The pronunciation of Charlotte’s name - with the accent on the second syllable - is always a source of curiosity. It was named to honor King George III's young bride, Charlotta. Charlotte is approximately ten miles south of Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain. One of the oldest functioning ferry crossings in America is here with service to Essex, New York.

The lush land, miles of wooded shore, and the lake give Charlotte its beauty and importance in the eyes of its residents. More than a dozen dairy farms still operate in the fertile countryside. The town’s center at the Four Corners is graced by several buildings from the 1700's, and the well-known Old Brick Store on the corner is an area landmark.

Throughout the town you'll find diverse housing from rental properties to riding stables, raised ranches to colonials, summer camps to majestic estates. A number of interesting agricultural related businesses call Charlotte home, among them the Vermont Wildflower Farm, Golden Apple Orchard, Charlotte Berry Farm, Horsford’s Nursery, and Country Home Products, famous maker of DR mowing and gardening equipment.

Family recreation opportunities are nearby from picnicking at the town beach to hiking up Mount Philo for astounding views of the Champlain Valley below.