activities
& events
Our community is bustling with activities and events for all ages and interests.
Take a drive to the top of Mt. Equinox, stroll along our historic streets,
riverbanks, and ponds. Bike and hike trails that range from easy to challenging
or browse through our bookstores, libraries, antique fairs, and craft shows.
ATTRACTIONS
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FLY
FISHING
The American Museum of Fly Fishing
is dedicated to preserving the
rich heritage of fly fishing and is a
repository for and conservator to the
world’s largest collection of angling
and angling-related items. 4070 Main
St., Manchester. 802-362-3300 or
amff.org BROMLEY MOUNTAIN
Vermont’s summer adventure with 23
great rides and attractions including
the exciting Aerial Adventure Park,
New England’s longest four-line
ZipRider, the half-mile-long and 50
mph Sun Mountain Flyer, Vermont’s
longest waterslide ride, famous alpine
slide, 18-hole mini golf, a kiddie fun
park for the little ones, and much
more. 3984 Vermont Rte. 11, Peru.
802-824-5522 or bromley.com
AREA GARDEN TOURS
Stroll through beautiful gardens,
each one unique in style, design,
and horticultural choices. Towns of
Arlington and Sunderland presented
by Arlington Garden Club on
Jul. 14. Tickets can be purchased on
the day of the event at the Arlington
Community House. Towns of Peru,
Landgrove, and Weston on
Jul. 21 presented by Green Mountain
Gardeners. Check in at the Peru
Town Hall. DORSET HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Among the museum’s featured
exhibitions are Fenton stoneware,
paintings by Dorset artists, and in the
Marble Gallery, a large display that
showcases 130 years of quarrying,
hauling, and finishing marble in
Dorset and East Dorset. Join them for
the Third Thursday Lunch Lectures,
beginning at noon and lasting about
an hour. Bley House Museum,
Rte. 30 at Kent Hill Rd., Dorset.
802-867-0331 or dorsetvthistory.org
BENNINGTON MUSEUM
A museum of art, history, and
innovation that connects visitors
with real objects, challenges them
with intriguing ideas, and excites
their imagination. Stop in to see the
ongoing Grandma Moses and Early
Vermont exhibitions and more.
75 Main St., Bennington. 802-447-1571
or benningtonmuseum.org EARTH SKY TIME COMMUNITY
FARM NIGHTS
Every Wednesday enjoy vegetarian
farm-to-table dinners and live
music. Jun.–Aug. 257 Wilburton Dr.,
Manchester. 802-362-2500 or
earthskytime.com
EQUINOX PRESERVE
The Equinox Preserve consists of
more than 914 acres on the slopes of
Mt. Equinox. The series of trails are
open for pedestrian use and range
from short, easy walks through the
woods for families to steep, half-day
ascents to the top of the mountain
for more experienced hikers.
equinoxpreservationtrust.org
EQUINOX SKYLINE DRIVE
Experience the unforgettable drive
to the summit of Mt. Equinox. The
natural beauty of Vermont may be
enjoyed at one of many scenic picnic
areas. Explore hiking trails at the
summit and store up some peace
to take back to the world below.
May–Oct. Skyline Dr., Arlington.
802-362-1115 or
equinoxmountain.com
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Vermont is one of the best places
to find locally sourced food and
products. The Manchester Farmers’
Market occurs on Thursdays from
3–6pm at Adams Park in Manchester,
the Dorset Farmers’ Market on
Sundays from 10am–2pm at H.N.
Williams Store in Dorset, and the
West River Farmers’ Market on
Saturdays from 9am–1pm at the
intersection of Rtes. 11 and 100 in
Londonderry.
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