Unboxing Vermont: What It's Like Living in Vermont

[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@jimbaker6158]

😊

[@czaedyn]

I've watched a few of your videos. Why all the shade thrown at Massachusetts? LOL! I'm just curious. I was born in MA. Currently in FL but looking to move back up north ASAP.

[@Truthseeker1515]

As a Frenchman, if I had to move to the US, I would either choose Vermont or New Hampshire. Beautiful states.

[@bs4real]

If you come here as a "grint"..."vermont speak" for immigrant brace yourself.they're mean

[@xXPlumpkinXx]

@@bs4real Its okay. He/shes French. Lmfao.

[@greenvelvet]

I would avoid New Hampshire for the obnoxious insane libertarian fanatics that are taking over. Screaming "FREEDOM!". And calling everything they disagree with "government overreach". If you need an example look at the disastrous libertarian experiment called Freetown where they took over a small town in New Hampshire and completely destroyed the municipal budget and we're soon overrun with black bears because they thought being told not to feed black bears was government overreach. So those would be your neighbors

[@esraathanoon197]

@@xXPlumpkinXx what about other nationalities.

[@xXPlumpkinXx]

@Esraa Thanoon got me but just don't come to Manchester I don't care what race you are. Place is wild. Lol. Otherwise everywhere else I'd pretty nice. Reminds me of Massachusetts. Small town NH. Very similar.

[@deborahjean8026]

I absolutely love Vermont. It’s one of my favorite places to visit. I understand they have issues with housing prices and jobs but I found this whole thing to be rude, mocking, insulting and sarcastic. There’s tons to do there, the people are lovely, the nature is gorgeous. The fact that it doesn’t have McDonald’s everywhere and ugly billboards is one of the attractions.

[@bane2256]

Nick loves NC that’s about it

[@breonemcnill1466]

From someone who grew up in a big city, I would love it.

[@WysdomHub]

Yes❤

[@Jimirulz1]

There is nothing wrong with small towns. I'll take this lifestyle over typical big city problems.

[@CptSlow89]

Also.

[@marymacgregor6952]

I live in a small town too but only one hour to Ottawa, Ontario. Don’t go there often even though I grew up in the city. I’ll take small town life any day.

[@aislynn001]

I miss living in a rural area outside of a small town.

[@JTCT371]

When I retire I want to move up north....Ive lived in NYC my entire life. It sucks. Lol

[@joshuaedwards3322]

Bet you guys don't get too many (riots) I mean protests.

[@erikathomas7671]

I live in Vermont and as much as I wanted to leave when I was “younger” I love it now that I’m raising my little family here. Winters suck but we wouldn’t leave irregardless ☺️

[@NickJohnson]

Cool Erika!

[@DOMFRMDA_800]

I'm moving back to Vermont I'm originally from middlebury born and raised

[@Sabrineable]

I like the 4 seasons. Would you like to move south where the summers are 99 degrees and you can't go outside in the summer? How about the lizards, insects and alligators? What about hurricanes, or tornadoes? I'm happy here. Fireplace, wine and baked cookies...that's the life .

[@DOMFRMDA_800]

@@Sabrineable yes was born in Vermont I love it there

[@donaldotrump3685]

Which towns are considered safe? Lol i know probably all Vermont is safer than Baltimore

[@dagmard6783]

I’m one of “the rare🤣” people that’s considering to move to that beautiful state!

[@juliemariariley3212]

I want to go back after 20 years of living in the south- ugh!

[@melissakonter1682]

I would like too move to Vermont

[@brucelarrow7897]

Don’t do it it’s not worth it

[@Bean_Pouch]

It is nice here

[@boogywumpy]

How is the muslim community in Vermont? Are there very little muslims living in Vermont? Considering a move in the future because Vermont look so beautiful 🥺

[@Zackman217]

If it’s boring it’s safe, and if it’s exciting it’s dangerous.

[@kevinlavare2874]

screw boring i want excitement and im deadpool for reelz

[@chriscampbell2679]

What someone calls exciting is different than others. The mountains, fishing, raising animals, space, and solidarity to me is exciting. Partying, drugs, Shopping, and clubs sound like an awful time to me.

[@kevinlavare2874]

@@chriscampbell2679 i love partying

[@kevinlavare2874]

and i smoke weed thats why im going to saint albans yummy

[@kevinlavare2874]

besides i found vernmont people really nice and very helpful

[@laurad324]

Vermont is the waving state. Friendliest place ive ever lived!

[@NickJohnson]

👋

[@paulintro2568]

@@NickJohnson I know everyone we all wave even at fenway lmao 😆

[@shellbanger1210]

Midwest is nicer.

[@arminiusofgermania]

You're on drugs, woman. Vermonters hate everyone who's not a "real vermonter" whatever the f*ck that means. Incredibly rude people.

[@DOMFRMDA_800]

@@arminiusofgermania ayo I'm from Vermont born and raised no disrespect at all

[@theairsoftrebel]

As a Vermonter seeing St Albans, Newport and Barre labelled as "Welfare" I knew it was going to be accurate, but when I didn't see a special label for Rutland I got skeptical

[@Fughuiol]

You mean Rutvegas?

[@theairsoftrebel]

@@Fughuiol shhhh, there’s non Vermonters here.

[@kevinlavare2874]

so big deal im on welfare so whats your point

[@kevinlavare2874]

im going to saint albans cheaper there burlington is exspensive

[@kevinlavare2874]

im getting a vernmont fishing lisence

[@meatball707]

Some things to clarify. -There is a Target -I moved to Vermont less than two years ago and it’s been growing, not like some other states, but homes are selling within 4 days for more than the asking price. -Depending on where you live you can get to the New Hampshire/Maine coastline in a couple hours and the beaches are beautiful. -We have Sea Gulls, super weird to see, but they’re here. -Schools are amazing!!! -Maple Creamee(maple soft serve with a higher fat content) is like nothing I’ve had anywhere in the Country. -True Vermonters are the nicest people you’ll meet. -Even with the snow the roads are kept plowed better than any other state I’ve lived or traveled too, which is too many. Having lived in many places, Vermont is in my top three. Highly recommend Vermont!!!

