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    Bennington Battle Monument

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Cute Moose near the gift shop
    Carri E.

    We saw this memorial when visiting the Silk Road Covered Bridge and we were glad we added the stop to our Fall Foliage trip in mid-October. It costs $8pp to ride the elevator to the top but the views were well worth it. We also enjoyed visiting with the elevator attendant on the ride up and down.

    Carolyn E.

    This was a neat place to visit, the history of the site and the Monument is neat! It's an impressive structure! The gift shop has a good variety of items for its size, and you can go up into the Monument!!

    Monument
    Cathy E.

    Nice park area with the battle monument, statues, and the " covered bridge moose." Interesting historic site in a scenic area and close to the Old First Congregational Church, and covered bridge. History of Revolutionary battle and the Green Mountain boys. The elevator was closed the day we were touring. Green Mountain boys saved the day.

    Bathrooms
    Marysa N.

    For years, we have traveled through the Bennington area of Vermont. It is easy to see the Bennington Battle Monument anytime you are driving in that area, but we never had the time to stop, so we finally decided to check out the monument. The monument is in a beautiful area of Bennington. We went in October, and the tree-lined streets are just absolutely gorgeous. Once inside the monument, we looked back out on the roads we had come in on. There is a parking area right next to the monument. You can buy tickets to go up the monument elevator at the gift shop. We paid $5 per adult and $1 per child. The gift shop also sells some great local items and other souvenirs. We saw a Painted Moose out front of the Monument in October, and it is fun tradition to see different moose around Vermont. The monument was completed in 1891, and is just over 306 feet tall. It commemorates the Battle of Bennington, which took place on August 16, 1777. We had assumed that you had to climb all 417 stairs to reach the top of the monument, but the stairs are permanently closed, and the only way to the top is via an elevator. I would say it is your average size elevator, and there is an attendant running it. When you are done at the top, you can either catch the elevator as it brings more tourists up, or there is a bell you can ring. There are narrow windows all around the top, and there are maps on the inside walls to give you an idea of what you are looking at as far as mountains and other geographical features. We went during prime leaf peeping season, and the view of the mountains are great. Definitely a bonus, and I recommend going in at least the summer when the views are so lush and green, or during the fall foliage season. There are some historical items at the base of the monument (inside), which are interesting. There are also restrooms near the monument, which came in handy since we have kids and were in the car for a while. We had a fun time at the monument, having passed it for so many years and going at prime foliage time. Visiting the monument was fairly quick, as we checked out the top, took photos, and took a brief look at the historical items at the bottom.

    Vicky L.

    My friend and I decided to take a day trip to Vermont and planned for some fall activities. We came on a beautiful and sunny day despite the 40 degree weather. The skies the monument reached into were clear blue and clouds were not hiding the tip of the monument. The Bennington Battle Monument was seen from afar since it is a soaring 306 feet tall and the clear and sunny weather enhanced its glory. Parking was not an issue and they even encouraged guests to bring their dogs, providing mutt mitts as needed. We decided to pay the $5 admission fee per person at the little gift shop so that we would be able to enjoy the scenic view of fall foliage a few hundred feet above ground. We were given our admission bracelets and were greeted enthusiastically at the base of the monument to find entrance to the elevator leading to the top. The monument elevator operator welcomed us to his "office" space which we spent probably less than a minute and a half on going up/going down. Pretty quick ride and I didn't experience any pressure changes or discomfort. The view was amazing and gave us a chance to photograph the beautiful scenery from nature's palette. Some of the windows open and we were told to remember to close the windows after we are done with it. We also noticed there was a "secret" staircase that would lead to the tip of the monument, of course blocked off to public. The monument staircase used to be open to the public and is more than four hundred steps! The elevator was built in only several years ago. Is it a must-see in Bennington, VT? Yes! We were the tallest persons in VT when brought to the top of the monument and indeed enjoyed every moment of it. Best of all, our photographs came out beautifully.

    Jeannie C.

    Stopped here on the way home from Manchester, so glad we did. Some great history here! The gift shop is is full of all sorts of VT goodies! We almost didn't go in the monument because I'm afraid of heights and just standing there looking up made me dizzy. We met another couple that overheard me talking about my fear and they convinced me I'd be fine. You purchase your entrance sticker at the gift shop I think they were $5 each. Inside the monument is like a mini museum if you're a history buff you'll just love it! When you're ready to go up you hop on the elevator with a very friendly and informative guide, go up 19 flights (I believe) to the observation level and just take in the surrounding beauty of VT. It's a quick stop but I kinda thought it was cool and glad we spotted it from afar.

