Studio Hill's Guidebook for Shaftsbury & Surrounding Environs

Caroline
Studio Hill's Guidebook for Shaftsbury & Surrounding Environs

Drinks & Nightlife

COOL VIBES AT THE BAR | This is a cheerful, funky spot where you can listen to vinyl spin while you draw on the bar top and sample local brews. They’ve got a selection of contemporary bar eats. A great place to enjoy some seriously local beers straight from the source. (Not a family style sit-down dinner restaurant. Bar and High top seating.)
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Harvest Brewing
201 South St
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COOL VIBES AT THE BAR | This is a cheerful, funky spot where you can listen to vinyl spin while you draw on the bar top and sample local brews. They’ve got a selection of contemporary bar eats. A great place to enjoy some seriously local beers straight from the source. (Not a family style sit-down dinner restaurant. Bar and High top seating.)
SPAC is an amazing venue which brings all kinds of A-list music to our area. Grab an early dinner and town and then head for a show. It's about an hour from the Schoolhouse, so it makes for a fun night out.
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines
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SPAC is an amazing venue which brings all kinds of A-list music to our area. Grab an early dinner and town and then head for a show. It's about an hour from the Schoolhouse, so it makes for a fun night out.
The Crooked Ram continues to expand its stellar offerings! It's an ultra-cool spot to sample fine beers, wines, and an ever-evolving menu of inventive eats. Their hours change all the time, so call ahead to find out what they're offering while you're here!
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The Crooked Ram
4026 Main St
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The Crooked Ram continues to expand its stellar offerings! It's an ultra-cool spot to sample fine beers, wines, and an ever-evolving menu of inventive eats. Their hours change all the time, so call ahead to find out what they're offering while you're here!
Bronwyn-on-Battenkill is a restaurant and bar nestled between the Green and Taconic Mountains on the banks of the Battenkill river in Arlington, Vt. Chef Tim Wiechmann draws on his cultural heritage to create hand-crafted sausages (kielbasa and brats to name a few…) pork schnitzels (that Beat Bobby Flay!), traditional noodles (think cheesy-cheddar Spatzle with bacon) and other specialties like Riesling sauerkraut or giant fresh baked pretzels. An extensive list of german and vermont craft beers make what’s coming out of the kitchen even better. The chef’s wife, Bronwyn, is the restaurant’s namesake. On the inside the restaurant feels like a rustic European tavern, dressed up with the treasures from the Chef’s travels including oversized antique chairs and tables. Upon entering the vibe is Old Europe and cozy laid-back Vermont, with ornate woodworking and a warming wood-fire nestled in the rear dining room. Two fantastically distinctive biergartens overlook the mountains and the serenity of Vermont during the warmer summer months.
BRONWYN on Battenkill
Bronwyn-on-Battenkill is a restaurant and bar nestled between the Green and Taconic Mountains on the banks of the Battenkill river in Arlington, Vt. Chef Tim Wiechmann draws on his cultural heritage to create hand-crafted sausages (kielbasa and brats to name a few…) pork schnitzels (that Beat Bobby Flay!), traditional noodles (think cheesy-cheddar Spatzle with bacon) and other specialties like Riesling sauerkraut or giant fresh baked pretzels. An extensive list of german and vermont craft beers make what’s coming out of the kitchen even better. The chef’s wife, Bronwyn, is the restaurant’s namesake. On the inside the restaurant feels like a rustic European tavern, dressed up with the treasures from the Chef’s travels including oversized antique chairs and tables. Upon entering the vibe is Old Europe and cozy laid-back Vermont, with ornate woodworking and a warming wood-fire nestled in the rear dining room. Two fantastically distinctive biergartens overlook the mountains and the serenity of Vermont during the warmer summer months.
The Copper Grouse is housed on the ground floor of the Taconic Hotel in Manchester. There is a well-stocked bar and a creative cocktail menu. The dining menu updates frequently to reflect what's in season and available locally.
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Copper Grouse
3835 Main St
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The Copper Grouse is housed on the ground floor of the Taconic Hotel in Manchester. There is a well-stocked bar and a creative cocktail menu. The dining menu updates frequently to reflect what's in season and available locally.
This is a gorgeous, newly renovated space in downtown Bennington, and we love the eclectic menu!
Village Garage Distillery
This is a gorgeous, newly renovated space in downtown Bennington, and we love the eclectic menu!
Great spot for a later-evening craft beer and pub menu
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Union Underground
4928 Main St
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Great spot for a later-evening craft beer and pub menu
Craft beers and a big menu for family dining
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Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main St
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Craft beers and a big menu for family dining
This has been an instant local favorite since they opened! Fresh and flavorful!
RoadRunner
This has been an instant local favorite since they opened! Fresh and flavorful!
"Authentic Southern cooking in the Green Mountains"
Pearl's Place & Pantry
"Authentic Southern cooking in the Green Mountains"
Speak Easy vibes—a fun cocktail menu and playful eats to go along. (Check hours ahead of time, often weekends-only)
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THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main St
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Speak Easy vibes—a fun cocktail menu and playful eats to go along. (Check hours ahead of time, often weekends-only)
The only commercial hard cidery in Southern Vermont! Located right in Bennington…Vermont-made hard ciders and microbrews. All meals provided by our scheduled rotation of food trucks. Live music! Open Thurs-Sat: 4:00-9:00 pm
Little City Cider Company
The only commercial hard cidery in Southern Vermont! Located right in Bennington…Vermont-made hard ciders and microbrews. All meals provided by our scheduled rotation of food trucks. Live music! Open Thurs-Sat: 4:00-9:00 pm
Nice spot for a special dinner out. Menu updates frequently.
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Social House
1716 Depot St
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Nice spot for a special dinner out. Menu updates frequently.

