors to Randolph come from next door and around the world. And once they come, they tend to want to stay. Randolph is the largest town in the White River Valley, and because it has been an important service and cultural center for centuries, its size belies its diversity. Today, Randolph is a vibrant and unique small town with a bustling Main Street, a thriving land grant college, pride in its history and architecture, strong local businesses, thriving farms and food producers, quiet neighborhoods and citizens who invest in the local community. From the downtown you can just as easily hop on Amtrak and catch a train to Montreal, or hop on a mountain bike and head for the hills. Randolph’s downtown, formerly West Randolph, built up around the arrival of the railroad. The Town of Randolph also includes the distinct villages of Randolph Center, East Randolph, and South Randolph. Together, they are home to a number of renowned institutions that draw visitors and new residents, including a community hospital, an arts center, and a technical college. People come from all over the continent for events like the annual New World Music Festival, while locals flock to Randolph to see a movie, pick up groceries, shop on Main Street, or dine out.