Garlic Town, USA, in Bennington, Vermont, can be likened to Willy Wonka’s candy wonderland but with a garlicky twist. Picture this: Over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kids’ activities, and more, all dedicated to celebrating the divine allium and the…
Read More →Affordable Family Skiing at Living Memorial Park
By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A classic T-bar lift in a picturesque Vermont setting, the sounds of laughter and the “swooshing” of people going downhill can be heard going well into the night. The glow coming from the lights…
Read More →Sweet treats: Southern Vermont has you covered
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Whatever treat your Valentine might have a sweet tooth for — cookies, cake, pastries or chocolate — Southern Vermont has what Cupid ordered. Vermont Country Deli “Chocolate-covered strawberries are always a big hit,” said Christine Meyer, store manager…
Read More →By Bill LeConey, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Vermont is much different than Afghanistan, but when Shaima Hussainzada Aslami is baking any of the delicious breads of her native land, she at least has a sense of familiarity. “When I’m in our kitchen,…
Read More →XC skiing a way of life at Viking Nordic Center
By Roberta C. Stone, Vermont Country correspondent. LONDONDERRY — It is the off-season — the gall. We are standing in the Viking Nordic Center rental shop in Londonderry, Vermont — a cross-country ski mecca. It’s a throwback from the 1950s as you…
Read More →By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. MANCHESTER — Are you ready to say “I do” in a setting that’s not just a venue but an experience? Taconic Hotel proudly unveils its most coveted wedding package, causing a stir in the world of…
Read More →Embracing winter’s delights: A guide to Stratton Mountain’s diverse offerings
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. STRATTON — Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain is a premier skiing and snowboarding destination and a haven for those seeking a complete winter experience. An excellent spot for locals and visitors alike, Stratton,…
Read More →The Art of Gifting: Southern Vermont’s Unique Holiday Shopping Experiences
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. BENNINGTON Bennington Museum After exploring fourteen galleries, a research library, and a 10-acre park with ever-changing sculptures, bring home a piece of the Bennington Museum that will last a lifetime. Show off your Jane Stickle quilt print tote…
Read More →By Gena Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — If you’ve been in downtown Bennington, you may have stopped for a maple latte and even viewed the art at The Coffee Bar, which opened last year. But did you know that by night,…
Read More →By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. In the heart of Vermont’s charming landscape, where history mingles with culinary innovation, The Reluctant Panther stands as a testament to its past’s intricacies and the delightful complexities of its present. A place where the journey from a…
Read More →A Journey to Thailand in Bennington
Niramit Thai’s authentic experience By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. BENNINGTON — Walking into Niramit, at 124 Elm St., Bennington, nestled within South Shire A Little Hotel, feels like stepping through a portal to another place and time. Drawing inspiration from diverse facets of Thai…
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