If art is your thing , you ’ ll find it around every corner . See where Norman Rockwell painted and visit the home where Robert Frost wrote “ Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening .” Take in a show at one of our equity theaters or settle in for an al fresco concert on a town green . Browse galleries showcasing juried art and crafts or attend one of our signature festivals .
Battle Monument in Bennington
Pre-Civil War , it was the Northshire ’ s fresh air , mountain springs , and comfortable accommodations thatmade it a popular destination . City dwellers came to escape the heat , play golf , make art , go fishing , and enjoy country life . Today , the Shires offers all these leisure activities and more . You can play a round on our nationally ranked golf courses , drive through covered bridges , cast for trout , ride a horse , ski and snowboard ( in season ), and explore outstanding museums like the Bennington Museum and the American Fly Fishing Museum . Distinctive inns , hotels , and B & Bs will welcome you , and you can expect to dine ( at reasonable prices ) on locally sourced delicacies .
As a region with four distinct seasons , we celebrate the living landscape all year round . Spring comes alive with maple sugaring : you can tour a sugarhouse and sample Vermont maple syrup just as it ’ s made . Through summer and fall , pick-your-own orchards and berry patches offer apples , cherries , blueberries , strawberries , raspberries , and pumpkins , while farmers ’ markets show off the finest local fruits and vegetables , baked goods , honey , and syrup from growers and vendors . Whether you ’ re hankering for organic produce , award-winning cheeses , or Vermont microbrews , the working landscape and its bounty can be enjoyed on a single scenic drive . In the fall , the foliage is too stunning for words – no filters necessary , and it ’ s free !
When you ’ re looking for authentic Vermont – food and drink , art and culture , regional history and local lore – the Shires has it all . We know you won ’ t be able to fit everything in – that ’ s what second trips are for . Come back often – we ’ d like to get to know you .
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