Food Scene

LUNCH + DINNER + DRINKS AT THE BAR | Kevin’s is the local hangout with seriously respectable burgers and a big menu of yummy, American pub food. Their house made buffalo sauce is fantastic, even if you’re not into buffalo, their’s is a bit different. The honey stung fried chicken, also a winner. There’s a family dining room on the right, and a sports bar on the left. Karaoke nights are funnnn!
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Kevin's Sports Pub & Restaurant
27 Main St
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LUNCH + DINNER + DRINKS AT THE BAR | Kevin’s is the local hangout with seriously respectable burgers and a big menu of yummy, American pub food. Their house made buffalo sauce is fantastic, even if you’re not into buffalo, their’s is a bit different. The honey stung fried chicken, also a winner. There’s a family dining room on the right, and a sports bar on the left. Karaoke nights are funnnn!
DINNER + DRINKS | Pangea is a great neighborhood gem with little bit of everything. The seasonal menu draws from a network of local farms (including ours!). There is a nice, well-stocked bar there too, with a crowd of usual suspects, open until midnight on the weekends. Outdoor seating on the deck in the summertime.
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Pangaea
3 Prospect St
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DINNER + DRINKS | Pangea is a great neighborhood gem with little bit of everything. The seasonal menu draws from a network of local farms (including ours!). There is a nice, well-stocked bar there too, with a crowd of usual suspects, open until midnight on the weekends. Outdoor seating on the deck in the summertime.
LUNCH + DINNER + BREWERY | Brown’s is one of our favorites. It’s a microbrewery in an epically cool renovated mill building next to a waterfall. The menu is contemporary pub fare… charcuterie, pulled pork, interesting salads, and burgers. And of course there are some FANTASTIC beers on tap. I'm a big fan of their small batch "sour" beers, and their "JoAnn" IPA.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill Rd
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LUNCH + DINNER + BREWERY | Brown’s is one of our favorites. It’s a microbrewery in an epically cool renovated mill building next to a waterfall. The menu is contemporary pub fare… charcuterie, pulled pork, interesting salads, and burgers. And of course there are some FANTASTIC beers on tap. I'm a big fan of their small batch "sour" beers, and their "JoAnn" IPA.
BREAKFAST + LUNCH | This one is a classic! One of our all-time favorite diners anywhere, there is always a waiting line on for breakfast on the weekends, but it moves pretty quickly. Sourdough french toast, crunch-berry pancakes, the rueben sandwich, and the turkey pot pie are some of our faves. Breakfast served all day.
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The Blue Benn
314 North St
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BREAKFAST + LUNCH | This one is a classic! One of our all-time favorite diners anywhere, there is always a waiting line on for breakfast on the weekends, but it moves pretty quickly. Sourdough french toast, crunch-berry pancakes, the rueben sandwich, and the turkey pot pie are some of our faves. Breakfast served all day.
LUNCH + DINNER | Eat in or take out. New York style whole pizzas and slices, subs, pasta, and salads. There’s a good sports bar with a bunch of Vermont Beers on tap. They tend to be open later than most places in town, which is important to know on a Saturday night.
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Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza
519 Main St
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LUNCH + DINNER | Eat in or take out. New York style whole pizzas and slices, subs, pasta, and salads. There’s a good sports bar with a bunch of Vermont Beers on tap. They tend to be open later than most places in town, which is important to know on a Saturday night.
Artisan/hippie-style pizza, with local, super-fresh ingredients, lovingly put together. The salads are my favorite—every vegetable tastes fresh. They have a few small tables where you can sit and eat in, but it’s mostly take out. Makes for a good picnic! /////// OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS & OFTEN CLOSED MID-WINTER ///////
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Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main St
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Artisan/hippie-style pizza, with local, super-fresh ingredients, lovingly put together. The salads are my favorite—every vegetable tastes fresh. They have a few small tables where you can sit and eat in, but it’s mostly take out. Makes for a good picnic! /////// OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS & OFTEN CLOSED MID-WINTER ///////
VIBRANT LOCAL MARKET | We love Powers—it has little bit of everything! Local groceries, daily hot lunch specials, sandwich menu, meat counter, take-and-bake items. Beer + Wine and more! And we love that it's open daily :) great selection of sandwiches and hot coffee, and cold drinks. We’re big fans of the breakfast burritos finished on the panini grill (served all day).
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Powers Market
9 Main St
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VIBRANT LOCAL MARKET | We love Powers—it has little bit of everything! Local groceries, daily hot lunch specials, sandwich menu, meat counter, take-and-bake items. Beer + Wine and more! And we love that it's open daily :) great selection of sandwiches and hot coffee, and cold drinks. We’re big fans of the breakfast burritos finished on the panini grill (served all day).
ICE CREAM + LUNCH + DINNER | OPEN LATE SPRING THROUGH EARLY FALL Perfect place to stop after a swim. Veggie Burger (with special sauce), Onion rings, Vanilla shake. ‘Nuff Said. CASH ONLY
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Arlington Dairy Bar
3158 Vermont Rte 7a
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ICE CREAM + LUNCH + DINNER | OPEN LATE SPRING THROUGH EARLY FALL Perfect place to stop after a swim. Veggie Burger (with special sauce), Onion rings, Vanilla shake. ‘Nuff Said. CASH ONLY
SANDWICHES & GROCERIES | The Wayside is the quintessential country store, and has a wide selection of groceries and Vermont wares—Wines, nice cheeses, some local baked goods and produce. There is also a deli counter in the back where they make great, sandwiches. We love to pick up a picnic lunch here and take it on the road to the covered bridge at the Arlington Green.
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Wayside Country Store
3307 VT-313
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SANDWICHES & GROCERIES | The Wayside is the quintessential country store, and has a wide selection of groceries and Vermont wares—Wines, nice cheeses, some local baked goods and produce. There is also a deli counter in the back where they make great, sandwiches. We love to pick up a picnic lunch here and take it on the road to the covered bridge at the Arlington Green.
WE LOVE SUSHI BOAT! This is a hole-in-the-wall sushi heaven, and the owners are the nicest people in the world. If you’re vegetarian, try the Yam Dragon Tempura roll! /////// Since the pandamic started, they have gone to take-out only, with very limited hours. /////
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Sushi Boat
4971 Main St
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WE LOVE SUSHI BOAT! This is a hole-in-the-wall sushi heaven, and the owners are the nicest people in the world. If you’re vegetarian, try the Yam Dragon Tempura roll! /////// Since the pandamic started, they have gone to take-out only, with very limited hours. /////
LUNCH + DINNER | Fresh, vibrant flavors at Thai Basil. The basil rolls are a signiture dish. All of the curries are lovely.
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Thai Basil Restaurant
4940 Main St
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LUNCH + DINNER | Fresh, vibrant flavors at Thai Basil. The basil rolls are a signiture dish. All of the curries are lovely.
DELICIOUS EATS + GENERAL STORE | If you’re up near Bromley, don’t miss Hapgoods. It’s a re-imagined general store and a delicious gem, tucked into the tiny town of Peru, which is off the main drag. Worth the drive.
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JJ Hapgood General Store & Eatery
305 Main St
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DELICIOUS EATS + GENERAL STORE | If you’re up near Bromley, don’t miss Hapgoods. It’s a re-imagined general store and a delicious gem, tucked into the tiny town of Peru, which is off the main drag. Worth the drive.
