Discover Downtown White River Junction

Your Guide to White River Junction, Vermont
Things to Do, Places to Stay, Events & More

In the heart of Vermont’s Upper Valley and just minutes away from Dartmouth College, and DHMC, White River Junction is a walkable, historic town where creativity thrives. Once a bustling railroad hub, it is now home to galleries, theaters, local shops, and cozy cafés. Welcome to where it all comes together.

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a large brick building with arched windows that says 'CCS' on the front door
The Cast of CABARET performing at Northern Stage
A brick storefront with a large arched window displaying the name "Oodles" in bright green letters. A cow graphic decorates the lower part of the window, and a "CLOSED" sign hangs vertically on the right.
A wide river flows calmly beneath an old railroad bridge supported by concrete piers. The bridge is surrounded by lush green trees, with a forested hill rising in the background under an overcast sky.

Plan Your Visit

Located at the crossroads of I-89 and I-91 and nestled on Amtrak’s Vermonter line, White River Junction is an accessible destination for day trips and weekend getaways from across New England

a red-brick historic building complex located on a corner of a small-town street. The building has a series of large, arched windows on the second and third floors and several storefronts on the ground level, including restaurants with outdoor seating, a bookstore, and other local businesses.
Musicians performing on stage with guitars and drums at Norther Stage.

A Hub of Creativity and Community

White River Junction is a hub for the arts, with regular concerts at the Main Street Museum, and theater at Northern Stage and the Briggs Opera House.

the front of a building ith the words 'Northern Stage' on the front. In the windows are posters for upcoming events.
A lively outdoor Pride celebration with people gathered on a street corner and under white tents. Many participants wear colorful outfits and carry rainbow flags. A person draped in a bisexual pride flag walks across the street while others wave and cheer. Green trees and a stop sign are in the background.
A crowd standing outside of Newbury Market in White River Junction.
The vermont Salvage Building in White River Junction - a yellow warehouse-style building with peeling paint.

Events and Happenings

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White River Junction Downtown Business Association

We’re here because we want White River Junction to be a a place where small businesses flourish, creativity shines, and visitors feel right at home.

As a volunteer-led association, we support the heart of WRJ through local partnerships, community events, small business advocacy, and place-based improvements. From promoting the arts and activating public spaces to maintaining a clean, walkable downtown, we work together to make White River Junction vibrant, welcoming, and full of life.