The Town of Poultney is a mix of rural lands, containing residences, businesses, agricultural endeavors, numerous slate quarry operations, and East Poultney, which contains several historic structures, places of worship, and a quintessential New England town green.
The Lake St. Catherine region contains numerous homes, lake-front homes, seasonal cottages, camps, and businesses. The area is a year-round destination for various recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, ice fishing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.