Gilman balances small-village quiet with easy access to big outdoors. Set along the Connecticut River, the former mill neighborhood offers tree-lined streets, classic New England homes, and quick trips to trailheads, boat launches, and scenic byways. Weekend plans might include casting for trout at daybreak, a foliage drive along US-2, or a picnic and paddle at Maidstone State Park, a pristine haven just up the road in Maidstone.
Families are served by the Kingdom East School District, which supports local elementary learning in nearby Lunenburg and offers high school choice, with many students attending the renowned St. Johnsbury Academy. The county seat in Guildhall and the larger hub of St. Johnsbury provide libraries, healthcare, dining, and year-round arts and athletics, all within a scenic commute. As part of Essex County, Gilman also sits near vast tracts of conserved land for hiking, snowmobiling, wildlife watching, and star-filled nights.
Housing options range from historic mill-era homes to roomy parcels that welcome gardens, workshops, or a small hobby farm. Nature lovers appreciate the rhythm of the seasons here—kayaks in summer, woodstoves in winter—while remote workers value reliable routes and a peaceful setting that still keeps essentials close.
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