The rooms are perfect for a relaxing getaway, with beautiful rooms that feel like home, but with a…read moreunique charm for each room. I've been here several times, and each room is a different experience. The staff are amazing, the bar is available till 9, and they make great cocktails. The breakfast alone is an experience. I often feel bad for not finishing my plate, due to the portions and the time I take to enjoy it.

We really hit pay dirt when it came to the inns of Vermont this past vacation. Each inn we had…read morechosen throughout Vermont was VERY tastefully appointed, and while our rooms were all quite differently decorated, they were each beautiful, not to mention, CLEAN, no matter where we stayed!! However, here at Four Chimneys Inn, we loved it so much, we asked if we could stay another night, and they said YES ! Our first night was spent in a red and yellow decorated room, which was very spacious and comfortable. The bed and pillows were super comfy ! It was room #11 and on the first floor. Our second night was spent next door in #10, and those colors were creams, blues and muted gray. For some reason, my camera picked up mostly the gray and left very little color to view, which is weird, because there was a lot of blue, which I actually preferred to the red and yellow room. The room was perhaps a bit smaller, but it was still VERY spacious and more than enough room for the 2 of us. Again, the bed and pillows were super comfy. I think I liked this second room more, if nothing else, than because of the colors. Blues, grays and creams just spoke to me more than reds and yellows. I felt more at home, I guess. Both rooms had fireplaces, but in disgusting 90+ degree heat/humidity, no thank you. On the first night of our stay, the inn's restaurant was closed, but when we unexpectedly extended our stay by one night, that also opened the possibility of dining in-house, which thrilled our tired bodies like you wouldn't believe. We didn't feel like doing anymore driving, so we stayed put and ended up having an elegant dinner at Four Chimneys Inn. Breakfast the next morning was included with the price of each night's stay, but we only availed ourselves to breakfast after our second night's stay. (See separate review for the restaurant.) The inn staff was incredibly kind and friendly, not to mention, helpful. If ever we get to return to Bennington, Vermont, there is NO DOUBT that we'd find our way back to staying at the Four Chimneys Inn. Everything about this place is inviting, friendly, comfortable, quaint and charming.

My organization, Sage City Symphony, recently had a special dinner here honoring a retiring music…read moredirector.. The food was wonderful and it was handled perfectly! They even set up a microphone for people to use to share memories of their time with this conductor. I highly recommend this venue for special events.

The atmosphere here is so nice. The fireplace is beautiful. They have several great beer selections…read moreon tap. Great menu options. Nice appetizers and salads. The portions were very large. Great desserts too,, but too full to order dessert. We had a reservation for 5 people. They seated us in the bar area. It was much too loud. Could not hear our own conversation at our table. Next time will request dining room. My only problem was that they charge a fee for dinner rolls. Very strange practice. I will go back as I am hoping to eat outside when it warms up and the food was very good.

They have a wonderful student discount! We saw a very cute comedy called The Fourth Wall and loved…read moreit. The Pinot Grigio that they sell in the lobby was an added bonus!

What a great little gem this is!…read more I have only been to two performances there so far but both have been extraordinary. Great seating and layout. Both shows were really professional. The people who seem to be running the place are extremely hospitable and professional as well. I won't miss a future show - great job!

Sadly, the Park McCullough House (really, it's a mansion) was closed on the 2 days we were in…read moreBennington, but at least we got to walk around the beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds. Because we couldn't go on any tour, I only know this... it was built in 1864-65. It was also home to two Vermont governors, and it was visited by President Benjamin Harrison in 1891 when he was in town to dedicate the Bennington Monument. While the mansion may be closed most of the week, one could arrange to have private events held at this beautiful location... like a wedding, as other Yelpers have attested. If we're ever in Bennington again, I hope we could arrange for it to be over a weekend when the mansion is open to viewing.

Really enjoyed this historic house tour. A Victorian home of the former Governor of VT and his…read morefamily. Original furniture and art. Amazing that the home has been preserved like this. Beautiful grounds and gardens. Try to go if you are in the Bennington area.

Just had a lovely bridal shower party event at Dukes in June. The catering here was excellent. We…read morewanted a clam bake type event with seafood and I was originally concerned with the quality and amount of food we would receive but it was plentiful and very fresh. Everything from salad to lobster exceeded our expectations. The grounds are so beautiful and peaceful for any type of celebration! It can be decorated or customized in any way you want. There are un limited options. Annette the lovely lady we worked with is better than a wedding planner! She made me feel at ease when I told her my concerns and everything came out perfect! I highly recommend! Thank you Dukes! We'll be back next year for sure for our office party!!