[@NickJohnson]

I like it for the most part

[@SoloRoc1]

what if you are black

[@mayflowerkid4422]

Where is Target?

[@mayflowerkid4422]

@@SoloRoc1then you probably don't live in Vermont, unfortunately it is like 99.9999% white

[@outbackigloo6489]

It’s the Northeast Kingdom, due to it being the NE corner of the state. You said “Northwest Kingdom.”

[@adellacroce]

dork

[@outbackigloo6489]

@@adellacroce - 😆

[@adellacroce]

@@outbackigloo6489 This guy is a bully, I could only handle like 3:00 min of his crap.

[@boxcarwillie167]

Love St. Johns bury!

[@lexwilkinss]

I came here to say this haha

[@darcymorin7532]

I am french canadian and I think That Vermont should be the pride of the usa... it is so gorgeous..

[@americanflyer4126]

I love Vermont! The geography is amazing, people are chill, there's room to spread out and people give you privacy. It's Live and Let Live. True, good jobs are hard to find, winters are long, and there is a drug problem but overall it's a wonderful place.

[@adad87821]

right?i lived in vermont my whole life and i refuse to live in the big citys

[@kevinlavare2874]

right on dude im comming over there i can create jobs?

[@kevinlavare2874]

im 2 hours from saint albans

[@kevinlavare2874]

new york side and we have a wicked drug problem to but i love my weed and vernmont is now legal to smoke and buy

[@kevinlavare2874]

and im bringing my home with me

[@RiftShad3COD]

Someone in New York asked me where I’m from and I said Vermont, and they really asked where Vermont is

[@jag92949]

To them, there’s only New York (the best state), New Jersey (the worst state), and Flawrida (the warm state).

[@Chris_at_Home]

I’ve seen USA People come to Alaska and ask about the exchange rate.

[@RiftShad3COD]

@@Chris_at_Home You can’t be serious 😂

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@RiftShad3COD I am. Actually if you talk to some of the people that deal with tourists when they first get here it happens.

[@gottalovebri]

@@jag92949 you’re actually not lying about that lol. i’m from NYC. these people don’t know where anything is. like when I went to college in Colorado

[@angelinaexplains]

Georgia resident here, researching a potential move to either Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont. I drive a green Subaru Forester so I guess the universe has spoken. 🤣🤣

[@tamedshrew235]

As a flatlander I moved to Rutland in 2004 and stayed for almost 15 years. Made many friends young and old, hippies and Yankees. Vermonters are very community minded, good and welcoming people. The natural beauty of the state combined with its preserved colonial history and "green" environmental policies (no highway or road billboards) create breathtaking scenery. Great place to raise a family or grow old in. Sadly the young people I met who cherished the simple rustic beauty of Vermont life but who were not "educated", white collar workers can not find the type of employment to sustain a good living. Many turn to drugs facing a future without the possibility of upward economic mobility.

[@NickJohnson]

It is sad

[@blippityblahblah]

EVERYONE IS MOVING TO VT... low COVID-19 caused a boom in real estate sales ... they’re moving in and I can’t wait to move out... too cold for me

[@laurad324]

Taking all the housing

[@realanimal3602]

No one is moving to VT. The homes are becoming second homes for New Yorkers and Massholes.

[@shanabanana856]

Blippity Blah lets trade houses for the summer. Actually Idk if my husband is on board with that. So I'll trade you a house, it comes with a husband. And kids! Haha just kidding. Kind of.

[@rgfisher21]

Not anymore, the Covid virus has finally caught up with Vermont. Probably from all the outsiders moving in to avoid it.

[@rgfisher21]

@@jmongmon1100 No, and it isn't necessary to insult my intelligence with the Trump reference. I do have a sister that works in the largest hospital in Vermont and the numbers have been spiking. You probably listen to Tucker Carlson to get your information. Using number like 12K has no significance unless you include total population. I live in a single City In NC with a population much larger then all of Vermont and the entire county to this date has had 67 thousand since the beginning with only 444 deaths. It's all a matter of percentages of population. Vermont did stay pretty stable in the beginning but has started to increase more recently. Having lived there for 50 years, I am completely aware of the population centers and the natural geography for social distancing. There is nothing there to draw a crowd. That makes a huge difference. I did word my statement wrong because I meant to say that it was "starting to catch up", not that it had caught up. That was my error.

[@WitchyWhale]

If there was one state I could live in for the rest of my life it would be Vermont. The low population, lots of nature, the winters, the culture, and closeness to the other New England states and the Canadian border make Vermont so appealing to me.

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

Same

[@myrtlebeachsara]

It's very pretty there!!

[@9Universe757]

Good luck trying to get into Canada these days.

[@Sammykyt]

I disagree New Hampshire is way better

[@Simbecile]

@@Sammykyt New Hampshire has a nice combination of city/country/mountains/beaches. And the shopping is great too.

[@lauramacgregor3600]

I’ve been to Vermont a million times and if you don’t go for the beauty you are missing out

[@NickJohnson]

Yes Laura

[@saltpeter7429]

I live across the river in NH on rte 4. Just go over the conn river bridge into VT and the landscape becomes 10 times more beautiful. Wonderful state, folks on my side of the river are not as nice for some reason.

[@ArchYeomans]

Agreed. Funny how he's knocking taxes for welfare for the people in need. Ironic, that governments according to the Declaration of Independence is made for the General Welfare of the People. In those big big states the corporations are the welfare recipients.

[@FrederickDunn]

That would be the NorthEast Kingdom :) My favorite part of Vermont :) 2:30 I'm so glad others aren't wanting to go there :) I've watched too much of my relative's farmland develop into housing projects, and the farmhouses used as bed and breakfasts. It's no longer the Vermont that I grew up knowing. I miss it. The way it was that is. Our family farm was sold to a physician in retirement, I wanted to stop in, say hello, and get permission to look over the barn my great grandfather built. He shut the door on us after simply saying NO. Welcome to the NEW Vermont. A haven for some very unfriendly wealthy retired folks.