    Approach to the Bennington Battle Monument from the road - shot from inside my car.
    John B.

    I was surprised. For years I've admired the Bennington Battle Mounument in this picturesque corner of southwestern Vermont. Standing proud in a handsome park, surrounded by some of the prettiest post-colonial era homes in New England, this is one destination neighborhood everyone within fifty miles should stop and visit. Unfortunately, most of my visits have been on off hours, in the early dusk hours of weekends when the monument has been closed, the grounds quiet. This past Saturday I happened on it again and it was still open. As many times as I've circled the drive around the Bennington Monument, I've never had the opportunity to actually go up it. Today I did. For $2, an adult rides up 22 floors to an interior observation deck with narrow floor to ceiling windows and a three-state view. It's quite the site and a lovely detour in this part of New England. No lines, no crowds, just a terrific unspoiled symbol of our independence on one of the prettiest stretches of land in New England.

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    Arthur K.

    fantastic old monument built to commemorate the battle of Bennington. the tower is very tall. there is an elevator inside and it is easy to reach the top. the drive here is a bit odd--you drive thru residential neighborhoods to get here. but the monument is a public square. The view is amazing, with views NSEW. There is a very nice gift shop with information and books. The battlefield has been preserved. This is a very nice tourist stop. Highly recommended.

    Justine R.

    A beautifully displayed monument. The views are really nice too from where it is located.

    Battle of Bennington Monument.
    Don P.

    This monument stands as a tribute to the indomitable American Spirit, even in the face of superior opposition, Americans who engaged in that battle showed unwavering courage, a will to win at all cost, so that they and future generations might live free. In the summer of 1777 the British under the command of Gen. John Burgogyne with Hessian mercenaries, Indians and Loyalists set out from Canada heading toward Albany, the British plan had been to cut New England off from the other colonies. They met with early successes but were in need of supplies, arms and munitions which were stored at the present day sight of the Bennington monument. Retired Colonel John Stark who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and was under the command of Gen, George Washington at Princeton and Trenton, was coaxed out of retirement to assume the rank of Brig. Gen. and command of the colonials. He met the British Army 5 miles Northeast of Bennington at Walloomsac, NY on August 16 in a prolong battle which raged throughout most of the day until the main contingent of the Army had been routed and in retreat. He gathered up the wounded and prisoners and was on his way back to Bennington when he came under attached by Hessian mercenaries and was forced to give ground. Col. Seth Warner leader of the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont came in from the North to aid Gen Stark and soundly helped in the defeat of the Hessians. The Battle of Bennington deprived the British of much needed supplies and lead to their defeat at the Battle of Saratoga and final surrender several months later. The Battle of Bennington thus became the turning point in our War of Independence.

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    Wonderful site! Clean restrooms and well maintained grounds. For 5 bucks you can ride the elevator up. Good times!

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    A good highlight for such a small town as Bennington. If you happen to be in Bennington, you should go visit there.

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    Nice little museum, and great views from the top. Friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff.

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    Clark Art Institute - Wall of Renoir

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    4.5(127 reviews)
    12.6 mi

    Absolutely spectacular experience here. I reached out a few days before we planned to visit to see…read moreif we could reserve a wheelchair for my Mom, who is experiencing some mobility issues. They responded to my email immediately and were more than happy to accommodate us. Coming from Albany, this is a bit of a drive at about an hour. The first part of the drive is fine but as you get closer to Williamstown on Rt 2, it can be challenging in bad weather. The museum and grounds are absolutely spectacular. Signage leading to the museum is great and we were able to locate it right away. They have a convenient drop off area that's perfect for those with ADA accessibility needs. Parking was convenient, easy and plentiful. Check in was a breeze and they had the reserved wheelchair waiting for us. The museum is absolutely gorgeous, clean, well lit and phenomenally well curated. There are great works by Renoir, Degas, Manet, Monet, Sargent, and Mary Cassat. I was impressed to see they also included a number of lesser known formal artists in their new acquisitions. There was a great sculpture by Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of African American and indigenous descent active in the late 1800s, that was very impressive. Bathrooms were immaculately clean. They have a cute station near the bathrooms with free postcards. They will even mail them for you! This place is a little out of the way, which I later learned was because the founder, Sterling Clark, wanted to ensure the artworks were safeguarded in a remote location in case of a war targeting major cities. He lived through WWII and had to flee France and had some of his property destroyed there. Another amazing feature of this museum is their remarkable museum store which has the usual museum store items like bags and scarves and magnets and postcards, but also has an amazing and well priced selection of art books. The most expensive book I purchased was $20 for a softcover on the history of the museum and my fiancé scored a gorgeous hardcover book on the Renoirs for only $15. Staff again here was friendly and kind. We can't wait to go back and check out the grounds and trails when the weather is warmer. If you're driving here from distance make sure you've got a full tank of gas and are comfortable driving on some back roads. We drove back to Albany in a snowstorm on Rt 2, which was a bit harrowing.