DINNER | Mezze is our pick for a special occasion. And if you go in the summer, you might just spot some of the actors in town for the annual theater festival. From their site “The food is handcrafted by our chefs who take great care to source local and seasonal ingredients including farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses and breads. Menu items are paired alongside small-batch microbrews, locally distilled spirits and seasonal, small-production wines.”
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Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring Rd
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DINNER | Mezze is our pick for a special occasion. And if you go in the summer, you might just spot some of the actors in town for the annual theater festival. From their site “The food is handcrafted by our chefs who take great care to source local and seasonal ingredients including farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses and breads. Menu items are paired alongside small-batch microbrews, locally distilled spirits and seasonal, small-production wines.”
CHEF'S TASTING MENU | Call waaaay ahead for reservations. This acclaimed hideaway is a great spot for an artful, inspired, culinary experience.
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SoLo Farm & Table
95 Middletown Rd
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CHEF'S TASTING MENU | Call waaaay ahead for reservations. This acclaimed hideaway is a great spot for an artful, inspired, culinary experience.
LUNCH + DINNER | High quality Indian fine dining. Incredible flavors. One of our favorites.
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Spice Root
23 Spring St
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LUNCH + DINNER | High quality Indian fine dining. Incredible flavors. One of our favorites.
COFFEE SHOP | This is a vibrant, contemporary cafe, with friendly, dedicated baristas. Grab a coffee and pop into Yucelesque, the vintage gallery next door.
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Iron Coffee Co.
9 Main St
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COFFEE SHOP | This is a vibrant, contemporary cafe, with friendly, dedicated baristas. Grab a coffee and pop into Yucelesque, the vintage gallery next door.
This is a small but vibrant local market, with produce, baked goods, homemade goods, and usually a food vendor or two. Check Facebook for location updates. The midweek market is sometimes hosted at a different location. Saturdays (10 – 1) May 6 through Oct 28 Tuesdays (3 – 6) June 6 though Oct 10 I'll post winter hour when I find out their schedule.
Walloomsac Farmers' Market
650 Veterans Memorial Dr
This is a small but vibrant local market, with produce, baked goods, homemade goods, and usually a food vendor or two. Check Facebook for location updates. The midweek market is sometimes hosted at a different location. Saturdays (10 – 1) May 6 through Oct 28 Tuesdays (3 – 6) June 6 though Oct 10 I'll post winter hour when I find out their schedule.
The Manchester Farmers Market runs from May 26th-Oct 6th. Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 3pm-6pm.
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Manchester Farmers Market
Vermont Route 7a
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The Manchester Farmers Market runs from May 26th-Oct 6th. Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 3pm-6pm.
Open Year Round Every Sundays 10am – 2pm. This is the big farmers market in our area. It draws a crowd every weekend with some incredible farmers and vendors. Summer Outdoors at the H.N. Williams Store, 2732 VT Route 30 Winter Indoors at J.K Adams, 1430 VT Route 30, Dorset
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Dorset Farmers Market
1430 VT-30
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Open Year Round Every Sundays 10am – 2pm. This is the big farmers market in our area. It draws a crowd every weekend with some incredible farmers and vendors. Summer Outdoors at the H.N. Williams Store, 2732 VT Route 30 Winter Indoors at J.K Adams, 1430 VT Route 30, Dorset
We’ve been known to go here twice in one day. This is the farm stand of all farm stands. Fresh organic produce, herbs, local baked goods, local meats and cheeses, flowers, and more. In summertime when I don’t know what to make for dinner, I run down to Clear Brook and get bread, caprese makings, and some sausage for the grill. Never disappoints! Open May-September
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley Rd
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We’ve been known to go here twice in one day. This is the farm stand of all farm stands. Fresh organic produce, herbs, local baked goods, local meats and cheeses, flowers, and more. In summertime when I don’t know what to make for dinner, I run down to Clear Brook and get bread, caprese makings, and some sausage for the grill. Never disappoints! Open May-September
This is a wonderful organic veggie farm with a world-class wood-fired bakery to boot. I think you can go right to the farm to buy bread and pastries but you’ll also see them at the Manchester and Dorset farmers markets as well. During the summer, they also do a vegetarian dinner buffet at a local inn.
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Earth Sky Time Community Farm
1547 Main St
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This is a wonderful organic veggie farm with a world-class wood-fired bakery to boot. I think you can go right to the farm to buy bread and pastries but you’ll also see them at the Manchester and Dorset farmers markets as well. During the summer, they also do a vegetarian dinner buffet at a local inn.
We love Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen! It has a delicious array of Korean small plates and entrees, and the atmosphere is rustic, warm, and romantic.
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Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen
95-97 Ferry St
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We love Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen! It has a delicious array of Korean small plates and entrees, and the atmosphere is rustic, warm, and romantic.
When you're craving spicy siracha steamed pork buns and big bowls of ramen, this is the place. Plus it's in a funky renovated train car diner.
Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
893 Broadway
When you're craving spicy siracha steamed pork buns and big bowls of ramen, this is the place. Plus it's in a funky renovated train car diner.
If you're craving a grass-fed burger, hand-cut fries, and a shake, this is the spot. It's a great spot to get a hungry family fed quickly, in a cool atmosphere. (From the same folks who brought you SoLo Farm and Table.)
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Honeypie
8811 VT-30
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If you're craving a grass-fed burger, hand-cut fries, and a shake, this is the spot. It's a great spot to get a hungry family fed quickly, in a cool atmosphere. (From the same folks who brought you SoLo Farm and Table.)
This is a really cool shop and cafe that has retail section with local products in the front, and a small dinging section in the back. They have great sandwiches, hand pies, quiches and more. And there are a bunch of VEGAN FRIENDLY options.
Bringing You Vermont LLC
434 Main St
This is a really cool shop and cafe that has retail section with local products in the front, and a small dinging section in the back. They have great sandwiches, hand pies, quiches and more. And there are a bunch of VEGAN FRIENDLY options.
This place has serious salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods that will leave you happy!
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Your Belly's Deli
100 Pleasant St
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This place has serious salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods that will leave you happy!
The Publyk House has a classic New England menu. It's a family-friendly dinner restaurant with something for everyone. In the summertime they have a great porch with outdoor seating and a lovely view of the mountains surrounding Bennington.
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The Publyk House
782 Harwood Hill Rd
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The Publyk House has a classic New England menu. It's a family-friendly dinner restaurant with something for everyone. In the summertime they have a great porch with outdoor seating and a lovely view of the mountains surrounding Bennington.
Artisanal PIZZA, Craft BEER & WINE in a super cool and romantic setting in the town of Hoosick Falls. This place just opened and people are loving it. Plus it's open until 11 on Saturday nights which is like 4 AM CBT (Country Bumpkin Time)
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BYTE
15 John St
