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The 10 Best Things to do in Green Mountains, Green Mountains
Vermonts Green Mountains are the peaks that gave the 14th state its name. Still largely covered by the verdant forest, the area is a year-round destination, popular with both skiers and hikers. The Long Trail, a wilderness hiking trail, traverses the state, while drivers set a slower pace on Vermonts scenic roads. Quaint towns, such as Stowe and Montgomery, acres of farmed valleys, apple orchards, covered bridges and specialty stores take visitors back in time, and charming inns await.
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1. North Meadow Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
We are a small dairy farm and cheese making facility. We sell farmhouse cheese and local humanely raised meats and raw milk. We give tours of the farm and our progress and answer questions about farm to table. Our goal/mission is to educate our community and guests about a small farm life.
Reviewed By spage36 - Dorset, United States
What a fantastic farm settled into the hills of Manchester. The owners couldn’t be nicer and take care of the animals that range from massive 800 lb pigs (we like Pierre the Pig the best) to calfs, goats and sheep and others. They let our little ones pick up the animals, collect eggs and do just about as much as we pleased in terms of farm help! It is a smaller family run organization where tours are personable and you can wander into their shop full of both their eggs, meats and cheese. There is also loads of breads, honey, sauces and other food products that we’ve seen sold at the weekly farmers markets in town so it’s been a nice tip of the cap to some of the local businesses. In the summertime, the fresh vegetable garden is a source of big envy for us as aspiring gardeners.
2. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews
Historic home of Robert Lincoln, only child of President and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. The estate has beautiful gardens, restored 1903 wooden Pullman palace car, goat farm and cheesemaking facility, 12+ miles of walking trails, teaching greenhouse and cross-country skiing in winter.
Reviewed By aschwartz10100 - Brooklyn, United States
After visiting Manchester dozens of times, we finally went to HIldene and can't believe we didn't go before. The entrance fee seemed pretty high, but surely that is needed to support the maintenance and operation. You could spend much of a day touring the historic house and restored Pullman car (with great docents to give insight into what you're seeing), visiting the goats and farm, and hiking or skiing the trails.
3. Bennington Museum
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4.5 based on 366 reviews
Bennington Museum - a Museum of Art, History, and Innovation. Home to the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings and 19th-century Bennington Pottery, it also presents Battle of Bennington memorabilia and weaponry, and Gilded Age Vermont, highlighting the industrial and cultural innovation of the late 1800s to the 1920s including the 1924 Wasp Touring Car, paintings by William Morris Hunt, and works by Lewis Comfort Tiffany. Bennington Modernism Gallery celebrates the art created from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s by a group of avant-garde artists working in and around Bennington who led the nation in artistic thought and innovation. Artists may include Pat Adams, Paul Feeley, Helen Frankenthaler, Patricia Johanson, Vincent Longo, Kenneth Noland, and Jules Olitski. Early Vermont Life Gallery presents life in Vermont from the time when the earliest European settlers arrived in 1761 to the early 1800s. 14 galleries. Changing exhibitions. Museum Store & more.
Reviewed By Ilanfreedman
This museum has a collection of paintings, furniture, and firearms, even an antique automobile. I liked the Grandma Moses exhibit on display. I also liked the painting of a sleigh.
4. Molly Stark Trail
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
A 40-mile scenic drive between Bennington and Brattleboro.
Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States
My wife and I had a very pleasant ride along Route 9 west of Brattleboro and visited three stops that were well worth our time. First, east of Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook. we stopped at Matt's Maple Syrup outlet where we bought one half gallon of delicious syrup. Second, on the west side of Hogback Mt. Scenic Overlook, we stopped at the Molly Stark State Park where we walked along the trails with our Golden Retriever in quiet woodlands. Thirdly, we stopped at the Hogback Mt Scenic Overlook where one can see for miles and miles.
5. Bennington Battle Monument
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4.5 based on 720 reviews
Monument to a key battle of the American Revolution. The monument stands over 300 feet tall.
Reviewed By amandaeliza23 - Hershey, United States
Loved this stop! If you go up the elevator you get a view of Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts (they have them labeled which I appreciated). The monuments placed around the grassy area were surprisingly interesting too, and continued in a little museum on the ground floor by the elevator. The gift shop was a perfect souvenir treasure trove. Oh, and nice bathrooms are right next to the gift shop too, which is a definite plus mid road trip.
6. Old First Congregational Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
This 1805 Bennington church is where poet Robert Frost is buried.
Reviewed By Doc3100 - Traverse City, United States
This is a classic New England church which proudly maintains its Puritan connections. Although an active parish, docents are available during the week to share its history dating back to 1805. From the soapstone foot warmer to the architectural sound dome in the ceiling, you will not want to miss this gem.
7. Mount Equinox
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Drive this scenic mountain which is also used as a outdoor classroom for the study of various species of plants and animals. At 5.2 miles, the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive is the longest privately owned paved toll road in the U.S. Those who prefer to hike can pick up a trail map at the Toll House. At the top of the mountain is our new Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Center packed with info about Equinox Mountain and the Carthusian Monks. The private property which is 7,000 acres is owned by the Carthusain monks. A cloistered order of Catholic monks. There is the Catholic gift shop at the bottom of the mountain and also souvenirs from your trip.
Reviewed By LPMaineVa
A fantastic drive up the mountain with different views of the surrounding mountains from each lookout spot til you reach the summit. Wow! You can see for Miles on a good day! The leaves were beautiful and added to the wonderful views! You can check the weather at the top in a live feed at the shop at the base where you pay the entrance fee.
8. Lye Brook Falls
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By 636amandaw - Des Moines, United States
Quiet and beautiful hike. Fairly moderate. You can easily take your dog, we saw several on our hike. The falls are a great spot to relax after a good hike!
9. Equinox Preservation Trust
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By mohammedc537 - Corona, United States
My family and i hiked the blue summit trail. Took us about four hours (we have a 5 year old), with plenty of stops along the way to rest. Its not easy though, its pretty much a upward sloped path for the entire length of the trail, which is about three miles long. Another option is to just drive up there. Once you get up the you can enjoy the marvelous views which includes NY, MA, and NH in the distance. Theres a visitors center in the summit as well. Took us about 2 1/2 hours to get back down. You might think going down would be easy, but it presents its own set of challenges. Because of the slope, you have to work kind of hard to keep your footing and not just barrel on down. Saw only a few people along the trail with you, as most people are probably doing the easier/shorter ones. Definitely recommended for the views alone!
10. Silk Road Covered Bridge
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By JennyMarie82 - Harrisburg, United States
Disclaimer: no there was not an actual tour it was my own self driving through each of the bridges in Bennington Vermont. What is nice about the three bridges besides the beautiful landscape and preserved structures themselves is that they are conveniently located within five minutes of each other. If you are someone that would like to see covered bridges but do not want to go on a “hunt” for them this trio in Bennington is perfect.
