Mark’s guidebook
Art Museum
Modern & Contemporary Art, "Art Country" Museum Pass (excl. Norman Rockwell Museum)
An old mill complex that has been transformed into a contemporary art museum and indoor/outdoor performance space. Be sure to travel to the nearby Natural Bridge Park at sunset to check out the beautiful sound installation by artist, Walter Fähndrich.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayAn old mill complex that has been transformed into a contemporary art museum and indoor/outdoor performance space. Be sure to travel to the nearby Natural Bridge Park at sunset to check out the beautiful sound installation by artist, Walter Fähndrich.
A superb collection of European and American art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with beautiful walking trails on its grounds.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StA superb collection of European and American art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with beautiful walking trails on its grounds.
A gem of a college art museum, with collections ranging from medieval to contemporary art and from across the globe.
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Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrA gem of a college art museum, with collections ranging from medieval to contemporary art and from across the globe.
Charming local museum where Grandma Moses and American Modernist painting/sculpture come together.
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Bennington Museum
75 Main StCharming local museum where Grandma Moses and American Modernist painting/sculpture come together.
Visit the museum and neighboring Stockbridge to immerse yourself in the world of Norman Rockwell.
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Iziko lemuva lika-Norman Rockwell
9 Glendale RdVisit the museum and neighboring Stockbridge to immerse yourself in the world of Norman Rockwell.
Sightseeing
This stunning college campus is an excellent place to go for a walk and take in beautiful views of the Vermont landscape. The Usdan Art Gallery on campus offers a terrific calendar of contemporary art exhibitions.
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Bennington College
1 College DrThis stunning college campus is an excellent place to go for a walk and take in beautiful views of the Vermont landscape. The Usdan Art Gallery on campus offers a terrific calendar of contemporary art exhibitions.
Learn about Robert Frost's time in Vermont. You can also visit the poet's grave in Old Bennington.
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aLearn about Robert Frost's time in Vermont. You can also visit the poet's grave in Old Bennington.
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic StFood scene
There's a cafe section that's open seven day a week, and a more upscale restaurant that's open on the weekends.
Drinks & supper. (Favorites: Tofu bahn mi; bone-in braised short rib)
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Pangaea
3 Prospect StThere's a cafe section that's open seven day a week, and a more upscale restaurant that's open on the weekends.
Drinks & supper. (Favorites: Tofu bahn mi; bone-in braised short rib)
Artisan coffee & simple but excellent breakfast/lunch fare.
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The Store at Five Corners
4 New Ashford RdArtisan coffee & simple but excellent breakfast/lunch fare.
Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring RdUpscale farm-to-table dining.
Intimate craft brewpub with lovely bartenders. Food also available.
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Harvest Brewing
201 South StIntimate craft brewpub with lovely bartenders. Food also available.
Bright Ideas Brewing
111 Mass MoCA WayBrewpub adjoining Mass MoCA.
Gastropub with nice cocktail offerings. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
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PUBLIC eat+drink
34 Holden StGastropub with nice cocktail offerings. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
Tony's Sombrero
69 Spring StQuick & tasty tacos, if you're in a rush. BYOB.
Delicious, seasonal pizza offerings. Limited hours. Check ahead.
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Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main StDelicious, seasonal pizza offerings. Limited hours. Check ahead.
Solid margaritas (including some delicious fruity options) & Mexican comfort food.
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Coyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring RdSolid margaritas (including some delicious fruity options) & Mexican comfort food.
Martini bar with delightful "Vermont" flavor cocktails.
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THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main StMartini bar with delightful "Vermont" flavor cocktails.
Tunnel City Coffee
100 Spring StLocal coffeehouse.
Studio Hill
957 Trumbull Hill RdBeautiful animal farm that practices regenerative agriculture.
Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley RdOrganic farm stand.
Chocolate Barn
Best. Strawberry Ice-cream. Ever.
The Coffee Bar
109 South StreetCozy, stylish coffee bar in downtown Bennington.
The Avocado Pit
201 South StTasty quick serve Mexican food in downtown Bennington.
Good sandwiches and local products. Vegan and non-vegan options. Vegan Bahn Mi is tasty.
Bennington Community Market
Good sandwiches and local products. Vegan and non-vegan options. Vegan Bahn Mi is tasty.
Island Flavor - Jamaican Restaurant
Tasty Jamaican food. Limited hours.
Cinema
Images Cinema
50 Spring StIndependent film theater with several dining options nearby.
Neighborhoods
Home to the Bennington Battle Monument, Old First Church, Robert Frost's Grave, and several historic homes on Monument Avenue. Continue west on Main Street to visit the Bennington Museum.
Tours can be requested in advanced at the beautiful Old First Church, although docents also often available during visiting hours.
Old Bennington
Home to the Bennington Battle Monument, Old First Church, Robert Frost's Grave, and several historic homes on Monument Avenue. Continue west on Main Street to visit the Bennington Museum.
Tours can be requested in advanced at the beautiful Old First Church, although docents also often available during visiting hours.
Hikes & trails
Mount Anthony
https://batsvt.org/
The Mile-Around Woods
Woods LaneLovely walk that's beginner-friendly.
Bald Mountain
Hike offering beautiful view of the Valley of Vermont.
Rail trail for bicycles moving through a variety of picturesque landscape. Stop for a nice, cold beer on the converted rail station bar, if you like.
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Rail TrailRail trail for bicycles moving through a variety of picturesque landscape. Stop for a nice, cold beer on the converted rail station bar, if you like.
Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdSeveral miles of cross-country skiing.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
124 VT-11Mount Greylock
We usually use the trailhead in Williamstown.
Wellness
Green Mountain Oasis Day Spa
469 Main StR&R
Bennington Tennis Center
200 Lovers LnIndoor tennis courts