places to go,
things to do
Our community
welcomes you to engage in our extensive offerings of activities, events, and culture.
Enjoy music of all genres. Explore the historic and the scenic on foot, by car, or on a bike. Shop
our stores, fairs, and farmers’ markets.
Celebrate the spectacular surroundings of Southern Vermont.
attractions
BENNINGTON MUSEUM
A museum of art, history, and innovation
that connects visitors with real objects,
challenges them with intriguing ideas,
and excites their imagination. 75
Main St., Bennington. 802-447-1571 or
benningtonmuseum.org
THE 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. Open May–Oct.
Skyline Dr., Sunderland. 802-362-1114 or
equinoxmountain.com
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BROMLEY MOUNTAIN
Vermont’s summer adventure with great
rides and attractions for the entire family
including disc golf, 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.
During the winter, experience the family-
friendly ski resort with diverse terrain,
slopeside lodging, and great food. 3984
Vermont Rte. 11, Peru. 802-824-5522 or
bromley.com
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Hosting events throughout the year for
young and old. All programs are free
and open to the public and include yoga,
lectures, art classes, children’s storytime
and activities, film screenings, and much
more. 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester.
802-362-2607 or mclvt.org
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Vermont is one of the best places
to find locally sourced food
and products. The Manchester
Farmers’ Market occurs on
Thursdays 3–6pm at Adams Park
in Manchester, the Dorset Farmers’
Market on Sundays 10am–2pm
at H.N. Williams Store in Dorset,
the West River Farmers’ Market
on Saturdays 9am–1pm at the
intersection of Rtes. 11 and 100 in
Londonderry, and the Arlington
Village Farmers’ Market on Fridays
4–7pm on the grounds of the
Arlington Inn at the junction of VT
Rtes. 7A and 313 West.
HILDENE, THE LINCOLN FAMILY HOME
One of the nation’s most important
Lincoln sites, Robert Lincoln’s 412-acre
estate, was home to three generations
of the President Lincoln’s descendants
(1905–75). Learn what can happen when
a historic site with deep roots in the past
commits to putting new roots, literally
and figuratively, down for the future.
Explore the home, the exhibition with
Lincoln’s iconic stovepipe hat, gardens;
pollinator sanctuary; 1903 restored
Pullman car with black porter story (site
on Vermont African American Heritage
Trail); goat dairy/cheesemaking facility;
sustainable agriculture project, teaching
greenhouse, farm animals, 600-foot
floating wetland boardwalk; and The
Museum Store/Welcome Center, where
the adventure begins. Open daily year-
round. Mission: Values into Action. 1005
Hildene Rd., Manchester. 802-362-1788 or
hildene.org
MERCK FOREST & FARMLAND CENTER
A nonprofit educational organization
with a mission to teach and demonstrate
the benefits of innovative, sustainable
management of forest and farmland.
Merck is composed of 3,162 acres and
includes a managed forest, a maple-
sugaring operation, and a 62-acre farm.
Visit the farm, venture into the forest, or
stay overnight in a rustic cabin or lean-to.
Open year-round, 7 days a week from
dawn to dusk. 3270 Rte. 315, Rupert.
802-394-7836 or merckforest.org
THE MILL
The gristmill of East Arlington, Vermont
was built in 1764 and is now a meeting
place for both young and established
creatives to collaborate and develop
revolutionary ideas in the arts and
humanities. themillvt.com