[@brendametube]

That’s so sad 😞

[@hidhshsj123]

My grandfather grew up in Concord Vt my dad and brother go to the cemetery there every year to take care of the family plot.

[@Skittles848]

STOP WRITING ESSAYS!

[@pi-sx3mb]

@@Skittles848 Good grief Karen, stop yelling, and if you don't want to read something, then don't.

[@itschamesbitch]

Ok boomer.

[@sherithomas5815]

I'm originally from saginaw, michigan and I moved to Vermont 3 years ago best decision I ever made in my life I don't miss all the crime and shootings near my home and the rest of the craziness back in saginaw Vermont is absolutely beautiful and I love I can fish here and actually eat the fish and I don't have to worry about dioxins in the water making fish unsafe to eat the people of Vermont are so caring and loving and seeing all the wild life is amazing I found my permanent home here in Vermont ❤️

[@Trinkette1]

From Detroit myself

[@sherithomas5815]

@@Trinkette1 are you still in Detroit Theresa or are you also living in Vermont?

[@NadyaPena-01]

Yes! This! I live in NJ outside of NYC and I HATE how dirty and polluted everything is. We have many rivers including the Hudson River and it’s a damn shame we can’t eat out of it because it’s a damn wastebin. Swimming in it is also questionable. A damn shame.

[@ernie734]

Is Vermont really expensive?

[@sherithomas5815]

@@ernie734 it sure is expensive to live in Vermont it’s a very beautiful state but it’s very costly Vermont is definitely a money state but depends on where you live it’s also a very peace full state very relaxing fishing is excellent I’m no hunter but from family hunting they do very well. Jobs are every where here with great high pay. This truly is a great state to live in tho if you like country and mountains and just all around beautiful scenery and wild life ❤️

[@paulbaker4811]

in 78 I moved to VT to buy a ski lodge in Killington and become a ski instructor. GREAT PLACE.

[@learnerm3120]

Good for you!

[@jasonsulham1979]

Do you still live there

[@rosealexander9007]

Hi Paul. Have you ever heard of Titus mountain. It’s a ski lodge near Malone NY. I’m 43. And when I was very young I was a experienced skier by the time I was in fifth grade. When I look back now I realize that if my parents could afford a ski instructor to help me advance. I might have been able to make it to the olympics. But unfortunately my parents couldn’t afford it.

[@ArchYeomans]

Beautiful country.

[@user-ds3vy7cd4x]

I am an older millennial with a family. We are moving to Vermont this summer. We have wanted to move to Vermont for a few years now. We left Ohio for the south and we don't like living in the south. We want quiet, wilderness, community, progressive, country life. It's seems to be the best state to find that. Can't wait to be a Vermonter.

[@NickJohnson]

Good!

[@rojohn1014]

You won’t regret it. VT attracts people with spiritual , not religious values. I spend winters in FL now but I miss VT everyday.

[@sherrym5556]

I'm from outside Cleveland originally, moved to the Charlotte nc area in 90. I absolutely hate it here, I really tried to find good people and a sense of community, inclusion. I found NONE of that. Only fake nice, and ignorance, especially if your life doesn't revolve around kids. Also, no where to swim unless you have friends on the lake or a boat. I'm seriously considering Vermont at this point. I'm 57, love to cook, garden, art, animals, peace, quiet, intelligent conversations and Bernie.

[@murp61]

@@sherrym5556 I'm in Cincinnati and will be retiring in a few years. I would love to live in Vermont as I have relatives in Maine and have visited Vermont a few times. Unfortunately I have a granddaughter in Northern Kentucky so grandma won't leave the area although she works remotely and we can live anywhere. Funny I also have in-laws in Charlotte but new buildings are springing up like mushrooms there and it reminds me of being in a giant sci-fi movie. Too sterile and antiseptic!

[@mykidsaresupercute]

I just had a baby and also thinking of moving there. How are you liking it so far?

[@maximusaugustus6823]

The "boring" to some people could be an "exciting" and peaceful place to live.

[@jfcarley]

"Almost 2% of Maine's population is being treated for opioid addiction". What does Maine have to do with this, I thought the video was about Vermont?

[@NickJohnson]

I misspoke

[@mtntime1]

@@NickJohnson The moral of the story: Proof your work, and you won't get called out for mistakes.

[@codygrimaldi1347]

Dude the drug addiction is all over New England not just Vermont

[@matthewkelly1737]

​@@codygrimaldi1347 Weirdly the crime is low compared to the rest of the nation. What if the welfare programs actually pick people up? Just a thought?

[@michaellarrabee5873]

Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont combined are pretty much the same state.

[@fm2078]

How has no one mentioned that the best and most exciting city in the world, Montreal, is less than 2 hour drive away (from Burlington)? That was the number 2 reason I moved to Vermont (coming from Boston and San Francisco). The number 1 reason I moved to Vermont is because it’s Vermont! :)

[@manicnovae]

Oh wow this is a great point

[@israelakindipe5705]

How

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

Montreal is awesome, I'll give you that.

[@k_escobar917]

I once went to VT and as soon as I crossed over the state line I lost about 3 bars on my phone...also their state trooper cruisers were Forrest green ...literally blend into any tree/bush

[@Kaylee_eeee]

If you drive under 80 you won’t get pulled over it’s fine

[@bretonabbondanzio8309]

Did you cross the border from MA to VT on I-91? When I first started commuting to VT I would lose phone service somewhere between Bernardston MA and Brattleboro. There's a dead spot there. Then 4G in Brattleboro. Go figure...lol

[@k_escobar917]

@@bretonabbondanzio8309 that’s exactly where I went. Brattleboro VT and took 91N! That was years ago when I lived in CT. Now I live in sunny South Florida 🌴☀️

[@williamstone8305]

Lost 3 bars on your Phone! Thats a good thing dumbshit

[@Conspiracy1977]

drove to Vermont from Toronto about 15 years ago with my bro visiting Burlington and Stowe. the most unique place I have seen in Canada and the USA. most places looked like out of a postcard, very clean and natural. Vermonters have kept a way of life that has disappeared almost everywhere else but it's sad that the middle class is leaving and it's either the wealthy or the welfare living there which seems to be a trend in lots of places these days. I would love to visit soon and go around the entire state this time.

