Journeys through Vermont have a special storybook quality – scenic routes wind through wild forests and mountain valleys, or across old wooden bridges to river mills and heritage towns. In contrast to its epic landscapes, Vermont’s urban centres are tiny – even state capital Montpelier has a small-town feel. But each settlement is rich with history and tradition. Here, we’ve rounded up the region’s most charming towns, a string of which can be visited on your own fairy-tale adventure.