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Artisanal PIZZA, Craft BEER & WINE in a super cool and romantic setting in the town of Hoosick Falls. This place just opened and people are loving it. Plus it's open until 11 on Saturday nights which is like 4 AM CBT (Country Bumpkin Time)
Maple Creemees, homemade donuts and baked goods (pie, cookies, etc.), maple syrup, local preserves and honey, and MANY other great Vermont products tucked away in this little shop. Also home to the Norman Rockwell Exhibition.
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Sugar Shack
29 Sugar Shack Ln
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Maple Creemees, homemade donuts and baked goods (pie, cookies, etc.), maple syrup, local preserves and honey, and MANY other great Vermont products tucked away in this little shop. Also home to the Norman Rockwell Exhibition.
Wonderfully friendly, cozy, comfortable café and wine bar with an emphasis on local produce. Enjoy tapas and more with our great collection of fantastic wines.
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Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
4928 Main St
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Wonderfully friendly, cozy, comfortable café and wine bar with an emphasis on local produce. Enjoy tapas and more with our great collection of fantastic wines.
A warm, friendly, low-key atmosphere and incredible Bermese food. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to your table quickly. Curries, salads, rice and noodle dishes—there is a wonderful array of fresh flavors here. Great vegetarian options.
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MOONWINK
4479 Main St
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A warm, friendly, low-key atmosphere and incredible Bermese food. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to your table quickly. Curries, salads, rice and noodle dishes—there is a wonderful array of fresh flavors here. Great vegetarian options.
This historic Inn has a classic New England restaurant and tavern. Local, seasonal ingredients are presented in this quintessentially Vermont farmhouse atmosphere. Call ahead for reservations ahead of your trip, if you're looking for someplace really special.
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West Mountain Inn
144 W Mountain Inn Rd
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This historic Inn has a classic New England restaurant and tavern. Local, seasonal ingredients are presented in this quintessentially Vermont farmhouse atmosphere. Call ahead for reservations ahead of your trip, if you're looking for someplace really special.
This spot is an excellent new addition to the Bennington area! Sample their expertly crafted distilled spirits, contemporary menu, and gorgeous space. Not to be missed!
Village Garage Distillery
This spot is an excellent new addition to the Bennington area! Sample their expertly crafted distilled spirits, contemporary menu, and gorgeous space. Not to be missed!
The Grange at Hill Farm Inn is an amazing new addition to our area. It is a beautiful setting to enjoy craft cocktails at the bar, or an inspired dinner in the dining room. As of January 2023, they are open Thursday-Sunday nights, but plan on expanding their hours in the coming months.
The Restaurant at Hill Farm
The Grange at Hill Farm Inn is an amazing new addition to our area. It is a beautiful setting to enjoy craft cocktails at the bar, or an inspired dinner in the dining room. As of January 2023, they are open Thursday-Sunday nights, but plan on expanding their hours in the coming months.
LUNCH + DINNER | Eat in or take out. New York style whole pizzas and slices, subs, pasta, and salads. There’s a bar with a bunch of Vermont Beers on tap. They tend to be open later than most places in town, which is important to know on a Saturday night.
Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza
LUNCH + DINNER | Eat in or take out. New York style whole pizzas and slices, subs, pasta, and salads. There’s a bar with a bunch of Vermont Beers on tap. They tend to be open later than most places in town, which is important to know on a Saturday night.
At BYTE, enjoy artisanal thin-crust pizza, local craft beers, fine wine, burgers, baklava, and more!
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BYTE
15 John St
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At BYTE, enjoy artisanal thin-crust pizza, local craft beers, fine wine, burgers, baklava, and more!
Willoughby’s Depot Eatery, located in the Historic Depot District in Manchester, Vermont, offers breakfast and lunch items. In addition to their famous homemade hand-cut donuts, pastries, muffins, and specialty egg sandwiches are also available. Willoughby’s offers a comfort food lunch menu featuring soups and sandwiches.
Willoughby's Depot Eatery
374 Depot St
Willoughby’s Depot Eatery, located in the Historic Depot District in Manchester, Vermont, offers breakfast and lunch items. In addition to their famous homemade hand-cut donuts, pastries, muffins, and specialty egg sandwiches are also available. Willoughby’s offers a comfort food lunch menu featuring soups and sandwiches.
Craft cocktails and a contemporary menu. Cool digs. We dig it!
421 Craft Bar and Kitchen
Craft cocktails and a contemporary menu. Cool digs. We dig it!
Delicious Coffees, great space, and legit live music performances
The Coffee Bar
Delicious Coffees, great space, and legit live music performances
PROSPECT COFFEE HOUSE - Delicious coffees, teas, pastries made in-house, and breakfast and lunch menu. Open 7 days a week, which is a treat for us!
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Pangaea Lounge
1 Prospect St
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PROSPECT COFFEE HOUSE - Delicious coffees, teas, pastries made in-house, and breakfast and lunch menu. Open 7 days a week, which is a treat for us!
Intimate dining experience with a vibrant menu. Yummm.
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Ponce Bistro
4659 Main St
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Intimate dining experience with a vibrant menu. Yummm.
Build-your-own tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
The Avocado Pit
201 South St
Build-your-own tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
Build-your-own tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
The Avocado Pit - Manchester
Build-your-own tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
A big menu with something for everyone in the family. Good beer menu, including Madison's own varieties.
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Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main St
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A big menu with something for everyone in the family. Good beer menu, including Madison's own varieties.
A great sandwich shop and little market!
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Elm Street Market
251 Elm St
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A great sandwich shop and little market!
Homemade and Delicious!
Dina’s Bakery Cafe
4201 Main St
Homemade and Delicious!
This place has been a local favorite for decades. A few of their winners include: -Hot Fudge Sauce (Best I've every had. Anywhere) -Buttercrunch -Heart shaped almond cookies -Pies
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Mother Myrick's Confectionery
4367 Main St
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This place has been a local favorite for decades. A few of their winners include: -Hot Fudge Sauce (Best I've every had. Anywhere) -Buttercrunch -Heart shaped almond cookies -Pies
The wonderful folks at Grateful Morning have a farm store set up near their farm's entrance on rt. 7a. They carry meats, seasonal produces, and sourdough breads if you're lucky enough to snag some while it lasts! ////// Check their "Social Media" page for current operating hours /////
Grateful Morning Farm
The wonderful folks at Grateful Morning have a farm store set up near their farm's entrance on rt. 7a. They carry meats, seasonal produces, and sourdough breads if you're lucky enough to snag some while it lasts! ////// Check their "Social Media" page for current operating hours /////
This is a great little spot! They've got a nice breakfast and lunch takeout menu. Plus coffee, baked goods, cold drinks as well.
Bonnie and Clyde's Corner Market
This is a great little spot! They've got a nice breakfast and lunch takeout menu. Plus coffee, baked goods, cold drinks as well.
An intimate breakfast/lunch spot (Check on the dinner availability--business hours have changed post-Covid)
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Ponce Bistro
4659 Main St
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An intimate breakfast/lunch spot (Check on the dinner availability--business hours have changed post-Covid)