[@margobaker7637]

I've lived in Vermont my whole life. Vermont is the prettiest and cleanest state in the entire United States. I know this as I've traveled almost all 50 states. We Vermonters love our neighbors and communities and enjoy helping others and spending time with people whom we are not related too. We have beautiful lakes and ponds that many of us spend every day at in the summer, breathing in the freshest air in the usa and swimming in the cleanest bodies of water. While it does get very cold in the winter, the warm summers make up for it. We are not all the same, not everyone is into drugs, or a hippie, or reserved. We are also the most loving state. We welcome everyone from everywhere and show them all love and respect. We are definitely not all libs and I resent that many think the entire state is all liberals.. 🤔

[@NickJohnson]

Margo you could make that a song ❤️❤️

[@grantpoulin5404]

Only place in my area that I find libs is montyp and all of Burlington

[@OnlyChudTTV]

I agree - Just avoid the Citys - the small towns are not bad

[@Glosmusicaljourney]

I attest to that. I came up in 2018 and people have been so good to me. I love it.

[@justintyler6665]

I think you have traveled too much and forgot that VT hates outta staters! Or you are from Burlington lol Or another major tourist location

[@jameshallahan4376]

I have cabin in north east Vermont, - love it, seen bears, moose, all kinds of wildlife, when I first bought land up there I would sit for hours and be amazed at the quietness, not even planes fly overhead, the cold is unbelievable, -25F, my tools were snapping, so much snow I would laugh, 8 ft and not a snowflake melted, had to enter my cabin through windows, the people are very nice, will help you and refuse money

[@sherrym5556]

Dreamy, sounds amazing 👏 😍

[@santiagomustavic8010]

I think from my career field, Vermont has the best people in the entire USA. I have friends in Vermont, the Carters, they live in Jericho, awesome personality and full of life. I would live here in the blink of an eye.

[@devon_morgan]

I lived near Burlington Vermont for 8 years and fell in love with it. Nicest people you’ll ever meet up there! Now I’m back in my homeland, Massachusetts ...🤷🏼‍♀️

[@samski3124]

Believe it or not, a lot of New Yorkers have been moving to Vermont over the past year, and it’s become one of the top states for people fleeing places like NYC and Boston.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

Yep. And what little cheap real estate you had is now officially gone. Happened in my state as well.

[@gottalovebri]

that’s actually interesting. i thought it was FL

[@jaymartin5434]

Yup but the probably with that is most if these people have money a buy up our mountain sides ,and get into local government to try to change Vermont ..but it is getting harder to live here ..and I've seen lots of new houses built . It's hard to live here on a 34,000 dollars salary ..and be able to afford land and taxes .. vehicles don't last long in VT and it's expensive to have to buy a new car every 5 years or because of rust..most roads and Bridges are bad , and good paying jobs with benefits are scars. ..and Subaru is probably top vehicle . But Toyota trucks ,and jeep are on list ..if you live here you really do need all wheel drive..

[@justintyler6665]

Yeah and bringing their covid and shitty attitudes as well!

[@justintyler6665]

And also offering more than our houses are for so locals cannot compete!

[@RiftShad3COD]

Everyone says they want to live in Vermont until they actually live here

[@nomesobrenome336]

But why? Is that bad?

[@RiftShad3COD]

@@nomesobrenome336 Most towns here are run down and poor. The only towns people really see and hear about are places like Burlington, Manchester, Chester, and the tourist towns. Those are all good towns. But you look at towns like Bennington, Newport, Springfield it’s not so great. And the majority of towns here are not very great. Taxes are so high it’s driving people out. All these small towns have crazy drug problems to. I’m from Bennington but moving to New Hampshire soon. In Bennington no matter where I go to there’s always something to get messed up on. Bennington had the states biggest drug bust and one of the US largest with 57 people being arrested.

[@RiftShad3COD]

@@nomesobrenome336 plus there is no opportunity here for young people. That’s another reason why so many of them are leaving. Vermont has nothing to offer really.

[@nomesobrenome336]

Wow, that's so sad for such a pleasant state like Vermont. I hope that the politicians there notice that raising taxes to combat poverty only generates more poverty in the case of Vermont.

[@brandonboudreau3362]

@@RiftShad3COD This is truth! I happy I’m not the only one who’s sees it.

[@TM-bg8dn]

Vermont is my favorite state!

[@axialtilt7835]

After living here my whole life, I can safely say this is the wrong opinion 😂

[@samguadalupe9196]

@@axialtilt7835 yep

[@ArchYeomans]

Vermont is my favorite country. Great people. Good and healthy food. Independent lifestyle. People love their state and it shows.

[@greenmountaingrower4680]

Lived here my whole life let's see how poorly they portray normal life for normal people and not some flatlander thats moved from Massachusetts that makes 250k a yr

[@shoaibsuleman2779]

Are there any major engineering industries in Vermont? Near any of the larger cities?

[@jerrywilliams9074]

@@shoaibsuleman2779 NSA industries is the largest machine and fabrication shop in the north America, one of the largest in the world.

[@lowellirish]

EXACTLY!!

[@lowellirish]

@@shoaibsuleman2779 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sure... Engineering cheese curd, or engineering lumber, engineering beer, or engineering paper pulp... do you have any experience in engineering a backhoe or an arc welder??

[@Snake.b1te]

I was born in Burlington and live in Burlington

[@kentbyron7608]

Totally inspired to see someone do something creative in their own way with their own unique personality. I’ve never seen anybody give a presentation quite like these and you’re not trying to be anybody else but yourself. I really admire that. You do you! Bravo, Nick!

[@nokiruza]

Snark is now admirable.

[@lawriefoster5587]

I lived in Vermont in the 70's to the early 80's. Still miss it. bone thing is that for me, I had to be able to go to.NYC Boston or Philadelphia to get some city life. In 1983 I met my husband and moved back to. Philadelphia were we still reside. The great part of living in Vermont was that it is very convenient to the rest New England. Independent and liberal..Vermont.

