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Food Scene
From Donuts to Delis to Dinner spots, these are our local recommendations!
Local general store and pick-up breakfast/lunch spot, walking distance from the Crik House. Katie will accept food orders via facebook messenger or phone. Great sandwiches, and Battenkill Valley ice cream in the summer!
https://www.facebook.com/whitecreekcountrystore/
White Creek Country Store 1072 County Rt 68
1072 County Road 68Local general store and pick-up breakfast/lunch spot, walking distance from the Crik House. Katie will accept food orders via facebook messenger or phone. Great sandwiches, and Battenkill Valley ice cream in the summer!
https://www.facebook.com/whitecreekcountrystore/
Great breakfast/lunch spot on one side, and excellent Vermont fine dining on the other. 8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center. Eat in or take out.
https://vermontfinedining.com/pangaea/
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Pangaea
3 Prospect StGreat breakfast/lunch spot on one side, and excellent Vermont fine dining on the other. 8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center. Eat in or take out.
https://vermontfinedining.com/pangaea/
An easy inexpensive place for burgers and a beer. 8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center.
http://www.kevinssportspubandrestaurant.com/
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Kevin's Sports Pub & Restaurant
27 Main StAn easy inexpensive place for burgers and a beer. 8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center.
http://www.kevinssportspubandrestaurant.com/
Excellent seasonal organic flatbread pizzeria. 8 minute drive to North Bennington town center. Eat in or take out.
https://www.marigoldkitchen.info/
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Marigold Kitchen Pizza
25 Main StExcellent seasonal organic flatbread pizzeria. 8 minute drive to North Bennington town center. Eat in or take out.
https://www.marigoldkitchen.info/
Very hip European-style flatbread pizzeria and bar. Eat in or take out and visit the art gallery next door while there! Yucel is an artist, marketing executive and NYC transplant who enjoys manning the bar most nights. Check their website for weekend music offerings. Eat-in or takeout. 15 minute drive to Hoosick Falls town center.
https://www.bytepizzany.com/
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BYTE
15 John StVery hip European-style flatbread pizzeria and bar. Eat in or take out and visit the art gallery next door while there! Yucel is an artist, marketing executive and NYC transplant who enjoys manning the bar most nights. Check their website for weekend music offerings. Eat-in or takeout. 15 minute drive to Hoosick Falls town center.
https://www.bytepizzany.com/
Hip coffee shop in downtown Hoosick Falls- 15 minute drive from the Crik House. For dog and motorcycle lovers! https://www.ironcoffeecompany.com/menu
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Iron Coffee Co.
9 Main StHip coffee shop in downtown Hoosick Falls- 15 minute drive from the Crik House. For dog and motorcycle lovers! https://www.ironcoffeecompany.com/menu
The best place for music, beer, tapas, and good company. Beautiful river views. 15 minute drive.
https://www.brownsbrewing.com/
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Brown's Brewing Company's Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery
50 Factory Hill RdThe best place for music, beer, tapas, and good company. Beautiful river views. 15 minute drive.
https://www.brownsbrewing.com/
Euro-style beergarten with great music and food. 15 minute drive.
https://www.brownsbrewing.com/
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UNIHOG
2 Center StEuro-style beergarten with great music and food. 15 minute drive.
https://www.brownsbrewing.com/
Deli and more... great macrons! 15 minutes to the Hoosick Falls town center from the Crik House.
https://www.hoosickprovisions.com/
Hoosick Provisions
15 Church StDeli and more... great macrons! 15 minutes to the Hoosick Falls town center from the Crik House.
https://www.hoosickprovisions.com/
Best donuts EVER. The line is long, so try to arrive before 9:30am, and bring a coffee and pass the time with the lcoals while you wait. Cash only, Sundays only.
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King Bakery Donut Cart
108 W Main StBest donuts EVER. The line is long, so try to arrive before 9:30am, and bring a coffee and pass the time with the lcoals while you wait. Cash only, Sundays only.
