Quick Area Guide
Brattleboro
Four Seasons of natural beauty defines this rural historic region of New England.
The abundant natural resources provide opportunities for industry, recreational
activities, travel and tourism year round. The many diverse communities reflect the
heritage of the region with their strong citizen participation in democratic town
governments and with fine historic architecture. The area is a source of inspiration
for the creative and cultural arts.
Brattleboro and surrounding towns in Vermont & New Hampshire was designated as One of the 100 Best Towns to Live In. The area provides excellent educational
opportunities for all of life learning, a wide range of businesses to sustain strong
employment from the service industries to large industrial sites, health care providers
and hospital services that have achieved national recognition. Four season recreational
opportunities abound. An inspiring place to live, to work, and to play.
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Attractions
This special place and its people are the foremost attraction to this long loved historic region of New England.
It is the natural beauty and natural resources of this four season region that nourishes a rich, vibrant, and unique environment to live and play. Driving through the winding country roads through river valleys into the mountains past scenic farms, historic villages, and thriving shopping districts it defines itself.
It is the people who call it home diverse in lifestyle, in heritage, in beliefs, and in cultural and artistic expression that nourishes a vibrant sense of community with resident participation and commitment.
In any season, the communities are involved in a variety of events from Winter Carnivals. Fall Foliage Festivals, County Fairs, church suppers, farmers markets, old fashioned parades, town meetings, music festivals and concerts, art exhibits and more reflective of New England traditions.
The Fall Foliage season in Vermont offers some of the most beautiful foliage scenery in the United States. Southern Vermont has spectacular drives and tours to appreciate and connect with the natural beauty and seasonal change.
Maple Sugaring season in the early spring is when the local sugarmakers produce delicious maple syrup from the sap collected from the maple trees. There are many local sugarhouses in operation at this time where one can see the evaporation process in action and taste the "Vermont Gold".
Covered Bridges in Vermont are a unique feature of the landscape. Windham County proudly has maintained or restored 12 historic covered bridges some are in daily use and some are to be explored.
Vermont Farms sustain the natural connection of living with nature and producing farm products. This farming area has many thriving and productive farms dairy farms, sheep farms, organic vegetable farms, fruit orchards and more.
Outdoor Recreation and adventure opportunities abound. Many towns provide a wide range of opportunities all season activities bicycling, hiking, fishing, skating, skiing, swimming, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and boating winter, summer, fall, and spring.
Resorts in the area provide four season recreation.
Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain long established resorts are desired destinations, providing a full range of year round facilities to enjoy skiing for all ages and abilities, summer festivals, and golfing in the beautiful Green Mountains.
Other attractions that are well known to residents and visitors include:
Marlboro Music is recognized as todays preeminent center for advanced musical Studies. It is credited for its pivotal role in the development of chamber music in the U.S.,and for training generations of musical leaders. There are concerts through out the summer.
The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers assists local Snowmobile clubs that establish and maintain trails with landowners for touring.
The Connecticut River Byway Waypoint Visitors Center is a former rail yard. The award winning design represents a train locomotive and railroad station canopy with the building passing under an arch evocative of the old arch bridge. The Interpretive Center is in a unique location to provide the visitor a window to the past and a jumping off point to explore the Connecticut River Valley.
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Golf and Tennis
Experience the natural beauty of the rolling hills with views of the West River Valley on this 18 hole long established scenic golf course and Country Club.
Situated on the picturesque Ashuelot River, the 36 hole course is a challenging championship golf course that is a favorite of recreational and competitive golfers alike.
Nestled in the Deerfield Valley of Southern Vermont, the Desmond Muirhead 18 hole designed course provides spectacular views of the Green Mountains.
A public 9 hole course in historic Walpole on Prospect Hill.
The Keene Country Club 18 hole golf course, designed by Wayne Stiles in 1923 and updated over time, provides challenges for every level of play. The magnificent mountain views enhance the play time.
Mt. Snow Country Club is an 18 hole championship course with gorgeous mountain views, lush fairways, and large carpet-like greens. Championship mens and ladies tees offer opportunities for all playing abilities.
The championship 27 hole course designed by Geoffrey Cornish is one of the top golf courses in New England. They have hosted 6 LPGA events. Situated in the Green Mountains, the natural beauty enhances the enjoyment of the immaculately cared for greens.
The Brattleboro Outing Club sponsors affordable recreational programs, events, and facilities in Brattleboro and surrounding towns for recreation in all seasons for all ages.
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Museums
Throughout the area, there are abundant opportunities at many public sites to view, to research, and to appreciate history and art in collections assembled by town historical societies. Additionally, there are many ever changing art exhibits in libraries, in banks, in town halls, in galleries and shops.
The museum is housed in a restored railroad station in the downtown area of Brattleboro. There are frequent changing exhibits by regional and international acclaimed artists, as well as educational programs and events for all ages.
