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 →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A new generation of restaurant and bar owners has emerged in Brattleboro, with longtime industry pros taking the helm after the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of cool how it all happened in the…
Read More →Lake Paran a natural destination for summer recreation
By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country. NORTH BENNINGTON — Where did you learn to swim? For many locals and visitors to the area of North Bennington, the answer is Lake Paran. “I get all the time, when I tell people that I’m…
Read More →Embracing history: Exciting offerings at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion, nestled in the heart of New England, has long been a beacon of Victorian elegance and historical significance. Under the guidance of newly appointed museum director Polly Raine,…
Read More →Garlic Town USA, The Wonkaland of Garlic
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 →Vermont maple syrup: sweet and good for you, too
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. When it comes to maple syrup, most folks don’t need a reason to pour on their yogurt, in their hot morning cereal or over their pancakes and French toast. Connoisseurs of the sweet boiled sap of…
Read More →A Grand Union of Romance and Luxury: The Wedding Offering of South Shire and Niramit Thai
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. BENNINGTON — In the heart of Southern Vermont, The South Shire and Niramit Thai extend a warm invitation to couples seeking a wedding experience that combines timeless romance and unparalleled luxury. With a seasoned team…
Read More →By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. DORSET — Luke Krueger’s day job teaching English at Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) is a daily performance requiring dexterity in human relations and no small amount of creativity. But at certain times during the…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. “We love the things we love for what they are.” — Robert Frost Planning a marriage proposal is an entirely personal event. It is a reflection of who you are, how well you know your…
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…
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