By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers. Southern Vermont’s hot, steamy summers often require a mid-afternoon dip, and the local rivers and streams are ideal for cooling off in. If you’re seeking relief from the heat or a spot to while away the…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. The high-vaulted trapezium of the New England Center for Circus Arts echoes with the voices of people who have traveled from all over the world to spend a week learning aerial fabric acrobatics or perfecting their…
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Where world-class acts meet small-town charm—all year round. By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Set along Vermont’s scenic Route 9 and surrounded by historic architecture, local shops, and mountain views, Bennington Theater offers something rare and unforgettable: a full calendar of live…
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Where Art, Theater, Music, and Community Come Alive By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. At the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains sits the Monument Arts & Cultural Center, a hub for creative expression that brings world-class visual and performing arts to life…
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Ascend the winding maple-lined drive and discover The Wilburton, an award-winning destination resort. Created as Manchester’s largest private estate in 1902, The Wilburton became an inn in the 1950s and has been owned and run by the Levis family since 1987. Featuring…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There’s something about the smell of fried dough and chili cheese fries drifting through the summer air, the echo of laughter from a midway game, and the low rumble of a tractor rolling past a line…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Looking for music under the stars, vibrant cultural experiences, and a family-friendly way to spend a Southern Vermont evening? Look no further than the Bandwagon Summer Series, the traveling arts festival that rolls into ballfields, parks,…
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By Rejoice Scherry, Site Administrator for the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site In the summer of 1923, the townspeople in the tiny hamlet of Plymouth Notch, Vermont welcomed their friend “Cal” home for a holiday. After long days haying his father’s…
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By Andrew McKeever, Vermont Country correspondent. Up on Rupert Mountain at the Merck Forest and Farmland Center sits the Spruce Cabin. It’s a short distance from the intersection of Old Town Road and Kouwenhoven Road. You have to know where to look…
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A local treasure to discover: The Four Chimneys Inn Restaurant and cocktail bar, open to the public By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. You don’t just stay at the Four Chimneys Inn. Your visit starts with stepping onto its historic grounds, past…
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Each year from June to September, audiences in Southern Vermont and the surrounding region have a unique opportunity to see world-class theatre in their own backyards. The Dorset Theatre Festival, currently in its 48th season, is a regionally and nationally-renowned organization playing…
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