Guidebook for Shaftsbury
Arts & Culture
Oldcastle Theatre
331 Main StStopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, one of my favorite Robert Frost poems, was written here. Good for older children.
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aStopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, one of my favorite Robert Frost poems, was written here. Good for older children.
The Sloane Gallery has Revolutionary War history, Grandma Moses paintings are on exhibit, there is an Early Vermont exhibit, and much more. 17 and under are free. Check the website for open days.
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Bennington Museum
75 Main StThe Sloane Gallery has Revolutionary War history, Grandma Moses paintings are on exhibit, there is an Early Vermont exhibit, and much more. 17 and under are free. Check the website for open days.
Clark Art Institute
225 South StVermont Arts Exchange
48 Main StParks & Nature
Picnics, nature trail, beach, paddle boats- it has a lot to offer
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Parco Statale del Lago Shaftsbury
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdPicnics, nature trail, beach, paddle boats- it has a lot to offer
Moderate hike to beautiful falls, in any season. Worth tackling the ice in winter.
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Lye Brook Falls Trail
Lye Brook Falls TrailModerate hike to beautiful falls, in any season. Worth tackling the ice in winter.
Merck Forest & Farmland Center has hiking trails and a lot more. This is a great place for kids. There are educational events, berry picking, farm animals- you might see the sheep being herded or piglets rooting around in wooded areas.
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Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 VT-315Merck Forest & Farmland Center has hiking trails and a lot more. This is a great place for kids. There are educational events, berry picking, farm animals- you might see the sheep being herded or piglets rooting around in wooded areas.
An easy 1/3 mile trail through Vermont wildflower and fern gardens, located adjacent to the Bennington Museum. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Free to all.
The George Aiken Wildflower Trail
An easy 1/3 mile trail through Vermont wildflower and fern gardens, located adjacent to the Bennington Museum. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Free to all.
Food Scene
Excellent food, quiet enough to carry on a conversation, lively enough to enjoy some people watching. Located in beautiful, art-full North Bennington, about 10 minutes from Bright Wings.
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Pangaea
3 Prospect StExcellent food, quiet enough to carry on a conversation, lively enough to enjoy some people watching. Located in beautiful, art-full North Bennington, about 10 minutes from Bright Wings.
More than just a place to eat, the Blue Benn is a Bennington area experience. Great diner food and lots of veggie options. And pie. Booths are first come, first serve but there's lots of counter space. Cash only!
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The Blue Benn
314 North StMore than just a place to eat, the Blue Benn is a Bennington area experience. Great diner food and lots of veggie options. And pie. Booths are first come, first serve but there's lots of counter space. Cash only!
Chocolate Barn. The name says it all, almost. They also make the best ice cream in the area, using fresh organic fruit from Clearbrook Farm, just across the road.
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Chocolate Barn
Chocolate Barn. The name says it all, almost. They also make the best ice cream in the area, using fresh organic fruit from Clearbrook Farm, just across the road.
Clear Brook Farm is just North of Bright Wings, off 7A. Pick up some fresh organic veggies, a watermelon or in season berries, and some cheese for a picnic at Lake Shaftsbury.
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley RdClear Brook Farm is just North of Bright Wings, off 7A. Pick up some fresh organic veggies, a watermelon or in season berries, and some cheese for a picnic at Lake Shaftsbury.
The Publyk House
782 Harwood Hill RdThe Tap House at Catamount Glass
309 County StSightseeing
It is a focal point of the area- you can see it from my deck. Old Bennington is worth walking, from the monument to Old First Church where Robert Frost is buried.
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Bennington Battle Monument
15 Monument CirIt is a focal point of the area- you can see it from my deck. Old Bennington is worth walking, from the monument to Old First Church where Robert Frost is buried.
Essentials
Small health food store in Bennington. Friendly staff. Lots of gluten-free, vegan, organic options for groceries. Herbal remedies, body care products, and vitamins can also be found at Spice 'n Nice.
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Spice'n Nice
223 North StSmall health food store in Bennington. Friendly staff. Lots of gluten-free, vegan, organic options for groceries. Herbal remedies, body care products, and vitamins can also be found at Spice 'n Nice.
Not the cheapest option, but has the best selection of organic food, conveniently marked. The meat counter is excellent and has a very helpful staff. Deli has good selection.
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Hannaford Supermarket
141 Hannaford SquareNot the cheapest option, but has the best selection of organic food, conveniently marked. The meat counter is excellent and has a very helpful staff. Deli has good selection.
Earl's Service Station
251 North StreetLocal garage with trustworthy mechanics. Full service gas station too!
If you have tire trouble, call Wassick's. They stock a wide range of tires, and are friendly and dependable.
Wassick Tire Service
322 North StIf you have tire trouble, call Wassick's. They stock a wide range of tires, and are friendly and dependable.
Shopping
Bennington Potters is an iconic pottery and store. Firsts and seconds of pottery and a wide range of kitchen, dining, and gift items are sold in the store. Be sure to tour the pottery.
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Bennington Potters
324 County StBennington Potters is an iconic pottery and store. Firsts and seconds of pottery and a wide range of kitchen, dining, and gift items are sold in the store. Be sure to tour the pottery.
The best independent bookstore in New England, located about 20 minutes from Bright Wings. Books, gifts, food at the cafe. Check the events calendar- there's usually a great lineup of authors. And it's dog friendly!
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Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StThe best independent bookstore in New England, located about 20 minutes from Bright Wings. Books, gifts, food at the cafe. Check the events calendar- there's usually a great lineup of authors. And it's dog friendly!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brown's has a beautiful location overlooking waterfalls on the Walloomsac River. They offer their own local brews, wine, good food options, and on some nights live music. Brown's is an easy 20 minute drive from Bright Wings.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill RdBrown's has a beautiful location overlooking waterfalls on the Walloomsac River. They offer their own local brews, wine, good food options, and on some nights live music. Brown's is an easy 20 minute drive from Bright Wings.