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 →Outdoor dining: Windham County edition
By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Windham County’s stunning, natural beauty and small-town charm provide a perfect backdrop for outdoor dining. There’s a place for everyone to eat after a day of boating, fishing, hiking or shopping. The Station in Brattleboro, where Whetstone Beer…
Read More →By Bob Audette, Vermont Country BENNINGTON — When folks mention the name of writer Shirley Jackson, what often comes to mind is “The Lottery” or “The Haunting of Hill House.” “The Lottery,” published in The New Yorker in 1948 and written while…
Read More →By Tory Rich, Vermont Country MANCHESTER — The dog days of summer can feel like a bit of a dead zone in the sports calendar, not just nationally, but also locally. But fear not, sports fans — there is one show in…
Read More →Written by Bill LeConey, Vermont Country BRATTLEBORO — Springtime in Vermont can be a cruel tease of false hopes and delayed promises. Chilly nights give way to warm afternoons, which produce melting snow and windswept, muddy fields — not very conducive to…
Read More →Hike to Gettysburg Quarry perfect for families, history buffs By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers DORSET — Looking for a fun hike that isn’t too difficult and includes rare natural communities along with incredible geological and human history? The hike to Gettysburg…
Read More →Unsung Vermont Towns and Villages: North Bennington
The ‘Three Ps’ in village make for a tasty day By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent BENNINGTON — One of the best things to do in Vermont is to drive its stunning back roads and discover the hidden gems within the rolling…
Read More →A perfect weekend in Brattleboro
Culture mavens curate 3 days of delicious fun, experiences for you and yours with Gallery Walk, Food Truck Roundup and Bandwagon Summer Series By Noah Hoffenberg, Vermont Country Magazine BRATTLEBORO — There’s something special happening in Brattleboro. Those in the know seek…
Read More →Literary history exhibit coming to new Amtrak station By Lissa Weinmann, Brattleboro Words Project BRATTLEBORO — A new bridge over the Connecticut River linking Brattleboro and New Hampshire will open in 2024. The old Anna Hunt Marsh and Charles Dana bridges will…
Read More →Lucia Rising blooms as a business By Chris Mays, Vermont Country DUMMERSTON — Last year, Lindsay Richard made flowers available via a roadside stand in front of her residence on Route 5 in Dummerston between Brattleboro and Putney. That was the bulk…
Read More →Scones and muffins at Guilford Country Store
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine GUILFORD — For Ali West, one of the new owners of the Guilford Country Store, stepping into the store is a return to her Vermont roots. “I’ve been in cafes and delis since I was 15…
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