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Town in Vermont, United States
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Bennington is a town in Southwestern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town, and is also home to Bennington College. This article also encompasses the neighboring town of North Bennington.
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A 306 ft stone obelisk commemorating the famous battle.
Art galleries.
Collections of American furniture, paintings and glass; military history and historical artifacts. Grandma Moses Gallery & Schoolhouse and Bennington Pottery Gallery.
9 holes.
Classic country club dining. Pub menu, kids menu, lunch menu, and dinner menu. Full bar and Sunday brunches with complimentary champagne. Patio service with beautiful views of the southern Vermont landscape.
Organic pizza, salad, bread. Vegetarian & Vegan friendly and gluten free selections. Lunch & dinner.
Much-loved local sports bar. Great burgers and sweet potato fries.
Fine dining.
Fish and chip shop like you would see in the UK.
Hostel accommodations and campsites in the Green Mountain National Forest
By car
Bennington's downtown is at the intersection of US Route 7 (which goes south through the Massachusetts Berkshires and north to Rutland) and Burlington) and Vermont Route 9 (which goes east to…
By plane
By bus
The closest Greyhound Bus stop is in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Downtown Bennington is walkable, but you'll probably need a car if you plan on doing much.
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Albany · International · ALB
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