[@amandarubin827]

There's actually definitely a Target in the University Mall in South Burlington on Dorset Street.

[@NickJohnson]

Awesome!!

[@brucelarrow7897]

It’s a tiny target though

[@quamondofficial2675]

Do they have a Kroger?

[@brucelarrow7897]

@@quamondofficial2675 no and target at the university mall is tiny barely anything to a regular target

[@quamondofficial2675]

@@brucelarrow7897Ok

[@RiftShad3COD]

Little does everyone know, there’s a McDonald’s like 5 minutes outside Montpelier

[@NOLAgenX]

Yeah, when he said they don’t have a McDonald’s in Montpelier I was like “who the heck told him that?”

[@brendan9833]

@@NOLAgenX Well, it's technically in Barre.

[@NickJohnson]

Outside doesn't count

[@grantpoulin5404]

Not even it’s like 3 minutes from where i work in montyp one I’m the barre montyp road and down by hannys off exit 6

[@doyouhavegainsonyourphone4507]

@@NOLAgenX They don’t have a McDonald’s in Montpelier. There is one in Barre.

[@tonyparker3316]

I too want to move to Vermont. I'm a native of Washington, DC and have lived in Philly, NYC, and the Raleigh-Durham Area. One of my best friends, who is like a sister to me, is from Bennington. The first time I visited was in 2005, I didn't know what to expect. I had never been North of NYC, I'm a straight up city boy, and being of color, I was kind of nervous. After 1 day that nervousness was gone, I absolutely fell in love with the place; and it was Mud Season. The people are so laid back and nice, but will tell you what's on their minds with no filter. I love the whole vibe and attitude of the people. I try to make it up there to visit my now adopted family at least once a year. Not really looking forward to the Winters, but on the plus side, I do own a Subaru Forester. Lol.

[@NickJohnson]

You'll fit in tony

[@bishopsfishops7440]

Everyone misses the champlain islands. It's gorgeous throughout them.

[@ambientnoiseaddict]

Glad someone mentioned them, did a long weekend out there and it turned into one of my favorite NE get away spots.

[@JohnSanford139]

I live in Grand Isle and having a view of the lake between the Adirondack’s and the Green Mountains is amazing to wake up to on the daily!

[@aprilhancy7277]

The farm-to table movement is amazing, and there are a lot of merchants and artisanal folks who make superior food and health products. In that respect VT is on a par with the Hudson Valley and France (cheese).

[@guywhogoesshirtless]

And also Henrietta's Table at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge MA which is a crossroads for travelers. Henrietta is a beloved sow who represents "farm to table" cuisine. Among other -plates, they offer an exquisite New England Pot Roast and a robust gin martini.

[@swanauto47]

No, farm-slaughterhouse-table

[@aprilhancy7277]

@@swanauto47 There are many vegetarians and vegans in VT, as well as Homeopathic veterinarians and the like. The problem for me is social b/c there is a status split between those who rent and those who own their homes. If you don't play into cliques you could easily find yourself isolated in the hills. Putting your life on Instagram to prove you exist. Taking pictures of the great products you bought locally. TMI?

[@ArchYeomans]

This is a healthy lifestyle. Real food, made by real people. It is good for the local economy and bad for McDonald's which gives people cancer.

[@aethulwulfvonstopphen8013]

@@swanauto47 Thank the government for that. If I could legally sell meat slaughtered on my farm it would just be farm to table.

[@brendan9833]

What do you mean there isn't a Target? We've got one in South Burlington. Admittedly, it's not very good, but still... On a side note, it's a crime that you didn't mention the Von Trapp family.

[@emilymalden3310]

Do many of the family members still live there. The great grandkids were popular about 10 years ago. I liked their music.

[@WyattTomlin]

Love Vermont!

[@motherthemis344]

We are moving there this summer now that my hubby has a virtual office. We are so excited to get and live on a farm.

[@NickJohnson]

Sounds awesome!!

[@serahruel]

Until you've been here awhile and forever regret moving!

[@Sunsethomestead]

Welcome!!!

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

@@serahruel that's typically an opinion of big city pricks with thier noses in the air. Go back to Jersey, Karen.

[@Gabo8aochoa]

I used to live in VT, but it was so expensive my parents made us move to Indiana! Help!!!!!!!!! I miss VT.

[@jag92949]

That’s a downgrade. The biggest downgrade I’ve seen someone experience was Colorado to Oklahoma.

[@NOLAgenX]

I downgraded from VT to Louisiana 22 years ago. Can’t beat the cheaper cost of living down here, my dollar goes much further. Still miss it tho.

[@stephanienewhouse2056]

@@NOLAgenX Yeah, but you have to live in the South. My in laws are from Alabama, and my family was in the furniture business for 50 years, so I've spent more time than most there. No thanks.

[@NOLAgenX]

@@stephanienewhouse2056 New Orleans area is a completely different metric, culture, and accent from the rest of Louisiana and “The South.” It really can’t be lumped in with the South. It is as different from anyplace in Alabama (where I’ve also lived) as night is to day. As to the weather though, I have to agree with you. I still hate the 6 month a year heat, the hurricanes, and then in the winter we get tornadoes, being at the beginning of the Dixie Alley geographic area. Still, I get twice as much house here and don’t pay much in property tax.

[@stephanienewhouse2056]

@@NOLAgenX OK, but get 25-30 minutes outside New Orleans and it's The South. My best friend's parents had a really lovely house in Lutchor, but it's surrounded now by a very downtrodden area. After he retired, her dad used to play trumpet in a band in the French Quarter. Same thing in Montgomery, where the in laws are from. They had a gorgeous stone tudor, which had been on the cover of Southern Living, back in the day, and now it's surrounded by a ghost town of stores and empty offices. High Point, NC, very similar. We would go 2 weeks in spring and 2 in Fall for the Home Furnishings market. Very busy those 4 weeks a year and totally desolate the rest of the year.

