Leicester, VT, is a small rural town set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, offering a quiet and outdoorsy Vermont lifestyle. With around 1,000 residents, the town provides mountain views and wooded privacy amid maple, birch, and pine trees. Leicester is located at the intersection of Green Mountain National Forest and Lake Dunmore, both popular summer destinations. Lake Dunmore spans 3 miles and offers public boating access, sandy beaches, swimming areas, and hiking trails at Branbury State Park. The Green Mountain National Forest, just east of the lake, encompasses over 400,000 acres with hiking, mountain biking trails, hunting, fishing areas, and campsites. Local attractions include Foxglove Farm and Forest, known for its maple syrup and free-range eggs, and Paddlers Pub, a waterfront dining spot serving burgers, wings, beer, and cocktails. Residences in Leicester are typically set back in the woods or up a hill, offering privacy and space, with homes ranging from quaint ranch-style cottages to larger Colonial-inspired farmhouses. The town is served by U.S. Route 7, providing easy access to nearby towns like Middlebury and Rutland, and features the unique Queen Connie sculpture, a 19-foot gorilla holding a Volkswagen Beetle.