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    Clark Art Institute - The Clark offers snowshoes. Beautiful landscape in all seasons - 1/8/2026

    The Clark offers snowshoes. Beautiful landscape in all seasons - 1/8/2026

    Clark Art Institute - Home at Montclair, 1892- George Inness

    Home at Montclair, 1892- George Inness

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    Robert Frost Stone House Museum at Bennington College

    3.4(10 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    This was pretty basic, which was a bit of a letdown, but it's still cool to see Frost's house…read more It's not grand, but there's some cool things to see. The one employee did not know anything about Frost, so it was all up to the signage. There is a small gift shop, but mostly all just books and nothing as far as souvenirs with the place name on them. The exhibit signs shine some information on Frost, his family, and his works. There is a live bee collection for unclear reasons. There is an old record player of his records that you can listen to and switch records, so that was cool. At least some of the furniture was original. I wouldn't say this takes longer than 20 minutes to walk through, so only do it if you're nearby or a diehard Frost fan. As a historic site, I'm glad it exists, but it is a bit minimal. An employee who had at least read the signs instead of just a college intern there for credit would do wonders to bringing Frost more to life.

    I'm glad we stopped on our way through, I wouldn't go out of the way to visit, but as a pass…read morethrough, it's a nice stop to stretch and look around. There is a lot of information to take in here, about Robert Frost and the Frost family. It's got a good flow to it as you walk through. The young lady working here was helpful in answering out questions. I don't have much else to say about it, though I'm glad I went.

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    Mass Moca

    4.4(228 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    What a fantastic museum. Great staff. Very handicap accessible. Lovely museum store.read more

    My mom and I were members for a year. I do wish there were more new and frequently changing…read moreexhibits. We have always enjoyed our time there but prefer to go a bit less often so we don't keep seeing the same things. The buildings are so cool but it is large and a little confusing to navigate. As with any art, there's been certain exhibits we've loved and others that weren't as interesting to us. It would be cool to have some more info about what the building used to be and how it used to look. I think the price could be prohibitive for a lot of people or for families. I am not knowledgeable about contemporary art but I like browsing here. We have done one of the free tours before as well. There are some times exhibits and those require advance booking online (the cost in included). This means many times, there were no slots available during the days and times we'd planned to visit. That felt like some people were getting "more for their money" and like we'd missed out. There was a roller coaster that ran once per hour and so I think members got first choice of spots so there was no availability for months (we never did get to experience the ride). There are a few James Turrell experiences that also require pre-registration. This makes it impossible to see them if you do a spontaneous visit.

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    Châlet evenings at MASS MOCA - 7/10/2025

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    Via Aquarium

    3.7(66 reviews)
    39.4 mi

    We made the 90 minute drive from Syracuse to check out the Via Aquarium in...Rotterdam? I didn't…read moreknow this existed until the day before we went, but I'm glad we found it! Repurposing an old mall's dead space into various shops and attractions seems to be the way of the future for malls like this and Via Aquarium is built into the bones of this mall in a really cool way. Instead of just sticking it inside of an old storefront, they really went all out by painting a huge mural outside the parking area for it as well as the long entry hallway into the mall that serves as the Aquarium entrance. Pricing was about what we expected, about $70 for 2 adults, 1 child, and the extra "manta ray feeding" we purchased. The Aquarium is clean and offers a lot of interesting exhibits that range from fish, reptiles, kids play areas, feeding areas, and a gift shop. If you are moving at a moderate pace, you could complete the museum in about 45-60 minutes, so don't plan on dedicating a whole day here. The highlights for us were the tunnels you walked through and underneath fish and sharks and the feeding of the manta rays. On the day we went, they had some arts and crafts for the littles along with a princess in full costume to greet the kids doing the craft (unicorn hat). While we wouldn't make it a regular visit, we'd make the trek again if we were in the mood for some aquatic ambience.

    We love this aquarium! Every time we drive through the area we stop by here…read more The girls love the stingray petting area and taking pictures. We have some of these printed on our walls in our house!

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    Via Aquarium
    Via Aquarium
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