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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Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Bennington, VT By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When autumn sweeps across Vermont, Downtown Bennington wears the season like a crown. Golden foliage arching over historic brick sidewalks, the air…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Step through the doors of TAAN in downtown Bennington, and the Green Mountains fade into the background as the scents of lemongrass, coconut, and fresh herbs carry you halfway across the world. This isn’t just dinner,…
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By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. Located in South-Central Vermont’s Deerfield Valley, Wilmington is a small historic village close to much of Southern Vermont’s best outdoor recreation, including Harriman Reservoir and Mount Snow. Located where Routes 9 and 100 meet, it’s a…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In an era when live entertainment venues across the country have struggled to regain their footing, Southern Vermont offers a quiet but powerful counterpoint. Here in the Shires and beyond, from Dorset to Bennington to Brattleboro,…
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A unique wellness destination is drawing both locals and visitors seeking healing, balance, and restoration. Confluence Acupuncture, led by longtime practitioner Stefan Grace, offers a fresh and accessible approach to traditional Chinese medicine right in the heart of Southern Vermont. For travelers…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Looking out the window of your elegant suite at The Reluctant Panther, the Green Mountains rise gently in the distance, framed by the golden glow of Vermont sunlight. In that moment, you realize: this isn’t just…
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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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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The scent of garlic, the sound of live music, and the hum of community spirit will fill the streets of Bennington once again this Labor Day Weekend as Garlic Town USA celebrates its 30th anniversary on…
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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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