Great beer and atmosphere. Check the schedule for music. Food trucks are outside. 15 minutes to the Cambridge town center. Located next to a green that occasionally hosts farmers market or weekend pick-up croquet games.
https://argylebrewing.com/cambridge/
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Argyle Brewing Company Cambridge NY
6 Broad StGreat beer and atmosphere. Check the schedule for music. Food trucks are outside. 15 minutes to the Cambridge town center. Located next to a green that occasionally hosts farmers market or weekend pick-up croquet games.
https://argylebrewing.com/cambridge/
You can get most groceries and toiletries here without having to drive all the way into Bennington to the Hannaford. They also sell sandwiches and worms if you like to fish! 5 minute drive towards North Bennington from the Crik House.
https://vtrga.org/north-bennington-variety
North Bennington Variety
9 Vermont Route 67 WestYou can get most groceries and toiletries here without having to drive all the way into Bennington to the Hannaford. They also sell sandwiches and worms if you like to fish! 5 minute drive towards North Bennington from the Crik House.
https://vtrga.org/north-bennington-variety
Country Gals Cafe'
9 E Main StGreat local diner!
Outdoor Entertainment
Explore the outdoors from your doorstep or within an hours drive. There is something for every time of year!
A nostalgic breath of fresh air. Take the fam here on a hot summer days for swimming and paddling. This is a lifeguarded beach with playground equipment, restrooms and a snack stand. Across the lake you can see the train go by on its way through North Bennington. This is a true slice of American life.
8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center.
A 2 mile trail connects Lake Paran with the Robert Frost Stone House.
https://lakeparanvt.org/
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Lake Paran
A nostalgic breath of fresh air. Take the fam here on a hot summer days for swimming and paddling. This is a lifeguarded beach with playground equipment, restrooms and a snack stand. Across the lake you can see the train go by on its way through North Bennington. This is a true slice of American life.
8 minute drive to the North Bennington town center.
A 2 mile trail connects Lake Paran with the Robert Frost Stone House.
https://lakeparanvt.org/
Relax under the towering pines at this peaceful, lifeguarded state park. Playground equipment and bathhouse. No snack stand. 15 minute drive from the Crik House.
https://washingtoncountyny.gov/659/Lauderdale-Park
Lake Lauderdale County Park
2642 New York 22Relax under the towering pines at this peaceful, lifeguarded state park. Playground equipment and bathhouse. No snack stand. 15 minute drive from the Crik House.
https://washingtoncountyny.gov/659/Lauderdale-Park
Another beautiful state park with a bathhouse, and playground equipment. There is a great hike around the lake that is great for dogs.
https://vtstateparks.com/shaftsbury.html
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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Lake Shaftsbury RdAnother beautiful state park with a bathhouse, and playground equipment. There is a great hike around the lake that is great for dogs.
https://vtstateparks.com/shaftsbury.html
If you only have time for a few hike while in town, make this one of them. 15 minute drive to the trail head in Bennington.
https://vermontbeginshere.com/hiking-white-rocks-bennington-vermont/
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White Rocks
449 NorthBranch StIf you only have time for a few hike while in town, make this one of them. 15 minute drive to the trail head in Bennington.
https://vermontbeginshere.com/hiking-white-rocks-bennington-vermont/
You MUST go tubing on a hot summer day. BVO offers full rentals, pick up and drop off, weather predictions and route suggestions. 15 minutes from the Crik House.
https://battenkillvalleyoutdoors.com/
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Battenkill Valley Outdoors
1414 NY-313You MUST go tubing on a hot summer day. BVO offers full rentals, pick up and drop off, weather predictions and route suggestions. 15 minutes from the Crik House.
https://battenkillvalleyoutdoors.com/
This tiny ski hill offers a true Americana experience. Short lift lines, low cost rentals and passes, great restaurant and bar, tubing, and top notch lesson programs, Willard Mountain is the perfect day ski trip for the whole family- especially if you have beginner skiers. Located 20 minutes from the Crik House.
http://www.willardmountain.com/
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Willard Mountain
77 The Intervale RdThis tiny ski hill offers a true Americana experience. Short lift lines, low cost rentals and passes, great restaurant and bar, tubing, and top notch lesson programs, Willard Mountain is the perfect day ski trip for the whole family- especially if you have beginner skiers. Located 20 minutes from the Crik House.
http://www.willardmountain.com/
For a slope in between Willard and Stratton, you can't go wrong with Bromley. It is still small enough that you can let the kids have free reign, but big enough so that you can spend the whole day on the slopes and not get bored. 45 minutes from the Crik House.
https://www.bromley.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1JGRBhBSEiwAxXblwezOvjqo7y50vWsxdSp5JKF-jBcOsvKTInjChoABK79zm9FOe4qq3RoCVhEQAvD_BwE
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Bromley Mountain
For a slope in between Willard and Stratton, you can't go wrong with Bromley. It is still small enough that you can let the kids have free reign, but big enough so that you can spend the whole day on the slopes and not get bored. 45 minutes from the Crik House.
