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 →BENNINGTON — The Better Bennington Corporation (BBC), the designated downtown organization, with support from the Town of Bennington, is excited to announce its latest collaboration with the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS VT). Together, both organizations are proud to bring captivating…
Read More →By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. Manchester Reluctant Panther When dining at The Reluctant Panther Inn, visitors are treated to an elegant farm-to-table menu crafted with care by Chef Sigal Rocklin. The selection of dishes highlights the diverse culinary landscape of Vermont,…
Read More →By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. Do you want a tasty beverage that won’t make you sloppy? Mocktails, or fancy drinks without alcohol, are rising in popularity, and can be found at bars and hangout spots around Southern Vermont. I started…
Read More →By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The sweet scent of hay warming in the sunlight. Infectious giggles of new friends riding horses. The spectacle of a summer night sky lit up by stars. These are just a few sights…
Read More →Experience Springtime Splendor at Taan in Bennington, Vermont.
Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Situated in the heart of Bennington, Vermont’s South Shire, Taan restaurant sets the standard for culinary excellence. Nestled within a luxurious Victorian-era inn, guests can immerse themselves in Thai splendor in an intimate setting. Inspired by the…
Read More →By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. Anglers are always searching for the perfect fishing spot that connects them with wilderness. Erin Scaggs, of Chesterfield, N.H., is an avid hiker and in the last two years, she has taken to fly fishing. According…
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 →By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. MANCHESTER — With the holidays past but snow reluctant to cast its wintry spell on Southern Vermont (as of this writing), how do we bring cheer to our surroundings? Mary Jo Gourd, owner of MJG Interiors…
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