The museum is located on the site of the original Estey Organ Company in Brattleboro. It celebrates the heritage of the company that made reed, pipe, and electronic organs that were sold locally and worldwide from the late 1800s to 1950s.
A living history museum located on the Connecticut River that is an authentically reconstructed English settlement. It was the most northern fort of the settlements on the river in the time of colonialism. The forts history spans the time of interacting with the native population- mostly Abenaki, to the establishment of homes and businesses to support the families by establishing trading routes, to the fortification and military presence in the Revolutionary War and the French and Indian Wars.
Situated in the beautiful historic village of Grafton, the museum encourages awareness, understanding, and conservation of the natural world through exhibits, programs, and field trips.
Naulakha, the home designed and built by Rudyard Kipling in 1892-93. The estate is ideally situated in its naturalistic setting with views of mountains and valleys.
Built in 1787, and restored in 1907, the Federal meetinghouse is the earliest public building in Vermont in nearly original condition.
Located in Springfield, Vermont, the center captures many visitors with its grand architecture, spectacular art, and rich history. It is a focus for creative and performing arts as well as literary and scientific endeavors.
The natural museum has on display one of the largest collection of mounted birds in New England more than 600 birds, including 3 extinct species, displayed in 100 dioramas. There are live birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians.
Situated in the picturesque town of Marlboro, the gallery serves as a teaching resource as well as a community cultural facility.
Historical artifacts are housed in the 1830 building, which stores an important fabric collection.
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Preserves and Parks
The diverse geographic makeup of mountains, rivers, lakes and ponds, provides for many unique recreation experiences from camping in state parks, hiking on mountain trails, picnicking by a babbling brook, cross country skiing among snow laden evergreens - the four season opportunities are endless.
Black Gum Swamp Vernon, VT
Brattleboro Memorial Living Park Brattleboro, VT
Chesterfield Gorge State Park Chesterfield, NH
Fort Dummer State Park Brattleboro, VT
Grafton Ponds Recreation Center Grafton, VT
Grout Pond West Wardsboro, VT
Jamacia State Park Jamacia, VT
Lake Whitingham Whitingham, VT
Molly Stark State Park Wilmington, VT
Pisgah State Park Chesterfield, NH
Somerset Reservoir Somerset, VT
Townshend State Park Townshend, VT
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Shopping
Co-op's
The local food co-ops are renowned for their natural food products, fresh local fruits, and healthy deli prepared foods.
Brattleboro Food Co-op- Brattleboro,VT
Putney Food Co-op Putney, VT
Book Stores
The area supports many long established independent bookstores. Browsing or buying, your interests will be satisfied.
Book Cellar Brattleboro,VT
Brattleboro Books Brattleboro, VT
Bartlebys Books Wilmington,VT
Everyones Books Brattleboro,VT
Heartstone Books Putney, VT
Olde & New England Books Newfane, VT
Ray Boas Bookseller Walpole, NH
The Toadstool Book Shops Keene, NH
Village Square Booksellers Bellows Falls, VT
Downtown Shopping Districts
The towns of Brattleboro, Wilmington, Bellows Falls, Walpole, N.H. and Keene, NH support vibrant shopping districts. These towns integrate the long established history of being the centers of commerce for the surrounding rural towns with the ever changing needs and interests of the people.
Specialty Shopping
Reflecting this historic and agricultural region, there are specialty shops that market local products maple syrup, cheese, wood products, vegetables and fruits, and more.
For the sports enthusiasts, there are shops to provide for four season outdoor recreation - from bicycling the country roads, to skiing in the snow covered mountains, to hiking the many woodland trails.
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Grafton Cheese Factory Grafton, VT
Townshend Auction Barn Townshend, VT
West Hill Shop Putney, VT
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Theaters
The creative climate of this region has long inspired and supported the creative arts in many forms- from summer band concerts, to year round performing arts programs, to film festivals, to a full range of year round music festivals and concerts - from an internationally acclaimed Bach festival to the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in the park, to local Jazz concerts.
Bellows Falls Opera House Bellows Falls, Vt
Brattleboro Music Center Brattleboro, VT
The Colonial Theater Keene, NH
Friends of Music at Guilford Guilford, VT
Grafton Coronet Band Grafton, VT
Hooker Dunham Theater Brattleboro, VT
Latchis Theater Brattleboro, VT
Marlboro Music Festival Marlboro, VT
Memorial Hall Center for the Arts Wilmington,VT
New England Youth Theater Brattleboro, VT
Nimble Arts Brattleboro, VT
Sandglass Theater Putney,VT
Saxtons River Playhouse Saxtons River, VT
Vermont Jazz Center Brattleboro, VT
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Yellow Barn Putney,VT
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