https://www.bromley.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1JGRBhBSEiwAxXblwezOvjqo7y50vWsxdSp5JKF-jBcOsvKTInjChoABK79zm9FOe4qq3RoCVhEQAvD_BwE
Drive North 45 minutes to the largest (and most expensive) ski resort in the area!
https://www.stratton.com/
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Stratton Mountain
Drive North 45 minutes to the largest (and most expensive) ski resort in the area!
https://www.stratton.com/
Farmstands
Take advantage of the kitchen and grill and cook up some and the fresh, local, produce, meats and more!
Fresh produce during the summer months. This is the family farm of Grandma Moses! 5 minute drive.
Moses Farm
128 New York 67Fresh produce during the summer months. This is the family farm of Grandma Moses! 5 minute drive.
Great farm stand, 5 minute drive toward Cambridge from the Crik House. Amazing mesclun mix.
Happenchance Farm Inc
396 County Road 68Great farm stand, 5 minute drive toward Cambridge from the Crik House. Amazing mesclun mix.
Best unfiltered cider around- but it goes quick! Apples, meat, and honey also available. 5 minute drive towards Cambridge, directly across the street from Happenchance Farmstand.
Perry's Orchard
212 Delevan RoadBest unfiltered cider around- but it goes quick! Apples, meat, and honey also available. 5 minute drive towards Cambridge, directly across the street from Happenchance Farmstand.
Wonderful full service summer farm store with everything from milk and cheese, to bread and pasta, to fruits and veggies, and meats. Seasonal and locally sourced. 15 minutes drive north towards Manchester.
https://clearbrookfarm.com/
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Clear Brook Farm
47 Hidden Valley RdWonderful full service summer farm store with everything from milk and cheese, to bread and pasta, to fruits and veggies, and meats. Seasonal and locally sourced. 15 minutes drive north towards Manchester.
https://clearbrookfarm.com/
Cambridge Valley Farmers Market
11 Washington Sthttp://www.cambridgevalleyfarmersmarket.com/
About 35 minutes south, Troy, NY is worth a day trip to visit their farmer's market, eateries, concert hall, historic architecture, and more.
Fun fact: Part of the Gilded Age series was set in this beautiful city.
https://www.troymarket.org/
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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StAbout 35 minutes south, Troy, NY is worth a day trip to visit their farmer's market, eateries, concert hall, historic architecture, and more.
Fun fact: Part of the Gilded Age series was set in this beautiful city.
https://www.troymarket.org/
Cultural stops
View the changing exhibits on regional history and art. Hike the grounds to visit Robert Frost's grave and get your fill of Grandma Moses artwork. Check the website for upcoming programs. Kids are admitted free! Reserve and hour or two to explore this cultural site.
benningtonmuseum.org
From here it is a short walk to the Bennington Monument!
15 minute drive from the Crik House.
Two free passes to the Museum are available with this rental.
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Bennington Museum
75 Main StView the changing exhibits on regional history and art. Hike the grounds to visit Robert Frost's grave and get your fill of Grandma Moses artwork. Check the website for upcoming programs. Kids are admitted free! Reserve and hour or two to explore this cultural site.
benningtonmuseum.org
From here it is a short walk to the Bennington Monument!
15 minute drive from the Crik House.
Two free passes to the Museum are available with this rental.
Catch a show or sign up for a yoga class. 15 minutes to the Cambridge town center.
https://hubbardhall.org/
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Hubbard Hall - Center for the Arts and Education
25 E Main StCatch a show or sign up for a yoga class. 15 minutes to the Cambridge town center.
https://hubbardhall.org/
Explore the place where the great poet laureate once lived and where he wrote some of his seminal works. A 2 mile trail connects this site with Lake Paran in North Bennington.
15 minute drive from the Crik House.
https://www.bennington.edu/robert-frost-stone-house-museum
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Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College
121 Vermont Rte 7aExplore the place where the great poet laureate once lived and where he wrote some of his seminal works. A 2 mile trail connects this site with Lake Paran in North Bennington.
15 minute drive from the Crik House.
https://www.bennington.edu/robert-frost-stone-house-museum
Take a tour of a this beautiful historic house in downtown North Bennington. Its grounds include a 1 mile loop through fields and woods, or stay on the round to take a 4 mile loop around the whole property. Great for dogs on leash.