Essentials

A small natural food grocer with lots of local food available.
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Natures Market
303 Center Hill Rd
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A small natural food grocer with lots of local food available.
Bennington’s natural food grocer.
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Spice'n Nice
223 North St
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Bennington’s natural food grocer.
Bennington has a few supermarkets, but this is our favorite place for groceries. They have a wide selection of produce, cheeses, some local items, and a great aisle of wines.
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Hannaford Supermarket
141 Hannaford Square
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Bennington has a few supermarkets, but this is our favorite place for groceries. They have a wide selection of produce, cheeses, some local items, and a great aisle of wines.
They stock a wide variety of local beers, wines from all over the world, as well as fine liquors.
Bennington Beverage Outlet
125 Northside Dr
They stock a wide variety of local beers, wines from all over the world, as well as fine liquors.
SANDWICHES + GROCERIES + BULK FOODS | This is a great place to stock up for a picnic or the drive home. They also carry local meats in their freezer section.
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Market Wagon
1896 Harwood Hill Rd
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SANDWICHES + GROCERIES + BULK FOODS | This is a great place to stock up for a picnic or the drive home. They also carry local meats in their freezer section.

Arts & Culture

This is a world-class museum that is a treat to have about 45 away. Check out their site to see the latest shows.
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Mass MoCA Way
Mass MoCA Way
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This is a world-class museum that is a treat to have about 45 away. Check out their site to see the latest shows.
The Clark Art Institute is best known for its French Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, and especially Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with more than thirty paintings by the artist. The collection is also rich in American paintings by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, George Inness, Frederic Remington, and Mary Cassatt; Italian and Northern Renaissance masterpieces; portraits and landscapes by European masters; and an extraordinary collection of silver, porcelain, and furniture. An active program of special exhibitions brings great works of art from around the world to the museum.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South St
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The Clark Art Institute is best known for its French Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, and especially Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with more than thirty paintings by the artist. The collection is also rich in American paintings by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, George Inness, Frederic Remington, and Mary Cassatt; Italian and Northern Renaissance masterpieces; portraits and landscapes by European masters; and an extraordinary collection of silver, porcelain, and furniture. An active program of special exhibitions brings great works of art from around the world to the museum.
Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing exhibits, the Arkell Pavillion, a performing arts center and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, which houses the center's permanent collection of more than 700 paintings. There's a great outdoor sculpture walk as well.
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Southern Vermont Arts Center
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr
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Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing exhibits, the Arkell Pavillion, a performing arts center and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, which houses the center's permanent collection of more than 700 paintings. There's a great outdoor sculpture walk as well.
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company produces a wide variety of acclaimed live shows in picturesque Weston, VT. Bring the whole family!
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Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main St
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The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company produces a wide variety of acclaimed live shows in picturesque Weston, VT. Bring the whole family!
"Our mission is to create bold, innovative, and authentic theatre that engages a diverse, multi-generational community, and economically diverse region: enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring our audience through the celebration of great plays. We aim to redefine the landscape of theatre by presenting thought-provoking productions drawn from the new and classic canon, as well as through the development of new plays, new audiences, and new artists for the future of American theater. We produce theatre that matters."
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Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney Rd
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"Our mission is to create bold, innovative, and authentic theatre that engages a diverse, multi-generational community, and economically diverse region: enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring our audience through the celebration of great plays. We aim to redefine the landscape of theatre by presenting thought-provoking productions drawn from the new and classic canon, as well as through the development of new plays, new audiences, and new artists for the future of American theater. We produce theatre that matters."
This is the local art house movie spot. Grab dinner at Spice Root, Meze, or Hops & Vines, and then head over to a charming, small town cinema.
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Images Cinema
50 Spring St
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This is the local art house movie spot. Grab dinner at Spice Root, Meze, or Hops & Vines, and then head over to a charming, small town cinema.
Located in the historic village of North Bennington, Vermont, VAE carries out its mission through art education programs and workshops both public and private as well as exhibitions and performances which present local, national and international artists. ---------------------------------------------------- Check out their calendar of events for cool happenings like the Basement Music Series and North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Walk.
Vermont Arts Exchange
48 Main St
Located in the historic village of North Bennington, Vermont, VAE carries out its mission through art education programs and workshops both public and private as well as exhibitions and performances which present local, national and international artists. ---------------------------------------------------- Check out their calendar of events for cool happenings like the Basement Music Series and North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Walk.
Norman Rockwell lived in the town of Arlington, VT for many years, and painted many of his iconic paintings there. One of the best parts of the exhibition is getting to see the local people from Arlington who were models in some of his most memorable images.
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Norman Rockwell Exhibition
118 Sugar Shack Ln
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Norman Rockwell lived in the town of Arlington, VT for many years, and painted many of his iconic paintings there. One of the best parts of the exhibition is getting to see the local people from Arlington who were models in some of his most memorable images.
This place is a gem. A small theatre company that produces a wide variety work. The venue also screens films, concerts, and other live shows. Check their calendar to see what's going on while you're in town.
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Oldcastle Theatre
331 Main St
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This place is a gem. A small theatre company that produces a wide variety work. The venue also screens films, concerts, and other live shows. Check their calendar to see what's going on while you're in town.
Check out their outdoor sculpture park, overlooking the mountains. open year-round! There are a variety of shows and seasonal events to take in as well.
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Salem Art Works
19 Cary Ln
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Check out their outdoor sculpture park, overlooking the mountains. open year-round! There are a variety of shows and seasonal events to take in as well.
We highly recommend the outdoor sculpture walk accessible from the Museum's parking lot. It makes for a great outing with the kiddos.
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Bennington Museum
75 Main St
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We highly recommend the outdoor sculpture walk accessible from the Museum's parking lot. It makes for a great outing with the kiddos.
Bennington College hosts artists, musicians, and performers from all over the world. Check out their events calendar to learn about gallery exhibitions, performances and more.
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Bennington College
1 College Dr
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Bennington College hosts artists, musicians, and performers from all over the world. Check out their events calendar to learn about gallery exhibitions, performances and more.
If you're visiting during the summertime, check out the Dorset Theatre Festival Schedule and catch some of their big name performers ;)
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Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney Rd
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If you're visiting during the summertime, check out the Dorset Theatre Festival Schedule and catch some of their big name performers ;)
If you're visiting during the summer season check out the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
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Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main St
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If you're visiting during the summer season check out the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
We love the outdoor sculpture walk at the the Bennington Museum!
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Bennington Museum
75 Main St
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We love the outdoor sculpture walk at the the Bennington Museum!
curATE café brings a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches and flatbreads, dinner options and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.
Curate
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr
curATE café brings a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches and flatbreads, dinner options and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.

