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Fall Foliage on a riverbank in Bennington Vermont

Celebrate Fall Foliage in Bennington, Vermont

Fall is one of the most magical times of the year to visit Bennington, Vermont. We want you to love autumn in Bennington as much as we do, so we’re sharing our favorite fall activities around town.

September is Lively in Bennington

Even in a Certain Cemetery

Eventful Days Ahead!

There’s a lot going on in Bennington this summer! Here are some of the town’s coolest events for August through Labor Day weekend.

Public Art and Where to Find It

Art is everywhere, if you look for it, and in Bennington you do not have to look very far.

The view from Harmon Hill in Bennington, Vermont

Hit the Trails! Bennington’s Got ‘Em

Bennington, Vermont just became the newest Appalachian Trail community!

"The Birches," 1940, Luigi Lucioni, collection of Lyman Orton and the Vermont Country Store

The Bennington Museum Welcomes Spring with “Robert Frost: At Present in Vermont”

“Robert Frost: At Present in Vermont” is the title of the Bennington Museum’s new exhibit on Robert Frost’s Bennington County years (extending to the present: Frost is buried a hundred yards up the hill from the Museum).

The view from the beach at Lake Shaftsbury State Park in Vermont

Recreating Responsibly in Bennington

As the fickle spring weather succumbs to the warmth of summer, Vermonters are beginning to spend more and more time outside. Governor Scott’s Play Smart and Play Safe plan outlines how Vermonters can participate in outdoor recreation and fitness activities in ways that can be enjoyed while social distancing.