Join for a pick-up game of croquet in the summer on Thursday evenings.
https://www.parkmccullough.org/
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Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion
1 Park StTake a tour of a this beautiful historic house in downtown North Bennington. Its grounds include a 1 mile loop through fields and woods, or stay on the round to take a 4 mile loop around the whole property. Great for dogs on leash.
Join for a pick-up game of croquet in the summer on Thursday evenings.
https://www.parkmccullough.org/
Located 45 minutes from the Crik house, you will find the Clark Art Institute featuring some fine impressionist works and interesting changing exhibitions.
https://www.clarkart.edu/
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StLocated 45 minutes from the Crik house, you will find the Clark Art Institute featuring some fine impressionist works and interesting changing exhibitions.
https://www.clarkart.edu/
This internationally recognized festival is only 45 minutes away. Make it an evening out in Williamstown, but be sure to book your tickets in advance.
https://wtfestival.org/
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Williamstown Theatre Festival
1000 Main StThis internationally recognized festival is only 45 minutes away. Make it an evening out in Williamstown, but be sure to book your tickets in advance.
https://wtfestival.org/
A great local summer theatrical experience for a little less $$$ than the WTF scene- just 40 minute drive north.
https://dorsettheatrefestival.org/
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Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney RdA great local summer theatrical experience for a little less $$$ than the WTF scene- just 40 minute drive north.
https://dorsettheatrefestival.org/
Within 35 minutes you can visit the largest contemporary art space in the country, and it does not disappoint. Check their website for performances and what is currently on view.
https://massmoca.org/
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayWithin 35 minutes you can visit the largest contemporary art space in the country, and it does not disappoint. Check their website for performances and what is currently on view.
https://massmoca.org/
Just under an hours drive, you can make a day of it at the track in Saratoga Springs, NY, while keeping your budget (and wits) in line by staying out of this summertime tourism magnet. Enjoy shopping, great eats, and more, and then come back to the Crik for some peace and quiet!
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Saratoga racetrack
267 Union AveJust under an hours drive, you can make a day of it at the track in Saratoga Springs, NY, while keeping your budget (and wits) in line by staying out of this summertime tourism magnet. Enjoy shopping, great eats, and more, and then come back to the Crik for some peace and quiet!
Visit the Lincoln family historic house, restored Pullman Car, and Dene Farm. Fun for the whole family- and especially fun in spring when the goats are being born!
https://hildene.org/
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Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene RdVisit the Lincoln family historic house, restored Pullman Car, and Dene Farm. Fun for the whole family- and especially fun in spring when the goats are being born!
https://hildene.org/
Fun sculpture, rotating exhibits and classes. Make sure to visit the excellent cafe onsite: CurATE. 30 minute drive north.
https://www.svac.org/
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Southern Vermont Arts Center
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center DrFun sculpture, rotating exhibits and classes. Make sure to visit the excellent cafe onsite: CurATE. 30 minute drive north.
https://www.svac.org/
Cute little art Museum in the middle of nowhere! You can get to it by tubing and picnic on the grounds for a fun day trip.
https://thegeorgi.com/
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The Georgi on the Battenkill
28 Adam LnCute little art Museum in the middle of nowhere! You can get to it by tubing and picnic on the grounds for a fun day trip.
https://thegeorgi.com/
A fun, and free modern art experience on the campus of Skidmore College - about an hour's drive. Take a day trip to Saratoga for the food, the concerts at Historic Caffe Lena, and the shopping!
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The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College
815 N BroadwayA fun, and free modern art experience on the campus of Skidmore College - about an hour's drive. Take a day trip to Saratoga for the food, the concerts at Historic Caffe Lena, and the shopping!
Shopping
This local artisan usually sells out each week, so it is hit or miss if you will find her shop open. But, her work is prized by locals, and if you pick up any mementos while in town, a piece by Katie would be a true prize- if you are lucky enough to snag one.
Born in 1953 in Frankfort, Indiana, Katie Cleaver served a three-year apprenticeship with metalsmith Philip Morton at the Working Hand Craft Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. In 1975 she opened her own studio, Katie Cleaver, Metalsmith, on 334 Main Street in Bennington, Vt. She fabricates one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, with an emphasis on mixed-metal techniques and the use of semi-precious stones.
