Vehicle Co. in New Jersey in 1948.
Celebrated for its classic American cuisine
and quality cooking, the restaurant is a
favorite of native Benningtonians and
tourists alike.
3PM
After a revitalizing lunch, adventure awaits!
Hikers and bikers looking to stretch their
legs will enjoy a brisk and invigorating walk
or ride on one of Southern Vermont’s most
beautiful trails.
The Bennington Area Trail System—or
BATS for short— is an extensive network of
trails that surrounds the former
Southern Vermont College campus in
Western Bennington. Highlights of the
trail system include a scenic walk past
Everett Mansion that leads to Everett
Cave, and a hike up an old logging trail
that provides spectacular views of
Bennington and the Green Mountains.
The trail system includes a diverse lineup
of trails suitable for hikers and bikers of all
levels of ability. The trailhead is easily
accessible at the intersection of
Monument Avenue and Hospital Drive.
Be sure to visit the official BATS Website
beforehand to stay up to date on closures
and trail maintenance and print out a
detailed trail map.
Vacationers in search of artistic diversion
can stop by Fiddlehead at Four
Corners, a refreshingly unique gallery that
features innovatively vibrant artistic pieces
in a variety of mediums such as glass and
ceramics. The gallery gives independent
American studio artists in Vermont and
beyond a platform to promote and sell
their artwork.
5PM
A long day of sightseeing and exploration
deserves a celebratory finish! Stop in at
Miller’s Toll on Main Street for novel and
inspired craft cocktails and tasty bar bites
in a refined and sophisticated setting.
Reimagined interpretations of classic
cocktails such as their Lavender Mint
Collins and Bananas Foster Old Fashioned
pay tribute to the formative golden ages
of mixology in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. Carnivorously minded gourmands
will relish the Grilled Steak Skewers,
and vegetable lovers can enjoy an order of
Veggie Burger Sliders. American pub-style
entrees, and their bar features a seasonally
updated selection of Vermont-made local
draft beers.
In the mood for takeout? The Lucky
Dragon on Main Street offers a variety of
traditional Szechuan and Hunan Chinese
dishes. Open until 11PM, their full-flavored
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