Entertainment & Activities

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Hathaway's Twin Drive In Theater Open Thursday-Sunday
4762 NY-67
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Try a hands-on glass blowing class at Manchester Hot Glass!
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Manchester Hot Glass
79 Elm St
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Try a hands-on glass blowing class at Manchester Hot Glass!
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Orvis Fly Fishing School
4169 Main St
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A classic, family-friendly ski resort in the winter. And an outdoor amusement park in the summer, with an alpine slide, water slide, zip line, devil carts, bungie trampoline, etc.
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Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
124 VT-11
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A classic, family-friendly ski resort in the winter. And an outdoor amusement park in the summer, with an alpine slide, water slide, zip line, devil carts, bungie trampoline, etc.
Learn to drive a Land Rover in its natural habitat!
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Land Rover Experience Driving School
80 Union St Fork
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Learn to drive a Land Rover in its natural habitat!
Check out some serious equestrians compete for some serious pots of gold. The competitions last for about 6 weeks over the summer, and the Grand Prix events attract some world-class competitors. If you want to see Olympic level riding close-up, this is the place to do it!
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Vermont Summer Festival
2971 US-7
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Check out some serious equestrians compete for some serious pots of gold. The competitions last for about 6 weeks over the summer, and the Grand Prix events attract some world-class competitors. If you want to see Olympic level riding close-up, this is the place to do it!
Not to be missed! Canoeing, kayaking, tubing on the gorgeous Battenkill River. These outfitters will rent you the equipment to explore the river yourself, or take you on a guided trip.
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Battenkill Valley Outdoors
1414 NY-313
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Not to be missed! Canoeing, kayaking, tubing on the gorgeous Battenkill River. These outfitters will rent you the equipment to explore the river yourself, or take you on a guided trip.
E-Bike rentals and suggested routes to take
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Battenkill Bicycles
99 Bonnet St
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E-Bike rentals and suggested routes to take
Nordic ski and snow shoeing center
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Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
246 Styles Ln
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Nordic ski and snow shoeing center
Nordic Skiing and snow shoeing
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Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access Rd
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Nordic Skiing and snow shoeing
Apline skiing and riding at a luxury resort.
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Stratton Mountain Resort
5 Village Lodge Rd
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Apline skiing and riding at a luxury resort.
Apline skiing and riding. Seasonal events as well.
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Mount Snow
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Apline skiing and riding. Seasonal events as well.
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Snowmobile Vermont - Mount Snow
8570 Vermont 9
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FALL: CORN MAZE & CIDER DOUGHNUTS | This is a lovely nursery and garden center. In the fall, they have a corn maze and food stand that makes wonderful cider doughnuts and hot cider. Definitely worth a stop!
Equinox Valley Nursery
1158 Main St
FALL: CORN MAZE & CIDER DOUGHNUTS | This is a lovely nursery and garden center. In the fall, they have a corn maze and food stand that makes wonderful cider doughnuts and hot cider. Definitely worth a stop!
This is a great place for a rainy day excursion! Trompolines, foam pits and more. Check out their website to get a glimpse of their aerial features. (There is a toddler area for the wee ones.)
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Coming Soon
22 Clifton Country Rd
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This is a great place for a rainy day excursion! Trompolines, foam pits and more. Check out their website to get a glimpse of their aerial features. (There is a toddler area for the wee ones.)
This is about an hour from the Schoolhouse, and a world away. Check out world-class thoroughbred racing, and the posh scene that surrounds it, in this historic racetrack town. The town of Saratoga has lots of restaurants and shops.
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Saratoga racetrack
267 Union Ave
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This is about an hour from the Schoolhouse, and a world away. Check out world-class thoroughbred racing, and the posh scene that surrounds it, in this historic racetrack town. The town of Saratoga has lots of restaurants and shops.
Come see why our 39 km trail system is loved by so many. Beautiful and interesting trails wind through old woods, past classic Vermont scenery, around a busy beaver pond, and along side the West River. Our terrain is mixed from easy, short wooded loops that keep skiers out of the wind and near the ski center to longer treks out to picnic tables placed at scenic vistas. We meticulously groom 35 km of ski trails for both classic and skate ski techniques and have 4 km of dedicated snowshoe trails. Snowshoes are allowed on most of our ski trails and if conditions are right, fat bikes too.
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Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond Rd
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Come see why our 39 km trail system is loved by so many. Beautiful and interesting trails wind through old woods, past classic Vermont scenery, around a busy beaver pond, and along side the West River. Our terrain is mixed from easy, short wooded loops that keep skiers out of the wind and near the ski center to longer treks out to picnic tables placed at scenic vistas. We meticulously groom 35 km of ski trails for both classic and skate ski techniques and have 4 km of dedicated snowshoe trails. Snowshoes are allowed on most of our ski trails and if conditions are right, fat bikes too.