[@astrahcat1212]

Montpelier is so beautiful, if you're into kayaking, bicycling, mountain climbing you're really gonna have a great time, so long as you know people.

[@willjensen5595]

you called Vermont "Maine" at 4:02- understandable haha

[@boondocker7964]

Yeah, and "NORTH WEST KINGDOM"???

[@Sammykyt]

Especially when about drug problems lol

[@MirzaAhmed89]

16:52 shows Subarus with New Jersey plates.

[@rickward3120]

I noticed that he called Vermont "Maine" too.

[@d.s.5820]

😂 “It’s ok if you’re from Massachusetts.” Haha true. That poor guy asking about Vermont’s beaches... I hope he likes frigid lake water with pebbly cold grassy sandy shores surrounded by pine trees.

[@maxivisionvermont1333]

Ain't that the truth lake shaftesbury state park to a t

[@RiftShad3COD]

@@maxivisionvermont1333 I’m from Shaftsbury no joke, moving to New Hampshire soon though. But I lived in Shaftsbury for 10 years.

[@d.s.5820]

@Dielibs : Yea anyone who thinks they should drive slowly in the left passing lane because they’re “driving fast enough” and are unaware that they are the sole cause of all the traffic 10 miles behind them... use the term Masshole. “That guy wants to pass me.. I was going 60 but now I’m going to speed up to 90 when he tries to pass. What a Masshole, this is my lane.”

[@robweiss5590]

I live in Arizona and still flip off cars I see from Massivetwoshits.

[@d.s.5820]

@@robweiss5590: You probably scream at teenagers and children as well and wonder around Walmart aimlessly. Thanks for sharing.

[@avionism]

pretty much a microcosm of the entire country- fading middle class, drug and alcohol abuse, unaffordable housing

[@zacharywhite211]

Ddi you even watch the damn video? That's not the point at all

[@sherrijohnson2685]

I just want you to know how much I enjoy your videos. I have watched many of them, even the ones from my home state - NM. You always do a great job putting relevant content in the videos, being specific on why something is great or not so great and being very thorough on your research about the areas you discuss. I love your light hearted sense of humor and your silly anecdotes. They bring a sense of commonality to the viewer and help us to feel like we are all friends, just hanging out. I like the background music as well; its not too loud, not too abstruse, it fits the video perfectly. I also enjoy your side-kick “mappy”, it’s stilly and makes me laugh. I also really enjoy the interviews you do in some of your videos. They are very well thought out and discuss some very important topics. Thanks for all you do and I hope you continue to succeed!

[@georgiancrossroads]

Good deal Nick. I once did a weird puppet show in Brattleboro. It was the most exciting thing happening in the town that night.

[@NickJohnson]

Do you do puppet shows? Email me!

[@shanereynolds4276]

Bread and puppet brah

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

I've been trying to figure out how to afford a move from IL to VT. I'm tired of the endless cornfields. But really, any state would probably be an upgrade.

[@NickJohnson]

Most def

[@StephenSmith-nz4wp]

Moved from Kansas to Vermont 3-4 years ago. Its not as expensive as everyone makes it out to be. Sure some things are higher but other things are a lot cheaper also, at least compared to Kansas.

[@TK-cl1jm]

SO well done! LMAO 😆🤣😆🤣 "Bring a friend, and a job!" That is GOLD!

[@laurad324]

Actually you can get a dump now for 200k. A lot of the homes in woods are cheaper than town around Brattleboro.

[@amandaschwartz1]

You forgot to mention all of our covered bridges!!

[@christinaFaith84]

At least I saw one in the video.

[@TSemasFl]

There's not a lot of them left anymore, most of them have rotted away. Originally they were for a horse and buggy and narrow, now the bridges are two lane and not covered.

[@BKLYNGIRL222]

“...instead they drink syrup from all the trees.” 🤣 Great song and video, Nick. 👌🏾

[@kaylacolgan]

Good Afternoon, Nick. I’ve been to Vermont back in 2012 cause of a Girl’s Scout trip I did. Besides, Vermont is next to my home state of New York. 😀😀😀 and it’s the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

[@jaysven6153]

Did you know Ben and Jerry are in fact not even from Vermont

[@rgfisher21]

Oh, yea and contrary to what we were seeing when you were talking about So. Burlington and mentioning Ben & Jerry's, that store, the first Ben & Jerry's, was located in downtown Burlington.

[@luvslogistics1725]

Are there coniferous trees or deciduous forests? Especially in the mountains? One thing I like the west for is the pine trees.

[@Aramis75]

Nick, please unbox New Hampshire next as a comparison.

[@bethannneal5799]

Yes New Hampshire

[@darllington8995]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for the most

[@bethannneal5799]

@@darllington8995 I live in New Hampshire so I want to know how good he would do

[@darllington8995]

@@bethannneal5799 New Hampshire is the number one state I wanna live, how do you like it there?

[@bethannneal5799]

@@darllington8995 Its very beautiful in the North part of New Hampshire but I would no live in south part of New Hampshire don't live in the Lakes Region unless you're rich

[@nicoleroden9647]

You missed Champ and Creemees!! No but really, I was born and raised here, aside from 7 years in NH I have lived in VT my whole life. I'd say you are pretty spot on with everything! My husband and I can't imagine living anywhere else, (we HATED NH) we call Vermont home. We just bought an 1849 farm home up north in a very small town (less than 2,000 people) and we ABSOLUTELY love it. our neighbors are so friendly, welcoming and helpful. the downside is my husband does have to commute 4 days a week into Chittenden county for work, but I work from home for the largest hospital in the state. Thanks for covering our beautiful state! :)

[@earlystrings1]

There’s an old story about some tourists who asked a dour Vermont farmer how to get to Bennington. He looked them up and down, thought for a while, and muttered, “You can’t get there from here.”

[@MasterArpeggioSystem]

I'm from western MA and have lived on the border of VT for most of my life. I've had/have many friends in VT and family history in VT (Brattleboro area). Vermont is an awesome state, very beautiful, very green, and the Champlain Valley is about as gorgeous as it gets in the US. I've worked all throughout the state, from Bratt and Bennington to St. Albans and St. Johnsbury. The people are very friendly and I'd move there in a heartbeat (and may at some point).

