Mark’s guidebook

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Mark’s guidebook

Art Museum

Modern & Contemporary Art, "Art Country" Museum Pass (excl. Norman Rockwell Museum)
An old mill complex that has been transformed into a contemporary art museum and indoor/outdoor performance space. Be sure to travel to the nearby Natural Bridge Park at sunset to check out the beautiful sound installation by artist, Walter Fähndrich.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way
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An old mill complex that has been transformed into a contemporary art museum and indoor/outdoor performance space. Be sure to travel to the nearby Natural Bridge Park at sunset to check out the beautiful sound installation by artist, Walter Fähndrich.
A superb collection of European and American art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with beautiful walking trails on its grounds.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South St
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A superb collection of European and American art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with beautiful walking trails on its grounds.
A gem of a college art museum, with collections ranging from medieval to contemporary art and from across the globe.
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Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Dr
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A gem of a college art museum, with collections ranging from medieval to contemporary art and from across the globe.
Charming local museum where Grandma Moses and American Modernist painting/sculpture come together.
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Bennington Museum
75 Main St
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Charming local museum where Grandma Moses and American Modernist painting/sculpture come together.
Visit the museum and neighboring Stockbridge to immerse yourself in the world of Norman Rockwell.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Rd
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Visit the museum and neighboring Stockbridge to immerse yourself in the world of Norman Rockwell.

Sightseeing

This stunning college campus is an excellent place to go for a walk and take in beautiful views of the Vermont landscape. The Usdan Art Gallery on campus offers a terrific calendar of contemporary art exhibitions.
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Bennington College
1 College Dr
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This stunning college campus is an excellent place to go for a walk and take in beautiful views of the Vermont landscape. The Usdan Art Gallery on campus offers a terrific calendar of contemporary art exhibitions.
Learn about Robert Frost's time in Vermont. You can also visit the poet's grave in Old Bennington.
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7a
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Learn about Robert Frost's time in Vermont. You can also visit the poet's grave in Old Bennington.
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Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic St
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Food scene

There's a cafe section that's open seven day a week, and a more upscale restaurant that's open on the weekends. Drinks & supper. (Favorites: Tofu bahn mi; bone-in braised short rib)
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Pangaea
3 Prospect St
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There's a cafe section that's open seven day a week, and a more upscale restaurant that's open on the weekends. Drinks & supper. (Favorites: Tofu bahn mi; bone-in braised short rib)
Artisan coffee & simple but excellent breakfast/lunch fare.
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The Store at Five Corners
4 New Ashford Rd
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Artisan coffee & simple but excellent breakfast/lunch fare.
Upscale farm-to-table dining.
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Mezze Bistro + Bar
777 Cold Spring Rd
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Upscale farm-to-table dining.
Intimate craft brewpub with lovely bartenders. Food also available.
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Harvest Brewing
201 South St
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Intimate craft brewpub with lovely bartenders. Food also available.
Brewpub adjoining Mass MoCA.
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Bright Ideas Brewing
111 Mass MoCA Way
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Brewpub adjoining Mass MoCA.
Gastropub with nice cocktail offerings. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
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PUBLIC eat+drink
34 Holden St
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Gastropub with nice cocktail offerings. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
Quick & tasty tacos, if you're in a rush. BYOB.
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Tony's Sombrero
69 Spring St
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Quick & tasty tacos, if you're in a rush. BYOB.
Delicious, seasonal pizza offerings.
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Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main St
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Delicious, seasonal pizza offerings.
Solid margaritas (including some delicious fruity options) & Mexican comfort food.
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Coyote Flaco
505 Cold Spring Rd
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Solid margaritas (including some delicious fruity options) & Mexican comfort food.
Martini bar with delightful "Vermont" flavor cocktails.
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THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main St
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Martini bar with delightful "Vermont" flavor cocktails.
Local coffeehouse.
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Tunnel City Coffee
100 Spring St
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Local coffeehouse.
Beautiful animal farm that practices regenerative agriculture.
Studio Hill
957 Trumbull Hill Rd
Beautiful animal farm that practices regenerative agriculture.
Organic farm stand.
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley Rd
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Organic farm stand.
Best. Strawberry Ice-cream. Ever.
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Chocolate Barn
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Best. Strawberry Ice-cream. Ever.
Cozy, stylish coffee bar in downtown Bennington.
The Coffee Bar
109 South Street
Cozy, stylish coffee bar in downtown Bennington.
Jamaican food take-out. 512 Main St., Bennington.
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Jamaican food take-out. 512 Main St., Bennington.
Tasty quick serve Mexican food in downtown Bennington.
The Avocado Pit
201 South St
Tasty quick serve Mexican food in downtown Bennington.
Good sandwiches and local products. Vegan and non-vegan options. Vegan Bahn Mi is tasty.
Bennington Community Market
Good sandwiches and local products. Vegan and non-vegan options. Vegan Bahn Mi is tasty.

Cinema

Independent film theater with several dining options nearby.
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Images Cinema
50 Spring St
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Independent film theater with several dining options nearby.

Neighborhoods

Home to the Bennington Battle Monument, Old First Church, Robert Frost's Grave, and several historic homes on Monument Avenue. Continue west on Main Street to visit the Bennington Museum. Tours can be requested in advanced at the beautiful Old First Church, although docents also often available during visiting hours.
Old Bennington
Home to the Bennington Battle Monument, Old First Church, Robert Frost's Grave, and several historic homes on Monument Avenue. Continue west on Main Street to visit the Bennington Museum. Tours can be requested in advanced at the beautiful Old First Church, although docents also often available during visiting hours.

Hikes & trails

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Mount Anthony
https://batsvt.org/
Lovely walk that's beginner-friendly.
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The Mile-Around Woods
Woods Lane
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Lovely walk that's beginner-friendly.
Hike offering beautiful view of the Valley of Vermont.
Bald Mountain
Hike offering beautiful view of the Valley of Vermont.
Rail trail for bicycles moving through a variety of picturesque landscape. Stop for a nice, cold beer on the converted rail station bar, if you like.
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Rail Trail
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Rail trail for bicycles moving through a variety of picturesque landscape. Stop for a nice, cold beer on the converted rail station bar, if you like.
Several miles of cross-country skiing.
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Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access Rd
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Several miles of cross-country skiing.
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Bromley Mountain Hiihtokeskus
124 VT-11
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We usually use the trailhead in Williamstown.
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Mount Greylock
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We usually use the trailhead in Williamstown.

Wellness

Green Mountain Oasis Day Spa
469 Main St
R&R
Indoor tennis courts
Bennington Tennis Center
200 Lovers Ln
Indoor tennis courts