Guidebook for Bennington
Food Scene
Some of my favorite places in town.
A great local brew pub with a wide variety of menu options, craft beers and friendly staff.
42 locals recommend
Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main StA great local brew pub with a wide variety of menu options, craft beers and friendly staff.
Good food, entertainment, trivia night.....but the amazing views on the deck keep me coming back.
35 locals recommend
The Publyk House
782 Harwood Hill RdGood food, entertainment, trivia night.....but the amazing views on the deck keep me coming back.
Known as the Martini Bar by the locals this place has awesome small plates and creative drinks. One of my favorite places to hang out with friends.
13 locals recommend
THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main StKnown as the Martini Bar by the locals this place has awesome small plates and creative drinks. One of my favorite places to hang out with friends.
A fun little place to gather with friends. Unique craft cocktails and yummy food.
Village Garage Distillery
A fun little place to gather with friends. Unique craft cocktails and yummy food.
Your Belly's Deli
100 Pleasant StGreat Lunch spot.
The Blue Benn
314 North StAn iconic diner with great food.
421 Craft Bar and Kitchen
Fun place to gather with friends.
Pangaea
3 Prospect StA few minutes drive but well worth it!
This is Bennington’s newest restaurant. Hearing good reviews on the food.
Union South Bar & Provisions
This is Bennington’s newest restaurant. Hearing good reviews on the food.
The Coffee Bar
A great place to get some Java and hang out.
The Local
A shirt walk for great bagel sandwiches, soup and baked goods.
Sightseeing
Bennington Battle Monument
15 Monument CirPaper Mill Village Bridge
Murphy RoadThere are numerous covered bridges in the area.
Arts & Culture
Bennington Museum
75 Main StMake sure to check out the Grandma Moses collection.
Oldcastle Theatre
331 Main StA great local theatre company located downtown.
A favorite little gem with beautiful grounds and hiking trails.
329 locals recommend
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StA favorite little gem with beautiful grounds and hiking trails.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayA very unique modern art museum located in an old factory building.
Parks & Nature
A fun place to bring the kids. Great playground and beautiful views. Bring a picnic lunch.
Willow Park
A fun place to bring the kids. Great playground and beautiful views. Bring a picnic lunch.
Beautiful little lake with kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. Hiking trails around the lake.
15 locals recommend
Woodford State Park
142 State Park RdBeautiful little lake with kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. Hiking trails around the lake.
Great place to spend the day with the kids. There are hiking trails, a small playground, picnic tables and a concession stand.
35 locals recommend
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdGreat place to spend the day with the kids. There are hiking trails, a small playground, picnic tables and a concession stand.
Harmon Hill, Woodford, VT 05201, USA
A great moderate hike with amazing views.
Robert Frost Trailhead
Recreation LaneAn easy 4 mile trail from lake Paran to the Robert Frost Museum.
A sweet and easy loop trail adjacent to the Park McCullough House.
16 locals recommend
The Mile-Around Woods
Woods LaneA sweet and easy loop trail adjacent to the Park McCullough House.
A very challenging 8 mile hike within walking distance ending at an amazing overlook of Bennington.
Bald Mountain, Woodford, VT 05201, USA
A very challenging 8 mile hike within walking distance ending at an amazing overlook of Bennington.
Shopping
Unique selection of artwork and crafts located in an old marble bank. Check out the shelf of censored books and the free pinball machine.
Fiddlehead at Four Corners
338 Main StUnique selection of artwork and crafts located in an old marble bank. Check out the shelf of censored books and the free pinball machine.
Hawkins House Craftsmarket
262 North StGreat shop for jewelry, crafts and gifts.
A great place to bring the kids. Lots of unique games, toys and puzzles. You'll find a guitar shop in the back of the store. don't forget to check out the Yogurt place next door.
Knapp's
417 Main StA great place to bring the kids. Lots of unique games, toys and puzzles. You'll find a guitar shop in the back of the store. don't forget to check out the Yogurt place next door.
The best chocolate around! Made right on premises. Not to mention their homemade gelato is to die for.....
Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main StThe best chocolate around! Made right on premises. Not to mention their homemade gelato is to die for.....
Entertainment & Activities
A healing retreat located in the heart of Bennington. Voted #1 Day Spa in the Shires year after year. Offering massage, facials, body treatments, mani/pedi. and more. Visit with a friend or loved one and share a treatment in their beautiful Couple's Suite.
Green Mountain Oasis Day Spa
469 Main StA healing retreat located in the heart of Bennington. Voted #1 Day Spa in the Shires year after year. Offering massage, facials, body treatments, mani/pedi. and more. Visit with a friend or loved one and share a treatment in their beautiful Couple's Suite.
Bennington Cinemas
125 Phyllis LnIf you love cross country skiing or snowshoeing this is the place to go.
48 locals recommend
Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdIf you love cross country skiing or snowshoeing this is the place to go.
Essentials
You'll find it right across the street complete with all the staples plus hand cut meats, Vermont products, wine and beer.
7 locals recommend
Henry's Market Inc
831 Main StYou'll find it right across the street complete with all the staples plus hand cut meats, Vermont products, wine and beer.
Hannaford Supermarket
141 Hannaford SquareALDI
10 Kocher DrA great natural food market with lots of earthy, crunchy organic items.
9 locals recommend
Spice'n Nice
223 North StA great natural food market with lots of earthy, crunchy organic items.
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