There’s an original Vermont skiing-first spirit at Magic, born over 50 years ago, but now renewed. Magic connects deeply with those who come here for two big reasons: its awesome terrain and its authentic community vibe. It’s why Magic not only endures but now offers skiers and riders a true alternative to today’s corporate-style resorts. It’s Magic’s skiers and riders who create a spirited community like no other. It’s a laid-back, friendly vibe where friends and families commune at Goniff’sDen to tell stories; where volunteers pitch in to help clear trails and create new glades; where many have invested in Magic’s future; and where new winter friends are made every season.
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Magic Mountain Ski Area
495 Magic Mountain Acc
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There’s an original Vermont skiing-first spirit at Magic, born over 50 years ago, but now renewed. Magic connects deeply with those who come here for two big reasons: its awesome terrain and its authentic community vibe. It’s why Magic not only endures but now offers skiers and riders a true alternative to today’s corporate-style resorts. It’s Magic’s skiers and riders who create a spirited community like no other. It’s a laid-back, friendly vibe where friends and families commune at Goniff’sDen to tell stories; where volunteers pitch in to help clear trails and create new glades; where many have invested in Magic’s future; and where new winter friends are made every season.
Taylor Farm is a picturesque dairy farm in Londonderry. They make some incredible cheeses and farm treats, available in the farm store and lots of grocery stores around New England and the rest of the country. They also have SLEIGH RIDES during the winter time. These are very popular, so we encourage you to call in advance to check availability.
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Taylor Farm
825 VT-11
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Taylor Farm is a picturesque dairy farm in Londonderry. They make some incredible cheeses and farm treats, available in the farm store and lots of grocery stores around New England and the rest of the country. They also have SLEIGH RIDES during the winter time. These are very popular, so we encourage you to call in advance to check availability.
Hit the trails with guided snow mobile tours!
Vermont Mountain Adventures
Hit the trails with guided snow mobile tours!
Great for a rainy day outing!
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Pastime Pinball
4802 Main St
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Great for a rainy day outing!
A great place to visit and see maple syrup being made during sugaring season! (Approximately late February- March)
Glastenview Maple Farm
A great place to visit and see maple syrup being made during sugaring season! (Approximately late February- March)
Guide John Rodgers leads guests on fly fishing trips of local rivers.
Vermont Flyfishers
Guide John Rodgers leads guests on fly fishing trips of local rivers.
FARM STAND & GOLF DRIVING RANGE This farms stand opens in the fall for pumpkins, mums, and cider. But there summertime offering is a real country bumpkin experience too :) Turn left at Propagation Piece on West Mountain road, and then take your first right where you see the signs for the driving range. It's run on the honor system, and it's a hoot.
Propagation Piece Orchard
FARM STAND & GOLF DRIVING RANGE This farms stand opens in the fall for pumpkins, mums, and cider. But there summertime offering is a real country bumpkin experience too :) Turn left at Propagation Piece on West Mountain road, and then take your first right where you see the signs for the driving range. It's run on the honor system, and it's a hoot.
A wonderful little confectionary in sleepy East Arlington. Try their homemade gelato, or sign up for the "Make Your Own Chocolate Bar" experience
Village Peddler and Chocolatorium
A wonderful little confectionary in sleepy East Arlington. Try their homemade gelato, or sign up for the "Make Your Own Chocolate Bar" experience
/// Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day /// Take the winding auto road to the peak of Mt Equinox. Gorgeous views of the Taconic and Green mountain ranges. A
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Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline Dr
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/// Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day /// Take the winding auto road to the peak of Mt Equinox. Gorgeous views of the Taconic and Green mountain ranges. A
Enjoy a trail ride in the Green Mountains!
Horses For Hire
Enjoy a trail ride in the Green Mountains!
Many of our guests have loved horseback trail rides with the pros at Mountain View Ranch!
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Mountain View Ranch
502 Easy St
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Many of our guests have loved horseback trail rides with the pros at Mountain View Ranch!
Reserve a tee-time a the beautiful Equinox golf course.
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The Golf Club at The Equinox
3567 Main St
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Reserve a tee-time a the beautiful Equinox golf course.
Local golf course. Public welcome.
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Mount Anthony Country Club
180 Country Club Dr
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Local golf course. Public welcome.
Pick-your-own apples at its finest! An enduring local favorite for a reason. /// SEASONAL: EARLY FALL ///
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Mad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom Rd
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Pick-your-own apples at its finest! An enduring local favorite for a reason. /// SEASONAL: EARLY FALL ///
Mini golf and driving range in the warm months The indoor arcade is a great option for a rainy day!
Otter Creek Fun Center
1800 US-7
Mini golf and driving range in the warm months The indoor arcade is a great option for a rainy day!
Tubing, night skiing! Willard is a great place to introduce your family to snow sports in a relaxed and more affordable environment.
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Willard Mountain
77 The Intervale Rd
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Tubing, night skiing! Willard is a great place to introduce your family to snow sports in a relaxed and more affordable environment.

