Carol’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the country's most beautiful college campuses. Loads of literary and art history were made on these grounds. Be sure to check out The End of the World, grab a guidebook from the Admissions porch and tour the history markers on campus. Great walking trails, tons of performances too.
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Bennington College
1 College DrOne of the country's most beautiful college campuses. Loads of literary and art history were made on these grounds. Be sure to check out The End of the World, grab a guidebook from the Admissions porch and tour the history markers on campus. Great walking trails, tons of performances too.
Visit the Robert Frost Stone House Museum where the famous poet wrote his most well-known poem. When you're done touring the grounds and house, head behind to hike on the trail to North Bennington or head out to Old Bennington to see his grave at the Old First Church.
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aVisit the Robert Frost Stone House Museum where the famous poet wrote his most well-known poem. When you're done touring the grounds and house, head behind to hike on the trail to North Bennington or head out to Old Bennington to see his grave at the Old First Church.
The Obama's eat off these plates; their once a year annual sale has become an all weekend event; their pottery tours give you a rich sense of how the pottery, dinnerware, and bakeware is made and why everyone wants this collection. A great store and great tour.
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Bennington Potters
324 County StThe Obama's eat off these plates; their once a year annual sale has become an all weekend event; their pottery tours give you a rich sense of how the pottery, dinnerware, and bakeware is made and why everyone wants this collection. A great store and great tour.
Stratton Mountain
The best ski mountain in the Northeast.
A spectacular hike and walk around-- go through the woods or out to pasture where you'll be engulfed in mountain views and you might even end up singing: THE HILLS ARE ALIVE. Pack a picnic if you want to enjoy the views longer.
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The Mile-Around Woods
Woods LaneA spectacular hike and walk around-- go through the woods or out to pasture where you'll be engulfed in mountain views and you might even end up singing: THE HILLS ARE ALIVE. Pack a picnic if you want to enjoy the views longer.
A beautiful library with a huge fireplace and game room, a teen center, a children's room and library and several performance spaces. Very worth the visit.
Manchester Community Library
138 Cemetery AveA beautiful library with a huge fireplace and game room, a teen center, a children's room and library and several performance spaces. Very worth the visit.
Arguably the most interesting museum and performance space in the country. Rotating, large scale, contemporary art installations and artwork. A must see.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayArguably the most interesting museum and performance space in the country. Rotating, large scale, contemporary art installations and artwork. A must see.
A historic campus, Williams is intertwined with the town that bares its name. Many places to see and museums to check out here. Spring Street is host to several great food establishments.
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Williams College
880 Main StA historic campus, Williams is intertwined with the town that bares its name. Many places to see and museums to check out here. Spring Street is host to several great food establishments.
A wonderful hike circles this local natural treasure of a lake. A sandy beach abuts the lake for summer swimming and fun. A shop rents paddle-boards, canoes, row boats and more. Two playgrounds and several areas for camping and BBQ. Dog friendly.
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdA wonderful hike circles this local natural treasure of a lake. A sandy beach abuts the lake for summer swimming and fun. A shop rents paddle-boards, canoes, row boats and more. Two playgrounds and several areas for camping and BBQ. Dog friendly.
Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdA local favorite
An absolute must see. This is one of the oldest general stores and it feels like you're stepping back in time when you enter. They sell everything from sandwiches to syrup, from work gloves and Carharts to local sodas and treats. Prepare to spend a little while.
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Wayside Country Store
3307 VT-313An absolute must see. This is one of the oldest general stores and it feels like you're stepping back in time when you enter. They sell everything from sandwiches to syrup, from work gloves and Carharts to local sodas and treats. Prepare to spend a little while.
They are open to visitors during season if you'd like to take a ride to the top.
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Bennington Battle Monument
15 Monument CirThey are open to visitors during season if you'd like to take a ride to the top.
Enjoy a throwback to the days you'd go and play pinball. This fun spot serves food and drinks as well.
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Pastime Pinball
4802 Main StEnjoy a throwback to the days you'd go and play pinball. This fun spot serves food and drinks as well.
Food scene
Want the best heirloom tomato you ever did eat? Check out Might Food Farm-- a local favorite farm.
Mighty Food Farm
280 Rod And Gun Club RoadWant the best heirloom tomato you ever did eat? Check out Might Food Farm-- a local favorite farm.
Some of the best cocktails in the state. Limited seating and times available, so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
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THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main StSome of the best cocktails in the state. Limited seating and times available, so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
The one -- and only-- sushi place in town. And even without the competition, they're good. Take out only during the pandemic.
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Fuji Hibachi, Sushi and Asian Bistro
132 Northside DrThe one -- and only-- sushi place in town. And even without the competition, they're good. Take out only during the pandemic.
Satisfy a sweet tooth with homemade chocolate or ice cream. The farm across the road is a beautiful throwback to old time grocers.
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Chocolate Barn
Satisfy a sweet tooth with homemade chocolate or ice cream. The farm across the road is a beautiful throwback to old time grocers.
Great place for a drink in a food complex.
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The Distillery at Greylock WORKS - Forager Gin & Ski Bum Rum
506 State RoadGreat place for a drink in a food complex.
Bennington's best dinner spot. Food is locally sourced, experimental and delicious. Cocktails and wine list is robust. A great place to eat, a local favorite, be sure to make reservations.
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Allegro
520 Main StBennington's best dinner spot. Food is locally sourced, experimental and delicious. Cocktails and wine list is robust. A great place to eat, a local favorite, be sure to make reservations.
Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main StGreat Thai food, ambiance, indoor and outdoor dining.
Extensive variety of organic produce, local meats, cheeses, and other treats. Best corn in season. Don't miss it!
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley RdExtensive variety of organic produce, local meats, cheeses, and other treats. Best corn in season. Don't miss it!
Great place on the river. Beer, libations, pub fare.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill RdGreat place on the river. Beer, libations, pub fare.
Shopping
Amazing three level, independently owned book and gift store complete with cafe.
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Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StAmazing three level, independently owned book and gift store complete with cafe.
A hidden gem. Magnolia Pearl Clothing, Krista Larson, along with gorgeous antique linens.
Miss Phyllls Fine Linens & Frocks
18 Park PlaceA hidden gem. Magnolia Pearl Clothing, Krista Larson, along with gorgeous antique linens.
EILEEN FISHER
135 Depot StWonderful outlet shop. Friendly staff. Great sales.
Adventure
Best mid-week skiing in the East!!!! No crowds, awesome terrain.
also has an extensive summer fun park with Alpine slides, ropes course, and more!
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Bromley Mountain
Best mid-week skiing in the East!!!! No crowds, awesome terrain.
also has an extensive summer fun park with Alpine slides, ropes course, and more!