Hike the Bennington Triangle … if you dare By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. GLASTENBURY MOUNTAIN — Joseph Citro doesn’t want to scare you away from exploring the vanished town of Fayville, but he has one piece of advice for intrepid hikers. “I…
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For nearly three decades, summer in Southwestern Vermont has carried with it a familiar and beloved tradition: the return of sculpture to the streets, pathways and public spaces of North Bennington and beyond. This year, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show is…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is a renewed sense of energy in downtown Bennington this year, and much of it can be felt beneath the lights of the Bennington Theater. For longtime theatergoers and newcomers alike, 2026 marks something meaningful:…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Outside, the early spring weather of Southern Vermont is blustery and dreary. Dark clouds have been rolling across the Green Mountain Valley for most of the day – dropping occasional moisture in fits…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There are some events that feel less like a festival and more like a tradition woven into the identity of a place. In Bennington, Labor Day weekend belongs to Garlic Town, USA. For more than three…
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By Rejoice E. Scherry, Site Administrator for the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. “One chamber of the human heart is set aside for the love of animals,” said First Lady Grace Coolidge. The Coolidge family was famed for their adoration of…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Regardless of weather, May is springtime in Vermont and that means local farmers markets are moving from inside to outside. On May 2, Bennington Community Market hosts its first al fresco Bennington Community Farmers Market of…
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The Vermont Country Deli opened its doors in 1986 in an old general store on Route 9 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Much care was taken to preserve the old country store post and beam appearance of the hundred plus year old building through…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Spring in Southern Vermont has a way of announcing itself in full color, trees budding along the streets, storefronts throwing open their doors, and neighbors gathering once again in the heart of downtown. In Bennington, that…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. A long tradition of hospitality and legacy of welcoming every guest like family continues at Four Columns Inn. The inn originally opened in 1969 and the current owners since 2024 maintain that same ethos. “We strive…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Downtown Bennington will once again come alive with color, music, and community spirit when Bennington Pride 2026 returns on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming residents and visitors from across Southern…
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