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Waitsfield, VT is a small town located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. With a population of only about 2,200 people, Waitsfield is home to some of the state's most natural beauty. From the Mad River Valley to the White Mountains, visitors can explore pristine forests and views of rolling hills and green valleys. Guests can also enjoy a variety of activities in Waitsfield such as skiing at Sugarbush Resort or Mad River Glen, tubing on the Mad River, horseback riding through trails, and visiting historical sites like Billings Farm & Museum.
Waitsfield has earned its reputation as one of Vermont’s top tourist destinations with its wide range of attractions and activities. People from all over visit Waitsfield for its picturesque views as well as its memorable experiences that they take home with them. Visitors have enjoyed their stay in this quaint town and often find themselves coming back for more. In addition to boasting amazing natural scenery, travelers are impressed by the friendly locals who warmly welcome tourists into their community. Reviews often praise Waitsfield’s numerous outdoor activities as well as its laid-back atmosphere that allows visitors to relax and enjoy all that the area has to offer.
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Mad River Valley Cost of Living.... - 3/9/2011
Could be a financial challenge for some. Be prepared for long, cold winters, high property taxes, and high medical insurance rates. Low population density makes groceries & durable goods more expensive that what you would find in urban areas. Beauty comes at a
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A small picture-perfect Vermont town.... except-- - 3/26/2008
Imagine a small village with all the cliches of rural Vermont. Years ago, you couldn't drive through town without waving at someone. It was a local joke that everyone drove one-handed, as we would wave at each other as we passed. You could afford to live here, buy a home, raise kids and send them to a terrific elementary school.
Then the horse show came in, the rich saw the place, fell in love, bought up thousands of acres, closed it off to recreation, and drove up the cost of living to astronomical, pushing out many of those in the middle. Then it left when the town "became too dull" and unexciting.
Now, there aren't any jobs for our children who grew up here, unless you want to work for a pittance at the ski areas (3 of them) for the winter. But what do you do in the summer? There is no housing for people earning less than way-above-normal or trust-funders. In fact, many of the small shops in town are run by people whose parents maintain the shops to keep
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