Getting Around

It takes one hour, door to door, to get from the Albany Airport to the Schoolhouse.
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Albany alþjóðlegi flugvöllur
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It takes one hour, door to door, to get from the Albany Airport to the Schoolhouse.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
96 Northside Dr

Parks & Nature

Merck Forest is an incredible place to visit. This is piece of working landscape that has been preserved for the enjoyment of the public. There are miles and miles of beautiful hiking trails, a working farm with livestock, sugaring operation, and seasonal events as well. Visit their calendar to check out moonlight owl walks, tours, and other hands-on farming activities. This is one of our favorite places!
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Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315
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Merck Forest is an incredible place to visit. This is piece of working landscape that has been preserved for the enjoyment of the public. There are miles and miles of beautiful hiking trails, a working farm with livestock, sugaring operation, and seasonal events as well. Visit their calendar to check out moonlight owl walks, tours, and other hands-on farming activities. This is one of our favorite places!
This is a winding, beautiful auto road that brings you to the summit of Mount Equinox. There is a small visitor center and tower you can climb at the top and enjoy scenic views of the valley. Closed over the winter.
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Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
42 Skyline Dr
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This is a winding, beautiful auto road that brings you to the summit of Mount Equinox. There is a small visitor center and tower you can climb at the top and enjoy scenic views of the valley. Closed over the winter.
This is a beautiful state park, just up the road from us. (Weekends in the summer are very busy there.) There is a sand beach and swimming area, as well as paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks for rent, as well as a wonderful walking trail around the outside of the lake. The walk is just over a mile, and perfect short, but varied hike for our young family.
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury Rd
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This is a beautiful state park, just up the road from us. (Weekends in the summer are very busy there.) There is a sand beach and swimming area, as well as paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks for rent, as well as a wonderful walking trail around the outside of the lake. The walk is just over a mile, and perfect short, but varied hike for our young family.
This is a beautiful, secluded state park, that doesn't get quite as busy as some of the others along Rt. 7. There is a small sand beach and swimming area, as well as paddle boards, boats, canoes, and kayaks for rent, as well as a wonderful walking trail around the outside of the lake. The walk is just over a mile, and perfect short, but varied hike for our young family.
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Woodford State Park
142 State Park Rd
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This is a beautiful, secluded state park, that doesn't get quite as busy as some of the others along Rt. 7. There is a small sand beach and swimming area, as well as paddle boards, boats, canoes, and kayaks for rent, as well as a wonderful walking trail around the outside of the lake. The walk is just over a mile, and perfect short, but varied hike for our young family.
This is a small lake in the heart of North Bennington. There is a picnic and swimming area open to the public. There is also a nice walking trail that goes to the adjacent Robert Frost homestead and back.
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Lake Paran Recreation
269 Houghton St
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This is a small lake in the heart of North Bennington. There is a picnic and swimming area open to the public. There is also a nice walking trail that goes to the adjacent Robert Frost homestead and back.
SWIMMING HOLE | This is a local swimming hole along the Battenkill river. Follow directions to Covered Bridge Road in Arlington.
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Arlington Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Road
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SWIMMING HOLE | This is a local swimming hole along the Battenkill river. Follow directions to Covered Bridge Road in Arlington.
This remote, winding, dirt road follows a mountain river up into the Green Mountain National Forest. If you're feeling adventurous, and want to poke into the wilderness, but pop out the other side, it's a fun excursion off the beaten path.
Kelley Stand Road
Kelley Stand Road
This remote, winding, dirt road follows a mountain river up into the Green Mountain National Forest. If you're feeling adventurous, and want to poke into the wilderness, but pop out the other side, it's a fun excursion off the beaten path.
At 2 hours away, this isn’t someplace you can pop out for a swim, but it is one of my favorite places in Vermont, so I have to include it on a list of swimming holes. It’s a series of carved, cascading deep pools that are a magical emerald green color. Put this on your Vermont check list for sure. (Try to go on a weekday if you can.)
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Warren Falls
3919 Vermont Rte 100
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At 2 hours away, this isn’t someplace you can pop out for a swim, but it is one of my favorite places in Vermont, so I have to include it on a list of swimming holes. It’s a series of carved, cascading deep pools that are a magical emerald green color. Put this on your Vermont check list for sure. (Try to go on a weekday if you can.)
A great state park for the whole family. Swimming and hiking trails in a beautiful mountain setting. There is a lovely waterfall there too.
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Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole Ln
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A great state park for the whole family. Swimming and hiking trails in a beautiful mountain setting. There is a lovely waterfall there too.
Named for it's lovely emerald green water, this is a great park for a picnic and a swim. It does get very crowded on the weekends, but weekdays are fine. There is a large sandy swimming area and boats for rent as well.
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Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Ln
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Named for it's lovely emerald green water, this is a great park for a picnic and a swim. It does get very crowded on the weekends, but weekdays are fine. There is a large sandy swimming area and boats for rent as well.
This iconic swimming hole is quite the scene on a summer weekend, but worth braving the crowd for. There are a bunch of well-worn jumping spots for those who like to leap off of high places, and a shallower area for the more reserved. (But I would not say this a relaxing place to bring your toddler for the afternoon.) Utterly beautiful.
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Dorset Quarry
1848 VT-30
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This iconic swimming hole is quite the scene on a summer weekend, but worth braving the crowd for. There are a bunch of well-worn jumping spots for those who like to leap off of high places, and a shallower area for the more reserved. (But I would not say this a relaxing place to bring your toddler for the afternoon.) Utterly beautiful.
This is an extremely remote and peaceful lake deep in the Green Mountain National forest. There is a public parking area, boat launch, and walking trails, but it is very much a self-serve park. The dirt roads that lead you through the park are beautiful and very remote. Cell service is patchy, so you might want to print out the directions on paper as back up. Bring a canoe and a picnic, and have lunch out on one of the islands!
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Somerset Reservoir
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This is an extremely remote and peaceful lake deep in the Green Mountain National forest. There is a public parking area, boat launch, and walking trails, but it is very much a self-serve park. The dirt roads that lead you through the park are beautiful and very remote. Cell service is patchy, so you might want to print out the directions on paper as back up. Bring a canoe and a picnic, and have lunch out on one of the islands!
PLAYGROUND | If you're looking for a fantastic playground to take your kids, this is the place! It has a huge wooden castle with bridges, slides, and secret passage ways. The signage to get you there is really poor, so keep your eyes peeled!
Willow Park
PLAYGROUND | If you're looking for a fantastic playground to take your kids, this is the place! It has a huge wooden castle with bridges, slides, and secret passage ways. The signage to get you there is really poor, so keep your eyes peeled!
This is a great public park with a little bit of everything. Tennis and basketball courts. Two play structures, one for toddlers, and one for bigger kids. A fitness circuit training course. River frontage on the iconic Battenkill river, which our kids love to wade and play in. There is also a free, pitch and put golf course. (There is no golf club house/pro shop. You bring your own equipment and balls.)
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Arlington Recreational Park
Recreation Park Road
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This is a great public park with a little bit of everything. Tennis and basketball courts. Two play structures, one for toddlers, and one for bigger kids. A fitness circuit training course. River frontage on the iconic Battenkill river, which our kids love to wade and play in. There is also a free, pitch and put golf course. (There is no golf club house/pro shop. You bring your own equipment and balls.)
This is a lovely network of easy walking/hiking trails at the base of Mt. Equinox. And as the name suggests, there is a scenic pond there as well. In the winter, you can snow shoe and nordic ski here as well. (The pin on the map is for the pond itself, you should search the web for the directions to the trail head parking area.)
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Equinox Pond
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This is a lovely network of easy walking/hiking trails at the base of Mt. Equinox. And as the name suggests, there is a scenic pond there as well. In the winter, you can snow shoe and nordic ski here as well. (The pin on the map is for the pond itself, you should search the web for the directions to the trail head parking area.)
This is a great, medium-length hike we like to take. It's about 2 miles up the trail to a scenic waterfall. Our 3 year old wouldn't be up for hiking the whole way yet, but it's a great family hike if your kids are a bit older, or you don't mind doing some carrying!
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Lye Brook Falls Trail
Lye Brook Falls Trail
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This is a great, medium-length hike we like to take. It's about 2 miles up the trail to a scenic waterfall. Our 3 year old wouldn't be up for hiking the whole way yet, but it's a great family hike if your kids are a bit older, or you don't mind doing some carrying!
Classic dayy-hiking trail to a scenic lookout over Bennington.
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White Rocks
449 NorthBranch St
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Classic dayy-hiking trail to a scenic lookout over Bennington.
Lake Paran is a great place to enjoy some time by the water. In summer, they have a beach front swimming area open with a snack bar. (There is a modest fee to access the beachfront.) It is also an access point to the Robert Frost scenic walking trail.
Lake Paran
Lake Paran is a great place to enjoy some time by the water. In summer, they have a beach front swimming area open with a snack bar. (There is a modest fee to access the beachfront.) It is also an access point to the Robert Frost scenic walking trail.
Scenic walking trail over the river and through the woods.
Robert Frost Trailhead
Recreation Lane
Scenic walking trail over the river and through the woods.