Katie Cleaver
334 Main StreetThis local artisan usually sells out each week, so it is hit or miss if you will find her shop open. But, her work is prized by locals, and if you pick up any mementos while in town, a piece by Katie would be a true prize- if you are lucky enough to snag one.
Born in 1953 in Frankfort, Indiana, Katie Cleaver served a three-year apprenticeship with metalsmith Philip Morton at the Working Hand Craft Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. In 1975 she opened her own studio, Katie Cleaver, Metalsmith, on 334 Main Street in Bennington, Vt. She fabricates one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, with an emphasis on mixed-metal techniques and the use of semi-precious stones.
Currently closed due to the pandemic, we hope to see iconic Bennington Potters open again soon. Some pieces are available at the Bennington Museum gift shop, and many more are available online. But hopefully you will be able to experience the beauty of the awesome factory in-person when you visit.
https://www.benningtonpotters.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1JGRBhBSEiwAxXblwWu7mG0LYu2oAQ6IqmLj5xw4K3QGSbKh9uaEisohazgs3LEYBokxsxoC320QAvD_BwE
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Bennington Potters
324 County StCurrently closed due to the pandemic, we hope to see iconic Bennington Potters open again soon. Some pieces are available at the Bennington Museum gift shop, and many more are available online. But hopefully you will be able to experience the beauty of the awesome factory in-person when you visit.
https://www.benningtonpotters.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1JGRBhBSEiwAxXblwWu7mG0LYu2oAQ6IqmLj5xw4K3QGSbKh9uaEisohazgs3LEYBokxsxoC320QAvD_BwE
If you are a fly fisher, this is the pace to go. Great finds and gifts for the outdoorsman/woman and your pet at the outlet store, as well as fly fishing demonstrations in the summer.
https://www.orvis.com/
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Orvis
4180 Main StIf you are a fly fisher, this is the pace to go. Great finds and gifts for the outdoorsman/woman and your pet at the outlet store, as well as fly fishing demonstrations in the summer.
https://www.orvis.com/
Support local and read while on vacation!
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Battenkill Books LLC
15 E Main StSupport local and read while on vacation!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
You must have a car to live in the Crik, but...
Bikes work too once you are here!
Hybrid tires are great in case you want to detour off of paved roads (which you probably inevitable will in these parts). The Cambridge Valley Cycling Club is a great resource for exploring the area on 2 wheels: http://www.cambridgevalleycycling.org/
The Tour de Battenkill is a great reginal event in May: https://tourofthebattenkill.com/
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Bring Rainboots
It can get muddy out here in farm country, and if you like to walk, we suggest that you bring your rainboots- no matter what the forecast. Hiking boots and even flipflops are fine too, but you will get dirty and we have found rainboots are made for this. Embrace the style!
We also ask that you leave those rainboots at the door of the Crik house, and if you have opted to bring along your 4 legged companion- please direct them to the outdoor hose if needed before coming inside!
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Take a walk
There are some really great walks around here for all seasons, and we assume you are here for a change of pace. Get out and get moving. We will provide you with some trail routes when you check in, and if you want a running partner to show you around, you need only ask!
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Summer Camps
If you are coming up for an extended time during the summer with your little ones, we have the ins and outs of basically all the summer camps in the area- having done it ourselves over the past decade. Just ask us for recommendations, and we will be happy to put you in touch with the right group.
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The Washington County Cheese Tour
Hop in the car and enjoy a day of rural gourmet delights on a self-guided tour through the countryside. See the farms where some of the best cheeses, wines, beers, and ciders in the region are made. Tastings and activities await you at each stop, so plan to explore and enjoy. https://thecheesetour.com/
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Art Show for Agriculture in October
ASA's Landscapes for Landsake is an annual art sale and exhibition that celebrates both the agricultural heritage and stunning landscapes of the Upper Hudson Valley. The show is the region’s largest art buying event of the season. It draws thousands of visitors from all over the country, from professionals (gallery owners and museum curators) to art lovers of all ages. https://www.agstewardship.org/events/Landscapes-for-Landsake-84-pg.htm
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Homebrew Fest in Bennington
Explore lots of local beer in one place winter or summer!
https://www.vthomebrewfests.com/
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North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show
Opening in July and running through October in North Bennington and at the Museum. Troll facebook or benningtonmuseum.org to find current info about opening celebrations!
https://www.wamc.org/podcast/the-roundtable/2021-10-22/2021-north-bennington-outdoor-sculpture-show