[@NickJohnson]

Cool! I like lake Champlain too.

[@MasterArpeggioSystem]

@@NickJohnson I was just watching this video again and, about 3 years ago, I did actually move to Vermont when a job and living situation presented themselves. It was a totally unplanned move, but I'm living in Bennington and I love it. It's a beautiful area and Albany and the Capitol Region of NY are less than an hour away, so there are places to go if you enjoy live music like I do, but I've always traveled all over New England and upstate NY for that anyway. The only thing I would complain about is that Bennington is largely devoid of good cuisine; have to travel for that too.

[@MasterArpeggioSystem]

As for cultural diversity, VT is improving in the south, where it borders MA. A lot of young college students come here from South America (and people from Jamaica) to work at the ski resorts and in local businesses. Most of them love it and I've noticed some moving here. They love the beauty, nature, seasons, etc. but acknowledge it's expensive and apartments are hard to find. There's good Indian and Asian cuisine in Brattleboro and even in Wilmington, a big tourist town during almost all seasons (just a small lull in the spring, when locals get to catch their breath). However, MA is just a short drive once you have a car and there's a lot of great food in the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshires. Wilmington is such a tourist area that I like to play a game: see if I can spot three cars in a row with VT plates. It's difficult in most seasons, driving or parked cars. The trade-off is the nature. The Green Mountain National Forest is right here in Southern VT, the gateway to traveling up Rt.100 through the Green Mountains and a land of skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, camping and all the outdoor sports you could want. Oh, and a little tip: the best food is often found at Vermont's awesome country stores and not at the restaurants, at least from my experience.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

Great outdoors, great beer, great food, great weed. If you're not a fan of city living, Vermont is a great place live. Born & raised, est 1979. 💚

[@manie3232]

I just got back from Vermont a few days ago. It was my fourth time there. They do have several beaches on Lake Champlain. And actually Burlington has a vegan Puerto Rican restaurant.

[@scarlettsmama310]

How old is this video? Since Covid, people are flocking to Vermont. The housing market is experiencing a shortage and prices are up everywhere.

[@NickJohnson]

Look it up

[@rightwerk]

"Is everyone in Vermont an old hippie?" Yes.

[@Sammykyt]

Lol pretty much

[@kosycat1]

theirs a lot of karens too

[@NOLAgenX]

No. Lots of young hippies too.

[@rightwerk]

@@NOLAgenX Yeah I guess, but take out Burlington and I think the average age in VT would be approaching 50

[@parimabartender]

Some of us hate the hippies

[@afwifekari]

Highly recommend Shelburne and Stowe as places to visit. Go see Hildene as well!

[@AslansMane88]

4:20 - this section was used in the Maine video as well. It has been noticed.

[@austinevans8131]

Vermont is a safe state I just moved here from Columbus Ohio last year and u can't beat how safe it is when u compare the 2 snow and cold is the only thing but it's great specially for older people who just want peace

[@C-TOS]

I would love to visit Vermont as it is the top of the Appalachian Trail, and the birthplace of Ben & Jerry's, currently my favorite ice cream brand. Property and sales tax wise, it can be compared to PR, both are expensive. I also believe that lack of crime may be directly proportional to the amount of outdoor activity opportunities for folks to clear their minds out of doing harmful things. I have heard it is not as friendly to people who wants to sleep overnight on the road. You win some, you lose some. Thanks for sharing!

[@robson2939]

My auntie lives in New Hampshire near the border with Vermont and NH people don't like Vermont drivers because they drive slowly. Whenever she would see someone driving with Vermont license plates in front of her she would say "these god damn Vermonts!"

[@mh-tn3ic]

You forgot to mention all the houses with the upstairs crooked windows

[@JD-hc1sr]

Witch windows

[@trevortat]

Is there a 'Champ' living in Lake Champlain?

[@marekcitko6162]

Vermont, like Texas, used to be it's own country.

[@rgfisher21]

Not actually true. It was embroiled in disputes about just whether Vermont was part of NH or part of New York state. It was not considered part of the original 13 colonies because it was felt that even Canada wanted a piece of it. Vermont eventually claimed its independence from all those places, and thanks to Ethan Allen and the Green Mtn. Boys it became the 14th state.

[@janusn9]

It was apart of New York.

[@adambuesser6264]

Vermont doesn't have a lot of jobs but it does have plenty of hidden attractions for locals and tourist to explore. Vermont is more of a lay back state than a fun state. The closest major city besides Burlington, VT is Montreal, QUE.

[@vicktorpatriot1430]

He has never been in snow and wants to move to Vermont? Did he get hit in the head with flying debris from a hurricane?

[@NickJohnson]

He wants to see it I suppose - I say welcome him

[@vicktorpatriot1430]

@@NickJohnson I myself love snow. But most people that have not grown up in it stop liking it very quickly.

[@leahhart3585]

We went to Vermont in October. It was amazing so incredibly beautiful. We actually want to move there.

[@Joann5]

I’ve been planning to want to move there myself

[@jimalexander2582]

I just about laughed to death listening to the interview of the guy in PR - both listening to him and watching Nicks face. I grew up in VT and made the Big(?) move over the river to NH so It was fun to listen to his comments!

[@eurodoc6343]

That guy from PR might not like the winters here.

[@NickJohnson]

He says he wants to do it maybe he really will!!

[@rwood6017]

@@NickJohnson I'm jumping from Florida to Vermont so I guess it's a thing. HA

[@bkliebert]

Thanks!

[@MasterPourKnowP]

Thinking of moving from Oregon to Vermont. Sounds like a easy transition.

[@fiannaverret562]

Lots of us go the other way Including my sister but I agree. Oregon and VT are pretty similar .

[@juliemariariley3212]

Wow! I love VT! I went to college there and then stayed- I think, perhaps, you are being a bit unfair- 🌻💕

[@NickJohnson]

i was just direct :)

[@jbarnes2288]

Hi. I'm Larry this is my Brother Darryl and my other Brother Darryl.

