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A long time staple in North Bennington.
Pick up provisions- beer, wine, milk, yummy prepared foods.
And say hello to Clark, the resident dog.
Powers Market
9 Main StreetA long time staple in North Bennington.
Pick up provisions- beer, wine, milk, yummy prepared foods.
And say hello to Clark, the resident dog.
Great pizza and salads. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Limited hours. Open seasonally.
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Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main StGreat pizza and salads. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Limited hours. Open seasonally.
Classic New England fare. Great outdoor deck with expansive views in good weather.
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The Publyk House
782 Harwood Hill RdClassic New England fare. Great outdoor deck with expansive views in good weather.
A Bennington classic.
Breakfast (or lunch) at the Blue Benn.
Iconic.
Follow the rules on the door. Fair warning : )
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The Blue Benn
314 North StA Bennington classic.
Breakfast (or lunch) at the Blue Benn.
Iconic.
Follow the rules on the door. Fair warning : )
My go-to lunch place in Bennington.
Great sandwiches. Fresh ingredients.
Nice vibe. Local favorite. We love these guys!
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Your Belly's Deli
100 Pleasant StMy go-to lunch place in Bennington.
Great sandwiches. Fresh ingredients.
Nice vibe. Local favorite. We love these guys!
My fav spot in Manchester.
Beautifully prepared food.
Extensive craft beer and wine offerings.
Check for hours, availability and the occasional cool pop-up : )
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The Crooked Ram
4026 Main StMy fav spot in Manchester.
Beautifully prepared food.
Extensive craft beer and wine offerings.
Check for hours, availability and the occasional cool pop-up : )
If you're heading south towards The Clark or MASS MoCA, this is the place to stop.
My favorite spot in the area. Situated in an amazing, renovated old mill building.
If you are lucky to get there in the morning there still may be some amazing pastries left. Don't hold back, they're worth it!
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The Break Room
508 State RoadIf you're heading south towards The Clark or MASS MoCA, this is the place to stop.
My favorite spot in the area. Situated in an amazing, renovated old mill building.
If you are lucky to get there in the morning there still may be some amazing pastries left. Don't hold back, they're worth it!
In the cooler weather, have dinner by the fireplace.
In the summer eat outside for the stunning view.
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Mount Anthony Country Club
180 Country Club DrIn the cooler weather, have dinner by the fireplace.
In the summer eat outside for the stunning view.
Pretty cocktails and small plates in downtown Bennington.
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THE MILLER'S TOLL DINNER CLUB & LOUNGE
716 Main StPretty cocktails and small plates in downtown Bennington.
Nice brewery + restaurant right on the Hoosac River across the border in North Hoosick, NY.
5 miles away, but use your GPS to find this tucked-away location.
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill RdNice brewery + restaurant right on the Hoosac River across the border in North Hoosick, NY.
5 miles away, but use your GPS to find this tucked-away location.
Seasonal farm growing organic vegetables + fruits.
Well stocked with artisanal foods.
Great to cook up nice easy meal.
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley RdSeasonal farm growing organic vegetables + fruits.
Well stocked with artisanal foods.
Great to cook up nice easy meal.
Restaurant and distillery in downtown Bennington.
Casual food + drinks. Outdoor dining in the warmer weather.
Village Garage Distillery
Restaurant and distillery in downtown Bennington.
Casual food + drinks. Outdoor dining in the warmer weather.
The Restaurant at Hill Farm is located on the historic Hill Farm property, accompanying an inn and vegetable farm. Dinner is served in a lofted barn with sweeping mountain views, outdoor seating and an open kitchen centered around the wood-fired oven.
Menus are inspired by what is coming out of the ground at Hill Farm and from neighboring farms. An artisanal beverage menu highlights regional producers and growers who care for the land.
Serving dinner Thursday - Sunday 5-9PM by reservation or walk-in.
Check ahead to be sure.
The Restaurant at Hill Farm
The Restaurant at Hill Farm is located on the historic Hill Farm property, accompanying an inn and vegetable farm. Dinner is served in a lofted barn with sweeping mountain views, outdoor seating and an open kitchen centered around the wood-fired oven.
Menus are inspired by what is coming out of the ground at Hill Farm and from neighboring farms. An artisanal beverage menu highlights regional producers and growers who care for the land.
Serving dinner Thursday - Sunday 5-9PM by reservation or walk-in.
Check ahead to be sure.
Hannaford Supermarket
141 Hannaford SquareNearby grocery store
8 minutes away
Price Chopper
Nearby grocery store
They have a Starbucks kiosk inside.
Sightseeing
One of the country's largest contemporary art museums. Amazing restored mill buildings containing ground breaking art.
Book ahead for access to the James Turrell exhibition.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayOne of the country's largest contemporary art museums. Amazing restored mill buildings containing ground breaking art.
Book ahead for access to the James Turrell exhibition.
The Clark is an art museum situated on 140 acres in the Berkshires bringing world class art to the region.
Architecturally significant buildings in a spectacular setting. Wonderful walking trails.
And the museum store is pretty great too ; )
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StThe Clark is an art museum situated on 140 acres in the Berkshires bringing world class art to the region.
Architecturally significant buildings in a spectacular setting. Wonderful walking trails.
And the museum store is pretty great too ; )
Nearby trail for hiking. Great views, easy loops.
Local favorite, right by the historic Park-McCullough House.
Park by the stone wall.
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The Mile-Around Woods
Woods LaneNearby trail for hiking. Great views, easy loops.
Local favorite, right by the historic Park-McCullough House.
Park by the stone wall.
Right around the corner from the cabin, this trail begins at the lake house and circles the lake ending a few miles later at the Robert Frost Stone House.
Robert Frost Trailhead
Recreation LaneRight around the corner from the cabin, this trail begins at the lake house and circles the lake ending a few miles later at the Robert Frost Stone House.
Just a short drive from the cabin. Trails, expansive lake views.
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdJust a short drive from the cabin. Trails, expansive lake views.
Comprehensive and amazing, this independant bookstore is a must stop when you're in Manchester. Find a couch or corner chair and sit with a book for a while. Head towards the back for lunch in their cafe.
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Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main StComprehensive and amazing, this independant bookstore is a must stop when you're in Manchester. Find a couch or corner chair and sit with a book for a while. Head towards the back for lunch in their cafe.
Shopping + Dining
Nice little town for shopping. Find designer outlets like Theory, Marimekko, Gap, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Eileen Fisher + more.
There's Northshire Books, a great bookstore, lots of little cafes+ restaurants.
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Manchester Designer Outlets
65 Depot StNice little town for shopping. Find designer outlets like Theory, Marimekko, Gap, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Eileen Fisher + more.
There's Northshire Books, a great bookstore, lots of little cafes+ restaurants.
While You're Away
Cross country skiing for all skill levels in a rural setting.
More than 30 kilometers of trails.
Highest base elevation of any alpine or cross country ski area in the state.
Base lodge has a large stone fireplace and spaces to relax.
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Prospect Mountain Ski Area
204 Prospect Access RdCross country skiing for all skill levels in a rural setting.
More than 30 kilometers of trails.
Highest base elevation of any alpine or cross country ski area in the state.
Base lodge has a large stone fireplace and spaces to relax.