'''Bennington''' is a town in Southern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town. It is home to Bennington College.
Get in
Bennington's downtown is at the intersection of US Route 7 and Vermont Route 9.
The closest major airport is in Albany.
The closest Greyhound Bus stop is in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Get around
Downtown Bennington is walkable, but you'll probably need a car if you plan on doing much.
See
'''The Bennington Battle Monument''', 15 Monument Circle, Phone: ''+1 802'' 447-0550. A 306 ft stone obelisk commemorating the famous battle. Open daily 9AM-5PM, mid-April through Oct.
'''Bennington Center For The Natural & Cultural Arts''', Route 9 West Road at Gypsy Lane, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-7158. [http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org]. Art galleries.
'''Vermont Covered Bridge Museum''', Route 7 at Gypsy Lane, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-7158.
'''Bennington Potters''', 324 County Street, Phone: 800-205-8033, [http://www.benningtonpotters.com/potters-yard.html].
'''Bennington Museum''', 75 Main Street, Phone: ''+1 802'' 447-1571, [http://www.benningtonmuseum.org]. Collections of American furniture, paintings and glass; military history and historical artifacts. Grandma Moses Gallery & Schoolhouse and Bennington Pottery Gallery.
'''North River Winery''', 56 Colgate Heights, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-9463, [http://www.northriverwinery.com/bennington.html]. Daily 10AM-5PM. Tasting room.
Do
'''Mt. Anthony Golf Course''', 180 Country Club Drive, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-2617, [http://www.golfingvermont.com]. 9 holes.
Buy
Shops at Camelot Village. te 9. ww.shopsatcamelotvillage.com. h30-5h30. Northeastern antiquing at it's best. Somewhat expensive but fun to peruse if nothing else.
Eat
The Grille at Mount Anthony Country Club. 80 Country Club Drive. 1 802 442 2617. ttp://www.golfingvermont.com/the_grille.html. 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.
Gimme Pizza. 48 Main Street. 1 802 442 6609. The Bennington pizza place.
Marigold Kitchen. 5 Main Street, North Bennington. 1 802 447 4545. Organic pizza. Lunch & dinner.
Kevin's at Mike's. 7 Main Street, North Bennington. 1 802 442 0122. ww.kevinssportspubandrestaurant.com. Much-loved local sports bar. Great burgers and sweet potato fries.
Izabella's. 51 West Main Street. 1 802 447 4949. ttp://www.izabellaseatery.com. Breakfast and lunch. Seasonal local and organic fare. Very good soups, salads, & sandwiches.
'''Carmody's Irish Pub''', 421 Main St., Phone: ''+1 802'' 447-5748, [http://www.carmodysirishpub.com/].
'''Jensen's Restaurant''', 332 North Street, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-3333, [http://www.jensensrestaurant.com]. Family restaurant, moderate.
''' Panda Garden''', 141 West Main Street, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-3399. Chinese.
'''Pangaea''', 1 Prospect Street, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-7171, [http://www.vermontfinedining.com]. Fine dining.
Drink
Izabella's. 51 West Main St. 1 802 447 4949. ttp://www.izabellaseatery.com. Seasonal, organic fare. Mostly soups, salads, and sandwiches. Good breakfast food. Breakfast and lunch only.
Sleep
'''Alexandra Bed and Breakfast Inn''', 916 Orchard Rd., Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-5619, [http://www.alexandrainn.com].
'''Best Western New Englander Motor Inn''', 220 Northside Drive (Routes 67A and 7A), Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-6311, [http://www.bestwestern.com/prop_46001].
'''Eddington House''', 21 Main Street, Toll free: 800-941-1857, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-1511, [www.eddingtonhouseinn.com].
'''Four Chimneys Inn & Restaurant''', 21 West Road, Phone: ''+1 802'' 447-3500, [http://www.fourchimneys.com].
'''Hampton Inn Bennington''', 51 Hannaford Square, Phone: ''+1 802'' 440-9862, [http://www.hamptoninnbennington.com].
'''Harwood Hill Hotel''', Harwood Hill Road (Route 7A), Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-6278, Toll free: 877-442-6200, [http://www.harwoodhillmotel.com].
'''Henry House Inn''', Murphy Road, Phone: 888-442-7045, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-7045, [http://www.henryhouseinn.com].
'''Molly Stark Inn''', 1067 Main Street, Phone: ''+1 802'' 442-9631, Toll free: 800-356-3076, [http://www.mollystarkinn.com].
Get out
Williamstown, MA is about 30 minutes away (Williams College, Williams College Museum of Art, more shopping and dining). North Adams, MA is about 40 minutes away (Mass MoCA). Albany is about one hour away, Saratoga Springs 1.5, Boston 3, and Montreal and New York about 4 hours away.