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 →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 →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 →Options galore for the perfect venue, gifts and more By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. The Manchester, Vermont, area is one of the most romantic locations for your dream wedding or other life celebration, no matter the season. The beauty of the…
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 →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…
Read More →Unique places to stay: Your non-traditional, must-stay locations when lodging in beautiful Vermont
By Miss Kitty. This kitty feels it her duty to ensure all travelers who pass through her beloved “Viridis Montis” secure lodgings both remarkable and civilized. Of course, it is difficult for one to find the latter of these requirements when local…
Read More →By Miss Kitty. This Kitty is sure there is no more romantic a season in Vermont than fall. Whether a Kitty has been tethered to the same old Tomcat for years, or whether she has perhaps just suffered rejection from an ungrateful…
Read More →By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country Magazine. Few things symbolize the arrival of summer here in Vermont more than the bounty of farm stands dotting local roads. We’re fortunate enough to see these stands replenished with seasonal fare throughout much of the…
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