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Municipality in Vermont, United States
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Brattleboro is a town of 12,000 people in southern Vermont. From points south, it will most likely be the place for travelers to begin their exploration of Vermont.
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The first Friday of each month from 5:30PM-8:30PM. Shops and galleries are open and people come to see the sights. A good way to get a feel for the locals. See the fashion show at Twice Upon a Time, a local consignment shop.
Small museum with consistently changing exhibits since they have no collection. Current admission ranges from $4 for students to $8 for adults. Free for kids under 6.
The Hooker-Dunham Theater puts on concerts and dramatic performances. Tickets are usually very reasonably priced. The gallery has an ever-changing selection of art.
A very cool old theater that hosts new films, old films, live theater, and guest speakers. On Halloween they show the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is great fun. They also show films during the Brattleboro Women's Film Festival.
The Brattleboro Area Farmers' Market is Southern Vermont's premier farmers' market featuring over 50 vendors with agricultural products, crafts, live music and animals and ethnic foods from around the world. Whether you are local or a tourist, you can stop by to get your weekly produce and grab a quick lunch, or come with your family and stay for the day! In the winter the market is held in the River Garden on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro. At least one person recommends the chicken sticks at Anons.
The cafe has the standard assortment of coffee, espresso, and tea, plus a decent selection of gourmet sodas and juices. The baked goods are quite good. The food is great with lots of vegetarian options and is moderately priced. The area is well lit and a good place to read, surf online, or study. The only downside is that they play cheese-ball music. It does not get in the way of conversations or interrupt studying. Cell phone conversations are not encouraged inside the store or cafe, which is nice. The cafe has free Wi-Fi with purchase.
The Coop
Healthy foods at reasonable prices, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Staff is knowledgeable and eager to help shoppers in any way that they can.
Amy's Cafe
Amy's has great food and baked goods, plus they have the standard coffee shop items. The area in the back is a nice place to sit and overlook the river. Overall, a great place and one of the most popular lunch spots in Brattleboro.
Trendy wood-fired pizza place downtown. Echo offers salads and some sandwiches in addition to their pizza options. To wash down your pie, you can choose from a small, but high-quality selection of beers, many of them local.
By far the fanciest and most elegant dining in Brattleboro. The restaurant is housed in an old diner. The location is a little off the beaten track, but only by a block or two.
Kipling's
Kipling's has standard pub food and a decent selection of beer. A nice place to stop and get a beer, hang out with friends, etc. Kipling's isn't as trendy as Flat Street Brew Pub and lacks the character and charm of McNeill's, but Kipling's make up for that by being the warmest, friendliest, and most "down-to-earth" bar in Brattleboro. The waitress is really nice too. Cash only.
Fruity drinks or otherwise and live entertainment.
Mocha Joe's is a tiny basement coffeeshop that has a full menu of espresso drinks and a small selection of baked goods. They roast their own coffee, which you will find for sale in stores around the region. The shop is split into two rooms, one for ordering and a seating area with a mix of tables and a comfortable couch in the back. The walls feature a rotating art display with pieces available for purchase.
Definitely the nicest hotel in Brattleboro. Plus it's right downtown and close to all the good stuff that downtown Brattleboro has to offer. Prices go up on the weekend and during the fall foliage season.
Pet-friendly. On-site restaurant, pools, sauna, and fitness center. Provides free wifi and extended stay amenities and services.
Very affordable independent motel with an attached tavern.
Budget chain hotel.
The One Cat is a small, friendly bed & breakfast five minutes' walk from downtown. Rates include taxes, a full breakfast catering to all diets, use of a small-but-well-stocked library and the breakfast room, which doubles as a place to relax on a rainy day or stormy night. The One Cat offers a discount to guests taking the train. Check the website for unadvertised specials, more information, policies and lots of photographs. Rates go up on weekends and in high season.
Small new-book store with a social justice focus, although they carry a little bit of everything.
Tightly packed store selling used and rare books.
For getting around the center of town, all you should need are your feet. Amble around the streets, stop at some shops, and just take your time. For getting out of town, a car would be the best way to go.
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