[@chancebrown157]

Dude I'm a vermonter now lives in New Jersey and I got to tell you I didn't think anybody remembers that so glad you posted it made me laugh for like 20 minutes so damn true LOL

[@shyanneismyall2540]

Came here from watching Newhart ,lol

[@Imhim247]

Sup Nick! Have you never done a unboxing UTAH and Wyoming? Those states rarely get attention.

[@brendan9833]

...As compared to the state that some people think is a town? Some people literally ask what state Vermont is in.

[@Imhim247]

@@brendan9833 Just a interesting topic. I believe we should learn about 50 states.

[@sowhenthen]

Me too! Looking to move in about a year or so. Will have a reliable job.

[@bradyeagles333]

I live in vermont not a hippie and love meat but I love this video and the stareotypes and attention our state got. Good job on the song!

[@chloeputnam8726]

We have winter, false spring, more winter, mud season, spring, hell has come to earth, leaf peepers, false winter, winter If we’re lucky snow will stop in April sometimes May.

[@brendan9833]

So true!

[@TeeDOG6]

I knew there was going to be a reference to Phish. Good catch with the Subaru. Vermonters have been driving them as far back as the 1980s.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

It's the AWD. A real advantage in a VT winter.

[@TSemasFl]

Yeah they're cheap, light, good on gas and either little 4x4's or AWD's to climb the hills and valleys they have. I never seen so many Subaru's in my life, anywhere else. In my state, people don't really buy them, they're not popular.

[@tamarathejudeochristianmedium]

Nick, I’m from New England, the color of the Subaru is called “forest green” 🤣 I had a forest green Volvo when I lived in New Hampshire. I live in NYC and travel for a living and I was surprised that so many people have white cars, that was not a popular color in New England.

[@NickJohnson]

Forest Green sounds so pretty.

[@tamarathejudeochristianmedium]

@@NickJohnson It really is. Just saw your pinned comment, wow, people love to point out mistakes 🤣 I find it really informative about the drug areas, it’s an epidemic and people need to know about it as it can be dangerous even when visiting, never mind moving there!

[@thesavvyseagull1980]

Wow I’m going through all the states watching this channel this one was interesting I never knew about the syrup !

[@MatildaJourney]

Also central Vermont the Upper Valley was missed Hartford VT, all of Windsor county which has half of the states economic activity. Lots of upstart companies

[@jrodriguez3647]

He missed Orange County too.

[@fmcevoy1]

Thanks for the plug about recovery, Nick. And you're correct: The addicts and alcoholics CAN do it! I'd forgotten Karen M. had worked at Walmart. Somehow, that's a fitting job site for her.

[@NickJohnson]

She won't ever do that again I think she was trying to prove a point Frank

[@leigh6565]

Burlington and the surrounding college towns are great areas. I live there at the moment and I really like it.

[@paintup46]

Many Hispanics there? How would Mexican Americans be treated there?

[@andjkh]

The town of Derby Line that borders Quebec has a library that is half in Quebec and Canusa street where the yellow line is on the border for a stretch. Interesting history to see how different the rules were before 9-11

[@Sabby899-qp1dw]

I would love vermont. Nice warm house. Yarn knitting. Beautiful countryside

[@beejohn1016]

Hey Nick ....thank you for educating people on our states ....I'm originally from New York city ...I moved to Vermont before the age of 40 ...lol ...no I'm not super rich ...in fact I came from the worst part of America crime wise ....( East N.Y. / Brownsville/ Bed Stuy) ...I came here to get away from the crime ! ....I'm proud to call Vermont home ....the best decision I ever made in my life . ...its quiet ...no hood drama ...yes ...northeast kingdom (st johnsbury and lyndonville) are a scourge ..and barre ...there i said it ..lol .....anyway ...coming from the ghetto ...i love vermont...one mans trash is a ne***'s treasure...right ....anyway ..you're very informative and funny ...thank you ...I learned alot about the states I once lived in ...( N.Y. , MASS , FLORIDA and VERMONT ) ....you're right about Vermont....as progressive as is always been (I'm black ..this is the first abolitionist state...they refused to become a state until slavery was abolished..fun fact Thomas Chittenden and Ethan Allen actually fought to keep it that way) ...ironically the lack of job opportunities have kept people away ...hopefully those CONSERVATIVES in our state (yes we do have them ..though very few ) join the 21st century and embrace the TECHNOLOGY that can bring jobs to vermont ....I think our problem is very fixable ....we need more tech jobs here ....kids *millennials and gen zers* are not going to move here because of nature ....which we have alot of ...anyway thank you ...keep up the great work ...

[@jrodriguez3647]

You make such a great point about the tech scene/sector being non-existent in Vermont. As a someone who works in tech in NYC, I appreciate the fact that there is no tech scene as of yet, if ever. If technology is not introduced/adopted wisely in Vermont, I believe it can do more harm than good. Look up Martin Heidegger's "The Question Concerning Technology" it is a great read. I am from the worst parts of Brooklyn myself, so I understand your point.

[@made432]

I was raised in Brownsville and I live in VT too! Hood drama is so annoying. I left to pursue a job opp. best decision for me too.

[@phillyboyfloyd7050]

The state is run entirely by liberals yet you blame conservatives for lack of jobs.sounds fishy to me

[@pbmaxman]

Stowe, VT has a well known tourist trap and resort- The Trapp Family Lodge. The family that the well known movie "The Sound of Music" was based upon.

[@eddievonpapen6306]

Yeah. I lived next door for years.The family is great. The old lodge and cost to stay and dine was reasonable. But nowadays even within all this American Greed, it is very expensive. That’s what happens when a village businesses think they are the Aspen of the East.

[@rosereaper188]

Vermont is a really unique and underrated state

[@Cecebear22]

Hi Nickbear!!! 🐻🐑 Another great video!!!! Vermont seems chill and peaceful. I love ice cream 🍦 You look adorable in your blue outfit 🙂 We enjoy your positive vibes as always. ♥️