Bennington

Bennington is a historically important town that contains many 18th- and 19th-century buildings, as well as much greenery in season. Its skyline is largely dominated by the Bennington Battle Monument, a large obelisk jutting into the sky that honors the achievements of the Green Mountain Boys, who fought effectively for the Revolutionaries in the American War of Independence. By so doing, the Green Mountain Boys also were able to make an effective case for Vermont to be admitted as a separate state from New York, and they were admitted in 1791 as the 14th state.

Visitor information

• Bennington Welcome Center

  phone: +1 802 447-2456
  address: 100 Route 279

Bennington is the second-to-southernmost town in Vermont on US Route 7 and as a township, it borders on New York State.

By car

Bennington's downtown is at the intersection of US Route 7 (which goes south through the Massachusetts Berkshire Hills and north to Rutland) and Burlington) and Vermont Route 9 (which goes east to Brattleboro and to the west, beyond the New York State line, becomes New York State Route 7 and connects with Troy). Although these routes have short stretches of limited access, they are mainly one lane in each direction, with stoplights. New York State Route 7 even has some hairpin curves a few miles to the west.

By plane

The closest major airport is in Albany.

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.

• The Bennington Battle Monument

  phone: +1 802 447-0550
  address: 15 Monument Circle
  A 306 ft stone obelisk commemorating the famous battle.

• Bennington Center For The Natural & Cultural Arts

  phone: +1 802 442-7158
  address: Route 9 West Road
  Art galleries.

• Vermont Covered Bridge Museum

  phone: +1 802 442-7158
  address: Route 7

• Bennington Potters

  address: 324 County St

• Bennington Museum

  phone: +1 802 447-1571
  address: 75 Main St
  Collections of American furniture, paintings and glass; military history and historical artifacts. Grandma Moses Gallery & Schoolhouse and Bennington Pottery Gallery.

• North River Winery

  phone: +1 802 442-9463
  address: 56 Colgate Heights
  Tasting room.

• Mt. Anthony Golf Course

  phone: +1 802 442-2617
  address: 180 Country Club Dr
  9 holes.

• Bromley Mountain Resort

  - located in Peru

• Shops at Camelot Village

  address: Rte 9
  Northeastern antiquing at its best. Somewhat expensive but fun to peruse if nothing else.

• The Grille at Mount Anthony Country Club

  phone: +1 802 442-2617
  address: 180 Country Club Dr
  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

  phone: +1 802 442-6609
  address: 748 Main St
  The Bennington pizza place.

• Marigold Kitchen

  phone: +1 802 445-4545
  address: 25 Main Street
  Organic pizza, salad, bread. Vegetarian & Vegan friendly and gluten free selections. Lunch & dinner.

• Kevin's at Mike's

  phone: +1 802 442-0122
  address: 27 Main Street
  Much-loved local sports bar. Great burgers and sweet potato fries.

• Jensen's Restaurant

  phone: +1 802 442-3333
  address: 332 North St
  Family restaurant, moderate.

• Panda Garden

  phone: +1 802 442-3399
  address: 141 West Main St
  Chinese.

• Pangaea

  phone: +1 802 442-7171
  address: 1 Prospect St
  Fine dining.

• Little Britain

  phone: +1 802-442-2447
  address: 116 North St
  Fish and chip shop like you would see in the UK.

• Madison Brewing Co. Pub & Restaurant

  phone: +1 802-442-7397
  address: 428 Main St

• Alexandra Bed and Breakfast Inn

  phone: +1 802 442-5619
  address: 916 Orchard Rd

• Best Western New Englander Motor Inn

  phone: +1 802 442-6311
  address: 220 Northside Dr

• Eddington House

  phone: +1 802 442-1511
  address: 21 Main St

• Four Chimneys Inn & Restaurant

  phone: +1 802 447-3500
  address: 21 West Rd

• Hampton Inn Bennington

  phone: +1 802 440-9862
  address: 51 Hannaford Square

• Harwood Hill Hotel

  phone: +1 802 442-6278
  address: Harwood Hill Road (Route 7A)

• Henry House Inn

  phone: +1 802 442-7045
  address: Murphy Rd

• Greenwood Lodge and Campsites

  phone: +1 802 442-2547
  address: VT Hwy 9 and Prospect Access Rd
  Hostel accommodations and campsites in the Green Mountain National Forest

• 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.
• Brattleboro is an hour's drive via Route 9 East.
• Saratoga Springs is about 1 1/2 hours' drive
• Boston is 3 hours away.
• Montreal and New York City are about 4 hours away.