I attended a work picnic at Duke's Grove . The food was great and the staff was greater. They had…read morenice personality and were very pleasant. Everything was on point

Their Mission Statement says it all.....To strengthen communities and neighborhoods through the…read morearts and to bring art, art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income. Wonderful shows called the Basement Music Series which run late fall thru early spring......art classes, gallery shows etc. Have been many times and never been disappointed. A must see if you live here or just passing through!

From the owner: VAE's studio-based programs include paper making, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing,…read morepainting, writing, music and dance. A quarterly brochure promotes art classes and workshops for teens and adults as well as after-school sessions and vacation art camps for children. Free programs for teens are also offered, as well as exhibition opportunities here at the Mill Gallery and at Stark Hose Firehouse Gallery (in downtown Bennington). These 2 VAE sites also act as performance venues with the Sage Street Mill being home to the popular Basement Music Series. VAE front door Through outreach and private contract work, VAE staff and artists work in the studios with mainstream youth as well as youth-at-risk in residential homes or special school programs. VAE provides art programs offsite to reach local elders, children and their families in housing communities, private schools and Head Start children.

I always shy away from staying in cabins or cottages because they're old & worn & sometimes not so…read moreclean I should say most of the time not all that clean because it's old and worn. This was the exception! Hardwood Hills was not only spotless inside, the grounds were spotless, the people who run the place over and beyond customer service, genuinely nice. They care about how your stay is and was. Can I say it again? Spotless!!! Thanks Martha,Jason,Heath,PJ,Meghan & anyone I may have missed. Also the view exceptional!!! Vermont is so beautiful, so thankful we had the perfect place to stay!!

This motel is kind of fantastic. It's a 'motel' so I had low expectations. But it's nicer than…read moreyou'd ever imagine. It's simple but just done so well. Nothing kitschy or trendy or trying to hard, just relaxing and comfortable and nice. The rooms are good size, nicely furnished, unique art on the walls. The bed is great. The bathtub is better than a lot of fancy hotels. This was such a great surprise.

Lovely museum! Its big enough it has many different exhibits but also small enough you can explore…read moreit all in one or two visits. Staff was very kind and helpful, also super knowledgeable on all exhibits and the products in the gift shop. Price for entry was low and fair for the experience. The schoolhouse they have is a cool step back in time and the current temporary exhibit of "Uncanny Valley" was very intriguing. I hope to see more modern art exhibits like this rotated in so I can make more visits :)

Really enjoyed my recent visit here. The staff member working at the front desk was friendly and…read morewelcoming. It is a small museum with a variety of exhibits, the best by far is the Grandma Moses one. You probably only need about 2 hours here. The gift shop is definitely worth perusing and the building overall is very well maintained.

Without a Hitch made our wedding day such a beautiful success! Our wedding planning was plagued…read morewith constantly changing COVID regulations and I was full of anxiety about how our big day would go. Allison and Sarah could not have been more comforting and proactive. Over email, phone, and video call, they put my mind at ease and I felt so prepared the day of my wedding, no matter what restrictions were in place. Allison could not have done a better job the day of. She built a great rapport with my family, bridal party, and the venue's event manager to ensure the day ran smoothly. She knew the schedule and set up like the back of her hand. When the timing of certain day-of activities changed last minute, she made sure to let me know of the changes and the night went on without issue. If it were not for COVID and my anxieties around how it would affect our wedding I likely would not have looked for an outside coordinator- our venue did provide one that began to work closely with us (and Allison) in the month or so before the wedding and I truly believe she would have done a comparable job in the day-of execution. But it's the long term commitment to the planning process that makes Without a Hitch special. And while our venue did not host many weddings during COVID, Without a Hitch planned so many, and had the experience and suggestions that made the wedding feel as normal as it possibly could. For any of my friends planning weddings at a less conventional venue or just want more support, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Without a Hitch, and more specifically Allison!

Think you don't need a coordinator? Think again. As an event planner bride myself, I knew I had…read moremost of the planning covered but needed support leading up to and on the big day. Sarah and her team are there every step of the way, providing advice, guidance, support, and everything you could possibly need. We are so grateful we could rely on Amy to support our special day. It would not have gone nearly as smoothly without her professionalism, organization, and precision. I would turn to Without a Hitch for any major event and know I can trust them to care about the details as much as I do.