Guidebook for North Bennington
Food Scene
It is the closest place for coffee, desserts, sandwiches, and has wifi
9 locals recommend
Powers Market
9 Main StIt is the closest place for coffee, desserts, sandwiches, and has wifi
Great simple fare. Friendly staff. Beers on tap. Be prepared for a line if going on a weekend during dinner hours.
23 locals recommend
Kevin's Sports Pub & Restaurant
27 Main StGreat simple fare. Friendly staff. Beers on tap. Be prepared for a line if going on a weekend during dinner hours.
The best pizza around except for Nancy's homemade. They use many fresh local ingredients. It is better fresh out of the oven, though take out is available. You can bring your own alcohol.
10 locals recommend
Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main StThe best pizza around except for Nancy's homemade. They use many fresh local ingredients. It is better fresh out of the oven, though take out is available. You can bring your own alcohol.
They have an outdoor patio. This place can be as casual as a drink at the bar, but they also have many nice budget friendly meal options with a wide ranging menu. The fish or pork tacos are a bargain and are quite delicious.
9 locals recommend
Pangaea Lounge
1 Prospect StThey have an outdoor patio. This place can be as casual as a drink at the bar, but they also have many nice budget friendly meal options with a wide ranging menu. The fish or pork tacos are a bargain and are quite delicious.
This is an iconic diner in Bennington with the most diverse menu you will ever see. It is extremely popular with both locals and tourists because it is simple and great.
40 locals recommend
The Blue Benn
314 North StThis is an iconic diner in Bennington with the most diverse menu you will ever see. It is extremely popular with both locals and tourists because it is simple and great.
The owners of this place are the best, and the food is great too. Cambridge, NY is a sweet little town to visit.
15 locals recommend
Round House Bakery Cafe
25 E Main StThe owners of this place are the best, and the food is great too. Cambridge, NY is a sweet little town to visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have food, entertainment on occasion, and can handle large groups.
42 locals recommend
Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant
428 Main StThey have food, entertainment on occasion, and can handle large groups.
Arts & Culture
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StGreat collection in a wonderful location.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayModern Art in a fabulous presentation.
An historic house not to be missed. Gardens and hiking trails abound. Adjoining the Park-McCullough house are the "mile around woods". There are two entrances from the road just past the Park-McCullough hHouse which are marked by gates. The first entrance leads to the mile around wooded trail. The second gate leads to the fields. Of course both spots connect, and you can do a big loop through both. Even if you just walk to the top of the field, this is my favorite spot to sit up on a hill and take in a great view, and it is the perfect spot for a picnic. The walking is easy, and you cannot get lost. Day light hours only.
20 locals recommend
Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion
1 Park StAn historic house not to be missed. Gardens and hiking trails abound. Adjoining the Park-McCullough house are the "mile around woods". There are two entrances from the road just past the Park-McCullough hHouse which are marked by gates. The first entrance leads to the mile around wooded trail. The second gate leads to the fields. Of course both spots connect, and you can do a big loop through both. Even if you just walk to the top of the field, this is my favorite spot to sit up on a hill and take in a great view, and it is the perfect spot for a picnic. The walking is easy, and you cannot get lost. Day light hours only.
Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StBennington College station
We are just 5 minutes from the college.
Southern Vermont College
982 Mansion DrParks & Nature
Lake Paran
Summer swimming
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdBoat rentals, nice hiking trail.
Shopping
Manchester
Outlets!
The cutest iconic store in Vermont. They have everything! No bargains here, but it is worth the drive to Weston, as it is extremely scenic and this store is just too fun. They also give tons of delicious food samples.
164 locals recommend
The Vermont Country Store Weston
657 Main StThe cutest iconic store in Vermont. They have everything! No bargains here, but it is worth the drive to Weston, as it is extremely scenic and this store is just too fun. They also give tons of delicious food samples.
Hawkins House Craftsmarket
262 North StMy pottery and many other beautiful crafts are sold there. Great owners!
An iconic destination in Bennington, Bennington potters is a fun place to visit. They sell their own pottery and other house wears too. You can go into the making section where you can see a bit of the production and the history.
33 locals recommend
Bennington Potters
324 County StAn iconic destination in Bennington, Bennington potters is a fun place to visit. They sell their own pottery and other house wears too. You can go into the making section where you can see a bit of the production and the history.
Essentials
My store of choice. Not too big that you will get lost, but they have everything. They don't run sales, but their overall prices are good for this area.
20 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
141 Hannaford SquareMy store of choice. Not too big that you will get lost, but they have everything. They don't run sales, but their overall prices are good for this area.
Entertainment & Activities
My kids grew up skiing at this mountain. It is so family friendly as all trails lead to the base lodge. It is where the locals ski.
187 locals recommend
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
124 VT-11My kids grew up skiing at this mountain. It is so family friendly as all trails lead to the base lodge. It is where the locals ski.
Bennington Cinemas
125 Phyllis LnImages Cinema
50 Spring St