See the Town of Bennington’s website for more information.
Antiques
Arts & Literature
- Bennington Museum
- Bennington Center for the Arts
- Clark Art Institute
- Covered Bridge Museum
- Grandma Moses Schoolhouse
- Norman Rockwell’s home
- Oldcastle Theatre Company
- Robert Frost Stone House Museum
- Robert Frost’s gravesite
Cars
- Hemmings’ old-fashioned gas station
- Hemmings’ antique car museum
- Hemmings’ Cruise-Ins (Thur. even. auto show)
Churches and Church History
- Old First Church (restored to original 1809 condition)
- Haystack Prayer Meeting Monument (foreign missions movement began here in Williamstown, MA)
Events
- Bennington Events Calendar (Updated Calendar from Chamber of Commerce
- This is Vermont (list of upcoming events maintained by This is Vermont)
Foliage Guides
- Bennington Area Driving Tours to see Foliage
- Bennington Walking Tours
- Foliage – Vermont
- Map of Timing of Foliage (video showing timing of color change)
- Vermont.com
- Yankee magazine
History
- Bennington Museum (holds only remaining US flag from a Revolutionary War battlefield)
- Bennington Battle Monument (commemorates Revolutionary War battle)
- Hildene (former home of President Lincoln’s son)
Restaurants
- Allegro
- Bennington Pizza House
- Bennington Station
- Blue Benn Diner
- Bringing You Vermont
- Jensen’s
- Kevin’s
- Li’l Britain
- Madison Pub
- Ramunto’s
- Sunny Side Diner
Sightseeing
- Covered bridges
- Old Bennington: Park along the village green and walk around
- Drive up Carpenter Hill Rd. for scenic view and see Southern Vermont Orchards
Shopping
- Apple Barn (apples, maple products, bakery, souvenirs)
- Bennington Potters (pottery for sale, tours)
- Evans Country Store (souvenirs, maple products, gifts)
- Bringing You Vermont (food, souvenirs, Vermontiana)
Sports/Recreation
- Alpine slide: Bromley Ski resort
- Golf: Mt. Anthony Country Club
- Hiking: Appalachian, White Rocks, and Lye Brook trails
- Swimming: Lake Shaftsbury
- Kayaking: Harriman Reservoir
Toys